In Remembrance of Tom Petty: Super Bowl XLII Halftime Show - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

[@hooskerdu1]

Best Super Bowl halftime show EVER! Straightforward, no frills, no choreography, no lip-syncing. Just a great 4 song mini-concert from one of the best to ever take the stage. RIP TP..

[@TimTayl]

Amazing performance by Tom and a great game too !

[@kimberlygiacometti6041]

Sorry...Jackson and Prince we differently better.

[@larrysutton925]

​@@kimberlygiacometti6041To each his own but give me Petty anyday!

[@markdrury7952]

U2 up there also

[@hooskerdu1]

​​@@kimberlygiacometti6041 Michael Jackson was the complete opposite of Tom Pretty. Completely choreographed, completely lip-synced, and just a horrible show. Prince was much better than MJ, but still fell short of Tom Petty, IMO. EDIT: OK, OK, Prince fans, I just went and rewatched the Prince halftime show, and while I like the Tom Petty songs better than Prince's songs, you got me...Prince's halftime show was indeed better than the Tom Petty Super Bowl halftime show. Prince was just electric during the entire halftime show, and my gosh what an entertainer he was. He ripped on the guitar, sang, and moved all over the stage, all while wearing platform shoes on the rain soaked stage. Gotta finally give him his props for the best halftime show ever. My apologies for questioning you guys.. 👏👏👏

[@johnd4348]

He never had one bad song. One of the greatest song writers ever.

[@nevillesmith426]

The songs were not overly complex, the lyrics were genius, universal, and iconic.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Me and my friend said the same thing when we heard the news of his passing. " Tom Petty never had one bad song " . I saw him sing American girl as a kid while up late watching the midnight special . I really loved The Wildflowers album and " Honey Bee " ...Rough week ..life changing week .

[@johnd4348]

Baler Johnson, I too use to stay up and watch The Midnight Special. Countless Arts and musicians got their start on that show. Little did we know we were watching history. Tom Petty, The Stones, The Boss, many others. They were at their best ,young, new and breaking down bearers . Wish I could go back to those times. Rock on Tom . You don't know how many lives you touched with your music.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Great days indeed .

[@epiphoney2]

Amen to that!!!

[@robbie2759]

No lip syncing real musicians real instruments and real rock and roll. We all miss you very much Tom rest easy and see you soon!!!

[@FusionKush]

That's why I love rock music when they play live. They don't use non of that Lip syncing and auto tracks playing in the back acting like they are playing. I can't never take those artists serious.

[@t_mac41603]

Maroon 5 did all of these things and still sucked.

[@TedKennedy4President2024]

Real musicians don’t need a the song playing in their ears or teleprompter. Just sayin’ you know who you are, kids!! 😆 lol😊

[@Fancy2000]

Exactly, that was pure talent and rocknroll

[@michaelcammack4008]

@@t_mac41603 Maroon 5 and suck are redundant.

[@havasuhouse]

My heart still hurts without Tom in this world.💔

[@virgilbaum7637]

i agree always love his songs. he will truely be missed

[@BarefootInAK]

🤗

[@elizabethsaporito7566]

... same.

[@redredrubyred9]

Me too. ❤️

[@annettebahr9818]

I know exactly how you feel. I still can't beleive he is gone. So sad.. Thank goodness I saw him in Concert.

[@janiewest6443]

No dancing girls on stage. No one flying in the air. Just rock and roll the way it's meant to be played.

[@nickklok4955]

Hell yeah!

[@susanwoods5754]

Still can’t believe he’s gone and we’re left with Bieber, West, Beyoncé, and “We’re Left With “Mediocrity” (Tom Petty, “Last DJ”)

[@peterk8909]

Susan Woods At least we've got his music, and that of others we've lost. Still some great ones still here...my God, I've gotten so old, but I've seen and heard so much. Many thanks for that. Hopefully there's more yet to come.

[@m.a.c.8366]

...yes.. just the way it was supposed to be...just the artist, the instruments, and the music... can we go back to real music??? miss it here. thanks for great thread to comment on

[@likearollingstone007]

Tom & Mike were in the House Rock'ing

[@MrTeff999]

It's nice to see a rocker on stage who looks genuinely happy. Nothing fake. Not showmanship. Just simply happy.

[@randyrysdale852]

yup 4 sure

[@Isabel1233529]

Well said! He was amazing!

[@viktoriyagereluk8463]

Thats the truth right here

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

I was in Rehab and was ready to walk out fifteen minutes before this started! I heard Tom Petty start playing and decided to stay..I'm sober since!♥️ I cry every time I hear him😔

[@donnas.1075]

I cry every time I hear him, too. 💞

[@rustyshackleford2703]

Hope you're doing well brother.

[@merrillmilner8717]

You and me both.

