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re: Is LSU going to disrespect the late Tom Petty again this year?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:26 am to weagle99
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:26 am to weagle99
My guess is Tom would want his music to speak for itself and be left alone to rest in peace.
I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.
Furthermore, Gata's attempt to create a "tradition" by forcing fans to waive their lighted phones to "I Won't Back Down" is tacky. It's the exact opposite of what Tom Petty would've wanted - something genuine and meaningful. Sure, he loved it when fans sang along at his concerts, but he never suggested they do so. The last time I checked, traditions in this conference arise organically, unless you're Aggie.
In sum, I am ashamed of Gata. They are dishonoring a great musician's legacy.
EDIT: Apparently Gata and the Petty Estate are donating all proceeds from the merchandise to local charities, which is a great move. I assumed they weren't and made an arse out of me.
I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.
Furthermore, Gata's attempt to create a "tradition" by forcing fans to waive their lighted phones to "I Won't Back Down" is tacky. It's the exact opposite of what Tom Petty would've wanted - something genuine and meaningful. Sure, he loved it when fans sang along at his concerts, but he never suggested they do so. The last time I checked, traditions in this conference arise organically, unless you're Aggie.
In sum, I am ashamed of Gata. They are dishonoring a great musician's legacy.
EDIT: Apparently Gata and the Petty Estate are donating all proceeds from the merchandise to local charities, which is a great move. I assumed they weren't and made an arse out of me.
This post was edited on 10/6/22 at 8:18 am
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Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:54 am to Tornado Alley
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I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.
This is a weird melt. The money is being raised for the Tom Petty Estate to donate to local causes.
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In anticipation of 'Tom Petty Day,' the university, in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate, will launch a capsule collection that celebrates the late singer and his connection to the university and his hometown.
The Tom Petty Estate is donating its full proceeds from the sales of Tom Petty Day X Florida Collection merchandise to give back to underserved communities in Gainesville, and Kids Count and Family Promise have been designated as the recipients this year. Kids Count supports education and early childhood interventions with an emphasis on literacy, while Family Promise works to bring families out of homelessness by providing housing and employment resources.
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