Tom Petty has died? How did I miss that?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238349)
Walnut Creek, California
October 5, 2017 11:22am CST
I just read that to Petty died a couple of days ago. He was born in 1950, so that makes him 66 or 67 years old.
Tom Petty was an icon among American rockers. He managed to sound rebellious and warm and friendly at the same time. I saw him live twice, and they were among the best rock concerts I've been to.
Did you follow Tom Petty? Are you as shocked as I am to heard of his passing? I wonder what killed him. The one news story I read said "cardiac arrest."
If you have a favorite Tom Petty song, please leave a link in the Comments. I have a feeling I'm going to be listening to a lot of his music over the next few days.
He belongs among the wildflowers.
I own nothing - All rights belong to rightful owners Tom Petty - Wildflowers - Lyrics on Screen
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@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct 17
Don't know where you've been but yes it is a sad thing. Hope it's alright here is my tribute from my music blog.
We say goodbye to Tom Petty as he joins the rockers in the sky. We have his music to enjoy. “Something In the Air” “Free Fallin’...
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Oct 17
Yes it is very sad he had a heart attack is what I heard. Another great one gone.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Oct 17
@TheHorse Not sure if there is a difference or not but you are right he will be missed for sure.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
5 Oct 17
It came as a shock to many. Sad that this wonderfully talented soul has left us so soon.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
5 Oct 17
@TheHorse I thought it was misinformation. Wasn't until the next day that I fully accepted it as truth.
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
6 Oct 17
It was very sad to hear he had passed away, at first I saw an article about him suffering a heart attack and then another where the family decided to withdraw life support. He was one of the top guitarists in the world and I will miss him a lot.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
5 Oct 17
Glad you are catching up with the news. This is my favorite song by Tom. RIP
Music video by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers performing I Won't Back Down. (C) 1989 Geffen Records
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@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
5 Oct 17
My favorite:
"Louisiana Rain" was written by Tom Petty and appears as the final track on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' breakthrough album Damn the Torpedoes.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
6 Oct 17
a sad day in the rock world. He was one of the greatest.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Oct 17
He was a fabulous musician, who shared a lot of good music with his fans:)
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
5 Oct 17
Hm, oh yes unfortunately it did happen. I think it sort of got covered up by the Las Vegas shooting. Earlier in the day while he was on life support they reported he had passed... but then he did pass later in the day. It's a shame. I liked a lot of his songs.