[@ldbagwell]

Good for you, go go dude! You are awesome!

[@evelynbaron2004]

He had that effect on people -- you go, well done, everyday a challenge or adventure; how I experience sobriety one day at a time. New song; Song for Tom Petty, young band, thought you would really get it.

[@JEMMAW300]

Those of us who ❤ Tom Petty & The ❤ Breakers are here in 2024...!!!🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸🎩🎩🎩❤️❤️❤️😎🥰

[@lauramayfield5410]

I saw him in concert in May 2017 not knowing he would be dead 4 months later 😔

[@barbara5495]

@@lauramayfield5410 😓. I've seen him twice in concert, not nearly enough times. His passing was a rough one, for so many.

[@lauramayfield5410]

@@barbara5495 Me too! He passed away the same weekend as my father did. 😔

[@glenmeiselman8885]

I saw him along time ago when he was the opening act for J. Giels . About 40 years ago.

[@Evelyn-h5q]

@@lauramayfield5410 Toronto July 17. I knew something was wrong. I was there with my husband and stepdaughter. Will never forget it. My guy Ted died around the same time and still can't get my head around it. so hard to talk about. Tx for your great comment.💕💕

[@TheKyPerson]

Tom Petty and Prince are the GOAT when it comes to Super Bowl half time shows.

[@ThomasWickersham]

u2

[@robertmyers3966]

100%

[@MrAflac9916]

@@ThomasWickershamyep can’t leave out u2

[@paulp384]

U2 was pretty dam good too

[@margotconway8605]

I agree and U2 was good too

[@sandrasalas9813]

He looks really excited and a bit surprised at the crowd's response. He was a humble man.

[@jenniferbrantley6431]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!

[@KK-qc5ct]

Great insight. I think he died feeling unappreciated. And we owe him so much.

[@melissagerber7231]

This was the biggest gig he ever did. I'm sure that he was happy that it was so well received.

[@melissagerber7231]

​@@KK-qc5ctno,he didn't. Mike Campbell said that he was looking at Tom,during the Hollywood Bowl gig,thinking that he hadn't seen Tom looking that happy in years.

[@WarriorCatOfficial]

He would've been looking at the edge of the stage wide eyed and humored up watching me tryna climb on stage and give him a hug

[@nathanlawler4081]

This is the most American halftime show of all time

[@conorkennedy3304]

for sure-Floridian as well.

[@johnmichaelson9173]

Apart from Steve Ferrone who an Englishman.

[@nickbalkissoon6311]

That award may have to go to Creed's 2001 halftime show for the Cowboys v Broncos Thanksgiving game.

[@Goodluckfindinme]

💪🏼❤ 🇺🇸

[@scottcharney1091]

Along with Prince!

[@joniwillis6476]

Here in 2025! Can't believe I had never seen this before! 😳 Love Tom forever...💘 Rest easy, honey💔🎸🎩

[@lisaguardiola6573]

Now THIS IS A HALFTIME SHOW with real instruments and talent! Miss you Tom Petty 💔💔

[@walkawaycat431]

Yes. In my opinion, still the best halftime performance of all time. ❤️🔥

[@mewho6305]

I agree 💯 best halftime show.

[@empire4227]

@@mewho6305 I agree

[@mewho6305]

@@empire4227 so glad you agree and I sure miss him, great experience watching him.

[@jrvaz9330]

and no people dancing around like clowns

[@davidbeja]

I still can't believe he passed away. RIP GREAT TOM PETTY

[@Andreia.Cristina_OnnaMusha]

Yes! Neither do I!

[@FreaxInTha715]

NFL take note: listen while this musical genius sings and you can hear the crowd singing, not only the choruses, but the verses as well! Get more artists who's music spans and lasts generations!!

[@jayybeemadeit]

CRêêPY DØLL in 2008... unfortunately now kids my age don’t seem to know him 11 years later

[@maryannbrown5762]

James Burnett That’s sad to hear. One of the many great things about Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers has always been their multigenerational appeal. 💕💕💕

[@jayybeemadeit]

MaryAnn Brown yeah, i mean most peoples knows free falling and american girl tho

[@BrianWalsingham]

James Burnett My kids were heavily influenced by Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Elton John, etc. Long road trips when I had control of the iPod = my boys singing along with most of each of these artist’s greatest hits. Made me proud that they actually enjoyed the good stuff.

[@byakugan641]

my brother liked his songs especially Runnin down a Dream, bcs it is simply played on GTA San Andreas K-DST radio

[@DurvalLacerda]

I'm so happy Tom is getting the attention he deservers! Thanks Rockstar!

[@jacobjonson6860]

Amazing.

[@jacquelineclare2373]

Where have you been? Tom Petty is still the best and I went to his concert in 1982 in London.

