Tom Petty's Thoughts on the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@Cici1791]

One of the coolest, most authentic men in the history of Rock n' Roll. And a truly legendary talent.

[@69sidewinder]

Yup. Wrote a song for him called "Full Moon Fire". Love Tom Petty.

[@taroman7100]

I sooo miss him.

[@Cici1791]

@@user-uf8cb5do1k Hence why I said "in the history of..."

[@steveskrobot5992]

Never liked him when I was a kid, but grew to appreciate him later on.

[@justinhorn2395]

Amen!

[@sweetpeanmolly]

He was one of the greatest songwriters of our generation! Such a gifted artist and humble soul! He’s dearly missed 🙏

[@Leen61]

@sweetpeanmolly I agree with you 100%. My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing him play live several times. We regret not going to see him on his final tour. We miss Tom dearly as well. 😭 Still listen to his Buried Treasure show on Sirius.

[@wesleywoodard9965]

You good bro ?

[@pcl8993]

I love Tom’s reaction to the Backstreet Boys comment!👍

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Greatest? Really? I mean, there was like two good hits lol.

[@firewfire]

​@@anti-ethniccleansing465 wtf 😂 💩🤡 not even close. Dont spread misinformation just because you dont know anything about music 🗑️

[@BillVol]

Wow. What a wonderful guy. I'd never heard him interviewed before. Zero ego. Very humble. Very sad we lost him so soon.

[@StephenHunts]

He's stoned out of his mind!! Love ya Mr.Petty 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MadsMeMMMBop]

Love the man.

[@gtr1952]

I'm 72, I've played in country/rock bands for 50+ years and Tom Petty was my biggest inspiration. I was shocked beyond belief when he passed. I couldn't listen to his music, or look at a picture/video for almost 2 years. Then Merle Haggard passed, that was a punch in the gut, a lot like Tom's. I guess getting older I should expect this, but I never do. Bless you Tom, wherever you are, hopefully in a bar with Merle. --gary.

[@John-vz5un]

Hi Gary,,,good 4 U I just left the comment: Schneiderama a big fan (o' T.P.) Owned silly gangly red head with Boots On da Desk. Talent w/ humility. We"ve both lived in chicken coops; (Pavific Palisades n Atadena circa 1994.) **************** Sray Soukful!

[@Debcatawba]

Tom’s the coolest guy to ever enter a room. As I write this it is the heartbreaking anniversary of his passing. I miss you so much, Tom Petty.

[@whoamellie5610]

Oh my goodness, you're right!! I knew I was missing something that happened on this date... 😢.. Just reading this while I hadn't re-remembered yet..just broke my heart all over again.. I still remember clear as day..purposely keeping the radio on..because every other commercial break it seemed.. - they were updating us, on whether Tom was predicted to make it, probably at the hospital, I forget.. :( I just hung out near the radio for awhile that day..waiting to hear if he was gonna make it or if we'd lose him 💔 I can't believe I was ~just~ quoting a song of his last night, & totally had forgotten what today was, other than a couple birthdays :3

[@Debcatawba]

@@whoamellie5610 Hi there. Just like you I was also listening to every news report on that fateful day. A friend had messaged me that Tom Perry passed away. I remember going out to our deck, and I sat down in a patio chair and cried. Then I came back in the house and heard that, he hadn’t actually passed away, but he was rushed to the hospital. As the day went on, the news became more dire by the hour. The really strange thing for me is that he passed away on the eve of my 60th birthday. I never thought that I would enter the next decade of my life without Tom Petty, being a part of it. I am so grateful I got to see him on his final tour with the Heartbreakers. thank goodness for Tom Petty radio station on SiriusXM. I am such a big fan of his that the license plate on my car actually references him. I miss him so much. Thank you for sharing your story

[@MrSmokincodz]

He’s great but my god. Relax

[@Comet-hn3gm]

One of the best song writers ever. Can't get enough of his music.

[@mikebradt8080]

you definitely get that vibe with Tom...The coolest guy in the room. Great sense of humor, down to earth, easy going laid back style. Doesn't he look so comfortable in his own skin?( I don't mean physical appearance)

[@flickwtchr]

I still can't get over the fact that Tom Petty isn't still with us. Any road trip is enhanced with Tom Petty on the car stereo. He was just such a genuine humble person even after all of his well deserved success and fame. Still "Runnin' Down a Dream"

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Dude, rolling the windows down, putting on "Running Down a Dream",hitting the open road... Doesn't get any better than that.

