Lynyrd Skynyrd - T For Texas - 3/7/1976 - Winterland (Official)

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  • Lynyrd Skynyrd - T For Texas
    Recorded Live: 3/7/1976 - Winterland - San Francisco, CA
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    Personnel:
    Ronnie Van Zant - vocals
    Gary Rossington - guitar
    Allen Collins - guitar
    Billy Powell - keyboards
    Leon Wilkinson - bass
    Artimus Pyle - drums
    JoJo Billingsley - backing vocals
    Cassie Gaines - backing vocals
    Leslie Hawkins - backing vocals
    Summary:
    After years of life on the road and with their role models, the Allman Brothers Band, struggling to survive the deaths of two of its most distinctively talented members, today Lynyrd Skynyrd has become the quintessential Southern Rock band. Under the leadership of frontman and primary songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, the group's melodic lyric driven ballads and power driven hard rockers would catapult the group into one of the most popular touring bands in the world. The group's distinctive guitar attack, combined with an overtly defiant and rebellious attitude, gave them a cultural identity that would help make songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird" into anthems of American rock music and staples of FM radio right up to the present day.
    Headlining a bill that also featured the Outlaws, this Winterland recording captures Lynyrd Skynyrd following the release of their fourth album, Gimme Back My Bullets. This was during a transitional phase for the band, following the departure of guitarist Ed King, but prior to his replacement, Steve Gaines, coming on board. The band was carrying on as a six-piece unit, augmented by the Honkettes on backing vocals.
    This is an interesting time to hear the band live, as their trademark three-guitar attack was reduced by one guitar, leaving more room for keyboardist Billy Powell. On the ballads, like "Tuesdays Gone" and the pre-jam verses of "Freebird," Powell displays great creativity and expands the keyboard's role in these songs.
    Otherwise, the band rocks as hard as ever, with a good selection of their most popular songs, sampling a bit from all four of their studio albums. The group's defiant Southern swagger, combined with an infectious guitar and piano driven groove, creates an irresistible combination that resonated far beyond the Southern states. Two of the standouts on this show are both well chosen covers, which the band redefines as their own; J.J. Cale's "Call Me The Breeze" and Jimmy Rogers' "T For Texas." Both of these are rearranged in classic Skynyrd style, with the latter closing the set and clearly displaying the root sound of the band at its best.
    The audience demands an encore and the band obliges with a monumental "Free Bird." It begins as a plaintive slow ballad, with Van Zant's distinctively sad vocals over the melodic keyboard playing of Powell and delicate slide guitar ornamentation from Rossington. However, it is the second section, which becomes an up-tempo guitar boogie, that really hits home. Here the guitarists cut loose to create one of the most distinctive solos of all time. Rossington and Collins turn this section into a soaring jam that also features impressive melodic bass playing from Wilkeson and furious keyboards from Powell. Following a brief reprise of the song, they turn on a dime back into the groove of the jam before bringing it to a climactic close.
    "Free Bird," more often than not, sarcastically, would become the most requested song of all time. For musicians, this inevitable request has become so tiresome, that the act of requesting it has become universally known as "the mantra of the moron." Still, this only goes to prove just how deeply this song has permeated American culture and is a testament to its enduring popularity, making it one of the true landmark rock songs of twentieth century music.
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  • @wiggy3303
    @wiggy3303 3 года назад +257

    Never heard such great guitarists, drummer, bass, and keyboard not to mention sing ever assembled in one group. We will never see that again.

    • @Confederate127
      @Confederate127 3 года назад +24

      And it was still fashionable to display The Confederate battle flag. You commies can think long and hard on that one.

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 2 года назад +14

      Nope probably not these guys were once in a life time group

    • @Cliffgh
      @Cliffgh 2 года назад +4

      @@Confederate127 Now that I've thought about it long and hard, the Confederate flag represented the LOSERS of the civil war and everything they stood for. Correct? But your allegiances confuse me. What exactly are you saying? Are you a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan? They sang about getting rid of guns in Saturday Night Special. They "boo, boo, booed" the governor of Alabama, George Wallace. My friend, Lynyrd Skynyrd were Democrats and liberals... all the pot smoking way!! Lol.

