Musicians mourn the loss of Tom Petty
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Legendary musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Petty has died at the age of 66. Petty, often cited as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, was best known as the leader of his eponymous rock group Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers.
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— Warner Music Group (@warnermusic) October 3, 2017
With the Heartbreakers, Petty scored multiple hits, including “American Girl,” “Free Fallin',” “Breakdown” and “Listen To Her Heart,” and musicians have poured out their love for the artist that has influenced so many musicians today.
See the way artists are honoring the musician below. While many of these tweets were posted after it was initially misreported that Petty had died, the sentiment remains the same.
Laura Jane Grace, Against Me!
My first CD was 'Full Moon Fever'… my first live performances were strumming a tennis racket while singing along. Tom Petty forever.
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) October 2, 2017
This is the actual greatest guitar solo of all time… https://t.co/Z8Je0t6KLz
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) October 3, 2017
Geoff Rickly, Thursday
RIP Tom Petty. One of the great originals of our time. I saw the Replacements open for him when I was 10 and they couldn't even touch him.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) October 2, 2017
Jared Monaco, The Maine
You were a light up ahead when my knowledge of music was pitch black. Thanks for everything Tom. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Uh3aRI4Ayc
— Jared Monaco (@jaredmaine) October 2, 2017
Nick Santino
Tom Petty. I’m devastated. You will forever be my hero. Thank you.
— Nick Santino (@NickSantino) October 2, 2017
Tay Jardine, SAINTE/WATIC
woah, rip Tom Petty. ��
— Tay Jardine (@SAINTEsays) October 2, 2017
Joe Trohman, Fall Out Boy
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers @ Blossom Center was my first ever concert. Such a major bummer.
— Joe Trohman (@trohman) October 2, 2017
Kellin Quinn, Sleeping With Sirens
https://t.co/9Md3N66QG9 This song is in my top 5 favorite songs.. I'm lighting a candle & listening to your voice all night RIP Tom Petty
— Kellin Quinn (@Kellinquinn) October 2, 2017
Matty Healy, The 1975
We miss you already Tom Petty. A true Heartbreaker ��
— matty (@Truman_Black) October 2, 2017
Max Helyer, You Me At Six
Another legend leaves us again. RIP Tom Petty, you left us with some sing alongs for life.
— Max Helyer (@Maxmeatsix) October 2, 2017
Best Coast
Man, fuck today. RIP ������������ https://t.co/fJpLAGAJJA
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) October 2, 2017
Man Overboard
RIP to the legend Tom Petty. We will forever rock out to your music..✊��
— Man Overboard (@ManOverboardNJ) October 3, 2017
Garrett Russell, Silent Planet
You can stand me up at the gates of hell. But I won't back down.
Rest in Power, Tom Petty.— Garrett Russell (@SilentGarrett) October 2, 2017
Sorority Noise
just rolled/smoked a joint for tom, i encourage you to do the same.
rest in peace to a genius.— Sorority Noise (@sororitynoise) October 2, 2017
Rock Hall
.@tompetty made us believe by singing about the ordinary in an extraordinary way. He made his mark on music & us: https://t.co/D8K9QnnAmp pic.twitter.com/eOEohGaSBH
— Rock Hall (@rockhall) October 3, 2017
Rozwell Kid
RIP tom petty, you rocked
— Rozwell Kid (@RozwellKid) October 2, 2017
Tay Jardine, SAINTE
woah, rip Tom Petty. ��
— Tay Jardine (@SAINTEsays) October 2, 2017
Hippo Campus
ya did good #TomPettyRIP
— hippo campus (@thehalocline) October 3, 2017
Stephen Gomez, The Summer Set
We've lost a lot of greats the past couple years, but this one hurts most. RIP Tom Petty. You will always be one of my favorite songwriters.
— Stephen Gomez (@stephen_james) October 2, 2017
To Write Love On Her Arms
We're so grateful Tom Petty shared his music with us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends today.
— TWLOHA (@TWLOHA) October 2, 2017
David Bazan
Bless Tom Petty
— David Bazan (@davidbazan) October 2, 2017
Ben Bruce, Asking Alexandria
Please tell me Tom Petty hasn’t died �� one of my all time favourite song writers �� thank you for your music and inspiring me so much ❤️��
— Ben Bruce (@benjaminbruce) October 2, 2017
Alexander DeLeon, Bohnes
and now Tom Petty is taken from us? i'm not leaving bed today. i feel sick.
— Alexander DeLeon (@bohnes) October 2, 2017
Jake Bundrick, Mayday Parade
RIP Tom Petty. Your music was an inspiration to me and everyone around me. You will be missed.
— Jake Bundrick (@JakeMaydayP) October 2, 2017
Jack Antonoff, Bleachers
what a day. tom petty forever and gun control NOW. all there is to say
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) October 2, 2017
