The first real concert I ever went to was outside of Atlanta a couple of decades ago. Tom Petty was the headliner, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget that experience. You grow up with certain songs in your life, and if there was a constant in the 80’s and early 90’s, it was hearing something great by them.

Along with some fantastic songs, Tom Petty had his own unique style. From oversized top hats in Don’t Come Around Here No More, normal top hats in You Got Lucky, to outback hats in You Don’t Know How It Feels, Petty loved to sport hats on the stage and in his own life. Below are some great looks over the years.

Top Hat Tuesday tribute to Tom Petty. RIP. pic.twitter.com/zXmAEpgZz3

— TopHatThoroughbreds (@tophatracing) October 3, 2017

What if you ever once in your life looked as good in a hat as Tom Petty did? pic.twitter.com/j9a86v3oU3

— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) October 3, 2017

You wear it well… Tom Petty knew how to handle a hat. ❤ pic.twitter.com/0HLNVRE9wr

— Tim Little (@little_tim) October 3, 2017

@anthony99381344 @Captainsnake @smokiewater Did Tom Petty steal Ritchie's hat? LOL! pic.twitter.com/6E5cmjbrRh

— T. Rumsey (@captainzoid) January 19, 2015

RIP Tom Petty, the only man in history to make this hat look cool pic.twitter.com/oYNF7gf041

— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) October 2, 2017

Thumbnail Photo by Larry Philpot