[@collectivesartori]

Yeah never truly gone if you’ve got a machine to play a Heartbreakers album on and a heart to appreciate his music with. He left the world a huge legacy and the gift of immortal rock music.

[@donnaspears1970]

Agreed!❤

[@jimrebr]

Been road-tripping so much this year, and having Tom Petty on Buried Treasures Sirius, really makes the drive fun. I will always miss him.

[@bennnnu380]

Thank you. I try to convey that feeling to newbies over and over and until they realize what it feels like to drive from the west coast to wherever east they never know

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I've seen him 4 times. At one concert, he had a treasure chest in the middle of the stage, right in front. Suddenly, the lights went dark and the band members circled themselves around it. Tom Petty opened the chest and there was a very bright white light coming from inside. He reached in and slowly took out his top hat. The crowd went wild!!! He put it on his head and they all started playing again. That was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my entire life. (slow, methodical) 👏.... 👏.... 👏.... 👏....

[@subgrv27]

What tour was that?

[@tomc2376]

seen that too, it was for "Don't Come Around Here No More". and to close the song he would slam it shut. those kind of things made them an incredible live band.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

@@tomc2376 I thought it was that song, but I wasn't sure. (I can't even remember what I ate for breakfast). At one concert, the people stood up when he walked on stage, until the very last note he played. It was 4 non-stop hours! Not one person sat down! You didn't even realize it until the concert was over. We were all electrified under his spell. I remember that like it was 5 minutes ago. Omg ...I miss him terribly. I do hope you read his biography. I'm a music whore! Lol. I've been to hundreds of concerts and I love to go deep into the personal history of the performers. It adds another dimension to their music for me. I'm going to see Victor Wooten in a few weeks and Joe Bonamassa as well. Too bad Petty wasn't in the lineup. He was in a class all by himself.

[@matthewjohnson6926]

great story. he and his whole band are as special as they come. i've seen him 6 times, twice with my preteen daughter. met him once in st. augustine in the early 90s. his greatness will keep growing, generation upon generation are discovering him.

[@silverlakegirl9078]

@@matthewjohnson6926 Holy Toledo, Batman!!! You actually met him!!!!! I don't think I would have been able to speak, or if I did, I'd be babbling. He had a very tough father. It was very sad. I wanted to go see his house in Gainesville but never got there. His music was extraordinary. Really heartfelt. Stevie Nicks was obsessed with him and his band. I have a very bad Nicks story from seeing her in concert. Never liked her since. I jokingly told people that I'm never speaking to her again! Lol. I think they had a vibe, but kept quiet about it. Can't say I blame her on that one! I consider any Petty fan a member of my tribe. I get it!

[@JohnBarrylizard]

Miss this dude. He seemed so authentic. So likable. Made great songs. He deserved a long happy life.

[@dcollea]

One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never saw him live. He is one of, if not the .. favorite artists of mine.

[@jolenegall5545]

He put on a fantastic show.

[@BalakeHart-nh4xh]

Same

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

He came on trembling with nerves, counted in the first number number, then rocked through about 16 hits, while we all sang along. There were moments of deep emotion and transcendent power, he was never smug or overly confident. At the end you realize he’s written more hits than anyone, and that he and the band love to play together.

[@sage9743]

Yeah, I missed out too.

[@angelarorrer8055]

I have said exactly this. At 53, he was the soundtrack to my life thus far. Can’t believe he’s gone but I’ll appreciate him forever…♥️

[@thejesse]

He was so quick with the "you want 'em?" after Conan asked about his boots. The way Conan chuckled you could tell it caught him off guard.

[@gro-cw2rc]

The shirt off his back or the boots on his feet. Not too proud to wear used boots either. What a great person & musician. R.I.P. Tom

[@DurkMcGerk]

I've heard Tom's speaking voice on King of the Hill more than I have anywhere else.

[@speedyboris]

Same. All I hear when he talks is Lucky.

