Tom Petty

[lbfan]

Full cardiac arrest, rushed to UCLA medical center. Prayers for this Mac collaborator.

[BLY]

tmz.com. Reports

[SisterNightroad]

Oh my, I hope it's nothing beyond repair.

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tom Petty, legendary rocker, is dead at 66. The musician reportedly suffered cardiac arrest <a href="https://t.co/GHLs4k1Ivo">https://t.co/GHLs4k1Ivo</a> <a href="https://t.co/2QeHxOSppj">pic.twitter.com/2QeHxOSppj</a></p>&mdash; CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/914943229237317632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Dr.Brown]

Sounds like he's gone - on full life support, brain dead. :(

http://www.tmz.com/2017/10/02/tom-petty-found-unconscious-full-cardiac-arrest/

[gldstwmn]

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/tom-petty-critical-condition-cardiac-arrest-article-1.3536756

Tom Petty in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest: report

BY
RACHEL DESANTIS
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Monday, October 2, 2017, 3:07 PM
Rocker Tom Petty has been pulled off life support after being rushed to the hospital Sunday in cardiac arrest, TMZ reports.

The “Free Fallin’” singer, 66, was reportedly found unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home, and was subsequently taken to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, where he "had no brain activity."

His condition is currently unclear, but the outlet reports that Petty has been critical since Sunday night.

The long-haired singer known for his gravelly voice recently wrapped a lengthy North American tour.

The Florida native is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer best known for a string of hits with his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Their most popular tracks include "I Won't Back Down," "Runnin' Down a Dream" and "American Girl."

Petty also helped form supergroup the Traveling Wilburys in the late '80s, which was comprised of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. The legendary line-up recorded two albums together.

He's notched three Grammy wins over the years, and 18 nominations.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

[SisterNightroad]

Sounds like he's gone - on full life support, brain dead. :(

http://www.tmz.com/2017/10/02/tom-petty-found-unconscious-full-cardiac-arrest/
This breaks my heart, he was one of my favourites; just three months ago he seemed so happy and lively.

[michelej1]

I cannot believe this. I am not even a Petty fan, but I've followed his career for so long, by his association with Macsters. This is the most awful news. Devastating. What a shock.

Michele

[FuzzyPlum]

I'm in shock. No brain activity. Life support withdrawn.
I hope there is a mistake somewhere.
Its a bad day.

[jcalzaretta]

OMG. I just saw him. What a great show. Stevie is going to be devastated.

[Street_Dreamer]

Sad news. :(

[Macfan4life]

Dear GOD NO
How can the news get any worse today
I cant believe it.
:(

[ricohv]

Thank you for the report Glddstwmn...I had no clue :shocked:

[estranged4life]

Such a sad day in music...

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-petty-legendary-rocker-is-dead-at-66/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=43025392

Tom Petty, legendary rocker, is dead at 66

Tom Petty, the rocker best known as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is dead at 66, CBS News has confirmed.

The legendary musician suffered a full cardiac arrest and was found unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home Sunday night. He was taken to UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and put on life support, reports TMZ.

Petty rose to fame in the 1970s with his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The group put out several hits, including "American Girl," "Free Fallin'," "Breakdown," "Listen to Her Heart" and more. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

Though Petty and his band debuted their first self-titled record in 1976, they continued to perform over the past four decades. Petty played his last show last Monday, performing three sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl to conclude their 40th anniversary tour. The band wrote on their website that the tour included 53 shows in 24 states.

In December, Petty told Rolling Stone that he thought this would be the group's last tour together. He said, "It's very likely we'll keep playing, but will we take on 50 shows in one tour? I don't think so. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was thinking this might be the last big one. We're all on the backside of our sixties. I have a granddaughter now I'd like to see as much as I can. I don't want to spend my life on the road. This tour will take me away for four months. With a little kid, that's a lot of time."

Petty, who released three solo albums and 13 albums with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, also took part in the 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne.

[24karatstevie]

I can't believe it. I can't even breathe...

[gldstwmn]

Good lord. This is a huge loss. My condolences to his family and friends especially Stevie who is sure to be devastated by this horrible news.

[TheWildHeart67]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tom-petty-rock-iconoclast-who-led-the-heartbreakers-dead-at-66-w506651

Tom Petty, the dynamic and iconoclastic frontman who led the band the Heartbreakers, died Monday. He was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday night, according to TMZ, and rushed to the hospital and placed on life support. EMTs were able to find a pulse when they found him, but TMZ reported that the hospital found no brain activity when he arrived. A decision was made to pull life support. CBS confirmed Petty's death. He was 66.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recently completed a summer tour last Monday with three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The trek marked the band's 40th anniversary and found him playing rarely played deep cuts like their first album's opener, "Rockin' Around (With You)," and a selection of Wildflowers cuts. It was intended to be his "last trip around the country." He told Rolling Stone, though, that it wasn't his intention to quit playing. "I need something to do, or I tend to be a nuisance around the house," he said.

In the late Seventies, Petty's romanticized tales of rebels, outcasts and refugees started climbing the pop charts. When he sang, his voice was filled with a heartfelt drama that perfectly complemented the Heartbreakers' ragged rock & roll. Songs like "The Waiting," "You Got Lucky," "I Won't Back Down," "Learning to Fly" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance" all dominated Billboard's rock chart, and the majority of Petty's albums have been certified either gold or platinum. His most recent release, Hypnotic Eye, debuted at Number One in 2014. Petty, who also recorded as a solo artist and as a member of the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

This story is developing.

[michelej1]

And you think to yourself ... I mean I saw Walter Becker on stage and he looked so unhealthy, so it wasn't a surprise to me. I thought that was coming. But with Tom Petty I just thought he'd be going strong for another 20 years, no matter how unrealistic that sounds. That's what I thought in my head, if I ever thought about it.

[TheWildHeart67]

I am devastated. Just so upset.
First, the Vegas shootings. Then one of my fave musicians of all time suddenly is dead.:distress:

[ricohv]

I bet Stevie is distraught right now! :distress:

[ViscountViktor]

Too soon.

Stevie will be devastated.

[Jondalar]

Can't believe this - awful!!!

[Newzchspy]

I bet Stevie is distraught right now! :distress: Yeah, between Vegas and TP, what else??? Sad day all around!!

[estranged4life]

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tom-petty-rock-iconoclast-led-200300164.html

Tom Petty, the dynamic and iconoclastic frontman who led the band the Heartbreakers, died Monday. He was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday night, according to TMZ, and rushed to the hospital and placed on life support. EMTs were able to find a pulse when they found him, but TMZ reported that the hospital found no brain activity when he arrived. A decision was made to pull life support. CBS confirmed Petty's death. He was 66.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recently completed a summer tour last Monday with three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The trek marked the band's 40th anniversary and found him playing rarely played deep cuts like their first album's opener, "Rockin' Around (With You)," and a selection of Wildflowers cuts. It was intended to be his "last trip around the country." He told Rolling Stone, though, that it wasn't his intention to quit playing. "I need something to do, or I tend to be a nuisance around the house," he said.

