The Last DJ: A Tom Petty Tribute

To-day, I heard about the passing of musician and actor Tom Petty.  Many of us can remember the number of great hits by him whether it be from his long running band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ("Refugee", "Into the Great Wide Open", "Don't Come Around Here No More"), hi solo career ("Won't Back Down", "Yer So Bad", "You Don't Know How it Feels"), or his  role in the 80s supergroup The Travelling Wilburys ("Handel with Care", "End of the Line", Tweeter and the Monkey Man").

With a career lasting 40 years, Petty was able to adapt to the trends in the music industry.  From the rock and roll twang of the 70s, the synthetic pop of the 80s, to the grungy heavy beats of modern rock.  We have truly lost a legend of rock and roll.

His music has had an influence on artists and fans alike.  Songs like "I won't back down" are heard everywhere and are still hits.  I always have a few of his songs on my playlists for writing.  So, all I can really say is thank you Tom Petty.  You stuck around long enough to bless the world with your music, it's sad you couldn't stay longer.