Follow (me) @epicliveperformances to tune into the most iconic moments in live music history …. When Axl Rose joined Tom Petty to perform “Free Fallin’” at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, it became one of the most unexpected and iconic collaborations of the night. The contrast between Petty’s laid-back, heartland rock style and Axl’s gritty, high-energy presence created a magic balance on stage. Their voices blended perfectly — Petty’s smooth tone grounding Axl’s raw edge — and the crowd could