I am a big Petty fan. I wasn’t an early fan due to my age, but I jumped on when I was in high school - around the Full Moon Fever time. That said, I think what makes him and the Heartbreakers special is that they are simply a pure rock and roll band and most importantly they didn’t try to do too much - just well executed rock and roll. Someone above said they are simple songs and I would agree and view that as a compliment.
Also I think the Heartbreakers are underrated.
We talk about synergy when we talk about our audio systems. I think that also applies to TPHB.
Greatest rock and roll band every produced by the U.S. - I don’t know. Maybe, maybe not. Who cares he left his mark.
This is a great video of him with Garry Shandling. The only bad thing about this video is watching him chain smoke and knowing that it likely contributed to his passing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIvNe569Q9g
Petty is for sure in my top 5.
Also I think the Heartbreakers are underrated.
We talk about synergy when we talk about our audio systems. I think that also applies to TPHB.
Greatest rock and roll band every produced by the U.S. - I don’t know. Maybe, maybe not. Who cares he left his mark.
This is a great video of him with Garry Shandling. The only bad thing about this video is watching him chain smoke and knowing that it likely contributed to his passing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIvNe569Q9g
Petty is for sure in my top 5.