My Journey to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Memorial | Gillsburg Mississippi Crash Site True Story
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- If you would like to support me on Patreon please visit / scottontape
Follow my Instagram / scottontape
If you would like to help support my travels and films you can PayPal me at www.paypal.me/...
Join my Facebook group Scottontape
Lynyrd Skynyrd (/ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd SKIN-ərd)[2] is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The group originally formed as My Backyard in 1964 and comprised Ronnie Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass guitar) and Bob Burns (drums). The band spent five years touring small venues under various names and with several lineup changes before deciding on "Lynyrd Skynyrd" in 1969. The band released its first album in 1973, having settled on a lineup that included bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell and guitarist Ed King. Burns left and was replaced by Artimus Pyle in 1974. King left in 1975 and was replaced by Steve Gaines in 1976. At the height of their fame in the 1970s, the band popularized the Southern rock genre with songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". After releasing five studio albums and one live album, the band's career was abruptly halted on October 20, 1977, when their chartered airplane crashed, killing Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines, and seriously injuring the rest of the band.
Lynyrd Skynyrd reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with Ronnie's brother Johnny Van Zant as lead vocalist. They continue to tour and record with co-founder Rossington (the band's sole continuous member), Johnny Van Zant, and Rickey Medlocke, who first wrote and recorded with the band from 1971 to 1972 before his return in 1996. In January 2018, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced its farewell tour, and continue touring as of October 2019. Members are also working on their fifteenth album.
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Lynyrd Skynyrd No. 95 on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006. To date, the band has sold more than 28 million records in the United States.
Following a performance at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina, on October 20, 1977, the band boarded a chartered Convair CV-240 bound for Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they were scheduled to appear at LSU the following night. After running out of fuel, the pilots attempted an emergency landing before crashing in a heavily forested area five miles northeast of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, along with backup singer Cassie Gaines (Steve's older sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary, and co-pilot William Gray were killed on impact. Other band members (Collins, Rossington, Wilkeson, Powell, Pyle, and Hawkins), tour manager Ron Eckerman, and several road crew members suffered serious injuries.
The accident came just three days after the release of Street Survivors. Following the crash and the ensuing press, Street Survivors became the band's second platinum album and reached No. 5 on the U.S. album chart. The single "What's Your Name" reached No. 13 on the single charts in 1978. The original cover sleeve for Street Survivors had featured a photograph of the band amid flames, with Steve Gaines nearly obscured by fire. Out of respect for the deceased (and at the request of Teresa Gaines, Steve's widow), MCA Records withdrew the original cover and replaced it with the album's back photo, a similar image of the band against a simple black background. However, the group would restore the original image for the 30th anniversary deluxe edition of the album.[citation needed]
Lynyrd Skynyrd disbanded after the tragedy, reuniting only on one occasion to perform an instrumental version of "Free Bird" at Charlie Daniels' Volunteer Jam V in January 1979. Collins, Rossington, Powell, and Pyle were joined by Daniels and members of his band. Leon Wilkeson, who was still undergoing physical therapy for his badly broken left arm, was in attendance, along with Judy Van Zant, Teresa Gaines, JoJo Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins.
This was such a shocking tragedy. Music fans were just stunned. My friends and I danced to Gimme Three Steps every time the DJ played it. One of our favorite memories. I still "crank it up" even in the car to this day. Love their music. RIP to all we lost that fateful day. Thank you for the beautiful tribute, Scott.
ME TOO, U GO NOW!!!!!
Greatest “American” band EVER! I’m turning 60 soon, and I can honestly say I cry every time I hear a Skynyrd song. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd! God Bless!
Well... myself I'm 61 and I smile and slap my knee and tap my toes with abandon and sing to the top of my lungs. I'm gonna enjoy the music and celebrate the greatest band there ever was or ever will be while I still can. You should try doing the same brotha. The music doesn't bring a tear to my eye but things like this surely do
I mean Metallica has a strong argument?
Every song of Skynyrd tells a story, And that is how you become a fan.
After the accident, the bass player says he had no recollection of any of it, a development which he considered, "A blessing."
My dad had been a stagehand for the local venues in our city- he has so many backstage passes and tickets from different bands of those days in a scrapbook... but his most prized is by far his Lynyrd Skynryd stage pass.
He got to hang out in their room with them and got offered to do a line... he was 17 😂
He beams with pride whenever he talks about it.
