No one will ever have the signature that Gary Rossington had with a glass slide on the neck of a Gibson to Free Bird. Truly remarkable man with so much feeling in his music....
Metlock originally played drums 1971 to 1972, so as long as he's there and a Van Zandt on vocals, I'll go see them. But for sure losing Gary is the end of an era.
As sick as Gary was he still played awesome and displayed why he was the best! God Bless you Gary and thank you for all your hard work and gifts through the years!
Measuring an essence of time for a person on this planet is very hard to do, but we all know it goes to fast. I have heard so many people talk about Skynyrd, and my wife asked me one day, why are they so popular yet never had a No.1 hit? To each their own, but to me they were always there, whether you hear a song in a bar, at a party, or just riding around with a friend. I am a recovering addict, 18 years clean now. Their songs were a lot of strength and encouragement. I miss those days and always will of getting good and ripe and dancing to "Three Steps" or marinating in the sun at the gravel pit while swimming listening to the whole "One For/From The Road". I really never understood the grasp this band had over me, and still does, until one day I realized the songs were much like I was raised. Both sides of my family owned bars, and the music was a combination of country(which i was raised on) and rock(which i liked). The songs were mostly written in large by events I had also experienced, "Comin Home" speaking of sleeping on the streets, "Simple Man" Getting advise and guidance from a mom. I love that Johnny has taken on and went the extra mile to fulfil what the rest of the band members needed, but time gets us all sooner or later. And if I do leave here tomorrow, I don't know if they will remember me, but I know Ill go grateful to have had such spirit, guidance and entertainment as the men in this band have been. Age is speaking to me louder and louder, but that's ok, I'll leave here with a tear and a smile, Skynyrd has a way of doing that to me. RIP Gary, and all the ones of the past. I thank you all......
They might haven't ever had a #1 hit in any charts but they sure were AND STILL ARE #1 to soooo many!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ congrats on your 18 yrs!! Stay strong!!
@@cherylsmith-zw7pe Thank you!!! It's been well worth it. A man once told me drug addiction is a form of three things, curiosity, which killed the cat, selfishness which needs no introduction, and stupidity, because since the hippies started the drug culture in the 1960s as experimental as they called it, decades of people have lost their lives since. He looked me in the eyes and said, "You are no exception, and neither is anyone else". Just in case any users read this, food for thought....
Man that was beautiful, we all have our struggles and your no less of a man than the president of the United States , that was a touching comment you left and hit me right in the heart ! Lost my dad 2 years ago and he loved and played all music but as you said there’s a synyrd song in background of life 🙏🏻
Play it pretty Gary. Freaking tears in my eyes watchng this. They used the same visuals linked with the music they were playing when I saw them here in Alpharetta GA in 2019. Tears my heart out to know there will be another name and another candle next time I see them. RIP Gary. Fly high freebird with your fellow bandmates in heaven.
RIP Gary Rossington, the songs you write with your soul will live on forever. thank you for everything. You are a true legend. Fly high Free Bird Brother🕊
Killer triple threat on guitars (Rossington, Collins, King). As far as I'm concerned, they did it first. Rock in Peace Gary. "That Smell", easily one of the greatest rock guitar tunes ever written.
My heart is heavy there all gone now but Ronnie wood be so proud of his brother there are no words for it but prayers and love to you all thanks for caring on the lynyard skynyard band the best band there is and ever was love you guys
God Bless you Gary and thanks for all of the music and sticking with it for so many years. I know you are with the Lord. Thank you also to the rest of the band for keeping this music live.
I just heard now that Gary past away this sucks man because now all the original members are no longer with us but he’s in peace now for that we can be grateful Gary tell Ronnie and the others that we said hello and we miss and love them just as we miss and love you May you fly high into the gates of Heaven and May Jesus Greet you Rest In Peace Free Bird
Just wanted to say all the members from the original Lynyrd Skynyrd are in heaven they got their wings keep on playing freebird we love you all God bless everyone in the whole Lynyrd Skynyrd family.
Give credit where credit is due >>>> great Free Bird soloing by Ricky Medlocke! RIP Gary.........you were a legend, and will always live on in our hearts!
My inspiration for teaching myself to play. Since I was 15, I wanted a les paul, solely because gary played one (even though he has an SG here). I just wanted to make it to see him play before he passed, and got to do that at the coca cola 600 in 2022. Didn't even care about the race; bought tickets only for those 4 songs they played.