[@spurgear]

He didn't need video games to be a legend

[@cml5150]

This was when a football game broke out at a Tom Petty concert!

[@Zeldarw104]

Michael Long ikr!! Lol!😉

[@PotterSpurn1]

Yes, I think the football was the support act, not TP&THs

[@terryfromm6681]

Great performance and a pretty famous football game

[@yetisquatch5132]

They said it was an important football game but We are talking Tom Petty here! Football schmootball!

[@kkboggs3016]

Thank You TP May you Rock in Peace. We still Love You!!!😘💝🐧

[@garysnow3526]

Petty flew to the highest places in music. Just a kid from Gainesville jamming with George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison.

[@billybereu2010]

He jammed with Prince at the RRHF

[@kmustacal]

Petty said that doing the Wilbury’s album with these friends was the funnest time he had.

[@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705]

Yeah, with a bunch of nobodies. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@s.richardson4427]

With the traveling willberries

[@Patrick-ih9cp]

I agree, but you forgot Jeff Lynn

[@WolffBachner]

It was so obvious how much Tom just loved playing his music for folks. One of a kind and a great musician.

[@razzberry5698]

Yes he was.

[@dragonkfg]

If only more musicians were like him...

[@pauladawson5409]

Very devoted to his fans. I saw him 2 months before he passed. I thought he was stoned the way he was walking but found out he had a broken hip....4 decades of memories that man shared with me!!! Ill forever miss him! 😥

[@abeth217]

he was so humble and kind

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

Best Super Bowl halftime shows in history Tom Petty and Prince

[@redskywalker3374]

the stones to . Real bands ... & yes Prince ... Rip to the greats ...I saw TP in concert on that wild flowers show ,, outdoor ..I think it was even better than this ..

[@sunman8632]

Dont forget about The Who, & the great show they did ❤

[@Chip118]

💯

[@redskywalker3374]

@@sunman8632 the one when everyone was trampled wasn't so great

[@Goodluckfindinme]

U2 must be mentioned as well.

[@mt5464]

One of the best ever...miss him. Let's not forget Mike Campbell - simply amazing.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

THE TOTAL GROUP WAS SO FOCUSED AND EXCELLENT....THEN THE DEATHS..OF EXCELLENT MUSICAL TALENTS....YET TOMMY PUSHED ON...WHAT A GREAT MUSICAL WORKS HE LEFT US....DAMN A TRUE GODDRIVEN PERSON!!!!

[@CCCC-cb2ty]

Still not over the loss of this man. If I could bring one, only one, artist back for 20 more year. I’m bringing back Tom Petty. Only saw him twice live. Wish it was more.

[@Mark-yn4vl]

@@CCCC-cb2ty You and me both. I will always miss him. I saw him twice too, and will always regret not seeing more. He was a top notch musician, and all around easy going great guy.

[@NorfolkEnchants]

@@CCCC-cb2ty I was going to go to his Hyde Park gig, never seen him before and fell in love with him thanks to my mother. Sadly, we found out she had terminal cancer and didn't go so I never saw him live but I like to think he's up there now smoking a joing with my mam, no pain and no troubles!

[@77HarleyRider]

@@CCCC-cb2ty and George Harrison...plus Roy Orbison...Traveling Wilberries Revisited

[@PinkLaffs]

There will never be another like Tom Petty. All-American, straight rock band. 🎸🎸😢😢

[@sparkythekid9750]

PinkLaffs an American treasure

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

You are so right this hurts so bad far too untimely no one touches Petty

[@markalbert6671]

PinkLaffs lk Mm

[@1656581]

Good bye Tom ! We love you 😚

[@ponline3170]

Patrice Eyraud we don't

[@timvitkuske]

artists, take note - Tom Petty made rock n' roll because he loved rock and roll. Do it for the right reasons!!!

[@dragonkfg]

Noted

[@nazmoking3171]

Beautifully stated!

[@tomprice3258]

Absolutely!!

[@generallypaper139]

Yup right on also all songs today seem to be about love and I hate it just give us something other than love songs

[@donnaanderson6052]

I woud not make it if iit wasn't for Tom Petty& ACDC. A FREAKIN LIFE OF HELL IT'S THEROPY. AT 68 STILL NEEDED ESCAPE. LOVE YOUR MUSIC Tom Petty. It broke my heart when you died. Your. Music will be with me till I die. I 'm a person that came from

[@Amk0975]

Real singing, full of talent, best half time show ever

[@lorraineklimek1677]

One of the things I like most about this performance is that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are just so happy to be there.

[@luigi_boy2559]

Easily one of my top 5 halftime performances of my generation, RIP Tom Petty

[@mikewhite4560]

# 1

[@Ironman374]

This and Bruce are my two all time favorites.