Singing "Gimme three steps" with my dad at the top of our lungs while driving to the store will always be a loved memory ❤ Thanks for another great video, Scott!
So sad when you discussed how the inside the plane was quiet as it was losing power. This accident among many others were preventable. Its frustrating to hear. I've always been impressed on how nice this memorial is. I like how you added another co-title..its what you do 😊
Thank you so much for noticing the name change! I was hoping it would clarify for people what it is I do
thank you for this tribute, in 1977 I was 24 years old and in my country, Italy, we only knew Sweet Home and FreeBird. It was the band of my youth, when I saw that monument I felt so much sadness.Sorry for my bad English, I hope I described my sadness , Thanks friend
Lynyrd Skynyrd one of the best of rock and roll bands that kept going even after a really bad tragedy. Sorry to say that rock and roll is dead that there will never be a band with their southern blues rock and roll sound! But its great that their recordings exist for all to listen to and documentaries to show the heart of the band!
Gene Odem has talked about the crash. While yes Ronnie was asleep and woken up, Gene was the one who placed him quickly into a seat and got his seat belt buckled. Was not till after the crash and during the investigation that Gene saw that the seat belt to which was supposedly Ronnie's, was not cut like the rest but was unbuckled. Because of that, Gene believed that while he tried running back his own seat, Ronnie unbuckled himself.
I will always believe Gene Odom’s version over Pyles’.
Had NO idea there was a monument! Once again thank you so much for taking us there. I just loved LS and it was a horrible tragedy. That band was incredible. I know I will never make it there so this was especially wonderful. And thanks for taking the time out to read the plaques. Very appreciated.
I’m 60- I grew up on Lynyrd Skynyrd - so did my kids - weird to think these guys would be in their 80’s - thanks for this Scott ❤️
Scott…. Such a powerful video and tribute. I did see another video that one of the survivors said if Ronnie would have had his seatbelt on, he would have survived with minor injuries. Time doesn’t actually heal the wounds, it just makes us numb till we see them again.
Poor Cassie actually survived the crash but died from internal bleeding..
Steve and Cassie lived about 30 miles from me in Miami, OK. I have met the family on numerous occasions, as well as former LS members and their families. Thank you for honoring this legendary band, Scott.
This was one of the safest days. I remember it so clearly. I still have all my albums. I’m glad I kept theirs and all my others! Scott your so strong to try so hard to find these places! Thank you for taking me here! Memories
Whew! I was wondering when you would figure it out. Yes in the south they wave as you pass each other in cars. Its their way of saying, hello, hey, being friendly. Southern Hospitality. Very very nice people in Alabama/Mississippi states.
Scott as far as I know you are the only RUclipsr that's taken the time to read the plaques, that was very good my friend and very sombering even at so many years
Awesome video Scott. What an iconic band. So many great hits. They’re the epitome of southern rock. Thank you for taking me on your journeys. This is the only way I would be able visit, and pay my respects. Keep the videos coming!
The notion that Lynyrd Skynyrd is
" Southern Rock" is offensive - it was offensive to Ronnie - Lynyrd Skynyrd was music - not Rock , not Country - it was the blood ,sweat and the tears of a group of blue eyed souls - it was truly Americana
I live in Jacksonville, and their songs are still played in our city!! We have lost so many talented people in plane crashes. TY Scott!
I truly hope they're all free birds now and found their sweet home. Rest in peace. (loved them).
Such a tragedy, they were just hitting their peak when this plane crash happened. I'm a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd & it's a shame this happened they were, like I said just hitting their peak when this happened. So sad man. RIP to the original band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines & Cassie Gaines, Dean Arthur Kilpatrick who died in the crash 🙏🕊️🕊️. It really was preventable, same with the Richie Valens Crash, Patsy Cline Crash, The Aaliyah Houghton Crash etc. It is so frustrating because if they took the proper safety precautions this would have been prevented. Lynyrd Skynyrd Were The Embodiment Of Southern Rock. Great Video Scott 👌
They were headed for super stardom until that plane crash happened they were about to break through really really big all over the world
A documentary was made shortly before Ed King passed away, called If I Leave Here Tomorrow, and it’s a must-see for Skynyrd fans! It’s just recently gone up on Netflix from what I understand. Another must-see is the movie the band’s drummer, Artimus Pyle, made last year, called Street Survivors. It was named after their last album. Very well done movies!
