Tom Petty: It was an "accidental" OD

My spinal fusion occurred nearly nine years ago. I spent a decade prior seeing doctors with intermittent back issues. I was always told after x-rays that the problem was muscular, given pain meds and muscle relaxers, and sent on my way. Less than one hour before two discs disintegrated, i got the same story. After my surgery, I spent years in varying degrees of pain. I received spinal injections 3 - 4 times annually to try to cope.
I now use oxy as prescribed by my doctor. It doesn't take away the pain, but makes it bearable. I follow the scrip to the letter and I am thankful that I have it. Chronic pain is no joke. It doesn't go away, it wakes you from sleep, it is present every second of every day, affects your loved ones and robs you of the joy of life. Maybe TP's death was accidental. Maybe it wasn't. I can assure you that anyone that has dealt with this issue for a period of time has considered all means of making it stop.
 

Let’s talk about these old cocker- rockers who only feel comfortable touring no matter how much wealth they have accumulated. It’s their choice to continue to abuse their bodies doing the only job they know how to do and love. I used to race cars in the day, and the thought of putting myself back in that game is suicidal. I am not blaming these high profile types, but when you push yourself as an old man in a young man’s game stuff happens.

We all come on here to learn and/or impart a bit of audiophile knowledge, maybe share a new tweak, or discuss various audio equipment. Posts here run the gamut from helpful to humorous, revelatory to rude...Never have I stopped to think about the person behind the post. Until this thread, all I’ve ever seen is faceless words. The experiences and personal tribulations many of you have chosen to share, to me, are quite human and quite humbling. I have the good fortune of going about my daily life without such issues, and I forget how fortunate I really am. I wish you all better days than the last, and thank you for showing me more than just a screen full of words....

Just recently Eric Clapton said his hearing and very debilitating Tinitus and 
other physical  problems  with nerve damage in his hands .he is almost done 
with  playing music . A Shame withover 50  years of Classic Rock
Yardbirds, Cream, And  Lots of great music .  He just  did a nice bluesy Album 
a few months ago well worth buying  !!