[@southjerseysoccerleague1160]

Stones and The Who were good too

[@tigerguy1013]

Why was there a football game going on during a Tom Petty concert?

[@carolynsprankle2171]

That's a good one

[@tigerandbella2012]

Superbowl

[@carolynsprankle2171]

@@tigerandbella2012 we know. It's a sarcastic remark

[@garyeagleson5634]

Tiger guy 101, Now that's very cranial of you Mr.Funny Guy, thanks for the Awesome joke🤣💚✌

[@redcanband931]

Made our day! XD

[@LuisRagaH]

Bring back the rock and roll halftime shows 😢

[@jsvkia1]

NOW THIS is how you do a goddamn halftime show.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

yes

[@Isabel1233529]

You said it!!! Perfect halftime show! Perfect singer/band!

[@FloridaManRacer]

A-FUCKING-MEN

[@crispmusicnc6639]

Man, I teared up watching this. Things certainly have not been the same since you left us, Tom. We miss you, man.

[@KarlRubens]

So much. - Greetings from Berlin.

[@quinnharrison2007]

He looked so tired there , that huge tour killed him should have been stopped , poor man was full of pain killers there , then 2 hour plus shows a night . why didnt his band just pull the plug , then we woudnt have lost him

[@emmaclarke527]

You can't beat the old stuff...looking back at the 80s and 90s all things were better and more holesome even the people The World and Music are now a strange place

[@ChefClary60]

Me too. Big time. 😢

[@beckyfinch6628]

Well "Respect" I am not sure what you are saying.....but, this man is and always will be VERY MISSED!!!! I LOVE AND MISS YOU TOM!!! THANKS FOR GREAT MUSIC AND GREAT SHOWS!!!!.... And one more thing to say....... Hey Respect, don't ever go to Gatorville... They will eat you alive!!!!!!! Chomp Chomp!!!! From: WVa.

[@meaganmoore4558]

This super bowl was one of the best super bowl I every had cause when Tom Petty came on on halftime me and my dad moved are coffee table and danced to him it was better than watching the football game

[@thelolguy007]

Meagan Moore great story 👏👏👏👍

[@maritzagregoire3585]

Dad's dad rock rocks!

[@curtisstensland4181]

♥️💙💜

[@norfitz]

That's beautiful, you have a cool dad and you must be all kinds of cool too

[@theheat2457]

I can imagine how good this was at the time. And every time you think of it. Music creates moments you can never imagine will be as powerful.

[@leftwrite]

Watched this again today. Felt so much joy and shed a few tears. Tom commanded that audience. Rock bands and halftime shows are always a mixed bag. This one was a gem.

[@mariasoto171]

Tom was only 66 this year when he died..I am 70 and still a fan.. what we will do,without him? We "Won't Back Down".. rip Tom

[@WeaponsEducation]

Time goes by to quick. Enjoy life. This was 13 years ago already.

[@dianakiel2903]

So, so true. Seems like yesterday!

[@MissAstorDancer]

This will always be my favorite SB Halftime show! And it hurts to remember that Tom has been gone for nearly 4 years. :(

[@amycrunch3812]

To what?

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@amycrunch3812 Don't understand your question.....

[@wiscofish3648]

@@amycrunch3812 overdose

[@bobstocker3090]

We will never see the like of him again Thank you for 40 years of great memories Tom Still heartbroken but RIP Tom

[@davidbagan5067]

It's the crowd running to the front that gives me goosebumps. A true seminal show. That's when the half time show was the the half time show. Now I don't even bother. ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jenniehughes2566]

Heaven has to have some fantastic concerts.....

[@mam362]

you should read Rock and Roll Heaven by Stephen King

[@malcolmwilkins3365]

Frank Castle no bob?

[@malcolmwilkins3365]

Frank Castle shoot thought for a sec bob was dead lol

[@kimcarletto7091]

I think of the same thing as I get older (63). Can't wait to rock with all my beloved musicians. RIP Tom & let's not forget John Lennon!

[@brendanmccallion2350]

There hasn't been a Half Time Show like this since. The man's music suited the occasion and had the spirit of the sport. A truly memorable performance.

[@Don-md6wn]

No choreography, no dancers, real music played by real musicians.

[@jbscotchman]

Precisely.

[@gregorybell705]

I dig Tom, but Prince was the best superbowl performance ever

[@zachg9065]

What about The Who?

[@chris57035]

The Boss was pretty awesome the following year, but I understand what you mean.

[@golfandvinyl]

I've always said that's the best Super Bowl half time show ever. Well, my favourite that's for sure.

[@fedoraequisseiscuatro2474]

So am i

[@jesserodriguez9499]

This masterful performance and Prince's halftime show are the only 2 that have always stuck in my mind. Real bands playing real instruments just kicking everyone else's ass! Miss them both dearly.

