Tom Petty has died

eddie · 10-02-17, 03:26 PM

Sad to see this, always liked his music..

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/...-66/ar-AAsOH4T

mapuc · 10-02-17, 03:38 PM

RIP Tom

Thank you for the great music you gave us.

Markus

Onkel Neal · 10-02-17, 04:10 PM

Oh man, I just saw this. A really good musician.

Red October1984 · 10-02-17, 05:03 PM

Damn.

A great one for sure. His music ages so well and still seems relevant over the years. He will be missed.

August · 10-02-17, 06:39 PM

Not dead. CBS screwed up and the rest of the drive by media ran with it.

vienna · 10-02-17, 06:45 PM

Actually, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) screwed up: they were contacted by CBS, and other media outlets, and the LAPD spokesperson(s), acting on a report Petty had been taken off life support (also not yet officially confirmed by Petty's camp), told the media the LAPD has heard Petty was dead; the LAPD is currently trying to walk back their statement(s); CBS, and others, only reported what they believed to be a factual statement from an official source...

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vienna · 10-02-17, 07:08 PM

An article with the LAPD statement reversing the LAPD's previous reporting:

Quote:

(1/2)The LAPD has no information about the passing of singer Tom Petty. Initial information was inadvertantly provided to some media sources
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017

(2/2) However, the LAPD has no investigative role in this matter. We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017

http://ew.com/music/2017/10/02/tom-petty-dead/

Actually, if one wants more accurate reporting about celebrity news, TMZ is far, far more accurate than not and actively seeks multiple confirmation about celeb news before posting...

http://www.tmz.com/2017/10/02/tom-pe...ardiac-arrest/

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Mork_417 · 10-02-17, 09:28 PM

Really enjoyed his music growing up, great artist.

Sailor Steve · 10-02-17, 10:43 PM

Six months younger than I am. Makes you think.

CaptainHaplo · 10-02-17, 11:03 PM

While I have never been a huge fan of his, I recognize his unique and creative talent. I hope he is still with us and able to make a full recovery (though after a major heart attack, no respiration for an extended time, etc.) it will be challenging if he can survive it. Regardless, he and those close to him will be in my thoughts and prayers.

razark · 10-02-17, 11:36 PM

Multiple sources are now reporting that he has passed.

eddie · 10-03-17, 12:24 AM

Yeah just read this article where his manager has confirmed he has passed away.

http://loudwire.com/tom-petty-dead-66/

Catfish · 10-03-17, 04:17 AM

Rest in peace.
It is strange, i never was a real fan of him, but everytime i heard his music on the radio or on festivals, i was somehow moved and liked it. I have recently (last weeks) looked for his music first on the tube and then on amazon, to find some of his music that had somehow accompanied me again and again.
He was a great musician.

Jimbuna · 10-03-17, 07:27 AM

A geat musician and will be sorely missed.

Rip

In tribute:

Gerald · 10-03-17, 01:03 PM

Good music.RIP Tom

10-02-17, 03:26 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Tom Petty has died Sad to see this, always liked his music.. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/...-66/ar-AAsOH4T __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-02-17, 04:10 PM	#3
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Oh man, I just saw this. A really good musician. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

10-02-17, 05:03 PM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Damn. A great one for sure. His music ages so well and still seems relevant over the years. He will be missed. __________________

10-02-17, 06:39 PM	#5
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,248 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not dead. CBS screwed up and the rest of the drive by media ran with it. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

10-02-17, 06:45 PM	#6
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,726 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Actually, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) screwed up: they were contacted by CBS, and other media outlets, and the LAPD spokesperson(s), acting on a report Petty had been taken off life support (also not yet officially confirmed by Petty's camp), told the media the LAPD has heard Petty was dead; the LAPD is currently trying to walk back their statement(s); CBS, and others, only reported what they believed to be a factual statement from an official source... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

10-02-17, 03:38 PM	#2
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,607 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	RIP Tom Thank you for the great music you gave us. Markus

10-02-17, 09:28 PM	#8
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Really enjoyed his music growing up, great artist. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

10-02-17, 10:43 PM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Six months younger than I am. Makes you think. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-02-17, 11:03 PM	#10
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,405 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	While I have never been a huge fan of his, I recognize his unique and creative talent. I hope he is still with us and able to make a full recovery (though after a major heart attack, no respiration for an extended time, etc.) it will be challenging if he can survive it. Regardless, he and those close to him will be in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

10-02-17, 11:36 PM	#11
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	Multiple sources are now reporting that he has passed. __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

10-03-17, 12:24 AM	#12
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Yeah just read this article where his manager has confirmed he has passed away. http://loudwire.com/tom-petty-dead-66/ __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-03-17, 04:17 AM	#13
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,819 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace. It is strange, i never was a real fan of him, but everytime i heard his music on the radio or on festivals, i was somehow moved and liked it. I have recently (last weeks) looked for his music first on the tube and then on amazon, to find some of his music that had somehow accompanied me again and again. He was a great musician. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-03-17, 07:27 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A geat musician and will be sorely missed. Rip In tribute: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-03-17, 01:03 PM	#15
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Good music.RIP Tom __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie