Lynyrd Skynyrd Interview prior to Tribute Tour 1987
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- The Backstreet Video Magazine was invited to interview the entire Lynyrd Skynyrd Band in 1987. The 3/4 inch Umatic program master was recently discovered and so we are releasing this for fans. The Backstreet program was granted the permission to shoot, edit and air this interview as well as the music that was recorded at this session.
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38 SPECIAL, BLACKFOOT, MOLLY HATCHET
Leon Wilkeson was the coolest member of the band. calm, cool and chill laid back good old boy. Underrated member of the band imo. RIP Mad Hatter
Great basser. If it wasnt for him they wouldn't have that sound
Bom baixista
Agree strongly! I think he was not necessarily underated, but maybe overshadowed by the amazing guitar work of the other members. Yes, his bass work is incredible when you listen close to their studio recordings- helped them to their awesome sound!
@@bananka4905 Agree friend!! Hear hear!
Leon was such an integral part of LS, and yes I agree his work that he contributed to LS was untouchable. He was my husband & I loved him from the first time I met him when I was 18yrs old…1978 till this day. I miss him so badly but I know I’ll see him again one day, Praise God!
nearly 45 years later, we're still playing their music.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lives On! 😊✌
Johnny is pure 80's here. The hair, mustache, short shorts, most likely drove there in his trans am/ firebird. Gotta love it!
hahah!!!
Johnny looks like a porn star
@Bumble Blimfield He drove there in his Pinto or Gremlin?
@@nodaysback1 If he got there in a Trans Am, then I'm pretty sure he hitchhiked in one to get there.
He used to ask people at the bar to get him a drink he was so broke
Billy Powell could tear a piano up! Underrated member of the band
Big Time underrated member! I loved his playing on this as well as Call me the Breeze, Working for MCA, and of course FREE BIRD!
Billy Powell is up there with Rick Wright (Pink Floyd). Both of them have a heavenly sound. sadly, both passed the same year.
Billy was huge part of the sound.
You are so right. Billy Powell one of the very best piano players in rock or southern rock
I could never underrate that man 🤘🏻
Allen Collins (who was paralysed ) but still alive at this point doesn’t even get a mention.
When Leon is introducing the members and they get to Randall Hall who is Allen’s replacement it never got brought up.
Ronnie was the soul and Allen was the Heart of lynyrd skynyrd
Allen was the sound
Allen top 5 ever
Agreed with the last two comments. You know your stuff
As a rhythm guitarist Ed was avirtuoso@@TheCountryDon
If I had walked into that room and saw them practicing for this tour. I'd probably fall to my knees and cry.
R.I.P., Mr. Bob Burns, you will not be forgotten.............. Gary
Bob was a heckuva good guy... He'd get out there sometimes, but back then didnt we all?
RIP am I losing
Ed King said it would only be a 3 month tour and that's it. Lol This tour has been going on for 31 years!
Philip Penry The new group is all about the money.
It was great in 87...it is a joke now.
If the lineup had stayed like this all along instead of the bunch that evolved. All the original longtime skynyrd fans would have been thrilled and totally supportive and would excepted them as being Lynyrd skynyrd even though Ronnie was gone and allen isn't there. I know i would've. Just my opinion.
That's what's said and for him I guess he was serious. He left for his own reasons back in the day. And I guess those reasons still applied in '87. He did what he felt he owed the band, but apparently still didn't want the touring life again. I Gotta respect the man being true to himself.
@@TexasMan77 dude original band was all about the money why you think they started band lmao
Seeing Leon, Ed and Billy was a treat.
In 1987 I met Craig Reed at an Outlaws show, who gave me contact info for Larkin Collins Sr after I asked about where I could mail some artwork to the regrouped band. I airbrushed individual T-shirts for the all band members. They were nice enough to all autograph (except Allen) a thank you letter back which included kind words from Ed King. Artimus is wearing one of those shirts in this video. They were airbrushed on the 2nd & South Street Philadelphia when I was going to college there. I slept out for tickets for the reunion tour that year and had 5th row center seats. One of my favorite shows. Thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd Band. A thrill to see this video.
Best comment ever Good for you🌠
Wow, thank you for sharing that!
Just call me Jealous!!
Thank you for this great story. My Dad was a commercial artist in NY bscknin the 50s-80s. He did airbrushing for Max's Kansas City orig LP records covers & the lettering for the Fri & Sat night billboards outside the front entrance. Your T- shirt artwork is beautiful ❤
Ed King seems like the only steady eddie up there to me. Not surprised. And he should be praised alot more.
