Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are perhaps my favorite band and making this video was at once a joyful experience but also bittersweet. This guy left way too soon. Enjoy it and let me know your thoughts!
I would just like to do a little shout-out to Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars. He's having some health issues at present and could use our good thoughts. Here's to you Norm!
Tom had the best radio show ever. It was on Sirius Satellite. I never missed a show. He had a particular love for early Fleetwood Mac and JJ Cale. He played something from them on pretty much every show. I worked a catering gig for the owner of Sirius. His house was on the beach in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY. Tons of celebrities live out there. Totally exclusive. Hardest job ever because we had to set up every thing from scratch on the actual beach. Total nightmare. When evening came the guests were moved to a professional stage located on the side of the guy's house. There were couches and a couple of bars all around. It was so cool. I was wondering who was playing that night when The Heartbreakers pile out of a bus in the driveway. The great Steve Ferrone was on drums. A group of people start arriving at the house for the gig but they weren't there for the party on the beach in the afternoon. My guess was there were a little under a hundred people there waiting to see Tom perform this private gig. Who was in attendance that night? Howard Stern, Jon Bon Jovi, Mayor Bloomberg, Billy Joel, Alec Baldwin, and Paul McCartney. So, I got to see Tom perform for maybe a hundred people as a Beatle rocked out about twenty feet from me.
The first time I ever saw Tom in L.A. was at a after show party for the Coral Reefer Band after Jimmy Buffet Universal Amp. show. Lots of celebs were there. Early seventies.
There are really no words to describe how Tom and The Heartbreakers touched my life. All that I know is, they touched my life in the deepest places of my heart. I am grieving his passing as if he were a brother or perhaps, a past lover. Tom leaving was another major end of innocence and a major example of how life can change in a new york minute. Thank God in spirit he is forever with us. Being from Northwest Florida I feel like a hometown girl. To the music that moves me. I am honoured to have discovered your excellent audio visuals unique to you. Big applause and deep gratitude for your time and passion🎼✌️❤️😊
Have to watch this one before I go!! Friends and I followed TP around the states back in the day!! Got to meet him backstage at Madison Square Garden in Dec 13, 2002. Thank you for this!!
Well done really enjoyed. I'm 72 and born in Los Angeles. My father had a record store on Westwood Blvd in the 60"s and 70's. I feel blessed I lived those years. New Subscriber..
Being born in Hollywood in 1959 and living there until '83 with a decade older sibling, I was always in musical genre saturation via osmosis mode. You, sir - Are to my generation of 60's/70's music that, which Anthony Bourdain is to a 'foody'. A pleasure to watch your erudite content - sincere thanks for your effort. You have earned yet another subscriber.
I enjoyed this a lot. Tom had such a magical gift for creating gold out of the ether. He seemed to believe in the power of songwriting and kept delivering great music with other amazing collaborators. He grew into his eminence, and never seemed to forget to remain humble and real. He made wherever he went cool, which is as good a compliment I could pay.
I like it when you talk with such Passion about our music history. You are not reading from a script, everything is in your head and you know your stuff. This is what makes your videos so enjoyable.
Man, I miss Tom.........of course I only knew him through music, but I that's all it takes for a guy like that. Very lucky to have seen the Heartbreakers on their last show of their last tour. often I think of him on stage saying.............this is the last show of the tour and we feel like playing! Great show!
Thank you for that enthusiastic video Tim. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been part of the soundtrack of my life since 1976. I saw their first UK tour in 1976 and their last appearance in London at Hyde Park. I will always love their music.
I will never forget watching MTV and seeing the inspired by Mad Max video Refugee. Just listened to The Traveling Wilburys collection last month. Amazing how good those two records are. Miss Tom Petty but the music certainly lives on. Great to get a picture of California --- especially inside the Whiskey A Go Go! How legendary is that venue?! (rhetorical question😃) great video history again by Rock Essentials with Tim
I've been watching your "Mini-Docs" today like I was eating a bag of potato chips! Got absolutely no work done, but that's OK, I'm self-employed! Thanks for all the hard work that you did to put them together, you weave the stories with great love that shines through brightly. Keep 'em coming, please!
Foo Fighters/ Dave,is definitely a true rocker❤ we shall see with the losses he has had to overcome. We all Miss,Taylor💔 I may get some flack for this but Eric Church is definitely a rocker! Petty all time favorite Never one like him before, will never be one like him again. 💔 Following Mike Campbell's group, The closest you're going to get ❤ There is a group called The Wildflowers, you'll find them All over Georgia. They have played a few places, outside of Georgia, in Indiana, is where I've caught them at. ❤ Always look forward to listening to these guys! Check them out. @@RockessentialTim
Thanks for taking the time ! Born in Glendale in 52 , so many places around there were really easy to get to because half the population then , but the songs of so many bands was like a 30 year tsunami flowing over the Valley , the Palomino Club in North Hollywood was Harrison's favorite , but all that's gone now , I moved away in 1980 , can't seem to get back home , memories will have to do ! Rick Daly
Aww - I’m so glad I found this tonight. Saw Stevie Nicks two nights ago and Tom’s been on my mind. Stevie & Tom are the soundtrack of most of my life. I’m even a little homesick for LA tonight. You captured some of the haunted places that make LA a city of memories and ghosts. Beautiful reporting - thank you again.
Right on. I missed her concert here at The Hollywood Bowl here recently. I think Stop Draggin' My Heart Around is the finest duet ever in the history of Rock Music.
I still have a hard time with the loss of TP. 💔 I'm fortunate to have seen Tom and the Heartbreakers in concert many times, beginning in 1979, with the Damn the Torpedos Tour. Great vids, Tim. Thank you!