In the late Seventies, Petty's romanticized tales of rebels, outcasts and refugees started climbing the pop charts. When he sang, his voice was filled with a heartfelt drama that perfectly complemented the Heartbreakers' ragged rock & roll. Songs like "The Waiting," "You Got Lucky," "I Won't Back Down," "Learning to Fly" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance" all dominated Billboard's rock chart, and the majority of Petty's albums have been certified either gold or platinum. His most recent release, Hypnotic Eye, debuted at Number One in 2014. Petty, who also recorded as a solo artist and as a member of the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

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Man, this October is already starting to suck. Reminds me of the past 40 Octobers... :distress:

[TrueFaith77]

I also thought of Stevie. :(

You don't have all the time in the world. What a reminder.

[wilsonmac]

Terrible news; one of the great songwriters. Worth mentioning that he and Lindsey were friends as well. Produced songs for the She's The One soundtrack with him and some tracks on The Last DJ, and the Johnny Cash Unchained album. RIP

[Jondalar]

I'm really upset over this. He was such a solid character and great artist. I never thought of him dying this young. This is a complete shock.

[lilyfee]

I feel crushed. Who could have seen this coming? Poor Stevie. I can’t imagine what she’s going through. Last summer’s festival comments take on new gravity. He meant so much to her. We have lost such a legend. RIP Tom Petty

[Dreamz19]

Wow I'm stunned by this. This day has been full of tragedy. I feel for his family and friends right now. I know Stevie is devastated. She absolutely adored Tom. :(

[SNicksed]

RIP Tom. I am in shock! :eek:

[estranged4life]

Msn.com has listed that there is now "Conflicting reports on the condition of rock icon Tom Petty. Details to come ..." :shrug:

[rubylounge]

RIP Tom Petty. What a shock. I'm so sorry for Stevie too:(

[Moz]

Msn.com has listed that there is now "Conflicting reports on the condition of rock icon Tom Petty. Details to come ..." :shrug:

I just read this from TMZ, too:

"1:35 PM PT -- Sources tell us at 10:30 Monday morning a chaplain was called to Tom's hospital room. We're told the family has a do not resuscitate order on Tom. The singer is not expected to live throughout the day, but he's still clinging to life. A report that the LAPD confirmed the singer's death is inaccurate -- the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. handled the emergency."

Either way, this is very sad.

[TheWildHeart67]

Tom Petty and the Heart breakers are my second fave band of all time, after Fleetwood Mac.
I've seen them many times.This is making me cry.

[Jondalar]

I've gotten drunk so many times, by myself listening to to Tom Petty, I feel like I lost a good drinking buddy. Sad!!!!

[SpyNote]

This is obviously going to hit Stevie very hard. I don’t know how she has coped with all this loss throughout her life. Prayers.

[TheWildHeart67]

This is obviously going to hit Stevie *very *hard. I don’t know how she has coped with all this loss throughout her life. Prayers
She deals with loss the way WE ALL DO. She's a human being.
My parents died horrible deaths to cancer. A friend of mine was murdered. Another friend OD'd..EVERYBODY suffers and copes with loss.
Stevie hasn't gone through any worse loss than ANY other human being

[reebokandlace]

She deals with loss the way WE ALL DO. She's a human being.
My parents died horrible deaths to cancer. A friend of mine was murdered. Another friend OD'd..EVERYBODY suffers and copes with loss.
Stevie hasn't gone through any worse loss than ANY other human being



Wow. That was pretty harsh response. I think you took the OPs comment out of context.

People deal with death very differently. It depends on the mental state and emotional maturity of the one who loses a loved one. And your statement is of "....hasn't gone through any worse loss than ANY other human being" is completely inaccurate; some human beings have to endure much more loss than others....

Be nice. Lets keep this conversation about the loss of Tom Petty and how the fans and other musicians like Stevie will handle the news and please keep your personal loss out of this. Its not about you.

[estranged4life]

Tom Petty, the American rocker who fronted one of the country’s longest-running, most successful bands, is fighting for his life, according to reports.

TMZ first reported the news Monday that he was found unconscious in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday. CBS News later reported his death, which could not be independently confirmed. A representative for Petty did not immediately return The Washington Post’s inquiry.

A CBS Twitter account attributed the report of Petty’s death to the Los Angeles Police Department; the tweet has since been deleted.

“The LAPD has no information about the passing of singer Tom Petty. Initial information was inadvertantly [sic] provided to some media sources,” the police department posted on Twitter. “However, the LAPD has no investigative role in this matter. We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting.”

TMZ followed up with a post that Petty was “still clinging to life. A report that the LAPD confirmed the singer’s death is inaccurate.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had just concluded their 40th anniversary tour, which Petty had said would be the band’s last big, country-spanning tour. The group played shows at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 21, 22 and 25, and earlier on Monday, Petty’s official website posted a recap of the group’s final shows.

“It’s 1:22 a.m., and the last lighting, video and sound cases are getting loaded up and pushed off the stage at the Hollywood Bowl, where Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers played three incredible sold-out, hometown shows to close out the band’s 40th Anniversary tour,” reads the blog post. “Fifty-three shows. Twenty-four states. Twelve lighting crew. Eleven truck drivers. Nine in Production. Seven sound guys. Six backline crew. Six months. Five opening acts. Three countries. Three riggers. One legendary band and over one million legendary fans. Thank you to all!”

In August, a series of shows was postponed as Petty recovered from laryngitis.

On Monday, a few hours before TMZ ran with the news, this throwback photo had been posted to Petty’s official Twitter account.

Originally from Florida, Petty rose to fame as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, whose 1976 self-titled debut featured his unique nasal voice and guitar work. His career, both with the band and as a solo act, spanned decades and included hits such as “Rockin’ Around (With You),” “Breakdown,” “Free Fallin’” and “Last Dance with Mary Jane.”

[Jondalar]

Wow. That was pretty harsh response. I think you took the OPs comment out of context.

People deal with death very differently. It depends on the mental state and emotional maturity of the one who loses a loved one. And your statement is of "....hasn't gone through any worse loss than ANY other human being" is completely inaccurate; some human beings have to endure much more loss than others....

Be nice. Lets keep this conversation about the loss of Tom Petty and how the fans and other musicians like Stevie will handle the news and please keep your personal loss out of this. Its not about you.

I don't think that is harsh at all. This is about Tom, not Stevie. Geesh!