Artemis was a very deep thinker and ex-marine and he was the backbone.
R I P Ed King...a guitar virtuoso.
Love that Ed came back for the tour!
I was too young to see the original Skynyrd but loved their music all the same. I did get to go to the Reunion Tour "Southern by The Grace of God" it was amazing. Back then they did not sing Freebird they placed Ronnie's hat on the mike stand and the audience sang. It was amazing to see most of the original band plus Papa Lacy VanZant introduce the show. Allen Collins was not well but they brought him out in a wheel chair. The presence of Ronnie, Cassie and Steve could be felt all around it was a magical night at the Meadowlands in NJ. My oldest daughter still wears the shirt.
+Karen Campbell If Allen's arms were fine, then why the hell cant he play guitar?
+Jordan Anderson From what I gathered, Allen was hurt from the chest area down rendering his arms and hands not fully operational. Just an unfortunate ordeal :(
That sucks! Thought his arms were working :( At least they replaced him with Randall Hall. Then after Ed King came Rickey Medlocke and Hughie Thomasson. After Thomasson's death, there came Mark Matejka (who's still touring with them as of 2016). Rossington is still the only original member left...Unless they know Rickey was with them in 1971-72.
This was a great tour, as close to the real deal as was possible. Hard to beleive they are still touring though it's a now an extremely watered down version.
I got to see the Rossington Collins band at the Memorial Coliseum at Auburn University. I think it was 1979. They did the same thing during Freebird. Mic stand alone with Ronnie's hat on it. It was a free show! Student fees were considered as payment. Just had to show a student ID! Great show! Got to see Rickey Medlock's band Blackfoot, same place, free show as well. Good times, good times lol. Rickey WAS with Skynyrd back in 71, 72.
A really wonderful look back at the re emergence of the Tribute band. It's remarkable how the guys all tend to agree the length of time of the Skynyrd Tribute tour was to last roughly 3 months, with perhaps a few dates for very special reasons. I saw this tour at the New Haven coliseum, Ct. Unforgettable experience. Fast forward to 2015, I look back and feel remorse the bands management (Vector) has pushed Gary to continue using the name of his,Ronnie's and Allen's band. It meant something when Leon, Billy, Ed King and Arti shared the stage with Gary to play the music RVZ wrote.
+roadglidin62 very well said.. what started out as a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, turned into a cash cow. It is nowhere near LS now, hasn;t been since '87.. it is no more than a cover band now. has been for so many years, decades now. In my opinion (which I know doesn't matter) The Artimus Pyle Band is a better LS cover band than the band now.... have a great day everyone........
I think you hit the nail just right. But I'd call it Ed's, Billy's, Leon's and Arti's band too. Today it's just a cover band. It isn't LS. I so wish they would stop. It's just the $ now. It's not even about Ronnie or Steve or Cassie anymore.
@@michaelbee2165 I think it’s a lot about that historic legacy🤔.
love Billy Powell killing it on keyboards.. they all are doing an awesome job... backup vocals are great.
I've always loved Leon's voice.
He sounded a lot like Ronnie.
Damn 1987, I was 9 years old. What a time to be alive
Yes sir. I was 10. Those were the good ole days.
It's so tight, it's like listening to the studio version. Amazing bunch of musicians! They make it look so easy.
This was a Happy Time Here to Get back together.. I saw the Reunion Tour in 3 different States, It was Great, it brought back so many memories of the Band , I saw the Original Band Starting out on a Friday Night at Funochio's Bar in Atlanta, and many times after that when i lived in Jonesboro Georgia, where they took the Picture for the First album, in Downtown Jonesboro, I used to eat lunch next door at the Diner, it was next to the furniture Store that you see on the album. I had to go down there and take a pic of me Standing in the same place that they did on the Album.. R.I.P. to all that have passed on, Lynyrd Skynyrd Forever, Cousin Figel
Lucky you!!!
Oh my gosh! I never knew that! Worked in Jonesboro for 15 years and lived in Stockbridge. Ate in that diner too. That's the old Train Depot across the street. Thank you very much for sharing this! 😀
@@michaelbee2165 WoW, Thanks for this info, How Cool is that, I Loved Jonesboro in 1972 , It was small and Nice, I saw on you tube that know it is real Big and full of Crime, What a Shame, Cuz
Boy these guys here in this interview sure seem very happy and getting along so well enjoying them selfs to bad they did not get along this well all the time shame
Just love this interview!! We're getting to see history happen years later!! I saw LS in the 70's and then the new LS in the 80's. I'm 62 and still love them, read and listen to everything about them!!