[@robbie2759]

I agree these where true showman to the very end !!! Ill always remember the both of them as being great musicians and people.

[@louszathmary1303]

Add U2 to that list

[@jebaseball1]

Springsteen too.

[@sallyphillips9175]

McCartney!

[@marktheaardvark7208]

The Who

[@josephanthonymusic5737]

Best ever halftime show. Period. This and Prince halftime show. Two best ever.

[@cameronclark3927]

Just gonna pretend Michael Jackson didn’t perform

[@Alexi7666]

Yes, watching the Usher half-time show. More America's Got Talent than world class entertainment. Ugh.

[@alanconnelly3921]

Bruce Springsteen good to

[@ReelswithOGTanner]

This is one of the worst

[@ReelswithOGTanner]

And I love Tom petty

[@cherylronneberg3045]

WHen the concert sounds like the album you know thats talent

[@Chuckles..]

And TP and The Heartbreakers didn't over use studio tricks, when recording they didn't forget they are a live band, they kept it simple.

[@cmusic05]

The best Halftime Show ever. There's no comparison!

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

cmusic05 Exactly. He just played his music. No spectacle or gimmicks. Perfect example of how less is more.

[@brandonverbaere4158]

I love Tom Petty but Prince had the best halftime show.

[@brianjones8432]

Tom Petty was easily one of the best halftime shows ever..... But Prince was legendary.

[@L1KECLOCKWORK]

At the best super bowl ever. (Yes I’m a biased giants fan lol but still what a game)

[@Isabel1233529]

I agree 100%! Excellent halftime show - amazing singer!

[@catherinemcgovern4605]

I saw him at Forest Hills at the completion of his 50 state tour a month before he passed. Heartbreakers, I'm heartbroken but I vowed that I will always make it to a live performance of my musical heroes no matter what.

[@queenwizzard1853]

I’m crying. Come back.

[@themilwaukeebrewerswillnev7545]

RIP Tom Petty. Favorite musician of all time. The best!

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

I'm crying too 😭😭😭

[@sirtigalotwolfe2962]

me too!

[@delbenally6427]

This was my favorite artist growing up and still is. Only gotta live the music it had us in the time we went through. Either it was bad or not. But it was there to hear he’s music 👍🏼👌🏼

[@annesipe1318]

It's 2020...i am crying for Tom was the soundtrack of my life..highschool,career,kids...he was always there...💔

[@sirdouglas2010]

No one can open and break your heart like Tom Petty. The soundtrack of the last 40 years.

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

Vinky totally agree well said

[@Slider6294]

A soundtrack of my life to no small extent.

[@ExtraPencil2]

Vinky Beautifully said.

[@Stinkbug74]

Good way to put it. Feels like the final straw to me. Wonder if I'll ever be able to stop crying again. I just now got the news & at the moment feel like I'm dying too. Not Tom Petty, it was way too soon.

[@robertscopa9242]

Vinky

[@rustyshackleford2703]

Tom kicked every other performer the NFL's ever had perform the half times ass on this night. I love this so much. Amazing performance. Rest in peace.

[@TyTeaStrings]

Idk man, Prince’s performance was also really stinkin good

[@chamberlainallman3242]

@@TyTeaStrings and mj

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@TyTeaStrings Prince's SB performance was and is stunning and iconic. It's probably my 2nd fave SB show.

[@TyTeaStrings]

@@MissAstorDancer oh I agree. Neither one can be narrowed down as better, but I definitely think they are neck and neck.

[@JasonSab849]

Prince was also spectacular

[@JamesJunior-j7s]

Im so sad i didnt get a chance to ever see him, hes top best all time ever. A legend, no one will ever come close to him!

[@AG-ed3ot]

Rock'n'roll badass, how could you not love Tom Petty.

[@elvicare35]

And Elvis was his inspiration!!!!!

[@alsharpe]

@@elvicare35 Bob Dylan was a pretty big influence on him as well

[@chrislargent1725]

NFL take a note , this a halftime show just a man and his ass kickin music you don’t need a bunch of half dressed girls wiggling and jiggling, just good music from one of the best rockers ever

[@kidpresentable5523]

So only your taste in music is allowed?

[@chrislargent1725]

No it’s got nothing to do with me. It’s the fact that small children are watching and the NFL should be more responsible for presenting there halftime shows in a way that is acceptable for everybody

[@vhex]

Ok boomer

[@hogartstrain5641]

-Donpi- you know this is so much better

[@mysteriousvans9900]

Ass kicking music and undressed girls is want I want for my little children

[@johnmcleod3878]

My sister turned me on to Tom Petty in the late 70's. We watched this together in her hospital room shortly before she passed away. Thanks for posting.

[@Dani-ladyy]

john mcleod oh man...sorry for ur loss...thats beautiful though...