It was all so sudden, right? I loved doing this vid cuz I just immersed my self in The Heartbreakers music for a few weeks. It was great to reconnect. Thanks for the comment!
Love Tom Petty. The man was destined to be a musician. I was such a big fan of Tom that I never knew he had a drug addiction and if you told me he had one, we'd be having a throw down I was sorry to hear about his passing. It was totally unexpected. I was shocked. Thanks for sharing Tom music history, Tim. RIP Tom
growing up in LA during the first wave of punk rock where we turn our back on rock and roll there was always 3 band I still secretly loved Led Zeppelin...Black Sabbath and Tom Petty n the HBr's.....I never realized that Petty was so tied into the LA Music world I thought he was out in Florida and just came out to LA to record an album or two.....to this day I listen and play Petty's music....he transform simple major chords into catchy emotive songs that stand the test of time.....
Tim, Great video and historical presentation!! I've always wanted to go to LA and see those places. One year I actually drove to Gainesville, just to see some of the places where Tom grew up. So glad that I did because it made me feel somewhat "connected" to Tom, since his passing. Always cool to meet a Tom fan!!! Take care!! ✌❤🎸
What's been cool about making this vid is getting to communicate with a whole bunch of folks who really were affected by TP's music. It was a really fun vid to make.
All your words in this were beautiful. The photos, the anecdotes, just first class. I first saw TP&TH in the mid-80's, and I was already gaga for them by then (at 16). Didn't miss too many tours after that, and I bonded deeply with their music. His loss was among the most profound of any artist in my lifetime, coming as unexpectedly as it did, and with the band still making great new music. Seeing the places Tom inhabited & frequented really helps inform and enhance our enjoyment of his art, so thank you sooo much for doing these tours.
The Canadian band that I most love and reminded me of TP & The Heartbreakers is The Tragically Hip. They were Canadian in the way that TP was American. I loved them and got to see them play up close many, many times. I was truly gobsmacked when Gord passed on.
@@RockessentialTim Wow, a Hip fan in LA?! The Hip are an institution here, and I first saw them in '88, and they blew me away. Gord was very special, there won't be another like him. But we did have a chance to say a bittersweet goodbye, at least. Thanks for all you do, and for having great taste.
I, too, fell in love w LA in the first hour of being here. Havent felt that anywhere else and Ive lived in many cities/towns/rural areas/islands. Every day I love LA and the rock and roll history on these streets is part of it.
I think Petty is perfect road trip music. I listened to it constantly while I was making the video and haven't taken it off since. I'm especially digging their 2nd album "You're Gonna Get It" right now...
Another great video..I live back east in WV and get to LA for a couple weeks every summer..I always do one of your walks..makes me feel like im 16 yrs old again...Thank you.....
@@RockessentialTim Burrito King on Sunset..The C Marmont..Phil Kauffmans house somewhere in Hollywood..The old Palomino club..those are a few..Hope it helps..
Yes Tim! That meant alot to me and the boys ,as you took the time to have a look, and as a music guru and knowing what's good or garbage! We feel blessed. Ps we have more vids to come.hehe
Right across Ventura Blvd from Casa de Cadillac, was the famous record store, Moby Disc Records. I used to work there at that time, and Tom and Ben would come in at least twice a week any time they were in town.
Thanks so much for the video. i moved to Southern California in 1969 when I was 15. I lived in the Valley and Hollywood for a number of years. The location points are very interesting as those are mostly places I drove around. I never ran into Tom Petty. Only saw him once in concert. My daughter and I had planned to see him again; however, he passed away. So sad. I worked at KROQ for a few years in the late 70's. Had a talk show following Rodney and Fraser.
Being as I was totally into New Wave in the 70's and the only place to hear it was on KROQ, I probably have listened to your show. Never got around to seeing that last Petty run at the Hollywood Bowl myself...shoulda, woulda, coulda.
@@RockessentialTim I was doing a talk show on the Los Angeles drug scene for the Do It Now Foundation, a non-judgemental, harm reduction drug treatment program. We were on over the weekends, Saturday morning and midnight Sunday.
@@richardt1792 That is so cool. I can't say that I remember the show, probably because I was one of those people the show could have helped most at the time-- but that is a whole other video!
Loved it man! To see and visit these iconic steps leading to Tom Petty's legacy was really cool. Thank you! A couple comments. When I lived in LA for a few years I would have to drive past the brewery on some nights. Your description was spot on and it took me right back to that time in my life. Also, “Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There's not some trick involved with it. It's pure and it's real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things - Tom Petty”. I got to see Tom and the Heartbreakers in San Diego a few years back now and on that night, he became overwhelmed by the entirety of the moment and stopped playing and was just walking circles on the stage staring up, arms in the air. I'll never forget it. It was the magic.
He was just such a cool guy, right? There's a vid out there somewhere thats one of my favorites where Gary Shandling visits Tom in his studio. It just shows Tom at his goofy/cool best. Anyway, thanks for the message. tim.
Still breaks my heart that Tom was touring with a fractured hip! He didn’t want to cut the tour short and un-employ his band members, or to disappoint his fans. So he dosed the pain with fentanyl and a variety of other meds. The polypharmacy revealed by the coroner’s tox screen showed that the poor man had just too much stuff in his system.
Great video I grew up in Calabasas in the 60s,70s and 80s working in Most of those studio’s as a keyboardist it was a different world back then I don’t think any of us realized how special it was. Now in my 60s and living in quiet San Luis Obispo I miss those days and a good old Carney’s chili burger.
I live Studio City and pass that Carney's on almost a daily basis. Its still popular (and awesomely good) and has become a vintage car club scene on Friday nights.
