Tom Petty bid farewell to his devoted fans by delivering a legendary performance, marking the pinnacle of his 40th Anniversary Tour throughout the United States. The tour reached its climax with three exhilarating shows at the renowned Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, a city that held a special place in Petty’s heart.
Forbes, in their review of the second concert in LA, acknowledged Petty’s hesitance to conclude the tour, even with the impending curfew. Throughout the entire tour, Petty and his band radiated sheer joy on stage, captivating the audience with their infectious energy and camaraderie. They danced, joked, and led sing-alongs, allowing Petty to savor every moment alongside his thousands of devoted fans.
The grand finale took place on a Saturday night in LA, where Petty concluded the show with his timeless classic, “American Girl,” serving as a fitting end to an unforgettable journey. Forbes described the tour as a celebration of Petty’s enduring legacy and his profound connection with fans spanning over four decades.
Watch his last performance in the video below, which has amassed over 3.3 million views:
Sadly, just a week after his tour ended, Petty passed away on October 2, 2017, from an accidental overdose of opioids and sedatives. His wife and daughter shared that Petty had been taking medication for a fractured hip, which worsened his pain and caused the overdose.
Despite his declining health, Petty was determined to fulfill his commitments to his crew and fans. He chose not to have hip replacement surgery and went ahead with the tour because of his passion for performing and his dedication to his craft.
People couldn’t hold their tears when rewatching this video as it made them remember this artist and how he contributed to the music industry.
A fan who was there that night shared, “It was such an incredible concert. Everyone was standing and singing along and dancing, it was magic.”