RIP Tom Petty

[icie]

Today has been a horrible day with the shooting in Las Vegas last night & TP 's passing.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...-who-led-the-heartbreakers-dead-at-66-w506651

 

[Maofan7]

RIP - very sad news

His half time show at the 2008 super bowl was superb, and one of the very best of recent times

 

[skatesindreams]

What a great legacy he will always have.
RIP

 

[debo]

The LAPD is not at this time confirming Tom Petty’s death.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lapd-clarifies-cannot-confirm-tom-petty-death/

Much confusion on Twitter.

 

[Buzz]

I hope the report is premature and he is still with us.

 

[Vash01]

R.I.P. Tom Petty.

He performed at the Super Bowl here, many years ago.

 

[Maofan7]

I hope the report is premature and he is still with us.

Hoping so

 

[judiz]

Last I heard, still alive but on life support. Does not look good

 

[Susan1]

Last I heard, still alive but on life support. Does not look good

There was a little news thing on Yahoo this morning that he was on life support. Then a "breaking news" a couple of hours ago that he had died. That is gone now and the life support thing is back up. And a message from TMZ that he had not died. But it's probably just a matter of time now. Wow.

 

[MINAM]

Yahoo is reporting he is still clinging to life - hoping for a miracle.

 

[icie]

I'm hoping for a miracle too.

 

[MacMadame]

It's being reported that he has no brain activity. They've taken him off life support but he's not technically dead yet. Apparently, he had a heart attack. This article has a confusing timeline but seems to have all the pertinent information. Plus a lot of information about his career that I found interesting:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...-who-led-the-heartbreakers-dead-at-66-w506651

 

[MINAM]

Well, it's now official.
https://www.yahoo.com/music/tom-petty-dies-rock-legend-040855489.html
Rest in peace.

Wanted to add that "Stop draggin my heart around" is playing in my head now.

 

[Bellanca]

We will certainly continue to enjoy Tom Petty's exceptional talents and contributions with and for the amazing Traveling Wilburys. May he rest in peace.

 

[Amy L]

Only a few days ago I watched the Martin Scorcese documentary about George Harrison, "Living in the Material World". Tom Petty was featured very heavily since he was a friend and a fellow member of the Traveling Wilburys. He spoke very emotionally about the loss of both Roy Orbison and George.

 

[Cachoo]

Tom was part of "The Defiant Ones" excellent documentary that recently aired on HBO. In addition to his music I loved his wry personality and it was on full display in this film. I also remember in the No Nukes concert around 1980 Bonnie Raitt told him not to worry if he heard "boos" because it was people saying "BBBRRUUCCCEE" as Springsteen was the main act that night and his fans show up. Petty laughed and wanted to know the difference because either way they wanted him off and Bruce on. I love that he took the music seriously but he never took himself that seriously.

 

[paskatefan]

What a terrible loss on what was already such a horrible day. RIP, Tom.

 

[BittyBug]

and Loved his voice, wit and music. If you are a fan HBO had a great documentary some years ago entitled Running Down a Dream that is worth trying to track down. RIP

 

[Buzz]

May he rest in peace.

 

[Maofan7]

RIP. Another legend passes

 

[Simone411]

Well, I it's now official.
https://www.yahoo.com/music/tom-petty-dies-rock-legend-040855489.html
Rest in peace.

Wanted to add that "Stop draggin my heart around" is playing in my head now.

I thought about that, too, this morning. I actually posted the video on my Facebook page.

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

RIP, Tom Petty. You will be missed. <3

 

[Winnipeg]

What a loss. He made so many contributions to the music world and his legacy will live on.

 

[Jenny]

One of my favourite moments at a concert ever was courtesy of Tom Petty. This was many years ago, and in between songs he said "right now I'm trying to cram as much fun into my life as possible." From following his career and music over the years, I get the feeling he did just that.

Words to live by as we remember a great artist and entertainer.

 

[PeterG]

My favourite Tom Petty song:

You Got Lucky

 

[Japanfan]

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

'Refugee' is the one that has stuck with me all these years. For some reason the line "you don't need to act (or live?) like a refugee' really spoke to 18-year old me.

 

[NeilJLeonard]

NJL

 

[kittyjake5]

RIP Tom Petty. Such a loss to the music world. He was a legend.

 

[clairecloutier]

My personal favorites were "Runnin' Down the Dream" and "Stop Dragging My Heart Run Around." My husband says his favorite was "Last Dance with Mary Jane."

Sorry to hear of his passing, especially at such a comparatively young age.

 

[BittyBug]

I Need to Know
Free Fallin'
Runnin' Down a Dream
American Girl
Refugee
You Got Lucky
A Woman in Love (and It's not Me)
Here Comes My Girl

And that's just a few, not to mention his collaborations with Stevie Nicks. (There are some great videos on YouTube of the two of them performing live, including Stevie singing some Heartbreakers songs.)

 

[judiz]

I liked the work he did with The Traveling Wilburys (three members now decreased) and Won't Back Down