[HomerMcvie]

I don't think that is harsh at all. This is about Tom, not Stevie. Geesh!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!


Everything is NOT about her!!!!:mad:

Almost all of us have dealt with cancer deaths in our families, car wreck deaths, drug overdoses, etc...

Of course it's very sad that he died, but his life was no more precious than that of some random child that died of cancer today, nor the victims in Las Vegas last night.

[Jondalar]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!


Everything is NOT about her!!!!:mad:

Almost all of us have dealt with cancer deaths in our families, car wreck deaths, drug overdoses, etc...

Of course it's very sad that he died, but his life was no more precious than that of some random child that died of cancer today, nor the victims in Las Vegas last night.

He is not dead yet. Apparently he is off Life Support but barely alive. I think they they think it's inevitable though that he is going die.

Tom Petty is part of Americana. When he is gone, America will truly have lost a National Treasure.

[WatchChain]

My condolences to Tom's family, friends, and bandmates, including his sometime collaborator Miss Nicks. Tom contributed a iconic legacy to rock and roll and he will forever be missed.

Unfortunately, this is a grave reminder that we are ALL living on borrowed time. Tomorrow is not promised. Remember this.

[HomerMcvie]

Unfortunately, this is a grave reminder that we are ALL living on borrowed time. Tomorrow is not promised. Remember this.

I agree with this. Glenn Frey was the first death that really hit me on a personal level. The first of my heroes to die. That my heroes, a generation ahead of me,....that their numbers are being called. And the horrible result of that is that my generation will be called before you know it. I mean, even if that's 20-25 years from now...it's coming. Every day should be precious.

[TheWildHeart67]

[QUOTE]I don't think that is harsh at all. This is about Tom, not Stevie. Geesh!/QUOTE]
That's all I was saying. Wasn't trying to sound harsh. But the Vegas shooting tragedy, and the news about Tom Petty... It's a really sad day in history. Stevie is going to be sad. But poor Stevie? I'm usually the first to stick up for her. But this isn't about her tragedy. Sorry if I sounded harsh.

[annabellee]

Stop being so divisive. Everyone will miss TP in their own way.

[Macfan4life]

Its been a horrific day.
Tom is a legend. His sound and music catalog is out of this world. No padding with his albums... every song was good or fantastic. I always appreciated his bluntness in interviews. He fought record companies, record executives, etc. He also gave Stevie her much needed kick in the ass after klonopin to get her to write and make music again. To call him a legend is an understatement. I can see Stevie singing a solo Insider for some tribute to him.

[TheWildHeart67]

[QUOTE]Its been a horrific day.
Tom is a legend. His sound and music catalog is out of this world. No padding with his albums... every song was good or fantastic. I always appreciated his bluntness in interviews. He fought record companies, record executives, etc. He also gave Stevie her much needed kick in the ass after klonopin to get her to write and make music again. To call him a legend is an understatement. I can see Stevie singing a solo Insider for some tribute to him./QUOTE]
Tom is a legend. An icon. His music will live on forever.
I agree, Stevie will definitely pay respect and pay tribute to him.
They have recorded some amazing songs. Not just "SDMHA," but also the great "Insider," "Needles and Pins," "IWRTY," and I love her backing him up on "You can still change your mind." What a sad day this is.

[desertangel]

If Tom Petty is on life support then Im praying for a miracle. I can imagine what Stevie must be going through. Love and hooe to all.

[jbrownsjr]

Wow, this is so horrible on a deep level for me. He's just been around our whole lives. Some of us are a bit older. My favorite Petty song is Woman in Love.

It's so classic.

[Lindseyfan]

Hoping for a miracle.

[dontlookdown]

Heartbroken.

Just saw him at The Hollywood Bowl last week.


He was a giant. Thanks to Jimmy Iovine he came into our
lives with a magical force — the likes of which I’ve never seen outside of the E Street Band.
The Hard Promises tour was phenomenal and he road what seemed like an eternal wave
of stellar songwriting ever since.
Stevie Nicks, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Dead, Roy Orbison, Dave Stewart and on and on.
The Heartbreakers were the best bar band I’ve ever seen.


An American musical treasure who will be missed so deeply.

[TheWildHeart67]

[QUOTE]If Tom Petty is on life support then Im praying for a miracle. I can imagine what Stevie must be going through. Love and hooe to all./QUOTE]
It would be amazing and wonderful if he does make it.
Did u read the letter his daughter tweeted to Rolling Stone? She's mega pissed

[GypsySorcerer]

This hurts. My heart goes out to his family and friends. :(

[jcalzaretta]

One of the few great rock and roll guys in my opinion. This man was a talent a good team player. He will be missed. His music was amazing. And I loved what he did with Stevie. Three bands I wanted to last forever. Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones. Can't get better.

[estranged4life]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/erroneous-reports-about-tom-pettys-death-cause-confusion/ar-AAsP79r?li=BBnbfcL

LOS ANGELES — For several hours Monday, music lovers believed Tom Petty was dead.

Courtney Love, Talib Kweli, Kid Rock, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Stanley and Lin-Manuel Miranda were among scores of fans posting remembrances on Twitter, where Petty was the top worldwide trending topic Monday afternoon. A memorial was scheduled for his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

But the 66-year-old entertainer is still alive, and news outlets that announced his death Monday retracted their stories later Monday. The Walk of Fame tribute was canceled.

The confusion started with CBS News and the Los Angeles Police Department. CBS published Petty's obituary after tweeting that the LAPD had confirmed his death. The trade paper Variety followed, citing an unnamed source confirming the rocker's death.

Then the LAPD issued a statement saying it has no information on Petty's condition and that "initial information was inadvertently provided to some media sources."

"We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting," the department said.

CBS and Variety amended their stories. CBS News also released a statement maintaining that it "reported information obtained officially from the LAPD about Tom Petty."

"The LAPD later said it was not in a position to confirm information about the singer," the statement said.

Both CBS and Variety now cite TMZ reporting that says Petty is "clinging to life" after suffering cardiac arrest.

An LAPD spokesman said in an interview Monday that its spokespeople did not respond to any incident involving Petty. Officer Tony Im said he could not rule out that someone in the department spoke to reporters, but said the LAPD has no investigative role in the matter.

Coroner's officials said Monday they have not received a report of Petty's death. Fire officials have said they responded to an emergency call for a man experiencing cardiac arrest on the block where Petty lives in Malibu on Sunday night, but could not confirm it was the rocker who was taken to a local hospital.

Petty's manager did not respond to emails and phone calls seeking comment Monday.

[WatchChain]

[QUOTE]They have recorded some amazing songs. Not just "SDMHA," but also the great "Insider," "Needles and Pins," "IWRTY," and I love her backing him up on "You can still change your mind." What a sad day this is.

