Yep it didnt come easy he suffered alot in life from his father likly a narrarssascts and then his first wife Jane who likly suffered from borderline personality disorder When Tom finally accepted that he couldn't be abused anymore by Jane he had paid a steep price and was emotionally in a deep painful situation the trauma bond was so strong it almost killed him it's why he was able to overcome the heroin addiction he did so in the coming years Tom was a very special man
Such an absolutely wonderful interview. It really showcases Tom's intelligence, wit, humbleness, and great sense of humor. Thank you Allyn for posting; you never disappoint. Also, thanks for your dedication to keeping Tom's memory alive. Tom is still loved and missed every day by the masses. Happy holidays to you, Allyn.
When a person can say to another person:” you have made my life richer and fuller by your talent and your gift.”....there is no greater compliment. Mr, Petty, you have made my life richer and fuller by your talent and your gift. I humbly thank you and miss you dearly.
Allyn, It amazes me that you keep finding new material to share with all of Tom's fans, but greatful that you do. I grieve his passing more than I do some family members. His music speaks to my heart and resonates through my soul. Hard to accept that he's been gone 2 yrs. already. I know he's not resting up there...he has too many friends to rock the heavens with. 💘🎸
I've been a Tom Petty fan since the beginning. What I miss the most is that there isn't any new Tom Petty album's. I have devoured everything he ever released. Saw at least one show, every tour starting with The Hard Promises Tour July 1981. I miss his work. But thankfully YOU TUBE has LIVE footage, plus interviews like this one to wet the pallette. Tom was just a good dude. Genuine.
I'm a newcomer of the Tom Petty experience. I heard some of his music in passing until I recently watched the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". For some reason, I found myself drawn to Tom. That's when I started down the rabbit hole. I'm happy I did. Wonderful performer and human being. ❤️
Good interview. Tom was truly a class act. There's a part of our souls that's never to be complete again with his passing. No way for true fans to ever feel whole when our most prolific singer/ songwriter has been taken from us. Gone but never ever forgotten. RIP TOM.
Absolutely amazing interview. Thank you Tavis Smiley and thank you Tom Petty .. u r so missed down here.🙏🏿❤️ You may be gone from this earth but ur music is still playing by the millions of us fans down here. Such an amazing talent.
Sad though the world has lost Tom Petty, although he will live in our hearts forever. I met him 3 times, a sweet heart of a man so humble, did not have the rock star attitude .R.I.P. Tom. One of the nicest rock stars I have ever met..I miss him deeply.
I went to my very first and very last Tom Petty concert up in Seattle with my older brother 2 months before Tom passed away, it was amazing. It was a late birthday present from my parents.
An absolute amazing interview tavis. Tom Petty seemed like one of us, but cooler. He seemed like the kind of guy that would take time out of his bz schedule to talk to a fan for a few min. My xm/Sirius radio stays on his channel. You were an amazing dude Tom Petty.. we miss you down here.
He did always want to be a musician! He's so talented and loves it to the core 💖! You can tell how genuinely happy he is at his concerts. RIP Mr. Tom Petty, we really miss you 😘.
Boy, do I look up to this guy!! I'm 17, working away at my first album, and I really wouldn't be here without Tom, or George Harrison, or Bob Dylan.... Miss him
One of the most honest and outspoken musicians America has ever produced. You'll never hear ANY of his songs on a TV commerical. Tom Petty stood for something beyond monetary success. Loved the Doco and his bio book. He will be missed.
Why would you even bother to do a thumbs down to Tom Petty. I do a lot of busking and I always put in a couple of Tom Petty songs he was such a brilliant musician and person
This is such an amazing interview, largely because the interviewer has so much passion for music. Would you believe, this is the first Tom Petty interview I've ever watched, despite having listened to him for 10+ years. It just confirms what I thought of Petty: he's an honest man who loves his job and expresses his life through voice. So very sad to have lost him. For him to say he's never been comfortable being a frontman, that's the secret of his relatable style, I think
Fantastic share!❤ Thku!👍 Apart from his plethora of timeless musical memories,he has my total respect & adoration for being a truly thoughtful human being. So sorely missed😢 Love ya Tom!❤🎩
Allyn Kessler don't know how to thank you for these incredible uploads. I started an article on the video for Swingin; and it evolved into something, maybe an e-book but what is clear is that this man, and his band, left an indelible mark on 3 generations of listeners. And impossible to not take him personally -- the most notable example is his biographer Warren Zanes who in Rolling Stone I think last year on the anniversary of Tom's death wrote about his fondness for truck stop coffee and his, Warren's, feeling that his writing about The Year of Heroin Addiction somehow had alienated Tom -- impossible, certainly not true -- at any rate, best wishes for the New Year and endless tx.