[@yianpap6093]

A hug from me John, hope you're doing well.

[@kevlonabess3738]

great memory you shared

[@dburch7894]

What a bitter sweet memory. Peace be with you.

[@communicationbreakdown256]

john mcleod I'm soo sorry. so bittersweet.

[@jonathanlembke6408]

Tom makes it look easy. His music will live forever - for sure!

[@cscheil2014]

I remember the day he died. my mom came home from work in tears, and we listened to his music the rest of the day. even though I was not alive when he was coming out with music, he played such a big role in my childhood. Rest In Peace Tom, we miss you dearly❤️

[@seancotter9156]

I was on vacation in Orlando when i heard. day after the Las Vegas shooting and I'm not ashamed to admit that his death hurt me more

[@jeannieangel5801]

love your heart so special

[@ashley630]

I grew up listening to him as well. I can’t not think about my childhood without his music included with it. It still breaks my heart that I never got to see him live.

[@margotconway8605]

When I heard it on the national news it broke my heart and yup I cried. I grew up on Tom's music and he was a Florida person like I am. ❤

[@mac-ec6td]

A true American icon. The best Superbowl halftime show ever!

[@TurtleRanch]

RIP. Tom Petty was an amazing singer, song writer, musician, performer, and best of all all story teller. Gone way too soon.

[@Zeldarw104]

Toon Colors I agree!!😢

[@andrewmiller6637]

Man do I wish I got to see him live. His music is so special to me.

[@PearlJamaholic]

I just saw Petty the other month, and the guy was so humble. Almost every time the crowd cheered he thanked the crowd, and with a smile. I've been to a lot of concerts over the years and never saw anyone so gracious. He could have done the big rockstar thing and just said thank you good night at the end of the show, but I really think he appreciated how much his fans liked him and his music.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

PearlJamaholic want to cry

[@barbaraowens2299]

PearlJamaholic I've been to so many concerts started going in the early 70's, their's was the best I've ever seen. A big sing a long and yes very gracious. It's nice to hear them thank us.

[@diabel1969]

Tom Petty was a true southern gentlemen.. As long as you appreciated him, his band, and his music, he would play and play as long as he was allowed to. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform 5 times, and was looking forward to number 6... He's greatly missed...

[@bostonsportsfan9128]

PearlJamaholic exactly right about Petty. My dad took me to my first concert to see him when I was 7 yrs old. Saw him 13 times after that, such a genuine guy.

[@OhtheHughmanity]

True especially since most celebrities seem to have an ego nowadays

[@chrismessenger2392]

The solo at the end of "Running down a dream" makes Mike Campbell the coolest guy on earth at that moment. My God!

[@joned1000]

For sure!!!!!!! He posts short videos on his FB page a few times a week, playing music and talking about it for a minute, as he recuperates from some medical, while we're on lockdown. You might want to visit his page if you haven't. Great guy.

[@othereye5945]

Mike Campbell is the coolest guy on earth at any moment...

[@susanbezio1529]

Check out Mike's band The Dirty Knobs. Great band.

[@tracypruss9104]

Mike Campbell has gone on to play with Fleetwood Mac ❤️😘

[@seanhellard2124]

My absolute favorite petty song

[@Nan-ly8zb]

Now THAT’S how you do a damn halftime show. 🏈🎸💕

[@timetobenotdo]

Not only the best Super Bowl halftime show, but one of the best live mainstream tv performances all time. And I’m not even some super fan. Amazing

[@kimmaried.4497]

Tom Petty was a one of a kind guy. He will be so missed ❣

[@MrThetidd]

Kimmarie D. The best

[@tanjagroen7368]

Kimmarie D. So true 🌹🙏👍🏻

[@taroman7100]

How wonderful life is while you're in the world....

[@AJEDDY97]

Rest in peace to one of the most chilled, laid back, humble, but most of all, BADASS, AWESOME, INCREDIBLE rock stars in history.

[@kerry1759]

Been obsessed with this guy since I was 16, pain like I lost a friend. Best musician ever.

[@v.dargain1678]

Same .

[@SrChr778]

I remember tuning in on the Super Bowl that year, and it was exactly at the time the Halftime Show just started. And to my surprise, TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBEAKERS! And what a show that was.

[@esmewvimes2901]

There is something about his voice and the emotion he offered up this performance, pouring himself into these songs at this venue that catches me like a quick stab of melancholy. He's pouring out every bit of heart and soul in this performance. If I hear one of the songs from this night, I recognize it out of all the other performances. It's so effortless and sincere and masterful and loving and humble. It feels like he's just truly touched to be there. American Girl becomes more of a favorite the older I get. I just love this performance. He's telling the fans, I love you, and I think he felt it returning like a tidal wave back over him. Tom is one of the best, it still hurts that he's gone. I love his story telling and his voice and music his wit, and his ability to lay bare the most vulnerable emotion you could never put into words, and he does it with seeming ease. Thanks for this diamond, Tom Petty, and the rest of the Heartbreakers.