    • @Confederate127
      @Confederate127 2 года назад +1

      I have no allegiance to that flag, just pointing out a time when things weren’t so politically correct. A lot of people died under that banner, it was only ever carried into battle. Enjoy your weed.

    • @michaelboone4254
      @michaelboone4254 2 года назад

      Mnbjjjjjhjjjhjjyrjjjjjjjjjhjujjhhhhhghgggghggggugggtffgutf5ftfft5trttrfrr4rrrrdrttrrttrtrrt by CT c

  • @tammycoates7816
    @tammycoates7816 6 лет назад +460

    I just Love these southern rock brothers who else is with me

  • @stephenreddish5060
    @stephenreddish5060 5 лет назад +73

    That opening riff by Rossington was badass

  • @larryhuie3570
    @larryhuie3570 3 года назад +86

    When I watch vintage skynyrd concerts brings tears they were so good it's unbelievable

    • @floydcouncil1690
      @floydcouncil1690 2 года назад +6

      I couldn’t agree more. These guys were just absolute killer musicians, every one of them, and live, just flawless. When it comes to the best music ever made, the 70’s, they belong right up there with Zep, Sabbath, Purple, ZZ Top etc. Such a tragic loss that Oct. night.

    • @jackieringersma7003
      @jackieringersma7003 8 месяцев назад

      Me 2 🕯

    • @steveperreira5850
      @steveperreira5850 6 месяцев назад

      Those were the best days of rock ‘n’ roll

  • @chochichochona5222
    @chochichochona5222 2 года назад +67

    Nobody does it better than the original Lynyrd Skynyrd and Alan Collins was just electrifying.

    • @dougadamwired2
      @dougadamwired2 Год назад +3

      Second to.....NONE

    • @natev1956
      @natev1956 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​​@@dougadamwired2don't forget Artimus Pyle on the drums one of the only members that survived the crash and that is still alive today!!! And by the way you should get your facts together the first guy to kick into the solo was Gary Rossington was one of the few that survived the plane crash,,, recently died. Sadly Skynyrd is now a cover band. The youngins seeing them live in concerts now this summer or future have no idea; no Ronnie Van Zant(writer singer of all songs) no Billy Powell no Allen Collins no Rossington,no Steve or Cassie Gaines who died in the plane crash.... even Ed King who wrote Sweet Home Alabama and several other songs died few years ago. Watch the Skynyrd documentary Gone with the Wind

    • @ashini9511
      @ashini9511 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@natev1956I agree. Who is the second solist after Rossington in this song?

    • @op25500
      @op25500 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@ashini9511 Hughie Thomason of the OUTLAWS, and Billy Jones is the other one, Billy boy.

    • @ashini9511
      @ashini9511 10 месяцев назад

      @@op25500 thank you

  • @rangers1994able
    @rangers1994able 6 лет назад +100

    What a rare find here. This is probably the best performance of this song Skynyrd ever gave. And Steve Gaines wasn't even in the band yet! It is such a damn shame that plane went down, because at the time, no other band in the world could touch them. Skynyrd was so much better than everybody else it's not even fair.

    • @tictaktotiki
      @tictaktotiki 4 года назад +3

      @Allyson Batchelor the way he gets such enjoyment and showed such enjoyment to his band was so freaken cool.
      An Billy Bob on piano, just when you were thinking how hot is that piano.
      thats what seperated him from the rest.
      wahoo....

    • @thomasdavidson248
      @thomasdavidson248 4 года назад +2

      @Allyson Batchelor I think you ment Knebworth.

    • @christophharriso653
      @christophharriso653 4 года назад +1

      That's WHY the plane went down

    • @steffenjonda8283
      @steffenjonda8283 3 года назад +1

      Well, some boys from Australia were allready active... so no - somebody would and could reach them. But otherwise - i agree :)

    • @rickbaker8340
      @rickbaker8340 2 года назад

      Yes it was 👍

  • @bradnutter41
    @bradnutter41 2 года назад +44

    Don’t get the credit they deserve, just look at the music they put out in a very short time, musical Genius all of them so many great riffs, crazy leads And lyrics, just blows my mind! Even the songs that weren’t a commercial success are awesome!

  • @VBForbes
    @VBForbes 2 года назад +10

    I got a big ol grin watching Allen take over the jam

  • @mmike7943
    @mmike7943 Год назад +22

    Artimus Pyle works them drums like A BOSS !

