Tom Petty died Monday after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, according to Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Dimitriades confirmed Petty's death on behalf of the performer's family.
He was 66.
"He suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu in the early hours of this morning and was taken to UCLA Medical Center but could not be revived. He died peacefully at 8:40pm PT surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends," Dimitriades said in a statement.
I'm tuning up my twelve string guitars and playing "free falling", "I won't back down" all day long.
ReplyDeleteA genuine nice guy who stood up to the recording industry, he will truly be missed.
Remember there was a lot of flak over Tom Petty performing at the Superbowl? I was really happy about that.
ReplyDeleteAnother good one gone.
RIP. One of the good guys.
ReplyDeleteTrue talent. His songs remind me of High school. RIP
ReplyDeleteA true legend. Everyone has a story about one of his songs... This video is a must watch! While My Guitar Gently Weeps with Prince https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
ReplyDeleteA true classic talent who provided many happy listening hours to my friends and I. And who can forget ( other than Travelling Wilburys of course) his "drop ins" on The Garry Shandling Show". Tom you are missed but thanks for your gifts to millions! RIP. One of a kind!
ReplyDeleteNice Cameo in The Postman too
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And Keith Richards keeps plugging along😎
"Into the Great Wide Open" and beyond Mr. Petty... you will be missed
ReplyDelete'Refugee' was my favourite, he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteIll miss you Tom, and say hello to Roy and George and enjoy the afterlife.
ReplyDeleteIt's alright if you love me, it's alright if you don't...
ReplyDeleteRIP Mr Petty you were a staple icon when I was growing up, even more so as an adult!! Rock on in heaven ❤️
Tom was the best.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite lyric Marianne!! (I've used it often)
ReplyDeleteAt least he's playing with Prince again and this time with George
So sad, another inspired musician to leave us too soon.
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