Metal and Rock Celebrities React to Tom Petty’s Death
We’re all still gutted about the unexpected death of Tom Petty, a true music icon whose reach and influence extended into all genres. As proof of that, several notable metal and hard rock musicians have taken to Twitter to express their fondness for and memories of the legendary rocker. Find a few of those highlights below.
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)
GOD BLESS TOM PETTY • 195O – 2O17 tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/RUmOTRzccR
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) October 3, 2017
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Man…hard to believe Tom Petty is gone ???? his music is everywhere love 2the heartbreakers & Petty’s #nightwatchman #thewaiting #freefallin https://t.co/Ej80pLCrhE
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) October 3, 2017
Michael Sweet (Stryper)
I pulled my original post about Tom Petty passing out of respect. There was speculation that he was still alive. It's confirmed, he's gone????
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) October 3, 2017
Travis Barker (Blink 182)
"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
Clint Lowery (Sevendust)
Tom Petty, such an amazing song writer. Thank you
— Clint Lowery (@clintlowerynet) October 2, 2017
Sammy Hagar
My thoughts and prayers go out for the victims & their families of #LasVegas today as well as for @tompetty's friends & family. #TomPetty pic.twitter.com/wMssUUGCs2
— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) October 2, 2017
Kid Rock
Just when I thought today could not get any worse…
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration.— KidRock (@KidRock) October 2, 2017
Paul Stanley (Kiss)
No! We have lost Tom Petty. From our opening act in the seventies to becoming a brilliant songwriter and performer I have loved his music. pic.twitter.com/yhyPCfm2l6
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 2, 2017
Derrick Green (Sepultura)
Tom Petty will always be an amazing influence in this world. Thank you for your music sir.????????❤️
— Derrick Green (@derrick_green) October 2, 2017
Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
One of the most distinctive voices in R&R. The Confederate Flag thing pissed me off, but Petty was one of the GREATS. Very sad to hear
R.I.P https://t.co/TAyIWWte4F— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 2, 2017
Rikki Rockett (Poison)
R.I.P. Tom Petty! Wow! Just, wow!!!
— Rikki Rockett (@RikkiRockett) October 2, 2017
Zach Myers (Shinedown)
You and I were lucky to live in the Tom Petty era … Don't you forget that
— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) October 2, 2017
Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo)
RIP Tom Petty ????
— Derek Sherinian (@DerekSherinian) October 2, 2017
Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy)
#RIPTomPetty pic.twitter.com/BsvhQanYNf
— Gus G. (Official) (@gusgofficial) October 2, 2017
Frank Bello (Anthrax)
Deeply saddened to hear about @tompetty. Another amazing talent has left us…#riptompetty???? https://t.co/xKx0gadjoX
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) October 2, 2017
Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks)
Whaaat? Tom Petty is gone?!! I can't believe it. One of my absolute favorites and one of the greatest… https://t.co/CQSVkF985i
— Michael Monroe (@michaelmonroe) October 2, 2017
Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo)
RIP Charlie T Wilbury Jr ???? Say Hello to Nelson & Lefty… Thank you for all of the great music…Today we're all heartbroken ???? #RIPTomPetty pic.twitter.com/hU7HUA21Z0
— Mike Portnoy ???? (@MikePortnoy) October 2, 2017
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Love me some Tom Petty #RIPTOM pic.twitter.com/pmXrIRLHgN
— Chad Smith (@RHCPchad) October 2, 2017
David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
So sad to hear of Tom’s demise…such a wonderful talent & super guy…RIP…:( pic.twitter.com/oVxOpLrAMl
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) October 2, 2017
Morgan Rose (Sevendust)
No!!!!!!! #riptompetty
— Morgan Rose (@morgan7d) October 2, 2017
Brendon Small (Dethklok, Galaktikon)
Tom Petty. Without a doubt one of the best god dammit.
— Brendon Small (@brendonsmall) October 2, 2017
Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
https://twitter.com/benjaminbruce/status/914942188441657345
Garbage
Goodbye Tom Petty. Thank you for all the light you brought to this world.
— Garbage (@garbage) October 3, 2017
Rob Caggiano (Volbeat)
Ok I took it down last night cuz it wasn't official. Now it is…R.I.P. Tom Petty ???? ????My favorite… https://t.co/JD4Ky35ZMr
— Robert Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) October 3, 2017
Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!)
In 2006 I saw @tompetty play in Gainesville, Florida & @thestrokes opened, @StevieNicks sang a couple songs too. It was an incredible show.
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) October 3, 2017
Stephen Pearcy (Ratt)
https://twitter.com/StephenEPearcy/status/915127658748420096
Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones)
So sad about Tom Petty, he made some great music. Thoughts are with his family.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 3, 2017
Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, Bad Wolves, ex-God Forbid)
Actually, one thing we ALL agree on is that Tom Petty was dope AF ???? #legend
— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) October 3, 2017
Nothing
Damn. Tom Petty died twice tonight. Fuck this world it's too much. ???? to everyone in Vegas too. Be safe.
— Nothing® (@BandofNOTHING) October 3, 2017