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598
    @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598 4 года назад +24

    This is my favorite Skynyrd song i dont care if they didnt write it....

  • @tele7
    @tele7 8 лет назад +129

    with Hughie Thomasson & Billy Jones from The Outlaws :) Nice!

    • @johngullo9420
      @johngullo9420 4 года назад +10

      tele7
      Thanks for the info. I was wondering who they were.
      Steve must have joined shortly after.

    • @mrbigsaw
      @mrbigsaw 4 года назад +8

      Was at a concert in Seattle with Skynard and Outlaws and they had 6 lead quitars on stage join for a few songs. Long time ago.

    • @e010222476
      @e010222476 4 года назад

      mrbigsaw Wow, that’s so FC, for a minute I was wondering too. Then it hit me....

    • @fredthompson4568
      @fredthompson4568 4 года назад +3

      Damn! Just think of it. If that plane crash had never happen..there quite possibly be a " QUAD GUITAR FORCE" One of these guys would had been Hired by LS. Ohh the possibilities of the 1980's.

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp 3 года назад

      @@johngullo9420 I believe Steve Gaines joined in mid 1976, probably three months after this performance. Hughie T. would eventually join LS later on.

  • @MegaEthn
    @MegaEthn Год назад +20

    Gary Rossington showing everybody how it’s done!

  • @phallystorm
    @phallystorm 6 лет назад +56

    Half of the Florida Guitar Army, and the Lynryd Skynryd Band, doesn't get much Better. All gone but Artimus, and Gary. RIP to them all.

    • @jasonjohnson7445
      @jasonjohnson7445 3 года назад +8

      These guys were the REAL Florida Georgia Line.

    • @jackson5781
      @jackson5781 2 года назад +2

      @@jasonjohnson7445 facts brother

    • @maryroberts9233
      @maryroberts9233 2 года назад +1

      Gotta love Skynryd and The Outlaws together....Southern rock legends
      Truly phenomenal sound....the best

    • @lightsacco
      @lightsacco Год назад

      Amen to That brother

  • @pattiespetitetanks6181
    @pattiespetitetanks6181 7 лет назад +79

    One of the GREATEST groups EVER.

  • @AZRacer2000
    @AZRacer2000 9 лет назад +268

    Ronnie was ONE of the Best frontmen in Rock history...

    • @jackarrowood
      @jackarrowood 8 лет назад +25

      +AZRacer2000 In my opinion, "the best" frontman!

    • @henrynoel3336
      @henrynoel3336 7 лет назад +12

      Can't think of any better ones...

    • @tammycoates7816
      @tammycoates7816 6 лет назад +9

      Absolutely one of the best no arguments here

    • @carlsmith1263
      @carlsmith1263 5 лет назад +5

      Freddy Mercury and RVZ were in close runnings as was Prince. All Top performers. What could have been most never hit their Apex. Sadly live fast dir fast, just the way it goes

    • @james041
      @james041 5 лет назад +5

      A better guy you could never meet .
      J.Deuce
      Awesome and legendary

  • @wendellburkhart8297
    @wendellburkhart8297 2 года назад +15

    OH ! This is some of the Guitar Army playing with em ! Outlaws !!!! Nothing but pure raw in your face talent from the Good ole boys !

  • @scottkenwright1105
    @scottkenwright1105 2 года назад +12

    This song just kicks a$$. Never heard another version since Ronnie's been gone.

  • @bradleyweliver8781
    @bradleyweliver8781 3 года назад +53

    No band could do it better than Skynyrd. Ultimate definition of greatness. That is with the original line up. So that we understand of course. Rock On...

    • @MrBreeze18
      @MrBreeze18 11 месяцев назад

      Not quite. This song includes a couple of Outlaws.

    • @franksanchez45
      @franksanchez45 11 месяцев назад +1

      He original line-up included Ed King

  • @sharronwells6551
    @sharronwells6551 6 лет назад +23

    Texas gal living in Tennessee says nothin better than Lynyrd Skynyrd to Close FOR The Night.

    • @JohnDoe-xm3sd
      @JohnDoe-xm3sd 6 лет назад +1

      Sharron Wells I need me a " southern gal" !