[@jakeperry88]

“Nuthin like gettin a corn chip right off the line Bobby”- RIP Lucky

[@hollyholy641]

When you realize Lucky just face planted after an overdose and didn’t slip on pee-pee. 👀👀

[@MaccTonight]

same and it makes me wanna cry cuz he was my favorite character. i was gonna go see him on his last tour

[@MaccTonight]

@@stfi7566THE COSTCO

[@Boblobblaw88]

My brother was working on Toms new house during the Wilbury period. In fact the wilburys big photo was in front of a door my brother built. He told me one day he was working around back and George Harrison came out the back door and jumped in the pool. I had a dream once that I was watching TP and the HBs from side stage and Tom started playing a song I’d never heard before (and I’ve heard em all). I woke up, grabbed my guitar, and recorded it and was able to remember the first two verses, lyrics and all. That was a very emotional dream because I realized within the dream that “how can I be seeing Tom…..he’s deceased!” And so all of a sudden it seemed like a very special spiritual experience. I woke up w tears streaming down my face. The lyrics of the song were about him “coming back” (in a spiritual form). I think a part of us all died when Tom left us.

[@joshuawalls7102]

Thats amazing! He is surely missed that's for sure I have days where I still can't believe he is gone

[@Rockshredder]

Can you share the song that you (and Tom) wrote together? How does it sound?

[@MadsMeMMMBop]

Would love to hear it! I'm writing a Wildflowers-esque album with loads of his style! I had a couple dreams of him too! Me and my dad walked with him into a gas station as he appeared older and very keen on being friendly with us, in another I was showing him my photo gallery and album cover art when he was like..."You need more Jesus in there, man." I smiled like he did when hanging with Willie Nelson!

[@evenflowsteven]

I miss Tom so much.

[@acrosstheuniverse4219]

Me too

[@chrisreyes6189]

Me too!

[@kierstinanderson108]

Same 😢

[@hollyholy641]

Heroin misses him, too. 💯

[@fortunamajor7239]

​@@hollyholy641 all your faces have done drugs

[@WiIdbiII]

Always been a big fan of Tom Petty since the seventies. Little did I know that after he was gone , his music would help me get through the darkest time in my life. I sure miss him being on this earth.

[@johnnyg9804]

Had one chance to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers before he passed away... and it was an experience so great it feels like a dream.❤

[@brushstroke3733]

I always wanted to see him. I heard his shows were some of the very best. Sadly, he passed before I got to see him. Never wait!

[@blujay9191]

I'll never forget the Super Bowl half time show one year after the stupid 'wardrobe malfunction'. Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers just walked out there and really rocked the hell out of the place.

[@ericargo9157]

Don't know about you but I'm getting kinda sick of the regular 1/2 time Super Bowl shows. They need to get some more rockers in the mix. I vote for Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs.

[@americanvet10]

@@ericargo9157 Those days are over. It would be racist to have a White rock group perform.

[@paulj.5542]

I was there in Glendale, Arizona on February 3rd 2008!

[@paulj.5542]

Haha, so true.@@americanvet10

[@shawnuel]

@@americanvet10 I contend that Weird Al headlining would make almost everyone happy.

[@cibernena]

Really miss Tom Petty. I love his reaction to the backstreet boys question. He seems like he was a fun person. RIP, Tom.

[@robertstreet7177]

I dig that he was honest about his feelings. People bullshit too much these days! You hate the group freaking own it!! I like groups that actually play something!!

[@echt114]

@@robertstreet7177 So are we to conclude he "hates" (something he did NOT say) all the singers throughout history who didn't play instruments for their music? Anyone from Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin to Elvis to Whitney Houston?

[@northernsnow6982]

​@echt114 Really, Frank and Elvis didn't play instruments? That's new information to me. Elvis even played guitar on many of his albums, and on stage. Also, I'd like to point out that every single person you pointed out were solo artists, who weren't part of any band/group. Even still, they had real bands playing music with them on stage. Plus, there are many bands, where the lead singer doesn't play any instruments. Yet they are part of the band playing music on stage. There is some differences between band, group, solo artist, a boy band, and acapella. Boy bands are not bands, or solo artists. They are a group, that would have been better if they had done acapella, instead of singing to synthetic sounds. I'd rather look at AI art which all looks so fake to me.

[@EvelynBaron]

I think he was really good at deflecting attention through humour. It was rare that he made public appearances, the Conan O'Brien thing was a bit of an anomaly usually they sent in videos so they didn't have to appear etc. Made it special for sure.

[@da324]

@@echt114 I see reading comp isn't a strong suit of yours.

