I saw the band in the fox july '76 and Steve was on stage. Ronnie called him up to the front of the stage to let us see and hear how good he was. One more from the road concert was unreal. We had no tickets before hand and bought 3 tickets from a black guy right in front of the fabulous fox theater in Atlanta, Ga. That night. All in the balcony, but there is no bad seat in the Fox. We went down to the lobby to buy 3 beers and low and behold was the band Foghat standing in a circle talking to each other, i guess there was more celebs there to see this historical concert of which there were 3 in a row. We saw them the last night they were there . Proceeds of these 3 nights went to "save the Fox". They never tore the old palace down and it still stands to this day. Thank you guys for remembering my favorite band which i saw 3 times before that awful crash. Love yall from Alabama! P.a.jacobs
Now THAT is cool. Is there any way to find media coverage of the event? I am sure the local paper must have had something? Foghat? Wow. Wonder who else?
It was T For Texas. Here's an interview with Steve himself where he says so. Really cool interview! lynyrdskynyrd-band.blogspot.com/2011/08/lynyrd-skynyrd-steve-gaines-last.html
Wow. Did not know. A great song and a great opportunity for Steve. So that's how it began! Thanks for the info. We are learning from yall's comments every day. Let's continue to spread the word about our favorite band!
@@gtrfletch Go read that interview I linked. Steve says himself it was T For Texas. It's a great interview. Probably his last ever. It was conducted on October 15 of 77.
@@Cagey-1 Ace Moreland was a great player. He was a really humble guy and loved Steve big time. There's an interview with him on youtube and he literally tears up talking about Steve.
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At the begetting yeah, we're talking about the 29th episode. And what was significant about that number I know it's kind of morbid but Ronnie died at 29 was first thing That came to my mind.😢
You bring up some interesting points, including that knowing Ronnie, it is doubtful, he would have put Steve on stage unless he was well groomed. Ronnie was an exacting kind of fellow...
I do not believe that's correct. Mr. and Ms. Gaines were born in Miami, OK as you stated. Yes, both Ms. Billingsley and Mr. Van Zant asked Ms. Gaines to be in the band. As the story goes, Ms. Gaines kept pestering Mr. Van Zant to hear her brother play, which they finally relented to. As you stated, Mr. Elson was told to "Turn him off if he sucks" to which Mr. Elson stated, "This guy doesn't suck, he can play." If you look at the 1976 Knebworth festival with the solos during "T for Texas", you'll see Mr. Van Zant smile. I believe he knows that he made the right choice with bringing Mr. Gaines into the band. It was said that Mr. Gaines always had a guitar nearby. Mr. Gaines once stated in so many words, "I just hope I've contributed and can continue to contribute to the band". No, you're right. They were born the same day, but Mr. King is from CA and Mr. Gaines from OK, so they were not born in the same hospital. Yes, I believe a dream of Mr. Van Zant was to do a collaboration with Mr. Haggard as well as to perform at Madison Square Garden. Yes, Mr. Van Zant had a deep respect for Mr. Gaines and he believed that Mr. Gaines brought back a new spark to the band which had been lacking after the departure of Mr. King. Indeed, Mr. Gaines was talented. He could write, sing, and play. Only Mr. Medlocke was able to do that for the band as well. Others played and wrote, but didn't perform. Both Mr. Gaines and Mr. Medlocke did so with good documented examples.
@@rrrttt1112 I'm not counting background vocals. I mean really singing and getting credit for it like Mr. Medlocke or Mr. Gaines. That's nothing against Mr. Wilkeson, he was very talented.
@@Cagey-1 Hiring Mr. Gaines was one of the best things for that band. It put a new spark in them, that's for sure. Mr. Van Zant pretty much admitted as much. What was your association with the band?