  • @markshehorn4454
    @markshehorn4454 2 года назад +14

    Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones of the outlaws in this

  • @bryangegg4764
    @bryangegg4764 3 года назад +50

    That’s probably the 4 best guitar players ever on stage at once ever it’s a shame their not still with us

  • @brianmiller6055
    @brianmiller6055 Год назад +10

    Rest in peace Gary. I hope you and all the others are jamming again and rocking heaven.

  • @adamhawkins3036
    @adamhawkins3036 2 года назад +48

    He never had to jump around or flail his arms around to stir the crowd he had power over the mic with his stage presence and that one of a kind voice! RVZ!!!🤘🎙️🎸🎼🎶

    • @shawneallen5902
      @shawneallen5902 Год назад +3

      The one! The only! RIP... fly on Freebird.

    • @adamhawkins3036
      @adamhawkins3036 Год назад +3

      @@shawneallen5902 ive lived in southeast Tennessee my whole life when i was 13 i met bob burns a few miles outside of town in a little place near GA at an auction we talked music i played bass back then but anyway he showed me pictures of all of the band on the plane before it took off and Mr Ronnie Van Zant was sittin in the center of the plane in a chair arm propped up on a table chin propped on his hand smiling from ear to ear...it still gives me chills i can still see that picture in my mind..God rest Mr Van Zant and Mr Bob burns to...he played drums on my favorite album

    • @sofiatheise4874
      @sofiatheise4874 Год назад +2

      A

  • @patrickrang9525
    @patrickrang9525 2 года назад +10

    Ronnie asking the band if they’re in standard tuning before the song..good stuff.

    • @BST-lm4po
      @BST-lm4po Год назад

      Ronnie ran a tight ship! No sloppy, amateurish performance was acceptable!

    • @dougadamwired2
      @dougadamwired2 Год назад

      Plus.....the way Ronnie.....CONTROLS HOW THEY END THIS TUNE.....IS MASTERFUL

  • @brianolson9967
    @brianolson9967 5 лет назад +74

    They took an old country song and made it into a kick ass rock and roll jam.

    • @chriszelez7970
      @chriszelez7970 3 года назад

      This was impressive.

    • @ethelip5239
      @ethelip5239 3 года назад +4

      It’s a perfect match. A kick-ass A-plus band, playing the blues, & singing some quintessential southern country blues lyrics!

    • @abcakefoot9980
      @abcakefoot9980 2 года назад +5

      I listened to the Jimmy Rogers version. Pure Genius what Skynyrd made that into.

    • @ronfox5519
      @ronfox5519 2 года назад +1

      Indeed. That song came from before there were records to record on. Jimmy was a bridge to the days before records. Its super cool to see these guy tip their hat to traditon at time when rock & roll was the biggest thing ever.

    • @ronfox5519
      @ronfox5519 2 года назад

      @@abcakefoot9980
      Its fun to check out all the different versions of this song on yt. Everybody took a swing at it through the years. I like waylons the best, but this skynard was right up there.

  • @michellebutler3467
    @michellebutler3467 3 года назад +13

    I’m a Skynyrd junkie!!! I need my Skynyrd fix every day and LOUD!!!!!

  • @Duke_de_Plata
    @Duke_de_Plata 2 года назад +13

    There is just no question about it, these guys were superhuman.

  • @toddisaacs7661
    @toddisaacs7661 Год назад +15

    Ronnie sang effortlessly! It's like he wasn't even trying!

  • @mag-rat4060
    @mag-rat4060 4 года назад +12

    Texas and Tennessee 2 of the best states

    • @MichaelJowers-ck9um
      @MichaelJowers-ck9um Месяц назад

      Yep were music was invented look at guitarist from texas johnny winter Stevie ray billie gibbons eric johnson wow. And theres more

    • @greenmanalishi82
      @greenmanalishi82 Месяц назад +1

      I live in Texas.My whole life .
      However I go to Tennessee on vacation in the fall.
      Love Tennessee.

    • @brandonskellon4467
      @brandonskellon4467 22 дня назад

      Yes the music seems interesting

  • @dylan0094
    @dylan0094 6 лет назад +174

    Allen Collins was just an incredible talent. Listen to the sound he gets out of that Firebird. Downright disgusting at times. Stage presence of a maniac. His playing and much harder than it looks and so unique, too

    • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
      @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 4 года назад +6

      dylan009 any firebird player is my friend best guitar Gibson ever made at least til 1998 !

