Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who survived their 1977 plane crash and played with the band until this year, died Sunday. He was 71. “It is with our de…
, who survived their 1977 plane crash and played with the band until this year, died Sunday. He was 71.
Rossington had emergency heart surgery in 2021 but recovered and rejoined the band. News of his death comes as the band was revving to go on a 22-city North American tour with ZZ Top beginning in June. , was a hit and featured such classics tracks as “Gimme Three Steps,” “Tuesday’s Gone” and “Simple Man” and “Free Bird,” a Top 20 pop single that would become one of rock’s most popular and enduring songs. The album hit No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and went double platinum.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Last Original Member, Dead at 71Gary Rossington, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd whose ethereal slide guitar helped make the Southern rock band’s song “Free Bird” an indelible anthem, has died at the age of 71
Read more »
Former Mumford & Sons guitarist reveals how Antifa tried to destroy him: 'They swarm you like hornets'Former Mumford & Sons member Winston Marshall joined 'Tucker Carlson Today' on Fox Nation to discuss what he experienced after criticizing Antifa.
Read more »
David Lindley, Multi-Talented Guitarist & Notable Session Musician, Dies at 78Lindley’s guitar and fiddle skills made him a go-to collaborator for Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan and others.
Read more »
Man charged with deadly stabbing of aunt inside Gary residenceA man is in custody after stabbing his aunt to death before fleeing the scene in Gary, Indiana Friday afternoon.
Read more »
Naked man runs from police after allegedly stabbing aunt to death at Gary homeA man was charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his aunt at a home in Gary Friday night.
Read more »