[@Krebssssssss]

Kind-hearted, great sense of humor, and truly an artist in every sense of the word. Music is not something you generate in a computer and then autotune the hell out of. It’s talent. It’s emotion. It’s tears, anger, joy, and everything in between, and it comes from the soul, expressed in a medium that takes years and decades to master. And it’s the tiny imperfections that give it a life of its own. Tom knew that better than most “artists” today.

[@sliceserve234]

I saw him live, was doing some media photography of the show, and I was just blown away by the musicianship and showmanship of Tom and his band. The way he engaged with the crowd surprised me, he really played to the audience, the music was incredible, the fans had a great time. Really one of the most amazing performers I ever saw (and I have seen a lot).

[@tisdue]

The man was a certified hit MACHINE. Some of my all time favorite songs came out of this man.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

Yes. He knew how to work the crowd and I will say that the people that go to his concerts, LOVE Tom. He gave so many peoples' lives' meaning and truth...

[@BalokLives]

The wife and I saw him his final weekend. Very sad. RIP Tom Petty.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

@@BalokLivesI felt like I lost a friend when he passed. I've never felt that way about another artist.

[@BalokLives]

@@Skibbidyboobop I agree. The only other time it happened to me was when Neil Peart passed. It felt like I lost a brother. Strange since I never met him.

[@radiojet1429]

Saw Tom and the boys with Bob Dylan. One hour of Tom, one hour of Bob, one hour of both together. You can't get any better than that.

[@terrencepowell4072]

Wilburys wouldve been great to see!!

[@chem3066]

You’re right- nothing would be better !

[@DebDellaPiana]

I would have loved to have been there. Glad you got to see it.

[@Steve_643]

That’s why Tom was the best. He liked to jam with his friends he didn’t have an ego he just liked good music. The show I seen Stevie Nicks came out and sang with him.

[@radiojet1429]

@@Steve_643 Stevie is goddess.

[@tonisalic6300]

This man is a legend. Not wanting to disappoint his fans, on his final tour, he endoured the pain, played though he badly needed hip replacment.

[@KenLieck]

No way did Tom Petty need his hipness replaced...

[@Theghostdiaries]

He was playing with a broken hip. As someone who has experienced a broken hip, it's just incredible

[@marimbadearco]

@@KenLieck absolutely he needed a hip operation, he fell at home and his bones, do dessicated from smoking like a chimney since high school, cracked.

[@marimbadearco]

everyone, including his tour manager since the beginning, told him to get the hip fixed after a bone split from a fall at home, but he said I'm going this tour if I have to go on stage in a wheelchair. After his death his wife Dana remarked on this, he was a stubborn man.

[@KenLieck]

@@marimbadearco hipness = coolness

[@bluemoon-20]

Mind blowing that this was 25 years ago. When Conan said Tom's been making albums for 20 years (closer to 25), that seemed like a long time. By the time he passed, Tom had been in the business over 40 years.

[@Todd-w7i]

Tom Petty and Gary Shandling were great friends. Seeing Petty on Shandling's final show was hysterical. Especially the backstage fight with Greg Kinnear. Clint Black says to Petty about Kinnear - "hey, this guy was nominated for an Academy Award." Petty responds "for what "Talk Soup" " It was epic.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Was it a real fight between Kinnear and Petty?

[@chichi775]

🤣😂🤣😂🙌👏

[@toddsimmons7519]

No, it was the final show.​@@arribaficationwineho32

[@aeromamakinforever]

Saw him at Shoreline Amphitheater in 2008,during the housing crash. The economy was a mess & he knew that. He lowered his ticket prices & during the end of his performance he spoke to us how grateful he was that we all came to his concert and thanked us. This was the only show I had gotten to see this amazing musician. Wish I had more, wish Tom had more. He literally gave his life for his music & fans. Rip Tom ❤️🎶❤️

[@silverlakegirl9078]

I read a biography about him. It was excellent!

[@DavidFobare]

Once, Tom injured his hand by punching a wall because he lost a fight with his label over the pricing of an album. Label priced it at $5.99; Tom wanted $4.99 to get the disc in more hands. Damn the Torpedoes album maybe?

[@silverlakegirl9078]

@@DavidFobare wow....I never heard that one! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@crusheverything4449]

@@DavidFobare- The record was Hard Promises and the label wanted to sell it at $9.98, which would have made it the first to sell for a dollar more than the then-current standard of $8.98. Tom took a stand for his fans and refused to release the record until the label backed down. Tom Petty was a man of the people and in an ever more cutthroat world, he is sorely missed.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@crusheverything4449 Still doesn’t top Pearl Jam standing up to Ticketmaster. I only wish the rest of the industry followed suit and real change came of it. That monopoly is one of the greediest there is. So many people can’t afford to see their favorite artists because of them.

