The music world lost one of its defining voices on Monday (October 2) when Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66. With a career that spanned more than 40 years, Petty took the torch of 3-chord rock-n-roll, added his own bluesy elements, and helped the format evolve. Even as he was considered a traditional rock act, his influence on grunge was hard to ignore.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers opened their 40th anniversary tour last night in Oklahoma City, delivering a career-spanning set that delivered a hefty helping of classic hits.