[@vlmilillo]

I couldn’t agree more - well said!

[@edwinkubena9944]

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@suzannebrown9359]

He poured his heat and soul into everything ❤️❤️🥰

[@edwinkubena9944]

@@suzannebrown9359 great performer!!!!!!!!!!

[@lisaguardiola6573]

All that TALENT! And he didn’t even kneel because he’s feeling oppressed! Our world is in shambles and mediocrity is everywhere. 😢🙏🏻💔

[@aaronhuebsch4731]

Can’t believe it’s been 2 years, rest easy Tom

[@wildflowerhoneybee4423]

This was the best Super Bowl half time show...ever....xoxo

[@0000FFz]

Tom Petty is the GOAT. So blessed I got to see him live in 2009. RIP Legend.

[@Robert-bg4hr]

“I’m gonna free fall, out in to nothin’... gonna leave this, world for a while... yea I’m free!” -Tom Petty RIP

[@doriscoronel4313]

Ohh geez this brings tears to my eyes..this will be my ringtone.no Wonder my man ..who hangs out with him now 🚬🎸😎 admired him so much..listen to crowd..

[@gregstuber8956]

He hasn't left hes just standing in the shadows

[@cooglerHere]

Yeah, I got that too. It makes his parting not so sad. Same for Alvin Lee.

[@leaannmccomic8130]

An angel of the utmost favor 💞🌹

[@neilevans3808]

I was so fortunate to see Tom and The Heartbreakers in July this year in Hyde Park London. Still on the top of his game and so much love from the crowd for Tom and the band. Gone too soon but what a musical legacy he leaves.

[@lyndonpack8048]

That was a fortunate event indeed. I have seen scores of shows in my life, but I never had the privilege to attend a Tom Petty show. I have his first 10 years all on vinyl and some of his later works on CD. That is a memory to cherish.

[@kimhayes1204]

Best storyteller ever still cannot believe he is gone. Thank you for all the memories you put in my heart

[@scottpackard7201]

Best super bowl halftime show ever. No BS, just banged out some hits. RIP Tom.

[@mbrew3244]

Prince was better....

[@sbrockmuffin]

I'm Bama fan but tomorrow FL Gators play LSU in Gainesville....Tom was a groundskeeper at UF. .. Tomorrow is for you Tom Petty.....!!!!

[@eternalme1016]

An ALL AMERICAN MAN...........Tom, Thank you for GREAT MUSIC So many PHENOMENAL Albums, SONGS, and TOURS. R.I.P. TOM, 🎸❤

[@johnkoebel3558]

i do a few on utube johnny large

[@terrapanda]

Mike Campbell frickin' SHREDS!!

[@kathybrowning1206]

terrapanda I

[@Dani-ladyy]

terrapanda seriously damn that guitar solo in american girl...forget how good he is

[@theruley]

He is my #1 guitar hero.

[@dmgalgoci7368]

This is the best halftime show I've ever seen ❤️ Thank you Tom Petty. You'll forever live on...

[@rayokoa222]

One of my greatest regrets was never seeing Tom Petty and The H B's live.

[@jmwilson1987]

I'm the same way...I hate that I never got to see him live 😔

[@lori2409]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00004CM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0zisFbRRC8CC5 Get this and watch it it's an excellent concert!! Top of his game💛

[@dragonkfg]

Same

[@communicationbreakdown256]

ouch. I'd feel the same.

[@cathsalazar9930]

So very blessed I got to many times he played here in my state!!! Was superb every time!!! Rip Tom 👍🇺🇸❤️🙏🔥☮️

[@mcontreras36]

He absolutely nails every song! Please bring back rock and roll legends to the Super Bowl!

[@gailremp8389]

Most of them are using walkers. And canes. And have long since nit been able to get out and do a rock 'n' roll come back for the Super Bowl. Let's face it kiddos we are not young. I'm 73 and I'm feeling every 73 of it these days. But I know what you're saying.., he himself said I don't do no tour without doing at least new songs. I don't want to be some rock legend tour. He understood..

[@sksarver]

To this day, the best Super Bowl halftime show ever...........

[@rafaelaguirre1594]

Green bay vs New England half time show is amazing as well.

[@ponolovefarms3926]

Prince

[@mivan5652]

Springsteen

[@le_th_]

Apparently you don't know who Prince was (nor did you see Prince out-do Petty on stage at the Rock n Roll Music Hall of Fame) and I do LOVE me some good 'ol Tom Petty, but facts are facts.

[@carolfidler5505]

Totally. The rest weren’t like Tom. He was so special. Always smiling. 🎸💖💔

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

What an incredible performance. RIP to a legend.