[@LzCoda]

Tom was a great musician with such a great variety of music. I loved how he happily teamed with so many fantastic musicians.

[@coolcat6303]

What a great interview. I only got to see Tom play live once in my life and that was in Grand Rapids, MI back in 2008. He even had Steve Winwood open for him. He sounded great & played almost all of his hits. He also looked like he was enjoying himself just as much as we all were. The thing that really stayed with me from that show though wasn't the tight performances from the Heartbreakers but how excited the crowd was even after the show was over. Tons of ppl were smiling and singing "Free Fallin’" even on the way out to the parking lot. I'd never seen a crowd react that way before or since.

[@vanwoodard6212]

Well my friend I saw him a billion times , he never disappointed , the tour you saw was one of the best I ever saw , 🤘🍻🤙

[@splickitysplat34]

I know I'm late to the party but Tom Petty was my first concert I think about 2002-2003 when I was around 8 or so. It was in Nashville I believe. Bo Diddly actually opened for him. Very awesome experience. Unfortunately that was also my only time seeing him as well but I'll never forget it!

[@mikemchugh3073]

You knew it was a great show when leaving the stadium everyone is still singing the outro to the encore tune. Tom and Co. put on one hell of a show every time I saw them. So sorry he's gone. RIP Mr. Petty.

[@CrashMacDuff]

Tom was the coolest ever.

[@empiremusicpromotions]

I saw him twice live, and I have to say that it was the one musician that I had to see. Tom Petty's music has been such an important part of my life, it is the soundtrack to my youth. He will always be missed, but we got to share this planet with him for a little while at least, and that is something. RIP Tom Petty

[@gwynnielsen5081]

Tom Petty's music still rings true. Before he passed away, a fellow musician friend of mine sent me the lyrics to "Wildflowers," which inspired me to make a move across country to a distant place wherein I know I will feel free. I am sure many others listened to Petty's lyrics and did the same over the years. As a singer-songwriter myself, I am always cognizant of writing lyrics that people can relate to or that inspire. It isn't easy and neither is finding the right chords to make the words sing, but we do what we can do and hope for the best.

[@eyedunno8462]

Okay

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@eyedunno8462 If you like '70s-type music, check out my latest kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbCZWqaf6aLbpY. Take care and thanks!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I feel that. Wildflowers is a humbling piece of work.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@ThinWhiteAxe It is and like everything else, a love song. Here's my latest kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbCZWqaf6aLbpY. Thanks!

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

He is stoned as hell and I'm all about it! RIP legend

[@pendragon6207]

God damn legend right there. Miss him :(

[@ciaranburke3243]

The amount joy this man and his band has brought me through music this interview is gold 😂😂

[@JustinWalterSweeney]

Glad to see Tom on the Conan show finally

[@bakerfelix8874]

I mean...this is from a '99 episode

[@JustinWalterSweeney]

@@bakerfelix8874 I know, I meant ive me never seen an official clip of an interview like this from this channel

[@TheBoomtown4]

Timeless tunes. The learning to fly intro is (I now think) just a rickenbacker playing an arpeggio over a 12 string strumming and it’s possibly the best guitar sound I’ve heard ever. Perfectly mixed too. What a supergroup.

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

That's one of my favs too

[@robertwilson3866]

I have the "Best of Tom Petty" Probably one of his best albums. It has "Learning to Fly" on it

[@johnfritz15]

The greatest. No question.

[@ericargo9157]

EVERYBODY on this planet knows and loves at least one Tom Petty tune. I'm fortunate to know, love and sing along (badly) with all of them. RIP Tom, you are truly free.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Me either. Never liked him or the band/music. Nothing against him, but never interested enough to buy any of their albums. Don’t care for Springsteen either. Robin Trower when James Dewar was alive more my speed.

[@Jmiah-j7v]

How could you possibly be that naive? He's got one huge hit and hasn't been relevant in 30 years, and even then do you think they knew who he was in Asia or Africa? My God people on KZbin are just clueless.