I couldn't agree more with this statement. Stevie and Tom's duet/harmony vocal legacy extends FAR beyond their TOP 5 hit "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". While that hit is iconic, it's not their best vocal harmony.

That title would go to the live version of "Insider" AND "Needles and Pins" (which was actually a BILLBOARD TOP 40 hit, reaching #37 in early 1986). Both of those tracks recorded live during Stevie's guest spot with The Heartbreakers at THE L.A. FORUM in 1981 are pure perfection!

Although Tom's death has yet to be confirmed, it's reported that he's been taken off life support. Whatever happens, the world is quietly mourning a rock and roll icon. Pray for a miracle.

[desertangel]

[QUOTE=TheWildHeart67;1217104]

Although Tom's death has yet to be confirmed, it's reported that he's been taken off life support. Whatever happens, the world is quietly mourning a rock and roll icon. Pray for a miracle.

I have been and will continue to pray for a miracle for Tom. It ain’t over till it’s over!

[TheWildHeart67]

I couldn't agree more with this statement. Stevie and Tom's duet/harmony vocal legacy extends FAR beyond their TOP 5 hit "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". While that hit is iconic, it's not their best vocal harmony.

That title would go to the live version of "Insider" AND "Needles and Pins" (which was actually a BILLBOARD TOP 40 hit, reaching #37 in early 1986).
I remember when Needles and Pins was a small hit,,increadible duet

[BombaySapphire3]

It was announced on NBC he has passed. I was listening to "Insider" on the headphones when I saw it ..what a crappy day and R.I.P. to one of the great rockers.

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full statement: <a href="https://t.co/FGCVI5yIaa">pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa</a></p>&mdash; Tom Petty (@tompetty) <a href="https://twitter.com/tompetty/status/915072929120972801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[24karatstevie]

I'm devastated. Tom was and still is one of my favorite artists of all time. Right behind FM and Stevie. I was just having a "marathon" so to speak of his music the other day. I was dancing and singing and in the best mood. I never thought he would leave us so suddenly. His death has hit me harder than any other artist. I regret not going to see him on this last tour so much. It was close to finals time and I didn't want to miss school. Never imagined that would be my last chance. He was so talented, and his music was some of the best in rock history. I cried so hard earlier today when the news first broke. Then, I had a small glimmer of hope that he would pull through, even though it was inevitable. The greatest musicians of our time our leaving before our very eyes. Make every moment count. Goodbye Tom, thank you for the music.

[SpyNote]

Stop being so divisive. Everyone will miss TP in their own way.

Amen! There's no one way to mourn and we do not all suffer the same. RIP, Tom Petty. What a loss.

[bombaysaffires]

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks: Remembering their decades-long friendship
The two performed together for the last time back in July

POSTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2017 AT 12:47AM EDT

http://ew.com/music/2017/10/03/tom-petty-stevie-nicks/

[desertangel]

That’s a sad shame. RIP Tom. His Rolling Stone interview last year for the 40th anniversary tour was almost prophetic. He looked like the road was starting to wear him down. They played a lot of dates. I wish these old guys would just stop touring.

[HomerMcvie]

I wish these old guys would just stop touring.

That might kill them, too. Seriously. A lot of musicians(like Mick!) live for it. They feel lost without it.

[bombaysaffires]

His biographer said this in an interview in Salon magazine:

The relationship between Stevie Nicks and Tom seems complicated. Were they a couple? Co-workers? Friends?

I pushed on this question, saying to him, after he told me they weren’t a couple, “You sure sound like a couple.” Tom looked at me and said, “We had our times.”


https://www.salon.com/2015/12/13/being_a_band_leader_is_a_crap_job_in_conversation_with_tom_pettys_biographer_partner/

[SisterNightroad]

Tom Petty: death of singer after cardiac arrest confirmed by manager
Manager Tony Dimitriades says Petty died on Monday night in Los Angeles after he suffered a cardiac arrest

Tom Petty, the rock musician whose hits included American Girl and I Won’t Back Down, has died in California aged 66 after suffering cardiac arrest.

Petty was reportedly rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica hospital after being found unconscious in his Malibu home, but could not be revived.

“We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend Tom Petty,” his manager Tony Dimitriades said on behalf of the family.

“He died peacefully at 8.40pm surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends.”

The singer-songwriter and guitarist gained fame in the late 1970s with his band the Heartbreakers, who were seen as an integral part of the heartland rock movement.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 2002, praised them as “durable, resourceful, hard-working, likeable and unpretentious”.

Petty was originally part of country rock band Mudcrutch, which gained regional popularity in Florida but did not attract a mainstream audience. They split after Petty and other members joined the Heartbreakers, later reforming in 2007.

In 1977 the new outfit gained success with the song Breakdown, but it was their second album You’re Gonna Get It! that became a Top 40 hit.

Throughout the 80s, the band enjoyed major hits including You Got Lucky and Change of Heart, collaborating with Bob Dylan as well as Stevie Nicks. Petty continued to work with Dylan as part of the Traveling Wilburys, alongside Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne.

“It’s shocking, crushing news,” Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone in a statement. “I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.”

Petty also enjoyed solo success but always returned to the Heartbreakers, releasing their final album in 2014. “I don’t see that I have anything to offer as a solo artist that I couldn’t do within the group better,” he told the Sun. “We get along so well it’s embarrassing really. It’s a love fest!”

The band had been on a 40th anniversary tour since April that finished last week at the Hollywood Bowl. In an interview with Rolling Stone in December, he suggested it would probably be his last.

“We’re all on the backside of our 60s,” he said. “I have a granddaughter now I’d like to see as much as I can. I don’t want to spend my life on the road. This tour will take me away for four months. With a little kid, that’s a lot of time.”

Petty was outspoken in his protection of the rights of artists, taking issue with record companies on a number of occasions about what he believed to be unjust practices. Earlier this year he was named MusiCares person of the year for his “career-long interest in defending artists’ rights” as well as for his charitable work with homeless people in Los Angeles.

Throughout his career, he sold more than 80m records worldwide.

Florida-born Petty caught the rock’n’roll bug after he was introduced by his uncle to Elvis Presley, who was shooting the picture Follow That Dream on location in Florida in 1960.

He said he began working on music in earnest after seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964.

He would speak of being consumed by rock music since childhood, to the point where his father, whom Petty would later say beat him savagely, thought he was “mental.”

Awed by the chiming guitars of the Byrds, the melodic genius of the Beatles and the snarling lyrics of Dylan, he was amazed to find that other kids were feeling the same way. “You’d go and see some other kid whose hair was long, this was around 65, and go, ‘Wow, there’s one like me,’ “ he said in 1989. “You’d go over and talk and he’d say, ‘I’ve got a drum set.’ ‘You do? Great!’ That was my whole life.”

