Thomas Earl Petty
October 20, 1950 -
'I'm learning to fly, learning to fly, around the clouds'
Thank you so much for the endless memories your music helped me form. You gave me a sense of peace, belonging, and above all you gave me endless hope. No matter what was going on in my life I knew I could turn to your music for help, comfort, strength. I'll forever carry that, like so many of your songs, in my heart. You were prolific yet so humble, human. Most rockstars lose that but somehow you never did. You were the every man's musician with the soul of a true poet. You've more than earned your wings. Rest well, sir and Happy Birthday.