Came from pretty humble beginnings here in little ole Gainesville, Fl! Nothing like hearing a football stadium full of Gator fans singing “I won’t back down “ at home games. I drive a bit for Uber in town and TP fans still come through town wanting a tour of where he started. Thx.. Pretty cool video on his LA places!
Cool….hook me up if you come, I’ll show you some sights….his home, city park they named after him, old Cypress Lounge bar where he got the idea for the song “Spike”. BTW Don Felder’s house his dad built back in the 30’s is still here,… Lots of rock n rollers have filtered through Gainesville!
I was out in the garage, and I was listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers first album. I looked at the slipcover and saw Shelter Studio Hollywood and remembered this video. So, I sat down to watch it again. Thanks.
I just turned 66 years old last week… the same age Tom Petty was when he left this world… way too young… unfortunately. There were two people that left us over the past few years that shook me up pretty hard… 1… was John Prine the other was Tom Petty… it seemed like Petty would always be around… putting out beautiful music… there was so much great stuff to listen to from him… I loved “ Wildflowers “ & “ Highway Companion “… along with the rest of his work. I got to see him several times… but passed on the last tour… thinking I might catch it next time… bad decision on my part. The first time I saw him… him and the band… just blew me away… around’78 in NJ… they did a great version of “ Hang On Sloopy”… that I’ll never forget… Thanks 🙏 for the tour Tim…& to TP & HB… for ALL the great music 🎶 🎵🎶 🌜🌞🌛
Thanks Tim...for your response...I often think how at our age how lucky we were growing up...to be exposed to such a wide range of music...from the whole British Invasion...to Motown...to everything out there in LA...Dylan...etc.... blues...just such a great time....!!! I enjoy your videos & just subscribed... Peace!
@@donmcallister3745 I hear ya. My wife and I talk about it all the time. Besides the British Invasion and Motown we were there for Glam, Punk, Grunge, my wife and I met at a New Wave show. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Take care and peace to you.
This video brings back great memories! I lived in Chatsworth and Encino ('76-'77) and worked in Van Nuys. I've been back briefly over the years, but plan to visit again soon. Thank you!
Couldn't love this channel more. I was in LA 1965-72 as a teenager while my Dad was a Dodger executive and we knew a lot of movie and TV stars who came to the games. I like to see where they live and the choices they made in that regard, because every 3 miles in LA is completely different. Brentwood is not like Westwood which is not like Santa Monica which is not like Venice. Hancock Park is next to Hollywood but they are nothing like each other, and so on. So the choice of where you live says a lot about what you value and what you like. The one on Linda Ronstadt was masterful.
Every few weeks my wife and I pick a neighborhood and take a walk. We've probably hit 40 and haven't scratched the surface. Thanks for the kind comment--I love it!
Tom Petty was an all American bad-ass with character and a relatable style all his own. He struck me as a guy that would try and put you at ease if you met him and not be so caught up in his fame - making his friendship with George and Jeff quite understandable. I only lightly followed him in the beginning, but was soon hooked. So many favorites to pick any one song - so many greats and not just his well known hits. I was not able to make it to see him when he came to the NY/east coast area in June of 2017. Of course, we very sadly lost him soon after...just way too soon. For those further interested, the Warren Zanes bio you mentioned is a great read, and Peter Bogdanovich's "Runnin Down a Dream" is a good watch. Thanks Tim! ---- Tom
The Bogdanovich bio is awesome, one of my fave rock bios ever. I saw Bogdanovich in a restaurant here in LA a couple years back, he was really frail looking but waiting for his car and I could kick myself for not going up to him to tell him how much I loved the Tom Flick. Lesson learned.
Tom always invited star performers on stage with him and the Heartbreakers...and ya couldn't miss the huge grins and the fun they had. I learned from this that he even got with The Boss ...now that would have been something to see...
Thank you for this very enjoyable video. Having never been to LA I liked seeing the different areas and your descriptions were helpful in learning where they were in relation to each other as well what each location was like. I will always miss Tom; being of the same generation as he was I enjoyed a lot of the same music as he did. His music touched me like no one else's.
That was a enjoyable video. Great stories n view’s. I saw Tom in Boston right before his passing, to find out how much pain he was in absolute amazing he continued. God bless you Tom .
I knew this would be a great video. I too loved Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. This surpassed my expectations. Loved every minute of it. Thank you so much for sharing.✌🏽💖
This is a really good video. I remember when Tom Petty hit it big and the exact spot I was driving listening to his music on a FM Station when I heard he had passed away at the end of Free Falling. A WTF moment that left a scar.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers is way up top as one of my all time favorite bands. I saw him speak at the UCLA Student Union when he refused to release his album because the record label wanted to sell it for $7.99. He thought that this was too expensive for his fans and held out for $6.99, that was eventually the list price. It took a while for him to prevail, but he did. Thus, the album's name "Hard Promises". Great artist, human being and a terrific group that played so well together.
I found this video this morning. Grabbed my coffee and hit "play". I really like the intro music that you use for these. Gets my attention every time. This video is exceptional! Thanks Tim. I have always loved the simplicity of Tom's songs. Songs about real life. I will continue to play those songs...often.
Another awesome video! I love when you're able to get inside the studios and a bonus Whiskey check in too! I'm a big fan of the music that came out of LA during the 60's and 70's.