Amid his successes, Petty also suffered dark periods during a career spanning five decades.

A 2015 biography of the singer, Petty: The Biography, revealed his heroin addiction in the 1990s.

Author Warren Zanes said in an interview with the Washington Post Petty succumbed to the drug because he “had encounters with people who did heroin, and he hit a point in his life when he did not know what to do with the pain he was feeling”.

Petty also suffered from depression, channelling his pain into 1999’s Echo, during which he was also dealing with a divorce. In 2002, he married Dana York and said he had been in therapy for six years to deal with depression.

“It’s a funny disease because it takes you a long time to really come to terms with the fact that you’re sick – medically sick, you’re not just suddenly going out of your mind,” he said at the time.



https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/02/rock-star-tom-petty-dies-heart-attack

[lennonfan]

[CODE[/CODE]

He's gone, there will be no miracles forthcoming this time.
My sincere thoughts go to his family, friends and fans, this was truly unexpected and a shock.
Yes, I think of Stevie too as I know they were close for many years and she even wanted to BE a Heartbreaker!

To end this on better note, as if that could be done, it can't, but..
Full Moon Fever is a very well mastered cd you can crank and it's loaded with good tunes. I had that and the Wilburys but never followed his career that closely, but I've always respected him. ....and some of those songs really are pretty damn good. I think that's how he would like to be remembered. It was ALL about the music.

[ahafan02]

Another legend gone....there's no doubt how crushed Stevie must feel.

[stevierocks87]

Absolutely devastated. How absolutely horrible was yesterday? I too regret so much not going to the last tour, I really have no idea why i missed it. You never really think it will be your last chance.

If you need to get your emotions out, I recommend the following songs from the Live Anthology. Just be in a place where you can Ugly Cry.

1. Wildflowers
2. Angel Dream
3. Learning to Fly
4. Southern Accents
5. Square One
6. Alright for Now

[sleepless child]

What a devastating loss to the world. He was a poet. Priest of something. He was a legend. I just saw him in Pittsburgh a few months ago. My husband and I noticed his hands were shaking and we wondered if he was having some health problems. My thoughts are with his family and I bet Stevie was at his bedside. My thoughts are with her also.

[jbrownsjr]

That might kill them, too. Seriously. A lot of musicians(like Mick!) live for it. They feel lost without it.

Exactly, he lived his life doing what he loves. (Right up to the moment). I'm really sad he's gone. This just came out of nowhere. :distress:

[Hawkeye]

Outside of someone I know in person this is the sadest single death I've yet to hear about (same day as our worst national tragedy since 911, making yesterday one of the worst days I can remember) Its made 10 times sadder that he was so active playing and playing at the height of his game as recently as last week.

So there's the direct sadness over tom petty but I also dont think there's anything remotely wrong with saying this is going to be an unusually painful situation for stevie to handle as well, and I am legit concearned for her. It's not about turning everything about stevie, but other then pettys family and actual members of the heartbreakers I can't think of anyone who will take this harder, or can I think of anyone who could pass that Could be harder on stevie now that her parents are gone.

Yea the prince thing is a little attention grabbing on her part and exaggerated and has always rubbed me the wrong way, but this isn't equivalent to the boy who cried wolf and stevie will have every reason to react however she wants to react to this one.

Not to make light, since I am devestated, it's just how I cope and would be doing the same thing if it was my own relative, but considering she devotes 10 minutes of her current show talking about her prince relationship and he only has anything to do with 1 and a half of her songs and they've never really been seen together publicly, how is she going to play any of her songs without losing it when more then half are either about tom, written with tom, or performed in his danm basement.

[jkmaletic]

Definitely gone too soon. Always had such a great time at all of his shows. He was always so kind and gracious to his audience. Just genuine. I saw Stevie perform with him at one of the shows and I have to say it's one of the times that I had seen her at her happiest when she was on stage with him. My prayers and love go out today to Tom's family, friends, band mates, fans and Stevie. He was one of the greats, and will always be. 💙

Jamie

[Jondalar]

[QUOTE]I don't think that is harsh at all. This is about Tom, not Stevie. Geesh!/QUOTE]
That's all I was saying. Wasn't trying to sound harsh. But the Vegas shooting tragedy, and the news about Tom Petty... It's a really sad day in history. Stevie is going to be sad. But poor Stevie? I'm usually the first to stick up for her. But this isn't about her tragedy. Sorry if I sounded harsh.

Your response was fine, not harsh at all. The other posters reply wasn't. This isn't about Stevie. This is about Tom.

[kenzo]

https://youtu.be/ZfS6Nl962Qg

My favorite "lesser-known" Tom Petty song is Walls (Circus) - from a movie soundtrack, background vocals arranged and performed by Lindsey Buckingham.

[tango87]

What sad, sad news. Such a talented man.

[gldstwmn]

https://youtu.be/ZfS6Nl962Qg

My favorite "lesser-known" Tom Petty song is Walls (Circus) - from a movie soundtrack, background vocals arranged and performed by Lindsey Buckingham.

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

[jkmaletic]

Death is tragic, period - for the deceased and for the surviving loved ones. It's "about" the deceased and everyone that loved them. Let's spread some love here, folks. 💜💛💚💙

[jbrownsjr]

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

Great tune! :thumbsup:

[jbrownsjr]

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

This is my favorite. Loved the video, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKDYErlu5Kc

[estranged4life]

Death is tragic, period - for the deceased and for the surviving loved ones. It's "about" the deceased and everyone that loved them.

"been there and done that" WAY too much in the month of October. :(

[svnwndrs]

I’m honestly in disbelief. There have been way too many great artists who have passed within the past 2 years. I mean, WTH is going on!? RIP Mr. Petty. Another one my favorite recording artists gone... :distress:

[TheWildHeart67]

I'm watching his performance of "Mary Jane's last dance" from 9-25-17. Sounded great. Sad

[michelej1]

Tony Dimitriades put out the word. With Tony's connection to the Mac, I'm sure they were among the first to know. Tom was technically "alive" for quite awhile, even though he was brain dead. I think they were giving family and friends time to get there to say their goodbyes.

Michele

[Dragon]

Tom's passing is sudden and tragic. Prayers and condolences to his family and to the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair, Scott Thurston, and Steve Ferrone.