    • @linda8244
      @linda8244 4 года назад +22

      Thank you. Sometimes I feel Allen's doesnt get enough praise. He is truly special. He adds so much but never too much. He finds his spot in the music and adds special touches. His stage presence is spectacular. Hurts my soul that he ended up in a wheelchair.

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 4 года назад +10

      @@linda8244 Sad that he passed away too. He was an amazing guitar player.

    • @paulstevenson5351
      @paulstevenson5351 4 года назад +14

      I love Allan Collins his stage presence his guitar playing what's awesome some people try to say it was plain and simple but it wasn't at all it was something very special and I love Allan Collins

    • @donh202
      @donh202 4 года назад +1

      STUDIO BENCIVENGA Marcus Bencivenga it wasn’t a firebird. It was an explorer

  • @bahamadon7950
    @bahamadon7950 5 лет назад +14

    You have to watch this. Never understood why the record company removed this song to get “One more from the Road” to fit on one CD, but it was on the vinyl release. Just an awesome jam. When you think the guitar jamming is over then Billy Powell just turns it up on the piano. Also I never realized how good Artimis Pyle was on the drums until watching this.

    • @bahamadon7950
      @bahamadon7950 5 лет назад +2

      And thanks for posting all these great Skynyrd videos!!!

  • @ralphcordero4496
    @ralphcordero4496 Год назад +12

    Gary rossington without question was one of the greats of the seventies

  • @garyallen7868
    @garyallen7868 4 года назад +11

    God I miss them and always will no matter what.

  • @arthurrael6322
    @arthurrael6322 2 года назад +5

    1974 ebbets feild denver, capacity 250 standing room only 16 years old and 3 ft from the Great Ronnie Van Zant ,Gary's hair whipping against us what a show

  • @lancerx1759
    @lancerx1759 6 лет назад +34

    LYNYRD SKYNYRD was a PRIVILEGE to ALL YOU LUCKY FOLKS WHO GOT TO WITNESS RVZ LIVE !!! AMERICAS GREATEST SON !!

    • @chipcruey7757
      @chipcruey7757 5 лет назад +3

      yes sir! saw them the first night of the last tour. Oct.15th 1977! Hollywood Sportatorium, Fla. They broke the Fla. indoor record attendance that night. GREAT SHOW!!! 5 nights later... complete heart break.

    • @joeshmoe9521
      @joeshmoe9521 3 года назад

      If I could go back in town I’d make that plane park before it left 😎

  • @MarkSmith-dp2qe
    @MarkSmith-dp2qe 2 года назад +8

    This was Lynyrd Skynryd!!!😎

  • @deanlittle6348
    @deanlittle6348 Год назад +4

    And playin with the Outlaws what a show that must have been. True greatness on that stage.

  • @missv5439
    @missv5439 4 года назад +8

    Forever The Best
    Love You Ronnie
    ⭐🌟⭐

  • @Skynrd00
    @Skynrd00 8 лет назад +53

    And On The Eight Day The Guitar Gods Created Southern Raunchy Roll! Blistering Set With Skynyrd And Two-Thirds Of The Outlaws' Florida Guitar Army Helping Reduce The Stage To Cinders! R.I.P Ronnie, Allen, Billy, Leon, Hughie, and Billy Jones..

    • @richardbetts7088
      @richardbetts7088 5 лет назад +4

      Well said Sir 👌✌

    • @haroldpolson5528
      @haroldpolson5528 5 лет назад +3

      Always loved skynyrd. They were named after a high school teacher

    • @tonyfedor9052
      @tonyfedor9052 2 года назад

      Don't forget Molly Hatchet ! 😎👍

  • @jimmeyer644
    @jimmeyer644 3 года назад +20

    Hughie Thomason and billy Jones of the outlaws ! What a four guitar attack that was ! Great performance ! I seen lynyrd skynyrd in 1973 they opened for The Who and blew The Who away ! Best live band ever !

    • @markrippee8041
      @markrippee8041 9 месяцев назад +1

      Four? Three guitars in Skynyrd plus 2 outlaws makes 5! Great video!