Almost didn't recognize Artimus with short hair.
I vividly remember this happening back in '87, I was a freshman in high school , and everyone I knew and hung out with (and smoked weed with) were all going - to the Jacksonville show (of all shows for that tour).
I just remember there was this huge "buzz" of excitement and anticipation for that show.
I was 32 in 1987
He did trim his beard bd sideburns too. I did not recognize him either
I’m so glad they did this. And I am sure the members that passed away in the plane crash would have wanted them to carry on with the music. I never understood why Ronnie’s wife didn’t want them to do so. At least that’s what has been written and spoken in interviews. I hope to see Lynyrd Skynyrd this coming September in NC! They are touring this year! Can’t wait!!
Freaking awesome. I just bought a guitar with all the original members autographs on it. I can’t believe I own a guitar with Ronnie Van Zant’s very clear signature with all the other guys.
You bought a guitar with RVZ signature on it? Really? WOW
@@DavidLee-rx6uo yup, rock and roll history for sure.
@@Pauls-World Amazing. Congratulations. I have several autographs ,I have yet to get a RVZ. The people I know here in Jacksonville that knew him never got one. I hope you have it in a safe place. Take care brother
They even sounded GREAT in 1987! Not the same without RVZ, but his bro filled in admirably!
The only recording in history of 80s peavey amps actually sounding good.
Peavey amps sound great, if you spend time with them enough to dial em in right. They're clear and dry, which doesn't work for most rock bands, but was required for Skynyrd, partly because there were Three guitarists and there was no room for excessive gain or sloppiness in the mix.
R.I.P. Leon!!
Awesome 😁 Man, they were so young. Proud to have seen this line-up.
Gotta add ,sad that all the ppl in this very cool interview are not with us anymore. LS was the best band that came out of rock n roll. So tragic for them all, not being very old and from my home state only a few miles away.
see you all in heaven 😎
Jax 2
You must be confused. Gary Rossington and Johnny Van Zant and Artemis Pyle are very much alive. Don't know about the others since this isn't Lynrd Skynrd. Three members of Lynrd Skynrd were killed in 1977 and the band could not continue without them
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+Anita Justus Only Billy and Leon out of this group have left us as of 11/16
@@anitajustus8133 Now Ed King passed too...
Ed king is a real class act.... what a great man and amazing player RIP...
Ed king
You can tell how badly they all needed to play together and how nervous they all were. I'm sure they all were second guessing whether or not this tour would be accepted by the fans. Poor Billy looks like he had had a hard time. He'd gotten more religious. He'd played with the band Vision, a Christian band. They all needed the money really badly. And it had been very long since some of these guys had played together.
jaxflfreebird Very true. All of it. Johnny had his reservations, he's insecure to begin with especially dating back to '87. This reunion they did for all of us. It was sooo special, at the time.
Nicely informative Thanks
Carol Bristow was & is a Godess!!! She's absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And she's with my favorite band. Who could ask for more? Bummer she's not with em now, but there for a while, it was great!!!
You got that right! You know, Leslie Hawkins was a cute thing with LS. And still gorgeous all these years later. Perhaps her life had changed, maybe had a family and chose not to do the tribute tour. I've wondered about that. May be an interesting back story. Wish her all the best.
Ed King was smokin
The band was great period but the thing that made them greater was that they were just good Southern Men period, God bless them💜and Gary was always my favorite hate that he is gone too RIP❤
Gary looked uncomfortable when asked why they are doing this. Because he knew the truth about the hostile takeover of the RVZ share of the band/company.
I was wondering about that. He backed out several times while playing then he looked really uncomfortable after he was questioned. I thought maybe it was because he was having a hard time because of old memories. Because it just wasn't Ronnie.
Don't believe the so called hostile takeover had started just yet
@@davidcoleman4291 happened decades ago
@@frozendivots1564 right believe this interview was 87 correct think it all went down shortly there aftwe
Saw them in Louisville KY in 89- they were so good- Ed King was amazing- Johnny didn't oversell the whole southern thing- he sang great - Lacy and Allen were there- Never Forget-
Lovin' seeing Ed tear it up
See him smiling
"Only three months and that's it."
Well...:)
That's a long 3 months. lol
Ronnie, Steve and Cassie died in the plane crash. It feels like to me the plane crash started claiming lives after the crash one by one. Allen, Billy, Leon, Ed and now Gary with his heart condition.