I must of watched it 7 times in a row , no joke...it was so good
This is a Beautiful Memorial. I'm a huge Skynyrd Fan and I appreciate this. Soo tragic n sad. RIP all who died. I got a Freebird tattoo on my arm because of there music. Rock On!
I'm 50 and Lynyrd is one of the most if the most important bands of all time. God Bless Lynyrd Skynyrd. West Virginia Loves You ❤️
The Netflix Documentary "If I leave here tomorrow" was so Good...
Thank you for sharing this ... Growing up I never realized how their music was so ingrained in my mind
Way to go kid. You know I'm so glad you and Steve are the first two RUclipsrs that I subscribed to. It is all about your empathy, compassion and heartfelt thoughts that make your videos Premier in quality. I am not surprised that both of you continue to get more and more subscribers as time goes by it's funny to think that the first time I subscribed to your channel there was only 4500 of us... LOL. You're doing a lot of great things Scott and I just hope you're happy.... please be safe and we'll see you later!
Just heartbreaking 💔 😢 Thank you Scott for all your hard work 🙏
A beautiful memorial, and you did a wonderful tribute to the band. Thank you for reading the plaques for us. It seems very peaceful there. Thanks for sharing ❤ and take care
A trip on my bucket list. Best rock band ever.
You did a special dedication to the band great job
Leon Wilkinson’s nephew used to own a restaurant in Homosassa, Fl called Neon Leon’s. There was some memorabilia on display there. Unfortunately, the restaurant has closed.
Thank you Scott, this band is my teenage years
Thank you Scott! I'm a huge Skynyrd fan. I'll never make it to the monument but after watching your video I feel like I've been there. All of your videos are very informative!
Such a beautiful monument! Too many young talented artists are lost in preventable plane crashes. Aaliyah, Buddy Holly, Carole Lombard. Hope they are all at peace.
I have to admit I was suppressing tears near the end of the video. Such a loss and it happens so much in the music industry.
On a lighter note, one of the reasons I always liked Sweet Home Alabama was its put down of Neil Young..."a Southern man don't need him around, anyhow..."
Tragic! So very sad. What is it with musicians deaths in air crashes and otherwise???!!
Great job as always Scott, very tragic for music fans, im glad you did this video as we all need a reminder how short life truely is :(
I got to see them in April of 1975 in Fayetteville Arkansas
This is so sad. Thank you for the respectful coverage. Much love Scott.
Thanks Scott. I love Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Thank you for taking us to this location. Beautiful tribute ❤️
I know that The February 3, 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson is known as the day the music died but to a true southerner (born and raised) the day the music died was October 20, 1977…. I’ve seen the modern band that call themselves Lynyrd Skynyrd and they are good but their music really doesn’t compare to those guys and gal…. Good stuff and as always thanks for sharing… P.S. don’t worry about getting eaten by gators in the south… They think Canadians taste funny lmao
My brother was born the very next day, I never connected that before
This was real special for me to see. Never seen it. Tuesday's gone is my favorite song. I was living in Ft. Lauderdale in 1977, there last album street survivors came out and I bought it the day it did Oct 17, 1977. There plane crashed Oct 20th, 1977. On Oct 22nd they pulled the album off the shelves and replaced with a different cover. I still have that album, sealed. I never opened it, to painful. Artimus Pyle after the plane crash walked to the closest farm house before help arrived, the farmer thought he was a crazed drugged out hippie and shot him in the shoulder. There is so much to this story...thank you Scott, I would have never made it to the crash site.
Huge fan I own Ronnie's fishing rod he got at 12 years old from his dad lacy as well as a beer can he drank from and lots of other things One of the locations we visit on our Ocala Bigfoot Tour is the lake he caught his dream bass before passing. The original Lynyrd Skynyrd was like no other Southern Rock N Roll at its best!
What a fantastic video Scott you put so much into it .loved watching.thankyou for this .you are and I will say it again a great podcaster.very very sad what a loss of a amazing talent.thankyou for taking us all to see this .really appreciate it 🇮🇪❤️🌹💞💕🎸🤘xxxx
It was great meeting you out there Scott! I'm planning to go back soon but earlier in the day so I can get better pictures. Great video!
Hey! So awesome to meet you out there too! What an experience it is being there . So surreal right?