Who would think he’d only have a few years left on earth . Life is short.. Miss him ... today is a new day , live it to the fullest.... you never know ..
It is still hard for me to believe Tom Petty is gone. His spirit is still with us thru the music, his family, and his bandmates. I watch every old interview i can, sometimes more than once. We love and miss you Tom!
Thank you so much for posting this. One of the better interviews I've seen, could have gone on another hour. God I miss that man. He really did help form the foundation to my whole life.
First. Thank you once again Allyn for all these great videos with TPATHB you are posting. Second, you come home and feel low, and then you can always put on an interview with Tom and he makes you feel good again. In this so much egocentric world, Tom is the opposite. He has such a great and big perspective on life.
At first never into Petty...Then I watched his documentary highlighting his hard work ethic and integrity. From that moment was so drawn to him that I wrote a song. Please don't get this wrong, but I felt as if Tom was writing this song though me. It always gets applause when performed. Great magical feeling. Next month, he was gone. Still in shock. I miss him. Love him.
I enjoy how when all the interviews he's asked if he gets tired of playing all the hits over and over again. And he commented in one that yes sometimes it was hard to pick out what not to play. But people pay their money and they have certain songs they love. And when we start to play it we pick up their energy. What's not to like. So yeah we enjoy that and we like put new stuff in also..
Tom Petty is and will always be in a class of his own. His music resonated with me on a personal level at 14 to 21 and beyond. My song is Wildflowers, I love England and it’s Castles and History. A bit of a Historian at heart. Love it Tom thank you and God love your soul🥰
Really great questions made for really great responses. I loved the spontaneous laughter and brotherly rapport between you two! Easy to see how interviewer genuinely loving Tom Petty, and TP totally into this interview, opening up and we are the benefactors forever. I will always love Tom for his integrity fighting for his fans back in '81. Well thought out questions!
I've never seen this interviewer before and yeah he's fantastic. He's asking questions that i truly want to know the answers to! What is his last name?
@@tylerdurden9748 Tavis Smiley.He had his show on Public Television (PBS)for over 5 years but lost the show for allegedly dating someone working on the show (during the initial "me to" thing),unfortunately. I used to love coming home from working 2nd shift in time to watch it.
Steve g music would like so much to thank Mr TOM PETTY and THE HEARTBREAKERS FOR SHARING MANY MOONS OF SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FAVORITE ROCK N ROLL MUSIC THAT WAS EVER MADE IF NOT FOR TOM PETTY I WOULDN'T HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR STILL PLAYING IS HAPPYNESS THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH WE LOVE YOU ❤ AND MISS YOU !!!!!!!
Y'all are gonna hate me for this but as much as I love Tom Petty's music, my favorite work from Tom was his role as Lucky on King of the Hill. He has such a lovely speaking voice and is missed dearly!
I will say that what connects between TP&TH and the audience loyalty is, they don't follow the crowd. They lead and everyone else follows. Certainly there are similarities with The Byrds and a little of Bob Dylan but it's the Heartbreakers behind Tom that consistently reinvent there sound and that makes it hard for the critics and record executives to pigeon hole their sound. In much the same way The Eagles created their mix of folk and rock, Tom is constantly reworking songs with the band so that no two albums sound alike. That is what the audiences get every time and it's what brings them back. Included in that assessment is the work Tom did in The Traveling Wilburys. This is also the reason why he is sorely missed and he leaves an empty space where he once occupied. He would never say he was the best but we all know he was. He was all in 110% with every song he wrote. That's why there is nobody today who comes close to the high standard he set for himself. And let's face it, is there anyone out there who can argue that Taylor Swift is worth the $350.00 price per ticket for her mostly theatrical show. She doesn't even write the songs she sings.
Un de mes plus grand regret est de n'avoir jamais vu Tom en concert ............C'est con la vie , trop court , il me manque , j'imagine toutes les autres chansons qu'il aurait pu écrire ...
I'm in my late 60's In all the musicians that have passed in my life Tom Petty is the only one I miss. The interviewer was good, other than some comment where he brought in a reference to Beverly Hills Cop.
Such a great point; the fans and the artists should be willing to hear/play the classic songs along with the new stuff. He was amazing to see all those years ago at Farmaide.
