Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to his “long lost brother” Tom Petty.
Petty died on Monday aged 66.
“Down here on E Street, we’re devastated and heartbroken over the death of Tom Petty. Our hearts go out to his family and bandmates,” Springsteen writes. “I’ve always felt a deep kinship with his music. A great songwriter and performer, whenever we saw each other it was like running into a long lost brother. Our world will be a sadder place without him.”
Down here on E Street, we’re devastated and heartbroken over the death of Tom Petty. Our hearts go out to his family and bandmates.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
I’ve always felt a deep kinship with his music. A great songwriter and performer, whenever we saw each other…
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
…it was like running into a long lost brother. Our world will be a sadder place without him.
– Bruce Springsteen— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
Springsteen’s tribute follows similar accolades from Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson.
Dylan said: “It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.”
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017
I’m heartbroken to hear about Tom Petty. Tom was a hell of a songwriter and record-maker. He will be missed by everyone who loves music. L&M
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) October 2, 2017