[@ericargo9157]

@@Jmiah-j7v Damn, I didn't realize I was in the presence of a musical genius such as yourself. My apologies. I'm 62 y/o and have forgotten more about music, the people who created it and the impact they had and still do today then you'll ever have the ability to comprehend. Your comments validate that belief. Keep on keepin' on...too funny.

[@mysticwolf75]

​​​@@Jmiah-j7v I'm truly curious, what was his "one huge hit" song? A little off-topic, but related, I knew a lady years ago in my art group who claimed that Rod Stewart only had one hit song, "Do you think I'm sexy?", and she seemed genuinely surprised when I went into a list of his hit songs from the 70s-90s. To this day, whenever I hear that song on the radio, I always exclaim "It's Rod Stewart's only hit song!" 😅

[@Jmiah-j7v]

@@mysticwolf75 his one HUGE hit is Last Dance With Mary Jane.

[@shelleyphoenix7478]

My very first music great!! I fell in love with him when I was in the 6th grade. Omg his music!! He was so true to himself right from day one. You could feel it over the radio how real this guy was. Oh so cool and sweet 💕

[@FYMASMD]

He gave everything to his songs, his fans. We are lucky for that.

[@darrinsteven7002]

Tom was solid. His whole career from the 70's to today is AWESOME. Genius.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

His music was so great!!!! I play his music all the time!!! I grew up with him... I was so sick to my stomach, when I heard of his passing. I couldn't believe it... So many memories, in my life, pertain to his music.... I miss him very much... 😥😥😥... 🌹🌹🌹...

[@revwillyg6450]

I feel you on that. I cried like we were family and I don't care if it sounds silly to anyone. His music means that much to me. It is the soundtrack of my family's life.

[@hollyholy641]

I wonder if you cry for every dope head that OD’s or is it just the millionaire heroin addicts that matter?

[@justagirlsd3000]

I’m so fortunate to have seen Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers many times. The first time was in 1979. Love you Tom, miss you dearly ❤️‍🔥🙏🏽

[@EvelynBaron]

What I love about TP was his ability to reflect back to us our intimate lives, loves, fears, anger, justified indignation all of it. As many men as women commented when he passed; all the babe magnet rubbish just fell by the wayside. He stood for something. Recently watched his performance with his unmatchable band at the Superbowl in 2008, a difficult year economically all over the world but that simple song united people in a good way, belying Douglas Murray's contempt when he speaks of the madness of crowds. To me it's an ignorant ungenerous pseudo-perspective. People can unite for good or evil or out of fear or rejoicing. Petty was a catalyst at that moment in time for good, which I for one will not forget.

[@WarmandHardy]

A comedian’s best friend is someone who goes along with the bit.

[@JasenRamsey-er6ek]

Saw him and the HBs 8 times. Best rock and roll show you could ever see. I played Room at the Top of that Echo album the day he passed with tears in my eyes.

[@Joanne-i7q]

As a vocalist , "Hard Promises" was my favorite album for a long time , still a classic . i live in Petty's birth town (gainesville). People really adore Tom here , and of course in football season , the UF Gators always play Tom Petty music during games , they even have a Tom Petty Weekend every year

[@Badmmajmma]

I’ve been blessed to see this man and his great band play numerous shows…from the Whiskey to his final Hollywood Bowl show. He never failed to put on an amazing show…just solid rock roll. I never cried for any celebrity until the day he died. Rip to a true master.

[@LoriWinding]

My husband and I saw Tom Petty at the Joyce Center on the Notre Dame Campus back in 1995. It was fun! We had a great time!!

[@augart89]

An absolute goddamn legend. Instantly recognizable voice.

[@nancyhenderson1244]

I was blessed to see Tom in concert in Austin, TX six months before he passed. I have been to some awesome concerts during my 70 years and I can honestly say it was the best concert ever.

[@YouTubeKnight]

Tom talking about Backstreet Boys and NSYNC feels like universes colliding.

[@DrClawizdead]

Worlds are colliding! A Tom divided against itself cannot stand!

[@cmet8280]

NSYNC and BackStreet boys all seem like musical geniuses compared to most of the acts today.

[@kamalking4933]

@@cmet8280 I still think they were cheesy.

[@pamelah6431]

​@@kamalking4933cheese is pretty food, though...