Thoughts and 🙏🏻go out to his family and the band he was and alway will be Alsome of his performances threw the years very Thankful for the times in Roanoke va see em his tunes will live on 💞
Any one notice over the last couple of years, Gary looked out into the crowds. Sometimes he motioned to an audience member. He absolutely very rarely did that in the decades before.
Gary guitar reminds me being a kid at the local dance.Freebird was Allways the last song.If you were lucky enough to have a girl to dance with.This Song was about getting some Ass! Lol! Thanks guys I'm 57 now and still think of that! By Gary!! Fly on!
Ik all original members are gone now and its just a cover band now and truly they should call it quits but they are keeping the music alive for Gary, Ronnie and everyone else associated with the original band... But if anything happens to Dale, Rickey or Johnny the band would definitely be done for good
Did you see "The Cross" around Gary Rossington's neck? Praise God for a man who has the guts to not be ashamed of his "True Identity" Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord.
These jokers blow ......the lead singer is a hack......Ronnie could fart this song better.....i cannot believe they are still playing now in 2023 with ZERO original members. If i want to see a great tribute ill see APB in an intimate room.....scott raines qnd his friends do it better than anyone else plus artie's drumming lends authenticity to the tunes ......they are the best tribute to Ronnie Van Zandt's Skynyrd hands down
No one will ever have the signature that Gary Rossington had with a glass slide on the neck of a Gibson to Free Bird. Truly remarkable man with so much feeling in his music....
Amen brother gray was truly the best guitarist to ever walk the face of the earth
The way he made the notes roll when playing that slide is incredible. You can just instantly tell Gary playing
Absolutely 100 percent agree
Gary playing his final Freebird while the video of Ronnue singing ... so many years ago in 1977 Oakland concert.
Metlock originally played drums 1971 to 1972, so as long as he's there and a Van Zandt on vocals, I'll go see them. But for sure losing Gary is the end of an era.
As sick as Gary was he still played awesome and displayed why he was the best! God Bless you Gary and thank you for all your hard work and gifts through the years!
Measuring an essence of time for a person on this planet is very hard to do, but we all know it goes to fast. I have heard so many people talk about Skynyrd, and my wife asked me one day, why are they so popular yet never had a No.1 hit? To each their own, but to me they were always there, whether you hear a song in a bar, at a party, or just riding around with a friend. I am a recovering addict, 18 years clean now. Their songs were a lot of strength and encouragement. I miss those days and always will of getting good and ripe and dancing to "Three Steps" or marinating in the sun at the gravel pit while swimming listening to the whole "One For/From The Road". I really never understood the grasp this band had over me, and still does, until one day I realized the songs were much like I was raised. Both sides of my family owned bars, and the music was a combination of country(which i was raised on) and rock(which i liked). The songs were mostly written in large by events I had also experienced, "Comin Home" speaking of sleeping on the streets, "Simple Man" Getting advise and guidance from a mom. I love that Johnny has taken on and went the extra mile to fulfil what the rest of the band members needed, but time gets us all sooner or later. And if I do leave here tomorrow, I don't know if they will remember me, but I know Ill go grateful to have had such spirit, guidance and entertainment as the men in this band have been. Age is speaking to me louder and louder, but that's ok, I'll leave here with a tear and a smile, Skynyrd has a way of doing that to me. RIP Gary, and all the ones of the past. I thank you all......
Well put bro.congrats on 18 years. SKYNYRD FOR LIFE. 🙏 RIP
They might haven't ever had a #1 hit in any charts but they sure were AND STILL ARE #1 to soooo many!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ congrats on your 18 yrs!! Stay strong!!
@@cherylsmith-zw7pe Thank you!!! It's been well worth it. A man once told me drug addiction is a form of three things, curiosity, which killed the cat, selfishness which needs no introduction, and stupidity, because since the hippies started the drug culture in the 1960s as experimental as they called it, decades of people have lost their lives since. He looked me in the eyes and said, "You are no exception, and neither is anyone else". Just in case any users read this, food for thought....
Man that was beautiful, we all have our struggles and your no less of a man than the president of the United States , that was a touching comment you left and hit me right in the heart ! Lost my dad 2 years ago and he loved and played all music but as you said there’s a synyrd song in background of life 🙏🏻
We saw them in East Tennessee last year and they were perfect. Curious where was this concert and if they will keep touring?