"How many guitars does a guitar player need?... One more!" I love it! I loved your video tour through Tom's old haunts, hotels, homes, clubs (Whiskey a Go Go), Sound City. You covered it all, including the Traveling Wilburys, thank you. I've loved Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers since highschool, a lifetime ago. I remember a classmate gave me their first album, with the song 'Breakdown' on it. On the cover was the word "DEMO"..... Might have been a promotional copy, don't remember how he got it but I still have it. This was around 1976. I have loved Tom and The Heartbreakers ever since. I saw them many times in concert, and Tom was always so kind and gracious, telling us fans how grateful he was that we came to see them play. How my heart broke when he passed, way before his time. He gave it everything he had during his last 40th anniversary tour, even though he was in tremendous physical pain (hip). Thanks again Tim. You always seem to give it your all with your videos. 🎸☮️❤️
@@RockessentialTim That's cool. Didn't know he had a show on Sirius, bummer. I would have "seriously" enjoyed it! I apologize for my lengthy comment, couldn't help myself....✌️
I've watched all of your Hiking4Life episodes. Without doubt this is the best one you've done. It's like a documentary in its own right. Great work, Tim. PS: I still miss Tom.
Thanks and I must say, this one was really special. I loved TP and his music came out just when I was coming of age in the later 70's. Like I said in the vid, There was a lot more water in Tom's well when he died. Such a shame.
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are perhaps my favorite band and making this video was at once a joyful experience but also bittersweet. This guy left way too soon. Enjoy it and let me know your thoughts!
What can you say? Indeed, he left the building way too soon.
Amen Brother
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Awesome story, and the story and your last name beg the question--are you related?
@@RockessentialTim 사 랑 해 요! 차 정 은
51 살 그리고 15 살 지 금 지너 스 피너 클 서믿 그리고 아이펙 스!
Very nicely done- Tom would approve.
Tom’s death crushed my heart 😢…his music saved my life! RIP Tom! You’ll forever be remembered!
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I would just like to do a little shout-out to Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars. He's having some health issues at present and could use our good thoughts. Here's to you Norm!
A good guy who was very kind to me...
Another place I want to go to but .I know I'll be broke...glad norm is doing OK..
Tom was an example of the boomer generation makes me very proud to be a part of.
Petty still lives through his music. Forever...
Right on.
Hello Tim love all your videos and your presentation. Keep em coming
Right on, thanks. Happy New Year!
Tom had the best radio show ever. It was on Sirius Satellite. I never missed a show. He had a particular love for early Fleetwood Mac and JJ Cale. He played something from them on pretty much every show.
I worked a catering gig for the owner of Sirius. His house was on the beach in the Hamptons on Long Island, NY. Tons of celebrities live out there. Totally exclusive.
Hardest job ever because we had to set up every thing from scratch on the actual beach. Total nightmare.
When evening came the guests were moved to a professional stage located on the side of the guy's house. There were couches and a couple of bars all around. It was so cool.
I was wondering who was playing that night when The Heartbreakers pile out of a bus in the driveway. The great Steve Ferrone was on drums.
A group of people start arriving at the house for the gig but they weren't there for the party on the beach in the afternoon. My guess was there were a little under a hundred people there waiting to see Tom perform this private gig.
Who was in attendance that night? Howard Stern, Jon Bon Jovi, Mayor Bloomberg, Billy Joel, Alec Baldwin, and Paul McCartney.
So, I got to see Tom perform for maybe a hundred people as a Beatle rocked out about twenty feet from me.
I loved his show too. That is a KILLER story. I would have had to break the rules and wink at McCartney though!
@@tomcarl8021 OMG!
I probably would have been more star struck over Joel than Mac but wow.....I would have been fired that night for sure
What a night..what a memory..I can't even imagine! Thanks for sharing.
very cool
I really enjoy your travelogues. Outstanding stories with the sites. Thank you!
@@neilreid9005 love making them and love the comment. Thanks!
The first time I ever saw Tom in L.A. was at a after show party for the Coral Reefer Band after Jimmy Buffet Universal Amp. show. Lots of celebs were there. Early seventies.
FANTASTIC. SUPERB. NARRATION. A. HUGE THANK YOU.
Right on, thanks!
There are really no words to describe how Tom and The Heartbreakers touched my life. All that I know is, they touched my life in the deepest places of my heart. I am grieving his passing as if he were a brother or perhaps, a past lover. Tom leaving was another major end of innocence and a major example of how life can change in a new york minute. Thank God in spirit he is forever with us. Being from Northwest Florida I feel like a hometown girl. To the music that moves me. I am honoured to have discovered your excellent audio visuals unique to you. Big applause and deep gratitude for your time and passion🎼✌️❤️😊
Probably my favorite video cuz like the Scarecrow, I'll miss him the most. Thanks for watching and for the cool comment.
Have to watch this one before I go!! Friends and I followed TP around the states back in the day!! Got to meet him backstage at Madison Square Garden in Dec 13, 2002. Thank you for this!!
Mudcrutch!! Got to go to two shows at the Troubadour when Tom brought the band back together!! Love this!! ❤
That is an amazing, bucket list concert!
Best American rock band ever
Well done really enjoyed. I'm 72 and born in Los Angeles. My father had a record store on Westwood Blvd in the 60"s and 70's. I feel blessed I lived those years. New Subscriber..
What was the name of the store?
Being born in Hollywood in 1959 and living there until '83 with a decade older sibling, I was always in musical genre saturation via osmosis mode. You, sir - Are to my generation of 60's/70's music that, which Anthony Bourdain is to a 'foody'. A pleasure to watch your erudite content - sincere thanks for your effort. You have earned yet another subscriber.
I moved to Hollywood in 76. My guess is we've prolly crossed paths (at Rock n Roll Ralphs or Denny's on Sunset)! Best to you and thanks for the sub.
Loved this. Loved Tom. I appreciate this info and insight into his life.
Right on, thanks!
