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I agree for the most part, but the body is very resilient and can heal itself from some pretty extreme abuse.Quote
Long John Stoner
Some might not want to hear or read it, but drug use. A person might not O.D. from it, but extended use of coke, heroin, pills, etc. over time, even if you eventually quit it all, wracks your body and eventually gets you anyway at a relatively young age.
Johnny Cash and his lifelong adult use of pills comes to mind. Cash seemed old and ancient but he was only 72 went he left. More recently, Glenn Frey. He used coke and Lord knows what else for years and years, leaving him with all manner of internal issues that eventually overtook him at 67 and now Petty. His coke use is legendary through the decades and the man STARTED to use heroin in his 50's. If people don't think all that abuse doesn't weaken your heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, etc., they're sadly mistaken. Someone in this thread earlier made a post that said Peter Wolf mentioned Petty needed hip surgery. If you watch a video of Petty walking offstage after his last song a week ago Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl, he's most definitely got a limp.
Using usually will make you a shell of your former self. See Richards, Keith. Old age is bad enough. Using, however, even if one quit years ago, still comes back to visit you in the form of a bad heart, malfunctioning kidneys, ulcers, (Frey), bone degeneration, poor memory, arthritis, you name it. All those things can happen anyway, but it makes no sense to hurry them along. Malcolm Young might have developed dementia anyway, but don't kid yourself that using didn't clear the way for an early arrival.
Using isn't glamorous, it isn't pretty, it isn't cool and being elegantly wasted is NOT a great long term strategy. It IS usually, sadly, fatal.
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wonderboy
Dave Davies on FB:
Tom Petty and his band toured with the Kinks early on. I thought he was unique and a beautifully minimalist rocker-
classic stylish and cool- he helped put cool and laidback into R&R
Tom petty kept his cool / head when many rockers of his time were too busy trying to be macho and hip and boringly superficial , loud and obviously.
A huge influence on Rock. When I spent time with him he was polite and respectful. he always seemed a quiet and solitary musician. I Love his band his approach his music his demenour his wonderful songs. exquisite recordings.
Tom petty I applaud your work your legacy and integrity. Long Live your music. God Bless you.
I will miss you but I have your music. Wow thankyou so much for that. - Dave Davies
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JimmyTheSaint
David Fricke said it well...TP was a true believer in rock n roll...probably even more a believer than the 60s artists he idolized as it turned out
Dude could still write songs for the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch and the band finished the tour last week at the top of their craft...he had more to give which is a shame.
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Silver Dagger
One of the greatest songwriters of the last 50 years. Tom made 7 or 8 classic albums of those at least 3 are masterpieces. He carried the spirit of rock'n'roll forward from his hero Elvis right through the 60s and bands like the Stones, Beatles, Byrds, Animals, Zombies through new wave when he arrived right through to today. He was a legend and legends never die. Tom you will remain in our hearts forever. RIP incredible musician.
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keefriff99I agree for the most part, but the body is very resilient and can heal itself from some pretty extreme abuse.Quote
Long John Stoner
Some might not want to hear or read it, but drug use. A person might not O.D. from it, but extended use of coke, heroin, pills, etc. over time, even if you eventually quit it all, wracks your body and eventually gets you anyway at a relatively young age.
Johnny Cash and his lifelong adult use of pills comes to mind. Cash seemed old and ancient but he was only 72 went he left. More recently, Glenn Frey. He used coke and Lord knows what else for years and years, leaving him with all manner of internal issues that eventually overtook him at 67 and now Petty. His coke use is legendary through the decades and the man STARTED to use heroin in his 50's. If people don't think all that abuse doesn't weaken your heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, etc., they're sadly mistaken. Someone in this thread earlier made a post that said Peter Wolf mentioned Petty needed hip surgery. If you watch a video of Petty walking offstage after his last song a week ago Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl, he's most definitely got a limp.
Using usually will make you a shell of your former self. See Richards, Keith. Old age is bad enough. Using, however, even if one quit years ago, still comes back to visit you in the form of a bad heart, malfunctioning kidneys, ulcers, (Frey), bone degeneration, poor memory, arthritis, you name it. All those things can happen anyway, but it makes no sense to hurry them along. Malcolm Young might have developed dementia anyway, but don't kid yourself that using didn't clear the way for an early arrival.
Using isn't glamorous, it isn't pretty, it isn't cool and being elegantly wasted is NOT a great long term strategy. It IS usually, sadly, fatal.
The liver in particular is amazing for its self-healing properties, provided you don't abuse it to the point of destruction.
There are a lot of artists who quit in their 30s and 40s and have lived long, healthy lives.
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bye bye johnny
Otis Wilbury (Jeff Lynne) and Lucky Wilbury (Dylan) are still with us.
Previous misinformation aside, so is Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr.
I clearly said there are limits.Quote
Long John StonerQuote
keefriff99I agree for the most part, but the body is very resilient and can heal itself from some pretty extreme abuse.Quote
Long John Stoner
Some might not want to hear or read it, but drug use. A person might not O.D. from it, but extended use of coke, heroin, pills, etc. over time, even if you eventually quit it all, wracks your body and eventually gets you anyway at a relatively young age.
Johnny Cash and his lifelong adult use of pills comes to mind. Cash seemed old and ancient but he was only 72 went he left. More recently, Glenn Frey. He used coke and Lord knows what else for years and years, leaving him with all manner of internal issues that eventually overtook him at 67 and now Petty. His coke use is legendary through the decades and the man STARTED to use heroin in his 50's. If people don't think all that abuse doesn't weaken your heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, etc., they're sadly mistaken. Someone in this thread earlier made a post that said Peter Wolf mentioned Petty needed hip surgery. If you watch a video of Petty walking offstage after his last song a week ago Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl, he's most definitely got a limp.
Using usually will make you a shell of your former self. See Richards, Keith. Old age is bad enough. Using, however, even if one quit years ago, still comes back to visit you in the form of a bad heart, malfunctioning kidneys, ulcers, (Frey), bone degeneration, poor memory, arthritis, you name it. All those things can happen anyway, but it makes no sense to hurry them along. Malcolm Young might have developed dementia anyway, but don't kid yourself that using didn't clear the way for an early arrival.
Using isn't glamorous, it isn't pretty, it isn't cool and being elegantly wasted is NOT a great long term strategy. It IS usually, sadly, fatal.
The liver in particular is amazing for its self-healing properties, provided you don't abuse it to the point of destruction.
There are a lot of artists who quit in their 30s and 40s and have lived long, healthy lives.
Not always. Ask David Crosby.
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wonderboy
Dave Davies on FB:
Tom Petty and his band toured with the Kinks early on. I thought he was unique and a beautifully minimalist rocker-
classic stylish and cool- he helped put cool and laidback into R&R
Tom petty kept his cool / head when many rockers of his time were too busy trying to be macho and hip and boringly superficial , loud and obviously.
A huge influence on Rock. When I spent time with him he was polite and respectful. he always seemed a quiet and solitary musician. I Love his band his approach his music his demenour his wonderful songs. exquisite recordings.
Tom petty I applaud your work your legacy and integrity. Long Live your music. God Bless you.
I will miss you but I have your music. Wow thankyou so much for that. - Dave Davies