Music World Reacts To Tom Petty's Death

Tom Petty died from cardiac arrest on Monday October 2, 2017 at 8:40pm at UCLA Medical Center. He was falsely reported dead earlier in the day. And many of the tweets were from around the time the news came out

Shocked & upset 2 hear about #tompetty 'we got lucky when we found u….’…RIP https://t.co/MlqRwhKEWC

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 2, 2017

I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly.
“you belong somewhere you feel free.”
💔

— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017

Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017

This is unbearable. Vegas and now a great music hero has passed. You brought us so much joy, @tompetty.  We will miss you. ❤️ #RIPTomPetty

— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017

Man this cannot be happening. Not Tom Petty please. Our deepest love and condolences to his family and band. A brother and true believer.

— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) October 2, 2017

Always felt good to know Tom Petty was out there in the world making up beautiful words and music. Sad today but grateful forever. #rip

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) October 3, 2017

Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.
R42 pic.twitter.com/KzRMHYGKwS

— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 3, 2017

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

So hard to accept the loss of another musical hero. Just Heartbroken today. Singing with him is a life highlight. 💔 @tompetty pic.twitter.com/q6KR9t2q1w

— Vicki Peterson (@VickiBangle) October 2, 2017

"I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothing
Gonna leave this world for a while" Rest in peace Tom Petty 💔

— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) October 3, 2017

God bless Tom   Petty peace and love to his family I'm sure going to miss you Tom 😎✌️🌟💖🎶🎵🎶☮️ pic.twitter.com/CktFyhBdxT

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) October 2, 2017

My ❤️ goes out to all the people affected by the horrible shooting in Las Vegas, & to family,friends & fans of Tom Petty, of which I'm one.

— Carole King (@Carole_King) October 2, 2017

Oh man Tom Petty is gone. He was really great. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go to his family right now. RIP

— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) October 2, 2017

There are no words that could describe what this man has meant to me, my band, and my family. none. https://t.co/zMXXBfde7D

— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) October 2, 2017