This post was based on an erroneous report from CBS that said it had confirmed Petty's death from the LAPD. Petty was taken off life support shortly before this post came out, and then died last night around midnight. Donald Trump was right: there is nothing today but American Carnage. Following last night's gun massacre of nearly 60 people in Las Vegas, with more than 500 injured whose status we do not know, the LAPD has confirmed to CBS that Tom Petty has died of a heart attack at the age of 66. (The two incidents, to be clear, were presumably unrelated except by time.)
This really strikes a chord (so to speak). I 'know' that, of course; not just as a performer but from other esoteric interests. But there are times when the words you often speak to others need spoken back to you, and for that I thank you.
By any metric this Monday has sucked more than most. How 'bout we in the Wonketeriat resolve to make our little corners of Tuesday the best they can possibly be? I know we can't bring anyone back or save fallen childhood idols, but there are loads of us all over the map- maybe we can have an impact? If nothing else we can gladden ourselves by helping our brothers and sisters, and that, it seems to me, is a start...
Tom Petty and the heartbreakers helped to introduce me to magical world of Rock and Roll, back when I was but a wee toot, the world would be lesser without him.
"She had a tattoo too." My tattooed stepdaughter loved this song long before she got any tattoos. Now Tom Petty's gone into the Great Wide Open.
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Was never a fan but I loved the Wilburys. Sorry to see you go, Tom! We won't back down!
This really strikes a chord (so to speak). I 'know' that, of course; not just as a performer but from other esoteric interests. But there are times when the words you often speak to others need spoken back to you, and for that I thank you.
You're very welcome. {{{hugs}}}
Also too this:https://youtu.be/d_ND1--q2RQ
This is awesome. I love Neko.
By any metric this Monday has sucked more than most. How 'bout we in the Wonketeriat resolve to make our little corners of Tuesday the best they can possibly be? I know we can't bring anyone back or save fallen childhood idols, but there are loads of us all over the map- maybe we can have an impact? If nothing else we can gladden ourselves by helping our brothers and sisters, and that, it seems to me, is a start...
And Neil Young.
FIrst he was dead, then he was not dead. Guess that makes sense, since you can stand him up by the gates of hell and he won't back down.
My god - Prince's guitar solo.
Miraculously great.
Don't you go having any last dances with Mary Jane, Thomas, don't you dare!
Tom Petty and the heartbreakers helped to introduce me to magical world of Rock and Roll, back when I was but a wee toot, the world would be lesser without him.
One of the worst ways to gain perspective ever.
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I learned that music could have real meaning and genuine emotion from this man.
I'm crying now....just such a beautiful and poignant song...