https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJj6GwfCWu8
Tom Petty passed away today at the age of just 66 after suffering cardiac arrest this morning according to his family.
The singer was known for unique sound and iconic voice. His songs like I Won’t Back Down, Free Fallin’, Runnin’ Down A Dream and American Woman became our anthems. Then there was the music video he did for Don’t Come Around Here No More, that is still just as groundbreaking today as it was when it came out 32 years ago.
Music was as much a part of his life as his music is to us. So much so, he was still touring up until last week. He spent the summer celebrating 40 years in the music industry both with the Tom Petty and the Heartbreaks, Traveling Wilburys and as a solo act. If there is a way to go out as a musician, I would say that is pretty close to perfect.
Today, honor him by belting out one of his tunes, so he can hear our voices up in heaven as he is be welcomed through the pearly gates and being greeted by Roy Orbinson and George Harrison who will handle him with care.