I enjoyed this a lot. Tom had such a magical gift for creating gold out of the ether. He seemed to believe in the power of songwriting and kept delivering great music with other amazing collaborators. He grew into his eminence, and never seemed to forget to remain humble and real. He made wherever he went cool, which is as good a compliment I could pay.
I love that! He made wherever he went cool... We should all be so blessed.
I like it when you talk with such Passion about our music history. You are not reading from a script, everything is in your head and you know your stuff. This is what makes your videos so enjoyable.
Thanks. But in the spirit of full disclosure, I'm not as young as I used to be and I do have some notes on hand---hand written on paper of course!😄
I second that emotion. This is the real deal in my book.
Man, I miss Tom.........of course I only knew him through music, but I that's all it takes for a guy like that. Very lucky to have seen the Heartbreakers on their last show of their last tour. often I think of him on stage saying.............this is the last show of the tour and we feel like playing! Great show!
He was one of those rare people who could really let you in via their art. Wish I could have seen that Hollywood Bowl show.
I couldn't imagine rock and roll without Tom Petty!
I just heard that they cut American Girl on July 4th 1976 at Shelter Records. Talk about Americana!
@@RockessentialTim incredible!
Thank you for that enthusiastic video Tim. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been part of the soundtrack of my life since 1976. I saw their first UK tour in 1976 and their last appearance in London at Hyde Park. I will always love their music.
Thank you. Where did you see them at the first time?
@@RockessentialTim at the City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, north east England
I've spent some time in London back in the day but never Newcastle. England was very good to Tom and the band.
Wonderful video, love all the stuff bout California ATB
I will never forget watching MTV and seeing the inspired by Mad Max video Refugee.
Just listened to The Traveling Wilburys collection last month. Amazing how good those two records are. Miss Tom Petty but the music certainly lives on.
Great to get a picture of California --- especially inside the Whiskey A Go Go! How legendary is that venue?! (rhetorical question😃) great video history again by Rock Essentials with Tim
I've been watching your "Mini-Docs" today like I was eating a bag of potato chips! Got absolutely no work done, but that's OK, I'm self-employed! Thanks for all the hard
work that you did to put them together, you weave the stories with great love that shines through brightly. Keep 'em coming, please!
I'm recently retired but I never seem to get any work done. Sometimes have-to's are a good thing. Love your post Jay, thanks much!
loved Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers music. I'm afraid that they might be one of the last of the great real American Rock & Rollers.
Hopefully Rock is just down but not out..
@@RockessentialTim I hope so too.
Foo Fighters/ Dave,is definitely a true rocker❤ we shall see with the losses he has had to overcome.
We all Miss,Taylor💔
I may get some flack for this but Eric Church is definitely a rocker!
Petty all time favorite
Never one like him before, will never be one like him again. 💔
Following Mike Campbell's group,
The closest you're going to get ❤
There is a group called The Wildflowers, you'll find them All over Georgia. They have played a few places, outside of Georgia, in Indiana, is where I've caught them at. ❤
Always look forward to listening to these guys! Check them out.
@@RockessentialTim
Thanks for taking the time ! Born in Glendale in 52 , so many places around there were really easy to get to because half the population then , but the songs of so many bands was like a 30 year tsunami flowing over the Valley , the Palomino Club in North Hollywood was Harrison's favorite , but all that's gone now , I moved away in 1980 , can't seem to get back home , memories will have to do ! Rick Daly
Aww - I’m so glad I found this tonight. Saw Stevie Nicks two nights ago and Tom’s been on my mind. Stevie & Tom are the soundtrack of most of my life. I’m even a little homesick for LA tonight. You captured some of the haunted places that make LA a city of memories and ghosts. Beautiful reporting - thank you again.
Right on. I missed her concert here at The Hollywood Bowl here recently. I think Stop Draggin' My Heart Around is the finest duet ever in the history of Rock Music.
🙋🏻♂️ Tim, enjoyed the film. 👍✌️ I loved Tom. He was like the guy down the block that made it.
Totally!
I listen and fall asleep to Tom's voice every night. His music just never get's old for me.
Tom 💘
Right on. His music always seems fresh.
Excellent. Thank you.
nice one thank you
You do a great job of storytelling. Really enjoy your sharing of Petty stories as much as the tour itself
Thanks Tim for a great ride, that was so cool! I love Tom and his music, his death really saddened me.
It was such a big loss because he was one of the few "Classic Rock" guys that was still making legitimately good new music. Thanks for the comment!
This is great. Love and Peace from Liverpool ❤
Thanks and cheers!
So much love for TP and the HBs.....thank you!
How can you not love them? Thank you for watching!
I still have a hard time with the loss of TP. 💔 I'm fortunate to have seen Tom and the Heartbreakers in concert many times, beginning in 1979, with the Damn the Torpedos Tour. Great vids, Tim. Thank you!
It was all so sudden, right? I loved doing this vid cuz I just immersed my self in The Heartbreakers music for a few weeks. It was great to reconnect. Thanks for the comment!
@@RockessentialTim 😊
real cool- thank you!
Love Tom Petty. The man was destined to be a musician. I was such a big fan of Tom that I never knew he had a drug addiction and if you told me he had one, we'd be having a throw down I was sorry to hear about his passing. It was totally unexpected. I was shocked. Thanks for sharing Tom music history, Tim. RIP Tom
Have you read Warren Zane's biography on Tom? Its a cool read, especially if you're a big fan. Cheers!
growing up in LA during the first wave of punk rock where we turn our back on rock and roll there was always 3 band I still secretly loved Led Zeppelin...Black Sabbath and Tom Petty n the HBr's.....I never realized that Petty was so tied into the LA Music world I thought he was out in Florida and just came out to LA to record an album or two.....to this day I listen and play Petty's music....he transform simple major chords into catchy emotive songs that stand the test of time.....