[@ninja_tony]

@@cmet8280yeah, it’s amazing to me honestly. I grew up in the 90’s and made fun of bands like that, and Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, etc. constantly. And while they still aren’t my cup of tea, they are MASSIVELY more talented than 99% of the crap that’s getting churned out these days. I guess it just shows that no matter how low the bar drops, it can always go lower.

[@rockinrobinsnest]

His songwriting always tells a story I am always floating in bliss listening to Tom, his vocals are so unique and dreamy ever flowing he is an iconic legend throughout my life, tied to events remembered growing up listening to his music.Forever young those were the best of times.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Petty fan for life.🎉

[@indianamichelle7216]

So thankful that I was able to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in Nashville, Tennessee with my daughter. We had such a great night 🌠 Tom’s music lives forever!

[@gro-cw2rc]

Saw Tom several times in Nashville, Starwood, Opryland's Grand Ole Opry, Municipal Auditorium, & Bridgestone. Always a kick ass show. THANKS for the memories.

[@gregsawka201]

A great songwriter and a very smart guy. I've seen a few of his interviews and have always been impressed with the depth of his knowledge on various subjects. I was lucky enough to see him on his first big tour in 1978, when he played the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. By the end of the show, I and many others were actually standing on the tables. Tom and the boys blew the roof off the dump!!

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Saw him in concert in the 90s and wow. Just great music, a truly strong yet calm voice. Best concert I’ve ever seen.

[@marimbadearco]

a truly strong yet calm voice. great comment.

[@jmarkr100]

I saw Tom Petty in concert about 8 years ago. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. RIP…

[@deenakhansen3337]

Tom was such a cool person. Honestly I dont think he ever wrote a bad song. A true artist and genuinely kind person. It showed in in his music and his aura. Saw him live in Minneapolis..wow wow wow. Never saw a crowd sing along more than Tom's crowd. So grateful I got to see him. 🙏 Rip our Tom.

[@outsidethewaxbox]

Got to see him play on that tour, only got to see him live once more after that (with Jackson Browne) but man, what an incredible musician, and a man of quick wit and great character We all miss you, Tom.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

Tom's passing hit me pretty hard 😢so many wonderful childhood memories watching his awesome music videos growing up in the late 80s. You'll forever be missed ❤

[@katotornado4312]

The man who changed my life and music taste forever

[@Mandrake591]

I saw Tom in ‘81 it was a great show, the world needs more like him.

[@everready19373]

Me and two friends saw him at Red Rocks back in 81. It was awesome!

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I believe Tom had a natural wit. Not every legendary musician is as articulate and genuinely witty as Tom. He was very quick on his feet.

[@Kravis63]

You could tell Tom genuinely liked Conan as a person, made for a fun chat

[@Marc-js8rx]

Six Years after his untimely death (10/2/2017), I still find myself clicking on any TP interview. That's how much I miss this man... I regularly play his music on my guitars, I'll listen almost exclusively to "TP Radio" on Sirius XM. I even went out and bought a used "Full Moon Fever" cassette for my vintage 1968 El Camino's cassette stereo to frequently reminisce and appreciate. As a Classic Rock enthusiast, when asked the tough question--"Which is my favorite band?"... my quick response almost makes it seem like it's a no-brainer.

[@maryrudelich9000]

RIP Tom Petty. He was awesome, and his music lives on.

[@boxer71c55]

He was so laid back and one of a kind, It's not every artist that stands up to the studios about gouging fans on record prices. Tom we miss you... R.I.P. 😭🙏

[@KristbjorgNymann]

Tom Petty is such a legend. One of the best musical artists who has ever graced this Earth.

[@brianmungermusic1744]

Boy were we blessed to have Tom in our lives. Love sent to you all. Love your comments.

[@SusieDaw-ix6pv]

Tom was one of a kind. He will always hold my heart.

[@Boxingbear]

So glad I was able to finally see him in concert just one year before he passed. He came to my hometown too, which was cool. Miss his music.

[@kevinheflin5300]

Still miss Tom Petty.

[@YourSistertheMoon]

😢

[@TrekkieGeneral]

I would have married him if I had the chance.❤

[@pattykreitmeyer972]

He's the best ever...❤ I listen to him everyday.

[@margaretbauer3813]

I Miss Him So Much! He gave us music for decades! Whaa! 😢

[@cheetohead6942]

My favorite King of the hill voice actor

[@JonBlackstone]

What a cool dude. You can tell he liked Conan too. Petty could tell a legit music fan when he met one. This is a really nice moment.

