Rock in Peace, Tom Petty

2-feign-reluctance

I grew up on Petty. Seriously gutting.

dr122931

Fuck this sucks.  What a great songwriter.   Saw him several times, including earlier this year, and he was just a legend. Planned on seeing him many more times.  RIP

Indifference71

One of the best.  Brutal news.

Zod

PJ_Soul said:

Oh noooo! I just saw him for the first time last month, and it was so great .... If he's actually gone or about to be, that's just.... fuck. I am even more glad I made sure to attend his show. It didn't occur to me that it would be the last chance.
..... Pretty great way to go though I suppose, in the scheme of things. Relatively quick and painless. I guess it depends on your perspective though.

I agree.  Having a heart attack that takes you out in minutes seems better than living old enough that you get all sort of medical problems (like dementia).   Still.. he was only 66.  I make jokes about the fact i'd rather have a massive coronary than live too old, but I was thinking age 89 or 90 or something, not 66.....  it seems too short :(

mkneece521

He was one of the few artists still on my list to see; I figured he was still fairly young and would be around forever. Spinning the black circle as soon as I get home from work. 

2-feign-reluctance

The band posted something on Instagram saying they needed a 'long nap' after finishing their most recent tour. I really hope someone is just fucking around.

RP112579

What a horrible day.

Jerome230

Mother. Fucker. I’d ask “What’s next” but I’d be afraid to. 

buck502000

R.I.P

cutz

Just SAD

RIP: Tom Petty

LukinsLodge

CBS has it now
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-petty-legendary-rocker-is-dead-at-66/

ledvedderman

Fuck...

PJ_Soul

MayDay10 said:

this feels like a hoax.  Maybe its still early and his people havent commented.  So far, it all stems just from TMZ.  Many national news organizations havent even picked it up (they are also busy with Vegas).


Hopefully someone put one over TMZ

TMZ is usually spot on. They verify things before reporting stuff like this. They are indeed a very credible news source. People assume they're not just because they cover entertainment news, but they are actually very good with due diligence. This is their wheelhouse.

OMGkatwoman

Damn..... RIP

MonkeyDan72

His Birthday was in October too. 
Ed has us sing him Happ Birthday at the last Milwaukee show. 

Then he played I won't Back Down. 

RIP you Traveling Wilbury Badass 

MayDay10

gbeiser said:

CBS has it now
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-petty-legendary-rocker-is-dead-at-66/

it still defers to the TMZ report.

FoxyRedLa

RIP. Xox

MayDay10

PJ_Soul said:

MayDay10 said:

this feels like a hoax.  Maybe its still early and his people havent commented.  So far, it all stems just from TMZ.  Many national news organizations havent even picked it up (they are also busy with Vegas).


Hopefully someone put one over TMZ

TMZ is usually spot on. They verify things before reporting stuff like this. They are indeed a very credible news source. People assume they're not just because they cover entertainment news, but they are actually very good with due diligence. This is their wheelhouse.

I know that.

It still isn't being reported anywhere else with corroboration.  Still holding out wishful thinking.

PJ_Soul

MayDay10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

MayDay10 said:

this feels like a hoax.  Maybe its still early and his people havent commented.  So far, it all stems just from TMZ.  Many national news organizations havent even picked it up (they are also busy with Vegas).


Hopefully someone put one over TMZ

TMZ is usually spot on. They verify things before reporting stuff like this. They are indeed a very credible news source. People assume they're not just because they cover entertainment news, but they are actually very good with due diligence. This is their wheelhouse.

I know that.

It still isn't being reported anywhere else with corroboration.  Still holding out wishful thinking.

CBS News has reported that he's dead. :( Other outlets are reporting on it too (though only CBS has actually said he's dead so far).

So sad.

Sarah

Horrble. R.I.P. Tom.

ledvedderman

It's on Billboard now and HuffPo just sent out a news notification. I believe it's true. Damn. 

HughFreakingDillon

it's all over the place. it's true. 

MayDay10

PJ_Soul said:

MayDay10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

MayDay10 said:

this feels like a hoax.  Maybe its still early and his people havent commented.  So far, it all stems just from TMZ.  Many national news organizations havent even picked it up (they are also busy with Vegas).


Hopefully someone put one over TMZ

TMZ is usually spot on. They verify things before reporting stuff like this. They are indeed a very credible news source. People assume they're not just because they cover entertainment news, but they are actually very good with due diligence. This is their wheelhouse.

I know that.

It still isn't being reported anywhere else with corroboration.  Still holding out wishful thinking.

CBS News has reported that he's dead. :( Other outlets are reporting on it too (though only CBS has actually said he's dead so far).

So sad.

They all still base it on the TMZ report (it says it in every article).  Its very likely TMZ has the necessary actionable confirmation and its probably true... but still havent seen any other sources or statements from band, family, etc...  


with that said.... if it is false, I am sure they would have gotten in front of it by now.

PJ_Soul

It's not false. I wish it were too, Man. Sadly, if TMZ reports a death, it's always true (and always way ahead of any official announcements from representatives of the deceased). They most likely have their own people physically at the hospital.

This seems so sudden, but I guess that is how most heart attacks go. Too bad he couldn't be save.
Just last night I came across video I took from last month's show - I don't usually film at a show, but I did it because it was a huge sing along for Free Fallin', and that happens to be my sister's favourite song, so I thought she'd enjoy the footage. I'm really glad I thought to do that now, because it was a great moment!

RideTheWave93

Wow, loved that guy and the band, grew up with these. Only saw him at Hyde Park recently. Really hope this isn't true, like others, I was looking forward to many more shows and music to come. 

DC29940

Just in shock. Never got to see him live, will always be one of my biggest regrets. RIP Tom.

nicknyr15

Too many this year. Enough already 

shecky

No, not yet Tom! It's not yet your time. Please God, please.

Spiritual_Chaos

Oh no :( RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZRpHPNUGvI

slightofjeff

Dammit.