[@gyroz2826]

CoDWiiPS3Gameplay ur profile pic is a legend. I still love that game.

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

Super incredible

[@jimmysapien9961]

It was awesome

[@DavidTransformer]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Had the absolute privilege of seeing the guys play at Hyde Park this summer. We have lost another true great and the world of music is a lot poorer as a result. RIP

[@dave32566]

AMEN

[@SGTBizarro]

"God it's so painful, something that's so close, and still so far out of reach." One of the most poignant lyrics ever.

[@andyynda8917]

I was watching the Super Bowl & Then the Halftime Show with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Such a Great Halftime Show and a Great Super Bowl!!!!!!!!

[@TrumpisaFIGHTER-RepsCrookedHil]

I've watched this so many times.. one of the best haft time Superbowl shows.. Running Down A Dream..Tom Petty ROCKED THE HOUSE!!!!

[@larry9656]

Trump is a FIGHTER 17-0 16 Reps & 1 Crooked Hillary but fu about hillary

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

American Girl was a great start to the show

[@patriciafoster3347]

Trump is a FIGHTER 17-0 16 Reps & 1 Crooked Hillary I watch obsessively. My thoughts exactly. HE ROCKED THE HOUSE ! Screw the football game! His face when they began Runnin’ down a dream.....priceless. He enjoyed every second of what he did. I watch interviews and wonder....did he have a clue how much he himself was loved? Of course his music....but I never personally cared for any other rock singer. Not from the heart like I do him.

[@daveid7247]

Wow! No lip-syncing and all of the musicians actually played their instruments. Thank you Mr. Petty for all of the wonderful music. You are missed.

[@lukewilliam3601]

Old pros at work. Love how relaxed and at home they all look. I still can't believe he's gone.

[@mikaelakozak8457]

And he never backed down. He kept going right til the end. There will never be another one like him. ❤️

[@heyyyjudeou812]

The BEST halftime show EVER!!!!!

[@LandfillProductions]

I remember watching this superbowl at a bar & grill. Me and my friends all ran up an insane tab by halftime and decided we needed to leave and cut our losses. I made every single person stay for this half time show and we went back home during the 3rd quarter. Everybody was mad that they missed much of the 3rd quarter but I wasn't going to miss Tom Petty. RIP.

[@twistedviewlabs]

It doesn't get better than this. Just great quality rock music. We all miss him.

[@susantheep478]

They could play this one on the jumbotron every year instead of having someone new. This was EPIC. Loved and still love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!! RIP

[@davidmcaninch4714]

Ahh, the days when rock legends played the Halftime Show. Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, and of course, Michael Jackson and Prince!!!! When will those days come back? Probably never. It’s good to watch them online, though.

[@matt99999]

Sir Paul mccartney too

[@nonyabusiness5404]

Bruce who?

[@davidmcaninch4714]

@@nonyabusiness5404 seriously? Seriously. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band? Born to Run? Born in the USA?

[@nonyabusiness5404]

@@davidmcaninch4714 👎👎👎👎👎🤮 the boss of what? Biss of you? Lol..

[@frankcastleisdead7473]

They finally got the Halftime Performer right for once.

[@aaronumbergerau]

This performance is the one that made me decide that music was the life I wanted. So many years later and I'm still chasing that dream and it's all thanks to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Miss this man so much, thank you so much for the incredible music!

[@justenbenally522]

It was bob dylan for me

[@rickbroderick9146]

such a beautiful thing, expecially the never ending gems waiting to be uncovered if one looks past the radio, like Audio Archaeology a neverending food for the soul. Petty was an endless clear running spring deeply tapped into something universal and elemental. hard to describe. He deeply appreciated and was a very thankful guy..

[@dtsenear]

Aren’t you “running down a dream”?

[@jscho8674]

The Petty and Prince half time shows are my two all time favorites. Prince singing "Purple Rain" actually in the rain, and the whole Petty set. Sigh. Still have trouble believing they are both gone.

[@margotconway8605]

I totally agree. Tom and Prince are my 2 favorites. Miss them both

[@NevadaBoss]

Good night sweet prince...and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. He WAS...an American Boy. Godspeed TP.

[@surfrunnerd8457]

Wow, never thought I'd ever live to see this. Actual real musicians playing real instruments playing all original songs at a Super Bowl Halftime show. And they nailed it!

[@Rose-Rae]

Couldnt care less about football but I love watching Tom Petty. :)

[@clairseach42]

Ditto

[@ronalddewitt3586]

Best halftime show ever in my opinion. I watched in my hospital bed after a major surgery 2 days before.

[@hangmenpdx153]

Forgot how damn good this performance was. He was an amazing artist and a super cool dude. RIP Tom....we will miss you!