Notable members of the Heartbreakers have collaborated with Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles:
Mike Campbell: co-wrote and performed on Don Henley and Stevie Nicks studio releases
Benmont Tench: co-wrote with Don Henley; performed on Don Henley and Stevie Nicks studio releases
Steve Ferrone: performed on Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks studio releases; toured with Christine McVie in 1984
Stan Lynch: produced for and performed with Don Henley and the Eagles

[SorcererJP]

Thankful, that I saw him and her this summer in London ...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4462/37221552090_aa68fa0032_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="6243764432_IMG_0795">

[SorcererJP]

Exactly, he lived his life doing what he loves. (Right up to the moment). I'm really sad he's gone. This just came out of nowhere. :distress:

Well, when I saw his show in London last July, I was really under the impression that he was somekind of ill (or smoked too much pot). His hands en body were/was so shaky and his voice as well.

[lennonfan]

Well, when I saw his show in London last July, I was really under the impression that he was somekind of ill (or smoked too much pot). His hands en body were/was so shaky and his voice as well.


both Stevie and Tom were lifelong pot heads and I'm sure it was something they could bond over other than music.
Louis Armstrong also was a pot head since his teen years and didn't he live till his 90's? ...and Willie Nelson is still toking strong well into his 80's.
I'm sure after 5 decades of pot headdom it wasn't pot...but perhaps some other medication we're unaware of? Just a bad night with jet lag? who knows?

[lulu28]

My heart is broken. Tom's death has also hit me harder than any other performer's death. I can't imagine the pain that his family, his band and Stevie are in right now. Say what you will, but she and Tom were tight. They were best friends and he was her confidant, her biggest cheerleader and sometimes her drill sergeant. I truly feel for her. I know what it's like to lose your best friend without the chance to say goodbye. She, along with his family and the Heartbreakers, is in my prayers.

[jbrownsjr]

Well, when I saw his show in London last July, I was really under the impression that he was somekind of ill (or smoked too much pot). His hands en body were/was so shaky and his voice as well.

Thanks for the info. I didn't know this. I hope the performance was still great.

[Gypsy0033]

RIP Tom. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. Thank you for all the years of such wonderful and memorable music. :(
<3

[Jondalar]

Well, when I saw his show in London last July, I was really under the impression that he was somekind of ill (or smoked too much pot). His hands en body were/was so shaky and his voice as well.

You know one thing that was always in the back of mind about Tom is that he was a drug addict in the 1990s and no one knew it. I mean he was doing heroine in his 40s. In your 40s drugs wiuld even be harder on the heart. I never understood that either because it just seemed late in life to become an addict. Plus, he had the money to enjoy life in other ways. I wonder just what went on in 90s. Ive also been very surprised by Ann Wilson who was doing a ton of drugs in the 1990s and no one knew it. Steven Tyler-well we all knew he was going to backslide.

I guess I just have always thought doing drugs by classic rock artists was such an 1980s thing. I shouldn't be that surprised about Tom having heart problems. He was damaging his heart during middle age.

[sue]

In the UK....BBC4 HD has Rock goes to college....at 10:30 this evening..

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at Oxford Poly in 1980..

[RockyRaccoon]

https://youtu.be/pCBsY-EnC7U

Live in Gatorville 2006 - Incredible concert.

Stevie sings lead with Tom on "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around", "I Need to Know" and "Insider" and provides backing vocals on "Learning to Fly", "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "American Girl".

[Buster]

This is my favorite. Loved the video, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKDYErlu5Kc

Without a doubt, his best song. I have never been devastated by a musician/celebrity death like this. Tom Petty & HB my first rock concert, 1981. Saw him numerous other times, including Mudcrutch, the tour with Bob Dylan, 4 times in 2006 with Stevie among others. The 2006 tour will always stand out with that elegantly paced set list and bringing out the best performance in Stevie in years (esp. her insane tambo banging at end of DCAHNM).

This morning I gathered in my mind a quick list of the well-known TP songs - I challenge to name any performer with a more solid list (Breakdown, Refugee, Don't Do Me Like That, Here Comes My Girl, Even the Losers, The Waiting, Woman in Love, You Got Lucky, Deliver Me, DCAHNM, Jammin' Me, Free Fallin', Won't Back Down, Running Down a Dream, You Wreck Me, You Don't Know How It Feels, Learning to Fly, Mary Jane's Last Dance, Stop Draggin My Heart Around, I'm sure I'm missing some).

What a loss.

[dontlookdown]

I’m with you.

Honestly it’s hard to pick a favorite, but Woman In Love might be it for me.
That song represents my favorite era and my favorite album.


What a tremendous loss. The show I saw less than two weeks ago is still with me.

I’m fearing Stevie’s first public statement on Tom.
It’s going to be hard to read - this is tragic for the whole LA music community.
An icon for the country, and that and a whole lot more for California.

[WatchChain]

Has Stevie Nicks commented to the press?

[michelej1]

What a tremendous loss. The show I saw less than two weeks ago is still with me.



"Less than two weeks ago" is so eerie. Even as old as I am, I still get shocked by the suddenness and finality of death.

Michele

[bombaysaffires]

Has Stevie Nicks commented to the press?

I've not seen anything so far. I'm sure she's been inundated with requests for a comment (well, her management has been inundated).

DIdn't she have a comment/statement fairly soon after Glen Frey died? And also Prince?

I mean obviously she was light years closer to Tom......so it will be interesting (well that's not the right word, but you know what I mean) to see how long it takes her to say anything in public.

Also, she's close to Tom's current wife (she gave her a place to live when they were dating) so she's likely grieving with his wife Dana as well as the guys in the Heartbreakers.

[24karatstevie]

I still can't believe it. I cried multiple times today. Tom's death has hit me harder than any artist ever has. I've spent the whole day listening to his albums. He really was an exquisite talent; I can't even name a bad song. I also watched some of his performances with Stevie. Their voices together were absolute magic. I always said I wished they would record a duet album. Sad that that day will never come. There will never be anyone like Tom Petty, we're so lucky to have had his music in our lives. 

[Nathan]

Has Stevie Nicks commented to the press?

I don’t think so. There was that picture posted yesterday of her with the Heartbreakers and Shania Twain though so I think she’s actually pretty close to it. Too close to be on social media about it maybe.

[gypsy333]

does anyone have a link to the picture posted yesterday of the Heartbreakers, Stevie and Shania?

[SisterNightroad]

does anyone have a link to the picture posted yesterday of the Heartbreakers, Stevie and Shania?
Here on Danielle's site: http://crystallineknowledge.tumblr.com/post/165983779032/from-shania-twains-twitter-account

[gypsy333]

thanks for posting! so I guess this was after Tom's Death?

