Conformation has just come though that Tom Petty has passed away at the age of 66 after going into cardiac arrest.

Another incredibly sad day for music. Tom was an incredibly talented all-round musician.

I've only recently started going through his catalogue and have thoroughly enjoyed his music so far, and this is coming from a 21 year old.

Rest in Peace Charlie Wilbury Jr.

 

The synchronicity of this post is mind boggling. I've just finished a post on Wine Front about a Coriole wine. Next I see this and recall playing this song to the owner/winemaker in 1987 when I was his agent in Melbourne. He didn't love it as much as I do and still do.

I'm a serious Classical Music buff, always had time for Tom Petty - saw him when he backed Dylan at Kooyong in the late 80's - and if I play rock/pop it's Iggy, Lou Reed, The Kills, Dylan, Cohen, Crowded House and Tom P.

Vale, Tom, you was a good dude.

RIP Tom Petty.

Loved his music. His songs reminded me of some of the happiest times of my life. Another great musician taken too soon.???

Edited October 3, 20178 yr by jane02

4 hours ago, dieter said:

The synchronicity of this post is mind boggling. I've just finished a post on Wine Front about a Coriole wine. Next I see this and recall playing this song to the owner/winemaker in 1987 when I was his agent in Melbourne. He didn't love it as much as I do and still do.

I'm a serious Classical Music buff, always had time for Tom Petty - saw him when he backed Dylan at Kooyong in the late 80's - and if I play rock/pop it's Iggy, Lou Reed, The Kills, Dylan, Cohen, Crowded House and Tom P.

Vale, Tom, you was a good dude.

RIP

RIP Tom,

I saw him playing with Bob Dylan's band at Kooyong many moons ago.

His music was not to my taste but his contribution to the music landscape should not be underestimated. Another great gone. 

As i approach 60, I don't think about my age or morbidly, how long i may be around but nothing jolts you into recognising your own mortality quite as much as when musical greats that one grew up with pass away and sadly, over the last 2-3 years there have been way too many.

6 hours ago, nutbean said:

RIP Tom,

I saw him playing with Bob Dylan's band at Kooyong many moons ago.

His music was not to my taste but his contribution to the music landscape should not be underestimated. Another great gone. 

As i approach 60, I don't think about my age or morbidly, how long i may be around but nothing jolts you into recognising your own mortality quite as much as when musical greats that one grew up with pass away and sadly, over the last 2-3 years there have been way too many.

Imagine how I felt when I found out that Robert Johnson, Hudie Leadbetter and Elmore James had all passed.  And now I believe that Hank Williams may have gone to meet his maker as well????

Edited October 5, 20178 yr by hardtack

On 10/3/2017 at 10:31 PM, jane02 said:

RIP Tom Petty.

Loved his music. His songs reminded me of some of the happiest times of my life. Another great musician taken too soon.???

RIP.