You gotta give Johnnie a lot of credit stepping up and filling his brothers Ronnie's shoes he's done a fantastic job and Gary, billy, Ed king Leon Bob Ricky and all the other musicians who made the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd for the fans to enjoy the music 🎵🎶
But Ronnie didn't wear shoes 😂 ......on stage
@@johnriggle8576yeah he was wearing sandals with a small fat belly
Dude he filled his shoes for 40 years now i guess that's too much for a remembrance tour
This is how they sound after only 3 weeks ??? Pretty damn good lmao
Alot of originals there All but Ronnies brother years of practice these guys wrote the stuff🌠
@@nellymoriarty_5783 Not quite all, but yeah, pretty much the whole band. Awesome.
All underrated but they are all unbelievably talented. Cannot find anything comparable today.
I was at the opening night in Atlanta. The atmosphere was electric.
I was 4 years old. Love Skynyrd.
Ed - "We're together for three months and that's it". L-O-L!
Was he working with them all this time or did he left?
Artimus obviously loves his bandmates. It's a shame they cut him off
He did it to himself 100%. Quit the band in a violent rage, talked shit for years, then expect a warm welcome back?? Hilarious.
@@JCDwyer Perhaps so. After so many years though all could have been forgiven. As the original members passed, someone could have recognized hostility wasn't the way to let that whole issue end. I wonder if that ever occurs to Gary today.
@@michaelbee2165 Artimus is not an original member. He spent time in the classic lineup, at the peak time, yes. And he sure talks like he was there at the beginning. But he wasn’t. He is NOT a founder or co-founder.
Long live Ed King!!
Johnnie, what were you thinking with the shorts??? Lol.....
Gary almost broke down at 7:52
Awesome interview
While I love this interview, and have watched it several times, I've gotta say that I do find it a little disappointing, if not disheartening, that there is no mention of Allen Collins at all. Not once, by anyone .
Ikr 🙁
Steve Haines either. I don’t think anything was meant , it’s just a move forward thing it think. Bob burns etc.. I really don’t think anyone meant anyone any disrespect.
Yup. Gary did his best to bury poor Allen, literally and figuratively. I love Gary’s playing and writing, but he’s a jealous little prick, plain as day.
I wonder how many interviews they did where mention of Allen WAS made. They don't mention Ronnie or Steve or Cassie here either. Have they? Certainly. But yes, your comment is valid. Allen's tragedy is still fairly recent at this point.
@@JCDwyer jealous of what, maybe Allen ask not to bring up his tragedy again. Gary rossington doesn't need to explain his self and if you think GR feels anything but love and admiration for Allen don't know what to tell ya
Carol Bristow is simply GORGEOUS!!! Think she's with 38 Special again too. But she's still GORGEOUS!!!
LEGAL, sensacional essa BANDA, com certeza fêz muito sucesso e parabéns aos que deram continuidade para o resgate histórico que ela proporcionou desde sua época até os dias atuais...
I cant believe they dident mention Bob Burns
Ed King from a band in Southern California that sounds nothing like Skynyrd moves to Florida and helps put them on the national and world map. Not that the band was weak without him but with one song propelled them into music history. The whole thing is quite bizarre. That and the fact that Ed King and Steve Gaines were born on the same day. Great bands usually have great stories behind them, this is one.
Wow I’ve never seen Artimus without a beard and short hair.
Great Video.
Man they sounded good singing sweet home Alabama great job 👏👍bless
best band ever!
Artimus is a great drummer very underrated Some body tell me why he went to jail was a lie ????
Yes it was a lie by the wife.
@@patriciaschoemaker9348 Never heard about this. Good grief, the hits just keep coming.
But artimus did plead guilty I'm sorry if I didn't do it I ain't saying I did
GOD bless
Randall Hall would blow Medlocke off the stage shame they did Randall dirty
So Randall says
Billy looks like he has had a drink to ease his hangover. Johnny looks like he is wearing a mini skirt. Ed looks trim, fit, and sober. Gary, the new overload looks like he is prepared to fill Ronnie's shoes as best he can and kick ass when necessary to keep Ed and Leon in line. Leon is happy as a lark that his years of being penniless are over. Leon and Billy were close to being homeless. Artimus is thankful Gary paid his airfare from Israel, where he was working as a janitor.
Rvz underrated period.
Love it but just missing something.