[kak125]

thanks for posting! so I guess this was after Tom's Death?

this pic was from the summer
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So sad to hear of the passing of Tom Petty. Such an incredible, inspiring artist. I'll treasure fond memories of our time spent together this past summer ❤ <a href="https://t.co/HvSgARxzm3">pic.twitter.com/HvSgARxzm3</a></p>&mdash; Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaniaTwain/status/914962309327532034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[lennonfan]

this pic was from the summer
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So sad to hear of the passing of Tom Petty. Such an incredible, inspiring artist. I'll treasure fond memories of our time spent together this past summer ❤ <a href="https://t.co/HvSgARxzm3">pic.twitter.com/HvSgARxzm3</a></p>&mdash; Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaniaTwain/status/914962309327532034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Is that a bowl in Mike's hand? :)

[WatchChain]

Is that a bowl in Mike's hand? :)

LOL! I wouldn't doubt it. Those most of these people gave up hard drugs years ago, they still smoke pot like chimneys. No big deal, pot is totally harmless.

Also, I've never really considered Shania Twain to be musically in the same class with these legendary songwriters---but, it's nice that she can hang out with them.

"Let's go girls---Man, I feel like a woman---ok, so you're a rocket scientist--honey I'm home, rub my feet, give me somethin' to eat....":)

[dreamsunwind]

I've not seen anything so far. I'm sure she's been inundated with requests for a comment (well, her management has been inundated).

DIdn't she have a comment/statement fairly soon after Glen Frey died? And also Prince?

I mean obviously she was light years closer to Tom......so it will be interesting (well that's not the right word, but you know what I mean) to see how long it takes her to say anything in public.

Also, she's close to Tom's current wife (she gave her a place to live when they were dating) so she's likely grieving with his wife Dana as well as the guys in the Heartbreakers.

Lindsey was also very close with Tom and the Heartbreakers. Sad time for everyone.

[kak125]

I saw this today on twitter. I'm assuming its the real twitter account of Jessica Nicks.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart broke on Monday for my aunt. <a href="https://twitter.com/tompetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tompetty</a> was my aunt’s other half and we will miss him forever. The world has lost a legend. RIP love <a href="https://t.co/yBRJoyi1eT">pic.twitter.com/yBRJoyi1eT</a></p>&mdash; Nixi Nicks (@itsNixi) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsNixi/status/915812939461885953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[lennonfan]

LOL! I wouldn't doubt it. Those most of these people gave up hard drugs years ago, they still smoke pot like chimneys. No big deal, pot is totally harmless.

Also, I've never really considered Shania Twain to be musically in the same class with these legendary songwriters---but, it's nice that she can hang out with them.

"Let's go girls---Man, I feel like a woman---ok, so you're a rocket scientist--honey I'm home, rub my feet, give me somethin' to eat....":)

yeah, food usually isn't that shiny LOL.
A great pic tho, wouldn't mind sitting at that table:)

[jkmaletic]

There's been a lot of sites putting up their top ten Petty songs. Here are mine, ranked.

1. Don't Come Around Here No More
2. You Got Lucky
3. Refugee
4. Breakdown
5. You Wreck Me
6. Here Comes My Girl
7. Face in the Crowd
8. Runnin' Down a Dream
9. Listen to Her Heart
10. Saving Grace

Jamie

[secondhandchain]

I love in the Lindsey Buckingham Behind the Music episode where Tom said that "nobody produces Stevie like Lindsey". Basically said that he'd be working on some Stevie songs for a solo album and later heard them on a FM album and was like "OH! of course that's how it should be done" or something to that affect.

[Buster]

There's been a lot of sites putting up their top ten Petty songs. Here are mine, ranked.

1. Don't Come Around Here No More
2. You Got Lucky
3. Refugee
4. Breakdown
5. You Wreck Me
6. Here Comes My Girl
7. Face in the Crowd
8. Runnin' Down a Dream
9. Listen to Her Heart
10. Saving Grace

Jamie

1. Woman In Love
2. Learning To Fly
3. Even the Losers
4. The Waiting
5. Mary Jane's Last Dance
6. Listen to Her Heart
7. Don't Come Around Here No More
8. Jammin' Me
9. Insider
10. King's Road

[Jondalar]

1. Stop Dragging My Heart Around
2. You got lucky
3. Free Falling
4. American Girl
5. Don't do me Like that
6. Breakdown
7. Refugee
8. Face in A Crowd
9. Runaway Train
10. I won't back down

[jwd]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pCBsY-EnC7U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Damn, this one really, really hurts. :distress: RIP Tom Petty. Thank You SO MUCH for all the songs and music you've given us! Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Saw Tom and The Heartbreakers and Stevie in Columbus back in 2006 from the tour featured in the YouTube video above. Was a night I'll never forget.

Long live the Spirit of Tom Petty!

[WatchChain]

There's been a lot of sites putting up their top ten Petty songs. Here are mine, ranked.

1. Don't Come Around Here No More
2. You Got Lucky
3. Refugee
4. Breakdown
5. You Wreck Me
6. Here Comes My Girl
7. Face in the Crowd
8. Runnin' Down a Dream
9. Listen to Her Heart
10. Saving Grace

Jamie

1) American Girl
2) Don't Come Around Here No More
3) Insider (Live)
4) Walls
5) The Waiting
6) Learning To Fly
7) Jammin' Me
8) Here Comes My Girl
9) Free Fallin'
10) Don't Do Me Like That

[WatchChain]

FAVORITE STEVIE/TOM STORY

In the late 80's, Stevie Nicks would co-write songs with Mike Campbell. For the "TANGO" sessions, she recorded the song "Runaway Trains" for a Fleetwood Mac album. In casual passing, I think the song was played for Tom Petty. Tom had a **** fit when he heard Stevie's version because he had just recorded the song for The Heartbreakers album "Let Me Up (I've Had Enough). Tom Petty basically told Stevie and The Mac using a few colorful words that they WOULD NOT use his song "Runaway Trains".

And that is how "Runaway Trains" did not end up on "Tango In The Night".

[sue]

Just watched Classic Albums on BBC4.......the making of Damn the Torpedoes..

Very sad, very sad.

[bombaysaffires]

FAVORITE STEVIE/TOM STORY

In the late 80's, Stevie Nicks would co-write songs with Mike Campbell. For the "TANGO" sessions, she recorded the song "Runaway Trains" for a Fleetwood Mac album. In casual passing, I think the song was played for Tom Petty. Tom had a **** fit when he heard Stevie's version because he had just recorded the song for The Heartbreakers album "Let Me Up (I've Had Enough). Tom Petty basically told Stevie and The Mac using a few colorful words that they WOULD NOT use his song "Runaway Trains".

