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Tom Petty is dead. (Original Post) Atman Oct 2017 OP
:( Johonny Oct 2017 #1
Yes. It's been confirmed by LAPD. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Snotcicles Oct 2017 #3
cardiac arrest JenniferJuniper Oct 2017 #5
Cariac arrest. No braid activity. Life support pulled. Atman Oct 2017 #7
I've seen that he's in dire condition--have a link on his death? panader0 Oct 2017 #4
. herding cats Oct 2017 #13
Link? Please? n/t Coventina Oct 2017 #6
LAPD confirmed to CBS (link) Solly Mack Oct 2017 #9
here..... spanone Oct 2017 #10
R.I.P OldHippieChick Oct 2017 #8
WHAT???!!! cwydro Oct 2017 #11
I can't believe it. MontanaMama Oct 2017 #12
You're a good mom. Lucky daughter. Lochloosa Oct 2017 #23
I'm the lucky one. MontanaMama Oct 2017 #29
Sounds like a wonderful memory. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2017 #27
Red Rocks the best concert venue anywhere MindPilot Oct 2017 #33
I am crying. So sad! boston bean Oct 2017 #14
15 days ago lunasun Oct 2017 #15
We're told after Petty got to the hospital he had no brain activity and a decision was made to pull pintobean Oct 2017 #16
Just damn. Hoyt Oct 2017 #17
. denbot Oct 2017 #18
arrrghhhhh Tripper11 Oct 2017 #19
RIP Tom. B2G Oct 2017 #20
Holy fuck! Va Lefty Oct 2017 #21
Worst day ever!!!! Initech Oct 2017 #22
What an incredibly sad day today is ghostsinthemachine Oct 2017 #24
... skylucy Oct 2017 #25
This makes me really sad meadowlark5 Oct 2017 #26
R.I.P Tom nmgaucho Oct 2017 #28
RIP Tom. Loved you so. MontanaMama Oct 2017 #30
. sarisataka Oct 2017 #31
Umm, I think I do have to live like a refugee MindPilot Oct 2017 #32
Sad. I really like his music and have for many years. RIP Tom. LBM20 Oct 2017 #34
Will miss him. He did have a heroin habit in the 1990s, which was not common knowledge. VOX Oct 2017 #35
Seems like 65-70 is the new 90. Atman Oct 2017 #36
damn, damn, damn... scarletwoman Oct 2017 #37
Maybe not yet. Mr.Bill Oct 2017 #38
Damn damn damn. Duppers Oct 2017 #39
... flying rabbit Oct 2017 #40
Peace, brother world wide wally Oct 2017 #41
Exactly three months ago today petty played here at Canandaiga,NY.......... Old Vet Oct 2017 #42
RIP Tom. smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #43
RIP Tom Lazy Daisy Oct 2017 #44
fucking all around horrible fucking day Voltaire2 Oct 2017 #45
RIP Luciferous Oct 2017 #46
Not quite yet ornotna Oct 2017 #47

Response to Atman (Original post)

MontanaMama

(23,337 posts)
12. I can't believe it.
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:05 PM
Oct 2017

Took my 12 year old out of school and we flew down to see Tom at Red Rocks in May. Best concert of my life and so happy we got to share it together. This is a horrible day.

MontanaMama

(23,337 posts)
29. I'm the lucky one.
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:19 PM
Oct 2017

When your kiddo comes to you and says he loves Tom Petty and can we please go see him...it didn't take much arm twisting. We were just listening to Tom Petty Radio yesterday in the car and reminiscing about what a great show it was and how we never get sick of hearing him. I may have to leave work early today and have a good cry before my son gets off the bus.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,771 posts)
27. Sounds like a wonderful memory.
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:15 PM
Oct 2017

I've only been to Red Rocks when it was empty. I've always hoped to return and see someone great like Petty.

 

MindPilot

(12,693 posts)
33. Red Rocks the best concert venue anywhere
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:29 PM
Oct 2017

And when it's empty, run from the stage to the top of the seats.

It takes a week to get your breath back.

RIP, Tom

ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)
24. What an incredibly sad day today is
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:13 PM
Oct 2017

I loved him. Wish I would have seen him last tour. Be sure to grab the album Mojo, probably the best of his career.

Atman

(31,464 posts)
36. Seems like 65-70 is the new 90.
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 04:47 PM
Oct 2017

Those hard-living, fun-lovin' seventies are catching up with us. These days I'm just happy when I wake up in the morning!

Duppers

(28,127 posts)
39. Damn damn damn.
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 05:57 PM
Oct 2017

Shit. Hell. Damn. I loved Petty. My whole immediate family loves him. My 30yo son adores him.




Old Vet

(2,001 posts)
42. Exactly three months ago today petty played here at Canandaiga,NY..........
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 06:01 PM
Oct 2017

My wife wanted to go but I shrugged it off thinking we could probably see him at a later time. Now I really wish I went damn, All my friends said it was a great concert. He will be missed.

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