Late this morning, they said he was gone, This afternoon, they said he was still alive.
Late this evening, the sad news was confirmed by his long time manager.
Rock and roll legend Tom Petty is gone at just 66.
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) October 3, 2017
Tributes are pouring out on social media…..
Today America lost one of its musical giants. Thank you Tom Petty for all the music. To me you will live forever. pic.twitter.com/L6TrMBa6os
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) October 3, 2017
In a day already filled with sad news, fellow rocker Kid Rock may have summed it up best….
Just when I thought today could not get any worse…
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration.— Kid Rock (@KidRock) October 2, 2017
Petty was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002…