[@mikemph7779]

I fucking love Tom Petty.

[@moochiesmum]

I'm so sad that we lost him so young. He had a lot more left to share with the world. I think he was one of the most talented musicians ever!

[@anniefannycharles9951]

I loved that man. Such a unique and talented individual.

[@derick-smith]

I saw Tom in 2017, 5 months to the day before he passed. I'm so grateful for that experience. Randomly, the guitarist for the Plain White T's sat in front of me at that show.

[@davej.meister5421]

A dude from the Plain White T's at a Tom Petty concert lol? That must have been quite an experience.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

My first concert when I was 22. Black Crowes opened and then Tom came out in his big purple top hat from the 'dont come around here no more" video. He blew our socks off. He didn't just play a show, he killed. It was so amazing that even though I was completely blitzed after smoking some serious shit, I remember every last detail. I saw him 3 more times after that and am so glad I did. Every show was soooo good. He cared about the audience and loved performing. Miss him like a family member.

[@tansy1403]

What year was this?

[@da324]

@@tansy1403 Around 2005

[@JoeyKayMusicAndVids]

Tom was a genius, effin troubador.. such songwriting structure, lyrics.. amazing The guy did it all, truly real human being also

[@ut1004bp]

Magical to hear Tom talk as it displays the hard to find vocal quality he was able to lay in tracks.

[@louied3582]

In my opinion, Tom Petty was the best Super Bowl halftime performer. He was so good yet humble, respectful and thankful.

[@Patricia-jy3sr]

I wholeheartedly agree! TP & the Heartbreakers played the best set of any halftime show.

[@ricknorman6404]

Remember that moment in “Here Comes My Girl”, after the second chorus, when he just drawls “Watch her walk”? Yeah, I haven’t done the proper research or anything yet, but I’m pretty certain that is the coolest moment in all of history.

[@bluemoon-20]

A guy that exuded coolness his entire life put out his best album, Damn the Torpedoes in 1979. Here Comes My Girl is filled with such cool moments...

[@intheshedd]

Tom is the coolest guy ever and the best songwriter ever. I sure miss him.

[@robscaglione1960]

total rock god.meet him at disney back in the early 80s.was the coolest person ever.his music and style made so many bands look up to him and follow the ways he does music.local florida boy done good for everyone who ever picked up a guitar.i know hes up there making god smile right now.RIP my brother

[@cindytroxler2838]

Boy, do I miss Tom Petty, I was in tears when I heard that he passed. Rest in peace 🙏.

[@timmcfarland2853]

My very first concert was around the mid to late 70's at the Carowinds palladium in Charlotte NC. Tommy and the two tones opened for Tom Petty and the heartbreaker's. I was maybe 12 at the time and was a lifetime fan.

[@tomc2376]

I saw the '99 tour in Charlotte a month after that interview, and they blew everyone away as usual. opened with Jammin' Me and the crowd went absolutely bonkers.

[@johnmiller889]

Saw him a few times in Florida back in the 80's. He was the best

[@leebattick5874]

It's a shame we will never have the opportunity to see this man play live again. His greatest hits album is the soundtrack of my youth.

[@lindasokolowski8506]

What a great smile he had❤

[@jameshanson9099]

Rest in power legend definitely one of the best musicians ive seen live

[@MatthewGill-nv4tb]

Dont know why but im imagining Harrison Ford yelling at him, "That guitar belongs in a museum" And tom responding "nah man.... its gotta get played"

[@davidjp5645]

What an amazing musician. I remember in grade 9 music class being introduced to petty and the love has never stopped. I went to the rock n roll hall of fame and on my list was Tom petty.

[@dmzabo3914]

Loved the Traveling Wilbury’s. That was a super group.

[@aschule5684]

I was really never a huge fan but did always like Tom's music. I'll never forget driving in the car and the announcement came on the station I was listening to that Tom was in critical condition in the hospital and it had a very powerful affect on me. I felt genuinely concerned for his well being, he died shortly after and it was very sad. A great talent, he left us some great music, RIP Tom

[@yelnickmcwawa5858]

Not only was his music sick as hell but the dude had crazy charm. Rest in peace Tom 🙏

[@BillyBones55]

Rip how I loved this guy and his music

[@joaocampos111]

Conan always bring something special with comedians and musicians.

[@brucecampbellx]

He left a legacy of timeless classics.