I didn't even know he'd passed until Joe posted this thread. I generally don't go all sappy when Stars Fall From the Sky, after all, I've been navigating my own constellations.
But Tom Petty. I've been listening to him regularly since the late 70's. He was there when my youngest was born. He's sorta always been there, the consummate hippy rock and roll guy in my mind. Nearly 40 years-worth. I will miss him.