Interesting and oh so true. I was involved in the scene too and looking back, what's more punk rock than Sabbath?
Tim,
Great video and historical presentation!! I've always wanted to go to LA and see those places. One year I actually drove to Gainesville, just to see some of the places where Tom grew up. So glad that I did because it made me feel somewhat "connected" to Tom, since his passing. Always cool to meet a Tom fan!!! Take care!! ✌❤🎸
What's been cool about making this vid is getting to communicate with a whole bunch of folks who really were affected by TP's music. It was a really fun vid to make.
Great job, once again...love the personal tour narative & historical background‼️
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Right on, thanks!
Thank you, this was great. I miss Tom.
Me Too!
thank you for this fabulous video ....TP was a giant in the music industry and a fascinating guy
Thanks, it is much appreciated!
All your words in this were beautiful. The photos, the anecdotes, just first class. I first saw TP&TH in the mid-80's, and I was already gaga for them by then (at 16). Didn't miss too many tours after that, and I bonded deeply with their music. His loss was among the most profound of any artist in my lifetime, coming as unexpectedly as it did, and with the band still making great new music. Seeing the places Tom inhabited & frequented really helps inform and enhance our enjoyment of his art, so thank you sooo much for doing these tours.
The Canadian band that I most love and reminded me of TP & The Heartbreakers is The Tragically Hip. They were Canadian in the way that TP was American. I loved them and got to see them play up close many, many times. I was truly gobsmacked when Gord passed on.
@@RockessentialTim Wow, a Hip fan in LA?! The Hip are an institution here, and I first saw them in '88, and they blew me away. Gord was very special, there won't be another like him. But we did have a chance to say a bittersweet goodbye, at least. Thanks for all you do, and for having great taste.
@@ChorusArtists Right on, thanks!
I, too, fell in love w LA in the first hour of being here. Havent felt that anywhere else and Ive lived in many cities/towns/rural areas/islands. Every day I love LA and the rock and roll history on these streets is part of it.
I've lived here over 40 years and although I bitch and moan about it, I wouldn't live anywhere else!🙂
I visited L.A. in 2018 and Petty was, of course, one of the constants of that trip. Now I kinda wanna go back (I enjoyed the video so much)
I think Petty is perfect road trip music. I listened to it constantly while I was making the video and haven't taken it off since. I'm especially digging their 2nd album "You're Gonna Get It" right now...
Thanks Tim, great job!
Another great video..I live back east in WV and get to LA for a couple weeks every summer..I always do one of your walks..makes me feel like im 16 yrs old again...Thank you.....
Also...A Gram Parsons in LA would be pretty cool..Thanks
Good suggestion and that one's been on my mind but its been a royal pain trying to track down specific addresses for him.
@@RockessentialTim Burrito King on Sunset..The C Marmont..Phil Kauffmans house somewhere in Hollywood..The old Palomino club..those are a few..Hope it helps..
Tom never wrote a bad song!..and is best heard driving your car!..sold me Tim!keep up the amazing work.
I say that all the time!
PS: Saw you vid. Loved it...Rockin' good stuff!
Yes Tim! That meant alot to me and the boys ,as you took the time to have a look, and as a music guru and knowing what's good or garbage! We feel blessed. Ps we have more vids to come.hehe
This was a fantastic video! Really really enjoyed it! Tom is loved by us all!
Thanks much. Wish he had made a Christmas album so we could crank it up this time of year!
Thank you for all your videos ✌️♥️ to all
Right back at ya, thank you!
Please do more of your music history videos like this in and around LA, you're so good at it and they are all really great! Thanks for all of them.
Working on a new idea now. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.
Right across Ventura Blvd from Casa de Cadillac, was the famous record store, Moby Disc Records.
I used to work there at that time, and Tom and Ben would come in at least twice a week any time they were in town.
That is too cool! Did you ever get to talk music with them?
Great Video !! Thanks Man ... Jimmy ...
Thanx. Loved making this one.
Thanks so much for the video. i moved to Southern California in 1969 when I was 15. I lived in the Valley and Hollywood for a number of years. The location points are very interesting as those are mostly places I drove around. I never ran into Tom Petty. Only saw him once in concert. My daughter and I had planned to see him again; however, he passed away. So sad. I worked at KROQ for a few years in the late 70's. Had a talk show following Rodney and Fraser.
Being as I was totally into New Wave in the 70's and the only place to hear it was on KROQ, I probably have listened to your show. Never got around to seeing that last Petty run at the Hollywood Bowl myself...shoulda, woulda, coulda.
@@RockessentialTim I was doing a talk show on the Los Angeles drug scene for the Do It Now Foundation, a non-judgemental, harm reduction drug treatment program. We were on over the weekends, Saturday morning and midnight Sunday.
@@richardt1792 That is so cool. I can't say that I remember the show, probably because I was one of those people the show could have helped most at the time-- but that is a whole other video!
Loved it man! To see and visit these iconic steps leading to Tom Petty's legacy was really cool. Thank you! A couple comments. When I lived in LA for a few years I would have to drive past the brewery on some nights. Your description was spot on and it took me right back to that time in my life. Also, “Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There's not some trick involved with it. It's pure and it's real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things - Tom Petty”. I got to see Tom and the Heartbreakers in San Diego a few years back now and on that night, he became overwhelmed by the entirety of the moment and stopped playing and was just walking circles on the stage staring up, arms in the air. I'll never forget it. It was the magic.
