Tom Petty recalled getting “beat up” by the crowd at the December 1978 Winterland Concert in San Francisco.
Petty acknowledged the danger of an out-of-control crowd, stating, “The crowd, out of control is dangerous. I was beat up pretty good there.”
Despite the incident, Petty did not hold anything against the audience, mentioning, “I’m the one who stirred it all up in the first place.”
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in the 1970s in Florida and became known for hits like “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “Free Falling,” and “I Won’t Back Down.”
The documentary “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party” offers a glimpse into Petty’s creative genius and the band’s journey during the MTV era, featuring never-before-seen bonus content and live performances.