"It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. I'll never forget him." – Bob Dylan on Tom Petty https://t.co/ViUhfGPjHW pic.twitter.com/kY2UZ1emTI

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) October 2, 2017

There are no words that could describe what this man has meant to me, my band, and my family. none. https://t.co/zMXXBfde7D

— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) October 2, 2017

😪😪😪😪😪 my king of songs just died. no words, only sadness… https://t.co/aKn8pFlZYb

— Reto Burrell (@RetoBurrell) October 2, 2017

Man, fuck today. RIP 💔💔💔💔💔💔 https://t.co/fJpLAGAJJA

— Best Coast (@BestCoast) October 2, 2017

i love tom petty’s music… sending love to his family and friends… RIP

— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) October 2, 2017

Oh no! The best of the best is gone. So sad. pic.twitter.com/lbZfbo7MXI

— Per Gessle (@PartyPleaser) October 2, 2017

Tom Petty gone? That’s just so wrong. What a bad day this has been, in so many ways.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017

RIP Tom Petty
Thank you for giving so much, a lifetime of inspiration and love. Your music has changed this world for the better. pic.twitter.com/jZsjIN5Xu3

— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 2, 2017

I am currently on a flight trying not to sob like a toddler in front of strangers right now. #riptompetty

— Kyle Cook (@StalkingKyle) October 2, 2017

My heart can’t take this one. You were my everything, musically. What is happening in this… https://t.co/WvpyItB3YO

— Butch Walker (@butchwalker) October 2, 2017