He was just such a cool guy, right? There's a vid out there somewhere thats one of my favorites where Gary Shandling visits Tom in his studio. It just shows Tom at his goofy/cool best. Anyway, thanks for the message. tim.
Great video, some site are familiar to me some not. Great!
This was great. Thank you so much!
I love Petty and I absolutely loved making this one. Thanks for the comment!
The thing that is always so cool to me is how the musicians from Petty’s era, is how these musicians paid their dues when getting started.
Absolutely, and I think they continue paying them throughout their careers as they try to stay on top.
Still breaks my heart that Tom was touring with a fractured hip! He didn’t want to cut the tour short and un-employ his band members, or to disappoint his fans. So he dosed the pain with fentanyl and a variety of other meds. The polypharmacy revealed by the coroner’s tox screen showed that the poor man had just too much stuff in his system.
southern accents, such a great song and mood, love the version johnny cash did
BIG TP FAN,RIP, thanks for sharing this information with us ROCK ON
Rock on!
Great video I grew up in Calabasas in the 60s,70s and 80s working in Most of those studio’s as a keyboardist it was a different world back then I don’t think any of us realized how special it was. Now in my 60s and living in quiet San Luis Obispo I miss those days and a good old Carney’s chili burger.
I live Studio City and pass that Carney's on almost a daily basis. Its still popular (and awesomely good) and has become a vintage car club scene on Friday nights.
@@RockessentialTim nice I do miss that along with Cupid’s and Pinks. Mmmm all we have is Tri tip sandwiches. Again thank you for the great videos.
Nice job, thanks!
Came from pretty humble beginnings here in little ole Gainesville, Fl! Nothing like hearing a football stadium full of Gator fans singing “I won’t back down “ at home games. I drive a bit for Uber in town and TP fans still come through town wanting a tour of where he started. Thx.. Pretty cool video on his LA places!
I may be one of those tourists this winter as it is my plan to come to Gainesville for a day and film.
Cool….hook me up if you come, I’ll show you some sights….his home, city park they named after him, old Cypress Lounge bar where he got the idea for the song “Spike”. BTW Don Felder’s house his dad built back in the 30’s is still here,… Lots of rock n rollers have filtered through Gainesville!
@@FormerUberNowLyft-xc8bx Thanks, I will!
I was out in the garage, and I was listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers first album. I looked at the slipcover and saw Shelter Studio Hollywood and remembered this video. So, I sat down to watch it again.
Thanks.
Strong cup of coffee and watching this video is a great way to start my day/ Loved it! Thanks!
That was very nice! If I'm going on a road trip, I want as much Tom Petty as possible. Great driving music.
I've been playing their 2nd album You're Gonna Get It basically every day for a month now. I don't know why but its my fave...
Love the Stop Draggin' My Heart Around piece with Stevie Nicks!
I just turned 66 years old last week… the same age Tom Petty was when he left this world… way too young… unfortunately. There were two people that left us over the past few years that shook me up pretty hard… 1… was John Prine the other was Tom Petty… it seemed like Petty would always be around… putting out beautiful music… there was so much great stuff to listen to from him… I loved “ Wildflowers “ & “ Highway Companion “… along with the rest of his work. I got to see him several times… but passed on the last tour… thinking I might catch it next time… bad decision on my part. The first time I saw him… him and the band… just blew me away… around’78 in NJ… they did a great version of “ Hang On Sloopy”… that I’ll never forget… Thanks 🙏 for the tour Tim…& to TP & HB… for ALL the great music 🎶 🎵🎶
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I am the same age as you. I too missed the last show at Hollywood Bowl and I could kick myself. Great post!
Thanks Tim...for your response...I often think how at our age how lucky we were growing up...to be exposed to such a wide range of music...from the whole British Invasion...to Motown...to everything out there in LA...Dylan...etc.... blues...just such a great time....!!! I enjoy your videos & just subscribed... Peace!
@@donmcallister3745 I hear ya. My wife and I talk about it all the time. Besides the British Invasion and Motown we were there for Glam, Punk, Grunge, my wife and I met at a New Wave show. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Take care and peace to you.
This video brings back great memories! I lived in Chatsworth and Encino ('76-'77) and worked in Van Nuys. I've been back briefly over the years, but plan to visit again soon. Thank you!
Did you ever cruise Van Nuys Blvd?
@@RockessentialTim Of course! In a '72 340 Demon
Excellent !
Nice to see you also...
Rock On,
Rock on!
Couldn't love this channel more. I was in LA 1965-72 as a teenager while my Dad was a Dodger executive and we knew a lot of movie and TV stars who came to the games. I like to see where they live and the choices they made in that regard, because every 3 miles in LA is completely different. Brentwood is not like Westwood which is not like Santa Monica which is not like Venice. Hancock Park is next to Hollywood but they are nothing like each other, and so on. So the choice of where you live says a lot about what you value and what you like. The one on Linda Ronstadt was masterful.
Every few weeks my wife and I pick a neighborhood and take a walk. We've probably hit 40 and haven't scratched the surface. Thanks for the kind comment--I love it!
Really good video, I'm a huge Tom Petty & Heartbreakers fan.
Thanks, Jimmy. Good to hear from you!
What a great show I really appreciate it thank ya
Thanks, Tim; excellent in every way.
Tom is my favorite so I loved making this one. Thanks!
More Rock and Roll LA tours friend!
