Gary Rossington gone

[RC44Mag]

The iconic guitarist and slide virtuoso for Lynyrd Skynyrd died today. He was the last surviving original member of the band. RIP Gary

 

[turd]

RIP

 

[Bob Wright]

Not quite my taste in music. As Jerry Clower used to say, "They look like they just come from a worm treatment."

Bob Wright

 

[kentucky yeti]

Seen them in Kentucky (multiple times), Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and Florida. My wife and my I both call them our favorite group. He has been on the edge for years with several heart attacks, yet he always came back onstage. One of the greatest slide guitarists ever, IMO. Fly on Free Bird- you're free at last.

 

[Cholo]

I woke up to that news this morning I didn't follow the band much after the plane crash, but what memories I have of them in the 70's, and their music to this day.

Rest in Peace, Gary. Thanks for the great memories...

Not quite my taste in music. As Jerry Clower used to say, "They look like they just come from a worm treatment."

Bob Wright

You just can't help yourself, can you. You even make snarky comments about someone's death.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

saw them in 1975 with ZZ Top and new riders of the purple sage...killer! for me the end was when Ed King died about 2 or 3 years ago. but I was wrong. good times from the southern rockers! thanks for the music!

 

[Dave P.]

Been a rough month or so on the older musicians ....

Gary Rossington
Jeff Beck
Michael Rhodes
David Crosby
David Lindley
Wayne Shorter

Seems like a couple of more bigger names in studio work also.
Everybody's getting old.

 

[WendyZXZ]

RIP...

 

[snipe10]

Sad, too young, big time heart issues for a while

 

[laterider7]

I saw them in 1976 at Mid South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee. Picked up guitar after that and music became part of my life. Truly one of the great musicians was just lost and I'm thankful for all Gary and his fellow band mates gave us to enjoy.
RIP Gary

 

[Bob Wright]

I woke up to that news this morning I didn't follow the band much after the plane crash, but what memories I have of them in the 70's, and their music to this day.

Rest in Peace, Gary. Thanks for the great memories...


You just can't help yourself, can you. You even make snarky comments about someone's death.

I made no remarks about his death. Just stated my opinion on the music. I am saddened by all deaths, regardless of who that might be.

Bob Wright

 

[Cholo]

Bob, stop digging...

 

[eveled]

The comment was in poor taste Bob.

 

[krw]

I aint as old as the majority of yall, prob 12 when their plane crashed. But I always thought LS ushered in the Southern Rock style of music. I still listen to LS!!

 

[BarryinIN]

I made no remarks about his death. Just stated my opinion on the music. I am saddened by all deaths, regardless of who that might be.

Bob Wright

Why did you have to say anything?

 

[RC44Mag]

I made no remarks about his death. Just stated my opinion on the music. I am saddened by all deaths, regardless of who that might be.

Bob Wright

Actually you stated more then that, you gave a roundabout insult by quoting someone else.

 

[Cholo]

 

[southernbuck101]

RIP TURN IT UP.

 

[dannyd]

Had a Gentleman from St. Louis come to visit; we told him (wife and I) we would take him anywhere in Florida he wanted to go.

We were expecting Key West or Disney, but he said Orange Park, Florida and Jacksonville Beach was where he would like to go.

So, we went to the cemetery in Orange Park where Ronnie Van Zant is buried to visit his grave and to the Free Bird cafe in Jacksonville Beach for dinner.

He was definitely one of the easiest visitors we have had and was a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan.

 

[hittman]

These sad remarks help fuel the fires against Christians of all denominations ….. openly judging someone by their outward appearance. A stranger no less. And a dead one.

 

[turd]

OK, that's enough. I'm sure Bob didn't mean it the way it was taken, he has responded and said it wasn't meant to be disrespectful. Let's just give our respects and move on. JMHO, of course.

 

[Cholo]

I'm out on my motorcycle and took this pic 45 minutes ago. I thought it was appropriate.

 

[dannyd]

Like it or Not; if we had acted Better in the 1960's and 1970's we would Not have the Problems We have Today. So Boomer's own your past especially when you say negative things to about Today's Kids.

 

[jimbo1096]

RIP Gary, You had a great run.

 

[southernbuck101]

Had a Gentleman from St. Louis come to visit; we told him (wife and I) we would take him anywhere in Florida he wanted to go.

We were expecting Key West or Disney, but he said Orange Park, Florida and Jacksonville Beach was where he would like to go.

So, we went to the cemetery in Orange Park where Ronnie Van Zant is buried to visit his grave and to the Free Bird cafe in Jacksonville Beach for dinner.

He was definitely one of the easiest visitors we have had and was a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan.

Sounds like a simple man.

 

[southernbuck101]

Like it or Not; if we had acted Better in the 1960's and 1970's we would Not have the Problems We have Today. So Boomer's own your past especially when you say negative things to about Today's Kids.

I'm just amazed that I lived thru the 60s and 70s, to be able to continue to mature today.

Man.
Those were the days.

 

[wolfsong]

I'm going to brew a nice cup of Kona coffee fresh from Hawaii, light some candles and listen to a live version of "Freebird" at max volume through two pairs of Bose 301s in Mr. Rossington's honor.

May you rest in peace, Gary.

 

[wolfsong]

I'm just amazed that I lived thru the 60s and 70s, to be able to continue to mature today.

Man.
Those were the days.

You and me both, partner, you and me both.

 

[Apollo12]

Saw them at a small venue in Pittsburgh. Maybe the best concert I’ve ever attended.
RIP

 

[Cyrus]

To me, Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of those few bands that transcends music. Not just because of the plane crash. There is something special that is hard to quantify. The music is amazing, but they are woven into our fabric in some way I can’t quite articulate. RIP Mr. Rossington.