They were a great group I love all their songs simple man is my favorite since one of my best friends killed himself in front of me while that song was playing
omg thats terrible. im so sorry
Thank u that song simple man is a great song but it's also sad for me
I'd love how thorough you are.
Love that quote....if I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me
Awesome video Scott 😊 Beautiful memorial 😊💖🙏
Hi Scott 🙋🏽. The monument and dedication is really beautiful ❤️ . I've seen people do the crash site before, but I've never seen the monuments until now. Thank you so much for sharing this with US ‼️ have a awesome amazing beautiful day 🙋🏽❤️. RIP.
Yay thank you Scott. One day I'm definitely gonna see this. I grew up on this music. My dad loved LS
Ugh SCOTT!! Goosebumps in the first 30 seconds. I can’t with you!!! ( you know I love ya) thx as always, this is another special one. 💙✌🏻 Simple man is one of my favorites….
How did I miss this?! I’m a huge lynyrd Skynyrd fan. Thank you for this. Happy Holidays ⭐️
Your best video yet. I have been there. You honor the loss with great love and respect. Thank you for all your videos. Please take care and be safe.
So long again. RIP to those that died and hope the survivors are still with us.
Three original members are still with us, all three of which are survivors of the plane crash: Guitarist and cofounder Gary Rossington, drummer Artimus Pyle, and Honkette (backup singer) Leslie Hawkins.
The original members (both plane crash survivors and otherwise) whom we’ve lost over the past few decades since the plane crash are guitarist Allen Collins (1990), bass player Leon Wilkeson (2001), keyboardist Billy Powell (2009), Honkette Jojo Billingsley (2010), drummer and cofounder Bob Burns (2015), and guitarist Ed King (2018).
Areosmith was offered this plane. Leader & Singer Steven Tyler didn't like the condition.
It's crazy that famous people singers, oh always a singer die in small plane crashes...list goes on always field or wooded area!
This is a very very sad story 🙏🏻🎶Tissues Please thanks for sharing this.. brought back High School Memories 🕊🎶💐🙌🏻🤟✌🏻🪶
My favorite song is On the Hunt !!! RIP Thanks bro!!!
I live in the south, and I've never met any of the band members, but I have met and did know Jo, one of their back-up singers. Sadly, she passed away from cancer. She wasn't on that fateful flight thankfully. She became a full time Evangelist.
Amazing group. Thanks for the information and the picture..Thanks for reading all of the information. Be safe peace and love🙏❤
Scott Another great video.. what a great band! Such a tragedy.. I saw many videos about this place, a vlog of guys with metal detector that have found pieces of the plane, coins and others things until this day ! 😮 and also there are many interviews from the survivors from the plane crush
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Scott, you really do make the best videos. I can't tell you how excited I get when I get your notification of a new video. Keep up the great work, and thank you for all the great content.
Such a tragedy! Thank you for the beautiful tribute. Great memories of great music. Their music will always be there for us all to enjoy! Thanks Scott!! 😊🙏❤️
My condolences to all the families that lost their lives.
Thank you so very much for sharing for us who would never be able to go to these places! You make it possible for us to see!
Yes , we’ll always remember you.
Beautiful job Scot.
Cassie was terrified of planes, so sad!
They will always be legendary.
Gone too soon, RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd band.
Miss you Ronnie !
Connie G🕊.
We lost Elvis and our hearts were broken. Then 8 weeks later this happened. Our generation came together to grieve.that summer. ‘🎶 If I leave here tomorrow… will you still remember me…..
Always 🥲
Amen to that. I love Skynyrd and the King
Beautiful tribute Scott. I loved it and thank you
Wonderful vlog Scott. Just by watching this video you can feel the sadness as you pan your camera around the area. Even though no one can make it to the actual crash site (which is now impossible to get to due to the area being overgrown out in the middle of a pasture) I had watched a video where the landowners had took a crew out within a few hundred yards of where the plane actually went down and I remember the landowner pointing out in the area of the crash which is now overrun with more trees that have grown over the years. So I believe that's why the memorial is where it's at. Anyways thanks again for this vlog and everything that you do to keep us entertained. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd! 🖤 May all the crash victims and the other members that have passed rest in eternal peace
Cheers Scott 👏 what a fantastic band
Such a tragedy to lose so many precious lives! Loved the band then & still! (Gimme Three Steps is one of my all-time favorite songs!)