Well done 👍 Cheers 🍻
Tom Petty was an all American bad-ass with character and a relatable style all his own. He struck me as a guy that would try and put you at ease if you met him and not be so caught up in his fame - making his friendship with George and Jeff quite understandable. I only lightly followed him in the beginning, but was soon hooked. So many favorites to pick any one song - so many greats and not just his well known hits. I was not able to make it to see him when he came to the NY/east coast area in June of 2017. Of course, we very sadly lost him soon after...just way too soon. For those further interested, the Warren Zanes bio you mentioned is a great read, and Peter Bogdanovich's "Runnin Down a Dream" is a good watch. Thanks Tim! ---- Tom
The Bogdanovich bio is awesome, one of my fave rock bios ever. I saw Bogdanovich in a restaurant here in LA a couple years back, he was really frail looking but waiting for his car and I could kick myself for not going up to him to tell him how much I loved the Tom Flick. Lesson learned.
Tom always invited star performers on stage with him and the Heartbreakers...and ya couldn't miss the huge grins and the fun they had. I learned from this that he even got with The Boss ...now that would have been something to see...
Speechless simply speechless
Thank you for this very enjoyable video. Having never been to LA I liked seeing the different areas and your descriptions were helpful in learning where they were in relation to each other as well what each location was like. I will always miss Tom; being of the same generation as he was I enjoyed a lot of the same music as he did. His music touched me like no one else's.
Glad you enjoyed it. Tom was one of the few "Classic" rock guys that was still putting out important music when he left. Truly too soon.
I was at the Winterland show. Greatest concert I ever attended.
Bucket list show!
That was a enjoyable video. Great stories n view’s. I saw Tom in Boston right before his passing, to find out how much pain he was in absolute amazing he continued. God bless you Tom .
Right on.
I knew this would be a great video. I too loved Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. This surpassed my expectations. Loved every minute of it. Thank you so much for sharing.✌🏽💖
Like I said, filming this one was special.
I like your style. You're low key and informative. I am a Tom Petty fan. Thanks, and I did subscribe.
Thank you and thanks for the sub!
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This is a really good video. I remember when Tom Petty hit it big and the exact spot I was driving listening to his music on a FM Station when I heard he had passed away at the end of Free Falling. A WTF moment that left a scar.
It was a shocking moment to be sure. Totally out of left field.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers is way up top as one of my all time favorite bands. I saw him speak at the UCLA Student Union when he refused to release his album because the record label wanted to sell it for $7.99. He thought that this was too expensive for his fans and held out for $6.99, that was eventually the list price. It took a while for him to prevail, but he did. Thus, the album's name "Hard Promises". Great artist, human being and a terrific group that played so well together.
That sounds like it might have been one of the cooler TP things to have ever seen. I think he really found his bigger purpose during that time.
I found this video this morning. Grabbed my coffee and hit "play". I really like the intro music that you use for these. Gets my attention every time. This video is exceptional! Thanks Tim. I have always loved the simplicity of Tom's songs. Songs about real life. I will continue to play those songs...often.
Thanks for this really cool note. I feel the exact same way about him.
Great rocumentary stuff I didn't know, love it. Thank you for doin it Tom .
Thanks much. I love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and it was totally my pleasure doing this.
Another awesome video! I love when you're able to get inside the studios and a bonus Whiskey check in too! I'm a big fan of the music that came out of LA during the 60's and 70's.
Thanks. Not a lot of the studios I ask let me in, but Village Recorders were so cool about it--the studio manager said she was a huge Tom Petty fan!
Long time since I’ve had one of your videos pop up on my feed. I’m going through a Petty Renaissance again. Great video!
Glad it popped up! I've been playing their 2nd record A LOT since I worked on this vid. Timeless...
"How many guitars does a guitar player need?... One more!" I love it! I loved your video tour through Tom's old haunts, hotels, homes, clubs (Whiskey a Go Go), Sound City. You covered it all, including the Traveling Wilburys, thank you. I've loved Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers since highschool, a lifetime ago. I remember a classmate gave me their first album, with the song 'Breakdown' on it. On the cover was the word "DEMO"..... Might have been a promotional copy, don't remember how he got it but I still have it. This was around 1976. I have loved Tom and The Heartbreakers ever since. I saw them many times in concert, and Tom was always so kind and gracious, telling us fans how grateful he was that we came to see them play. How my heart broke when he passed, way before his time. He gave it everything he had during his last 40th anniversary tour, even though he was in tremendous physical pain (hip). Thanks again Tim. You always seem to give it your all with your videos. 🎸☮️❤️
Thank you as always. I still have a copy of their first record too, which I got in 77. Used to listen to his radio show on Sirius. Miss that show...
@@RockessentialTim That's cool. Didn't know he had a show on Sirius, bummer. I would have "seriously" enjoyed it! I apologize for my lengthy comment, couldn't help myself....✌️
I've watched all of your Hiking4Life episodes. Without doubt this is the best one you've done. It's like a documentary in its own right. Great work, Tim.
PS: I still miss Tom.
Thanks and I must say, this one was really special. I loved TP and his music came out just when I was coming of age in the later 70's. Like I said in the vid, There was a lot more water in Tom's well when he died. Such a shame.
Would of loved to sit in there back in 1981 watching them record the waiting mind blowing
Thanks for your work
Superb presentation! Thanks
Right on.
Your videos are just superb. I can't understand why you don't have 400k subscribers or 4 million!
Every journey starts with a first step I guess. Thanks for the cool comment. Much appreciated.
Love your videos!! Tom Petty is one of my favorite artist.
Thanks! He's one of my fave's too
Tom Petty was and always will be like a dear family member who has passed on. His loss still makes me emotional and I'm sure always will.
I am exactly the same age as Petty when he left and that fact really freaks me out. He wasn't done and its such a shame.
@@RockessentialTimI was born exactly 2 weeks after Tom in Waycross GA about a two hour ride from Gainesville.
thanks for sharing this awesome show , much appreciated Tim 👍🎸✌️
Thanks, Mark.