Who are the "New Honkettes?" They sounded great! Names? ❤️
i did not believe that it was artimus because it didn’t look remarkably close to what he did in the 70’s
YOU ARE MY FAVORITE BAND! I PRAISE JESUS CHRIST FOR YOU ✝️✌🏻❤️‼️🇺🇸
Saw them on this tour in Tampa they sold out 2 shows. One of the best concerts i ever saw. There were people there in tears.
we're only gonna do 3 months and that's it.. 36 years later.
Lmfao Ed king wasn't with them right ?
Absolutely no spirit left.
Why Ronnie did all the interviews. Yes All were excited here but genuine its what Ed said its just a 3 month tribute . The contract was for 90 days how it got beyond a tribute is who was or is Skynyrd now
It's actually Johnny. this interview was after Ronnie died.
I had a crush on Carol Bristow! 🙂
Dale Krantz is a real boss in that band.
Dude what's up with the white shorts if those were any shorter you would be wherein a Thong..... LOL
Johnny got them Ranger panties on.😂
Where was Allen???
Due to his accident, replaced by Randall Hall.
Paralyzed
Why wasn't Allen included?
One of the best versions of Sweet Home Alabama right here.
Actually, No! The best version live is in One More From The Road album then i put this version in second place, Southern By The Grace of God!
Matter of opinion. And besides, I never said that this was the best version, I said this was ONE of the best. Just saying.
I see ED THA KING ... HELL YEAH . ALL DEM SUTHERN BOYZZZZZ 😃
Ed from California
Everyone knows they got back together to make money... it makes me laugh that no one ever wants to admit that
No they did it for the fan$
@@geeterdun5966 exactly... The fans money haha... I went to a Skynyrd Doobie Brothers concert in 07... Not bad
Well yeah to make money hell why you think they started a band in1964 always been about money and loving something you love to do
That's why they started the band in 1964 MONEY ok
they came back together because Leon & Billie were broke.
they were only supposed to play 10 shows & got busted in federal court for setting up a huge tour
Who is that other back-up singer with Dale?
Tribute Skyward the Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute BAND how the Fu#k the trust and tribute got provincial Ronnie was one they looked too how some they just stopped looking up and back. only a tribute survived
seria bom se fosse traduzido para portugues . pois nem todos os fãs entende inglês. ou falam inglês.
Nova formação tão boa quanto a original
Who is the one in the visor that got the first question? Which brother?
It's almost weird how similar to Ronnie the way Johnny holds the mic and stand and his manurisms are
Yeah but that didn't last long now he makes a real ass of himself on stage
Gary was always a shifty looking dude, but did you see his "cat that ate the canary" face when Ed said there were no future plans for Skynyrd as a band?
Skynyrd died in 1977, this was a tribute band and they should have stopped there.
Van Zant rocking a tennis skirt and feathered bangs....The 80s were an odd time folks.
They sound good though, and Ed King is a ripper.
Interesting to see Artimus gushing all over Gary..
Today Artimus hates Gary.
Wow Ronnie must’ve got good hair plugs!
Ed K was awesome.. Why didn't he stay.. Did he have a falling out?
Ronnie was choking him and being a total ass Ed packed his stuff and quit.
Had to have a new heart
I dont no what I'm abought to say but it seems like they never lost the other band members it seem like it was reborn I was going to say reincarnated but I dont like that word but it gets my point across it's nice that people stepped in and contuied this great American band.....Roland from Magdalena New Mexico usa.
Pay the survivers- that should've been the first thing that came from this reincarnation
Ackward. Rossington......smug. Johnny and Leon cool as ever.
Ed King tearing it up note for note! Great guitar player!
It would have to be note for note. He wrote it. Lol
I want to Jam with you guy's so bad just get me behind that microphone do the best I can.
@@JackKincaid.. he can roll the note with his voice. Roll the Note it's a southern thing Rony was the master.
@@babbyfacerevocation2740 Tyrone, we're talking about Ed Kings playing not Ronnie's singing.
@@JackKincaid.. A
Billy Powell added such an extra dynamic and expanded LS's sound. Skynyrd would have been a different band without the piano and Powell. Same with Ed King. They were at their best with those two in the band. Just awesome musicianship.
Billy added the pure classical element to their plane and reined in the guitars
Glad I got a chance to see them with Ronnie in August '77 just 2 months before the plane crash.
Skynyrd crashed in October of '77. Elvis died a couple of months earlier, over in Memphis. Not good times.
I wasn't born until '80 so I'm jealous. Seeing the original band must've been awesome
where at?
Johny did a great job on vocals in 1987 when the band reunited for the big tour