And that is how "Runaway Trains" did not end up on "Tango In The Night".

now, did she steal the WHOLE song-- words and lyrics? Or did she just hear the track on one of the tapes Mike gave her and she wrote her own lyrics and melody over it?? I thought that was how she always told the story. :eek:

[WatchChain]

now, did she steal the WHOLE song-- words and lyrics? Or did she just hear the track on one of the tapes Mike gave her and she wrote her own lyrics and melody over it?? I thought that was how she always told the story. :eek:

I'm sure it was just the music track with perhaps a working title of "Runaway Trains". Stevie probably wrote some lyrics over the melody like:

"Baby, baby, sister said somethin' bout runaway trains--long dusted veil running through the night, like fireflies giving up the fight--and I'm depending on time, to get you out of my mind
I guess it's one of those things
You can never explain
Like when a silver moon cries
and a dark angel flies
Like runaway trains"

Tom heard the track and had a s**t fit.

[jwd]

Tom Petty's last interview:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-tom-petty-the-final-interview-20171004-story.html

"I was one of many blindsided by the news of his death on Monday. As we sat, just a few days earlier, he was vibrant, full of enthusiasm, still the epitome of the coolest rock star you’d want to sit down for a chat with. He laughed easily and often, occasionally dropping his voice into a softer mode when outlining just how precious his band, his music and his family were to him. The only gripe he had was about the hip he cracked shortly before the tour started, which he was now finally addressing.

This is not the Tom Petty story I intended to write because I intended to write a “next stage” story.

Everyone assumed — fully expected — there would be more time for this fisherman to add yet more brethren to the bevy of beloved songs that have integrated themselves into American popular culture. Classic-rock staples including “Breakdown,” “American Girl,” “Refugee,” “Even the Losers,” “Learning to Fly,” “Listen to Her Heart,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “Walls,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.”

:distress:

[mylittledemon]

I think my first exposure to Petty was Free Fallin and then in my teenage years he came back with Mary Jane's Last Dance and I was a fan from then on. For years I have kept intending to go see him live and I never got the chance. I'm absolutely gobsmacked by his loss. :(

[michelej1]

TOM PETTY DIED FROM MASSIVE ACCIDENTAL DRUG OD

1/19/2018 3:51 PM PST TMBZ

Tom Petty's Autopsy, Singer Died from Massive Accidental Drug Overdose


Tom Petty's autopsy results are in, and they show the singer died from an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking a variety of medications.

The L.A. County Coroner says a number of Tom's organs failed due to "mixed drug toxicity."

The autopsy report says when paramedics arrived he was in full cardiac arrest, but CPR revived him -- but on the way to the hospital he lost pulse for 20 minutes. He went into cardiac arrest a second time in the hospital and died 21 hours after being admitted.

Tom's autopsy report shows the singer was on several pain meds, including Fentanyl patches, oxycodone (Oxycontin), temazepam (Restoril), alprazolam (Xanax), citalopram (Celexa), acetyl fentanyl and despropionyl fentanyl. The reason doctors prescribed the meds was because of a number of medical problems, including emphysema, knee problems and a fractured hip.

The family says the linchpin to Tom's demise was the fractured hip. He insisted on touring for 53 concert dates with the condition, which worsened over time and caused him to take the meds. On the date he had the heart attack he was told his hip had graduated to a full-on break that made the pain unbearable and may have caused the overuse of meds.

The autopsy says Petty suffered from coronary artery atherosclerosis.

As we reported ... Tom's official death certificate left his cause of death as "deferred," leaving it as a mystery until now.

We broke the story ... Tom went into full cardiac arrest before being taken to a hospital in L.A. He eventually died when his family took him off life support.

Fentanyl was also linked to the deaths of Prince and Lil Peep.

Tom was 66.

[bombaysaffires]

So sad.

The coronary artery disease and the emphysema seem likely due to his heavy smoking for so many years. (Just like my dad, who also had a cardiac arrest :distress:)

It seems like the family is right, that if he'd postponed the tour and had the hip treated, it's likely he'd still be here.... at least for a while longer to manage his other illnesses.

I see colleagues in my field do the same sort of thing-- they have this belief that 'the job' is more important than their own health, and that taking some time off to take care of themselves will somehow be detrimental to their career.

Such a shame. He is missed. :(

[sue]

A fractured/broken hip....
God that must have been horrendously painful for the man.
Poor man.
And yet still kept his commitments..

[sleepless child]

He should never have toured. I saw him in Pittsburgh on that tour and they were wonderful. I don't know how he did it. We noticed his hands shaking at times and we wondered if something was going on. I think he was probably the type of person that didn't want to go to Doctors. Just give me something for the pain. It hopefully bring more light to the Opiod crisis the country is going through. What a horrible tragedy his loss it. I'm sill so upset about his passing.

[jbrownsjr]

A fractured/broken hip....
God that must have been horrendously painful for the man.
Poor man.
And yet still kept his commitments..

He worked very very hard.

[gldstwmn]

I am absolutely gutted by this news. Why oh why was he not in the hospital? I saw a few fan reviews from the last tour that said he was "off." I didn't believe it. Once again I feel so bad for his poor family.

[gldstwmn]

He should never have toured. I saw him in Pittsburgh on that tour and they were wonderful. I don't know how he did it. We noticed his hands shaking at times and we wondered if something was going on. I think he was probably the type of person that didn't want to go to Doctors. Just give me something for the pain. It hopefully bring more light to the Opiod crisis the country is going through. What a horrible tragedy his loss it. I'm sill so upset about his passing.
One of the drugs he was taking was actually an illicit substance. :distress:

[lilyfee]

Fentanyl is so bad! Why would anyone take that willingly?!:distress:

This is the opioid crisis in a nutshell, happening to regular people all over America in addition to celebrities; doctors over-prescribing extremely potent pain medications until the patient is addicted and eventually overdoses on prescribed or un-prescribed medications. SO tragic.

PSA to any performer with hip problems... And I'm looking at Stevie now... Would rather you pull a Dave Grohl and sit the whole time than die of an overdose of pain medication!!

[TheWildHeart67]

I cannot believe how doctors prescribed fentanyl and oxycotin and the other opiates to Tom, as he's a recovering heroin addict.

[Macfan4life]

The opioid crisis is horrible. Every day 600 people in the USA overdose on drugs.
In Mick's first book he has a profound statement where is says "Thank goodness the band never got into heroin." Heroin was chic in the 70's with the Stones and other big bands. Several members of the Mac would not be here today if they every dabbled in heroin. Christine mentioned recently how she got hooked on pain killers after a fall. She got clean because she could see the downward spiral coming. Its a sad ironic that the people who were there for Stevie during her wild times are no longer here but she still is.

[Steviegirl]

I cannot believe how doctors prescribed fentanyl and oxycotin and the other opiates to Tom, as he's a recovering heroin addict.

Right?! Unbelievable and unconscionable.:distress:

[iamnotafraid]

All these big celebrities have one or more Dr. Feelgoods on staff.
So why would anyone be surprised?

Personal responsibility never gets mentioned in these deaths.