Tom Petty - on life support [RIP]

[Leekbrookgull]

BBC,reporting the death of Tom Petty. I won't back down,a great song. R-i-P.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Damn!

Tom Petty was one of the few American rockers I still found a lot of time for during the punk years. Great spiky songs, fine voice. RIP.

 

[nicko31]

Gutted

RIP Tom

Full Moon Fever - CLASS A++++

 

[Barry Izbak]

Dreadful news to wake up to.

R.I.P.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Terrible what a shame, RIP. There's a hell of a band up there now, something to look forward to

 

[blue'n'white]

Was lucky enough to see him supporting Nils Lofgren at the Odeon in 77 and then on Dylan's "Temples in Flames" tour at Wembley in 87 when he and the Heartbreakers acted as backing band for Roger McGuinn and Dylan as well as doing their own set. Phenomenal gig.
RIP Tom and thanks.

 

[rocker959]

RIP Tom . Loved his music . Very sad .https://youtu.be/idU2MUDlz3M

 

[OzMike]

Sad news, not a huge fan, but didn't mind the style too much.

 

[Hotchilidog]

It seems trite to be upset by the death of a musician on the same day that at over 50 people died in Vegas, but nonetheless I am.

Tom Petty not only a great musician but an early fighter for artists rights, so glad I finally got to see him at Hyde Park earlier this year where he just flipping nailed it.

 

[pearl]

Just seen it and ended up watching this yet again. So so good.

thanks ... is that George Harrison's son to TP's left?

rest in peace TP

 

[sully]

Love his music but never saw him live.

Learning to Fly is probably my favourite of his, but he's done so many good songs it's hard to choose.

 

[pearl]

Terrible what a shame, RIP. There's a hell of a band up there now, something to look forward to

like your thinking

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Wow, still only 66. RIP Tom

When I was 18 I travelled across Africa, seven months from top to bottom in an old bedford truck and Full Moon Fever was part of the soundtrack for this trip, great memories of cruising through the dusty savannahs of Senegal and Mali, rolling joints as Free Fallin' and Runnin' down a Dream were playing. Ah that was good, Tom Petty to Fleetwood Mac to Pink Floyd, perfect days

 

[DumLum]

Forgot to do something important at work 15 years ago. Got home and had to drive a hundred mile round trip back there again. I have fond memories of this frustrating drive on a Friday evening because the sun was shining and I was listening to Tom Petty's greatest hits for the first time.

 

[Madafwo]

thanks ... is that George Harrison's son to TP's left?

rest in peace TP

Yeah, for George's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kjw9WMNDWA

I'm pretty stunned by this news. I have been waiting weeks to get the Tom Petty produced new Chris Hillman album, 'Bidin' my Time. Came out on Friday and by all accounts, would not have happened but for TP. It's a gorgeous slice of music from start to finish and the final track is this sweet rendition of the title track from Tom's second album. Never saw him live, but a staple of my gym soundtrack. RIP Tom and thank you for the music.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Hey Mods, guessing it's probably time for a proper title edit now.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Sky Arts are repeating his Gainsville show tonight.

 

[Barry Izbak]

Quiet evening in watching the Gatorville 2006 show on YouTube
Fantastic.
Love his music.

 

[burnee54]

Just seen it and ended up watching this yet again. So so good.

Love this and that Prince solo at the end is sublime.

P.S. where the hell does Prince's guitar go at the end? Is it on wires or something?