Very sad. Free bird is a good song. Great video as usual scott. This is a good tribute to the band
"Simple Man" and "Freebird" are two of my favorite songs of all time!
I saw them in 2020 best concert ever! They had Ronnie on the screen and Johnny in front singing it was amazing.
#simpleman #freebird
I appreciate how respectful you are in all of the vids I've seen - Great job and Thanks -
hi Scott... your other Skynyrd video was the very first video of yours that I seen... It's been a great ride sir. Wishing us both many many more. Love your work. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I remember the song Sweet Home Alabama.
So so sad!! RIP everyone!! So tragic they didn’t fix the airplane!! So senseless!! I never knew that’s how they died!! So so sad!! They were a great group!! Thanks again Scott for another great video!! Such a beautiful tribute to the group!! They will never be forgotten!! Gone too soon!! Much love Scott!! Love your channel!! You’re the Best!! Love you!! ✌️ peace out my friend!! Much love!! 💙💙♥️♥️🙏🙏💖💖🌺🌺💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢😢😢😢🥰🥰🥰
Scott love all the research and time you put in these tragedy video so heart warming god bless you 🙏 and peace ♥️🇬🇧
Enjoying your video on Lynyrd Skynyrd.
If you have time and since you're in that area, head on over to Dekalb Texas and visit the place where on New Year's Eve 1985, Rick Nelson and his band died when their plane caught fire in mid-flight and crash landed in a field.
The pilots climbed out the cockpit windows and left the security door locked trapping Rick, his fiancée and his band in the passenger area leaving them to burn alive.
The plane used to belong to Jerry Lee Lewis and their story is similar to the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash story.
Band members hated to fly on that plane and had premonitions of dying on that plane.
I understand that the town has the tail section in a museum.
My father and I used to listen to the lynard Skynyrd CD
1 sweet home Alabama
2 what's your name
3 gimme me three steps
Those are the ones I remember
Thank you for this. Maybe one day I’ll go see it too
Great video Scott. I’m honored to own a guitar signed by all of the original members. I’m gonna try to take that guitar to the monument and take some pictures with the guitar. Rip to all the original members and those who died on that plane.They are all together now.
Gene Odom was head of security and was on the plane. He tells about the plane crash on RUclips.
This ones on my bucket List! Thanks Scott 😎👍👍
Great work Scott.
rip boys. if you feel off about something do not do it no matter what. things can happen in a second famous people or not such a shame
Free 🐦 fly was the last hit before going on the jet plane along with patsy cline its very tragic. When I was little I remembered asking my mom if they were still alive but when she said no I started crying because there voices were so classic I can't imagine being in that situation knowing that it's going to be the final time there going to be living on earth
I have seen many videos on this crash but I believe this is the best great job
Thank you so much
Hi Scotty, I just watched this, To actually see the area, WoW. It is so different then just hearing or reading about it. There were a few things that you spoke about & read about , that I did not know, so thank you for educating us. Another Awesome Video, Bless You & Thank You. Pls Take Care & Safe Travels and Stay Safe and Healthy My Friend. Big Hugs from New York. 🤗💖
Many times when I hear a song by Lynyrd Skynyrd I think of the sad plane crash in Mississippi , I also lived in Mississippi from age 14 to 21 drove truck there also last time I put flowers on moms grave in Mississippi 2002/2005 I have not been back to Mississippi .
I'm a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. I love your video❤️🙏 the memorial site is awesome 😎👍
I was lucky enough to go there and see the monument it was beautiful and awesome to be there.
Thanks for your hard work Scott. Awseome ❤️✌️🏴
I saw them perform in there last tour with one of the brothers singing and just to hear him he sounded like Ronnie. And watching a documentary on them it's just so sad
Sad day in music history. Another by great vlog Scott. Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Keep up the great videos. Have you thought about doing one for Karen Carpenter?.
I just watched at least 15 hours of Their documentary yesterday than I saw this video today !! Fantastically done .. I definitely subscribed and you are right Tuesday’s gone is their best song and mine as well .. thank you
Thank you so much Joann!
thanks for this video/ i never got to see the original skynyrd but have seen them plenty of times with johnnie over the years awesome iconic band, they never disappoint
The 7 steps you climbed uo represent the 7 that passed
So sad never will forget it one of my favorites