I saw the band in the fox july '76 and Steve was on stage. Ronnie called him up to the front of the stage to let us see and hear how good he was. One more from the road concert was unreal. We had no tickets before hand and bought 3 tickets from a black guy right in front of the fabulous fox theater in Atlanta, Ga. That night. All in the balcony, but there is no bad seat in the Fox. We went down to the lobby to buy 3 beers and low and behold was the band Foghat standing in a circle talking to each other, i guess there was more celebs there to see this historical concert of which there were 3 in a row. We saw them the last night they were there . Proceeds of these 3 nights went to "save the Fox". They never tore the old palace down and it still stands to this day. Thank you guys for remembering my favorite band which i saw 3 times before that awful crash. Love yall from Alabama! P.a.jacobs
Now THAT is cool. Is there any way to find media coverage of the event? I am sure the local paper must have had something? Foghat? Wow. Wonder who else?
When Steve was a guest on stage it was call me the breeze- confirmed by Gary
It was T For Texas. Here's an interview with Steve himself where he says so. Really cool interview!
lynyrdskynyrd-band.blogspot.com/2011/08/lynyrd-skynyrd-steve-gaines-last.html
Wow. Did not know. A great song and a great opportunity for Steve. So that's how it began! Thanks for the info. We are learning from yall's comments every day. Let's continue to spread the word about our favorite band!
@@gtrfletch Go read that interview I linked. Steve says himself it was T For Texas. It's a great interview. Probably his last ever. It was conducted on October 15 of 77.
@@SimpleManGuitars1973 maybe he played both songs?
@@Cagey-1 Ace Moreland was a great player. He was a really humble guy and loved Steve big time. There's an interview with him on youtube and he literally tears up talking about Steve.
great show,..you guys always do a good job,...i am just finding out about you.
thanx for the videos. dave in NC
Thanks for watching and please spread the word. Someone very famous has promised to join us when we reach 1000 subscribers! and isn't it fun when all we do is talk about our favorite band! join in....
At the begetting yeah, we're talking about the 29th episode.
And what was significant about that number I know it's kind of morbid but Ronnie died at 29 was first thing That came to my mind.😢
That, sir, is crazy...something I prefer NOT to think about! Good link though...
Steves 1st show was myrtle beach my friend has a unused tic after being stood up..
I am curious about the comment below. Are there any articles or pictures from the Myrtle Beach show? Would love to see a pic of the ticket.....
You bring up some interesting points, including that knowing Ronnie, it is doubtful, he would have put Steve on stage unless he was well groomed. Ronnie was an exacting kind of fellow...
I do not believe that's correct. Mr. and Ms. Gaines were born in Miami, OK as you stated. Yes, both Ms. Billingsley and Mr. Van Zant asked Ms. Gaines to be in the band.
As the story goes, Ms. Gaines kept pestering Mr. Van Zant to hear her brother play, which they finally relented to. As you stated, Mr. Elson was told to "Turn him off if he sucks" to which Mr. Elson stated, "This guy doesn't suck, he can play."
If you look at the 1976 Knebworth festival with the solos during "T for Texas", you'll see Mr. Van Zant smile. I believe he knows that he made the right choice with bringing Mr. Gaines into the band. It was said that Mr. Gaines always had a guitar nearby. Mr. Gaines once stated in so many words, "I just hope I've contributed and can continue to contribute to the band".
No, you're right. They were born the same day, but Mr. King is from CA and Mr. Gaines from OK, so they were not born in the same hospital. Yes, I believe a dream of Mr. Van Zant was to do a collaboration with Mr. Haggard as well as to perform at Madison Square Garden. Yes, Mr. Van Zant had a deep respect for Mr. Gaines and he believed that Mr. Gaines brought back a new spark to the band which had been lacking after the departure of Mr. King.
Indeed, Mr. Gaines was talented. He could write, sing, and play. Only Mr. Medlocke was able to do that for the band as well. Others played and wrote, but didn't perform. Both Mr. Gaines and Mr. Medlocke did so with good documented examples.
Great stuff as always, sometimes I think we should be watching YOUR show!
@@gtrfletch I think you should do a livestream one day. I think it would be interesting to do.
Leon sang, and wrote.
@@rrrttt1112 I'm not counting background vocals. I mean really singing and getting credit for it like Mr. Medlocke or Mr. Gaines. That's nothing against Mr. Wilkeson, he was very talented.
@@Cagey-1 Hiring Mr. Gaines was one of the best things for that band. It put a new spark in them, that's for sure. Mr. Van Zant pretty much admitted as much. What was your association with the band?