🎉Rest in Peace wherever you are now Gary Rossington Miss you and all the original members of Lynyrd Skynrd that has gone but will never be forgotten
Play it pretty Gary. Freaking tears in my eyes watchng this. They used the same visuals linked with the music they were playing when I saw them here in Alpharetta GA in 2019. Tears my heart out to know there will be another name and another candle next time I see them. RIP Gary. Fly high freebird with your fellow bandmates in heaven.
🤘
Rest east Gary 😢
Rip Gary, a true legend never to be forgotten. Fly High 🕊️
RIP Gary Rossington, the songs you write with your soul will live on forever. thank you for everything. You are a true legend. Fly high Free Bird Brother🕊
One thing is for certain, Rickey Medlocke can definitely shred that lead
Was there . Never ever thought it’d be Gary’s last time performing on stage . ❤RIP
Free Bird ❤
It wasn't
It chilled me to the bone listening to the part with Ronnie singing 😯 I got to see these guys once and I’m glad I did.
Free Bird is the perfect snapshot of a 1970s concert guitar rock band performance. Gary Rossington is one of the Kings of that era and beyond. RIP
They are doing a fine job carrying on. Respecting the founders and legacy. Blood is thicker than water and it is there with Johnny.
Johnny is a good man, gets a bad rap even though he always said he didn’t replace Ronnie, Johnny is a class act
Killer triple threat on guitars (Rossington, Collins, King). As far as I'm concerned, they did it first. Rock in Peace Gary. "That Smell", easily one of the greatest rock guitar tunes ever written.
Who ever got a hold of Gary's guitar pick from his very last time playing Free Bird live certainty has a treasure and a piece of Rock n Roll History!
Cried happy tears. Thanks so much for all the music and memories. American doesn't deserve guys like you anymore.
Can you imagine catching the pick he tossed out at the end.
I am so glad i got to see Gary play 60 times .He was always awesome!
What is not to love about this!!!! ❤ Rest in Peace Gary! You did good 🎸
Fly High Mr. Rossington! 🦅❤️
R.I.P Gary now your free as a bird now with your musical family thank you for all you did with the band your legacy lives on 💕
I got chills listening to Gary's slide....thanks for posting :)
My heart is heavy there all gone now but Ronnie wood be so proud of his brother there are no words for it but prayers and love to you all thanks for caring on the lynyard skynyard band the best band there is and ever was love you guys
Please spell it correctly then.
*lynyrd skynyrd. Glad I got to see them play this live before Gary passed.
God Bless you Gary and thanks for all of the music and sticking with it for so many years. I know you are with the Lord. Thank you also to the rest of the band for keeping this music live.
The R.M. Solo Could Be The Greatest Goodbye That Gary Rossington Could Have Had...R.i.p...Free Bird..G.R.
I just heard now that Gary past away this sucks man because now all the original members are no longer with us but he’s in peace now for that we can be grateful Gary tell Ronnie and the others that we said hello and we miss and love them just as we miss and love you May you fly high into the gates of Heaven and May Jesus Greet you Rest In Peace Free Bird
Gary is with Ronnie again RIP Ricky and Johnny will 😢keep you alive in our hearts 💕
RIP Gary. Thank you for all the great music
All I can say is AWESOME!!!
His playing was still great and you gotta respect Johnny's performance.
RIP Gary. my childhood!!!!!
Just wanted to say all the members from the original Lynyrd Skynyrd are in heaven they got their wings keep on playing freebird we love you all God bless everyone in the whole Lynyrd Skynyrd family.
Artimus Pyle is still alive, but hasn't played with them for many years.
I imagine him being laid to rest with that "Coricidin" slide in his left hand (and a smoke in his right)
Give credit where credit is due >>>> great Free Bird soloing by Ricky Medlocke! RIP Gary.........you were a legend, and will always live on in our hearts!
Gary Rossington Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Miissed
My inspiration for teaching myself to play. Since I was 15, I wanted a les paul, solely because gary played one (even though he has an SG here). I just wanted to make it to see him play before he passed, and got to do that at the coca cola 600 in 2022. Didn't even care about the race; bought tickets only for those 4 songs they played.
@@zchris87v80 Les Paul;s are very heavy
RIP Gary Rossington...you are now as free as a bird.
Ricky Medlocke isn’t an original member but he is almost near original as he played drums from 1971-1972.
