Tom Petty: Music Icon & Rock Legend RIP

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The thread discusses the passing of musician Tom Petty, reflecting on his impact, notable songs, and personal memories associated with his music. Participants share their feelings of loss and reminisce about his contributions to rock music.

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  • Participants express sadness over Tom Petty's death and share personal anecdotes about his music.
  • Some highlight specific songs that resonated with them, such as "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "Free Fallin'."
  • One participant raises a question about the trend of sudden heart failures among celebrities, suggesting it may be a euphemism for other causes, while others seem to dismiss this notion as possibly unfounded.
  • Several participants mention their experiences of seeing Petty live and the lasting impression his music has left on them.

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Participants generally agree on their admiration for Tom Petty and express sorrow over his passing. However, there is a disagreement regarding the interpretation of sudden heart failures among celebrities, with some questioning the explanations given.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes speculative thoughts about health trends without definitive evidence.

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Fans of Tom Petty, those interested in music history, and individuals reflecting on the impact of artists on personal and cultural levels may find this discussion relevant.

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He did some amazing songs.

Don't Come Around Here No More (1985)


Free Fallin' (1989)


Don't Come Around Here No More (Live, 2006)
 
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Sorry to see him go, and at such a relatively (to me) young age.
 
Great songs, saw him live a few times at music festivals. RIP
 
Sad to hear this. I really enjoyed his music.
 
I always liked this song by Petty. I may just be what woke me up to him in the 80's, but I always thought it was a great bring in the summer fun kind of song:



Why do all of the peoples in my generation seem to be croaking from sudden heart failure lately? Is this diagnosis just a euphemism for either drug overdose or "death by misadventure" from years of chemical abuse? I'm not saying Tom Petty was doing this, but a lot of other celebrities and artists were. It's very easy and routine to check heart conditions these days with doppler ultrasound and many other techniques. So I'm not buying the sudden heart failure zeitgeist that seems to be the new norm. It seems to me just be a convenient cover for some more complicated other-goings.
 
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I was so sad to see the news. I grew up listening to Tom Petty so his music is permanently imprinted in my mind. I still have my autographed cassette cover of Full Moon Fever, and "The Waiting" is the ringtone on my cell phone.

RIP Mr. Petty. Loss of a legend.
 
DiracPool said:
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Why do all of the peoples in my generation seem to be croaking from sudden heart failure lately?
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It might be your imagination.

2017.10.04.heart.disease.rock.and.rollers.vs.general.population.png

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General population: wikipedia graph and my eyeballing
Rock & Roll crowd: wikipedia and my eyeballing

My favorite Tom Petty song:



Singing with peers, friends, and knowing how to live life.

ps. Note to whoever survives me: Please have them play this song at my funeral. This is a grand, old person, glad I didn't wait for the phone to ring song.
pps. Godspeed, Tom. :heart:
 
Sad news. He was a great musician. R.I.P Tom Petty.
 
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Another great track:
 
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One more I just remembered...
 
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My favorite live clip:
 
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Bad news. Drags my heart around ( and , particularly, down).
 

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