Tom Petty

Tom Petty, the dynamic and iconoclastic frontman who led the band the Heartbreakers, died Monday. He was 66. Petty’s death was confirmed by Tony Dimitriades, longtime manager of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, on behalf of the family.

“On behalf of the Tom Petty family, we are devastated to announce the untimely death of of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend Tom Petty,” Dimitriades wrote. “He suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu in the early hours of this morning and was taken to UCLA Medical Center but could not be revived. He died peacefully at 8:40 p.m. PT surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends.”

Full Obituary:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tom-petty-rock-iconoclast-who-led-the-heartbreakers-dead-at-66-w506651

 

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4 Comments on “Tom Petty”

  1. Hedley's avatar Hedley Says:

    The joy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is captured in this cover

  2. Carol's avatar Carol Says:

    I am profoundly sorry for your loss. The Lord has a new and powerful Choir member. Bless you all and may God keep you in the palm of his hand.

    • katry's avatar katry Says:

      Carol.
      So many new Choir members have joined in the last few years. It is just so sad to know they’ll never be new music but we’re glad his music is forever.


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