Heard from my Rev...GRs amp,guitar where gone that morning..the all in heaven tour is on
Thoughts and 🙏🏻go out to his family and the band he was and alway will be Alsome of his performances threw the years very Thankful for the times in Roanoke va see em his tunes will live on 💞
RIP Gary ❤🦅✝️🎶
Hey Simple Man
Happy Birthday in Heaven ✝️🦅
The hair on my neck stood straight up when Ronny came in the screen, Legends. RIP Mr. Guitar.
When they showed Ronnie and Gary on the screen the tears started flowing...all I could think of is they are together again 💔💔
He wore all Black. Its Almost like Foreshadowing 😢 God I love this Band and Im so thankful for them having Existed.
He always wore all black but it wasn't his last concert
He was so awesome!
RIP Gary 🌹
Any one notice over the last couple of years, Gary looked out into the crowds. Sometimes he motioned to an audience member. He absolutely very rarely did that in the decades before.
Fly high Gary freebird.
Fly high to heaven😊 with your fellow Lynyrd Skynyrd Band members.
Fly high freebird
It never gets old...❤
Greatest song EVER.
Rest well Big Guy!
Nothing compares.
RIP...
God bless America and god bless lynaryd
AND God bless the confederacy
Ricky is killing it-
its the music that will live on forever
Wonder if thats the original hat ronnie wore back then? He is still a musical genius and will forever be missed and never forgotten.
We will always miss you Gary, but will listen to your music to the end!! I wonder who got that last pick??
What a band!
They are a full fledged cover band now. RIP LS
gary, we will miss you ...
❤💔
Ricky Medlocke was always an under rated guitarist.
Agree 100%. I have always been a huge fan of Blackfoot as well...a very underrated band
Legend ❤😢
I would love to see the Battle flag representing
The south will rise again!
Heyee
So sad all are gone. RIP
Gary guitar reminds me being a kid at the local dance.Freebird was Allways the last song.If you were lucky enough to have a girl to dance with.This Song was about getting some Ass! Lol! Thanks guys I'm 57 now and still think of that! By Gary!! Fly on!
Ik all original members are gone now and its just a cover band now and truly they should call it quits but they are keeping the music alive for Gary, Ronnie and everyone else associated with the original band... But if anything happens to Dale, Rickey or Johnny the band would definitely be done for good
Doubt it they will just replace them because they want the money.They still play now for the money.
They're keeping it alive for the money that's all.
Rip gary
When It was recorded?
Nice
He still had the broke screwdriver under the strings ..
If this is last show, what is date and location he played
I thought the Ryman was the last time Gary played. I question the validity of this being his last show
When was this taken ?
What was the date and location of this concert?
This is in Atlanta 2021
@@diegogardner6218 From what I have seen online he played in the band more recently than 2019.
@@diegogardner6218 This is not 2019
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Absolutely brilliant
Medlock is to impressed w himself..
Any guy playing their own shit thatvhe wrote is so sick
Did you see "The Cross" around Gary Rossington's neck? Praise God for a man who has the guts to not be ashamed of his "True Identity" Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord.
Put you phones & away enjoy the moment 😡
Where was this?
Your mama's house!!! 😆
@@wingnutt4200 Hey, a keyboard comedian! I don’t come across those very often!
@@wingnutt4200 Pronounced dikk- hedd- loo-zer.
id call it quits now theres nobody left... you might as well just see a cover band
GARY❤❤❤❤❤❤ DANON 💩💩💩 LYNYRD SKYNYRD🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
It still weird not seeing Gary on stage.... But Skynyrd is in good hands with JVZ and Rickey
Time for retirement and decent haircuts.
Johnny sounds HORRIBLE 😞
No, he is old now.
@@yūsari5331 OK. HE'S OLD AND HE STILL SOUNDS TERRIBLE🤣🤣🤣
@@babygirldixon6799as always, he sounded at least decent in concert ( saw em 4 years ago)
All that’s left is a clown band.
These jokers blow ......the lead singer is a hack......Ronnie could fart this song better.....i cannot believe they are still playing now in 2023 with ZERO original members. If i want to see a great tribute ill see APB in an intimate room.....scott raines qnd his friends do it better than anyone else plus artie's drumming lends authenticity to the tunes ......they are the best tribute to Ronnie Van Zandt's Skynyrd hands down