    • @steveperreira5850
      @steveperreira5850 7 месяцев назад +1

      As good as “The Who” was, I am certain that the better show was Lynyrd Skynyrd, anytime any day

    • @Americanspy-hn2kw
      @Americanspy-hn2kw 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@markrippee8041 in this concert it was just allen collins and Gary rossington

  • @zackbannister707
    @zackbannister707 Месяц назад +3

    It is hard not to love Gary's playing. Always so cool and calm, making it look effortless while absolutely tearin it up!

  • @jasonwoodby1917
    @jasonwoodby1917 Год назад +8

    Legends of their own time!

  • @breezealeigh148
    @breezealeigh148 4 года назад +9

    Hughie Thomasson & Billy Jones from The Outlaws, what a show, y'all do realize that everyone on that stage is gone now, except for Gary Rossington and Artimus Pyle, rest easy boys.

  • @southernraunchyroll2848
    @southernraunchyroll2848 2 года назад +7

    If Jimmie Rodgers could hear this blisterin' whiskey soaked rock n roll version of his song by Ronnie and the boys he'd be toe tappin' in his tomb for sure! R.I.P. to all....

  • @bradmurray4164
    @bradmurray4164 2 года назад +4

    And then you got Allen Collins do I have to say more LOL it makes you smile awesome

  • @danielcrook9504
    @danielcrook9504 4 года назад +9

    Never replaced,never duplicated .Listened to all their stuff back when I joined my first country band...Dirt Creek in Asheville N.C. Really a fantastic band to look up to and emulate. We'd start off with Guitar Boogie by Arthur Smith and somehow it would always morph into T for Texas and we tried to sound as close as we could get to the live version recorded in the Fox Theater in Atlanta ,Georgia. When that plane crashed, it took out one of the finest Southern Rock and Roll Bands that ever hit the stage. I cried for a week when they died.and I still listen to their music at least once a week,R.I.P. my brothers and sisters !!!

    • @ike.b.rowland7128
      @ike.b.rowland7128 4 года назад +1

      You uppair whair ol Warren Haynes is from.

    • @danielcrook9504
      @danielcrook9504 4 года назад

      @@ike.b.rowland7128 I yam what I yam,,yepper!

  • @88JR2Win
    @88JR2Win 6 месяцев назад +8

    Ronnie will forever be the man. He commands the stage like nobody before or since and profected Southern Rock!!
    ❤❤❤❤

    • @NJDEVILz86
      @NJDEVILz86 2 месяца назад

      Was going to write that...the dude's like Gen Mcarthur

  • @veritassempre
    @veritassempre Год назад +12

    Perfection. Such great talents taken from us at such a young age.

  • @marshallvosteen2674
    @marshallvosteen2674 8 лет назад +40

    This was taken a year and half before their demise. We are so lucky to have film on this band. One of the most controversial but fun and growing acts. They were kicking everybody's ass cumming up thru the mid to late 70's. 4 years folks that's it.
    Don't forget this was older ass garage bands playing till they made it. Thank god for Southern Music Scene!

    • @THC15969
      @THC15969 8 лет назад +2

      Yep

    • @jamesanthonyangell7770
      @jamesanthonyangell7770 8 лет назад +6

      When i heard of the Plane Crash.My world fell apart.I still idolise this group and what they stood for.Lord Bless the Freebyrds and of course the master Ronnie van Zant.God Bless the South and the Simple Man.

    • @davidcomer8415
      @davidcomer8415 7 лет назад +1

      Marshall Vosteen amen to that brother

    • @mississippisteve7026
      @mississippisteve7026 5 лет назад +1

      An... if you caught 'em at the right time. They're KICK YOUR ASS AS WELL, just because you deserved it... (or the bottle was empty)

    • @andre595zero
      @andre595zero 5 лет назад +4

      They weren't really controversial, just great. The controversy is just dishonest revisionism of today.

  • @rexvisitor44
    @rexvisitor44 2 года назад +6

    "Whoa Billy Boy on the piano!"

  • @1redrubberball
    @1redrubberball 8 лет назад +25

    I bought their Gold & Platinum Album in the late '70's, for Sweet Home Alabama, and discovered everything else on it was great too!!!

    • @williedunn1788
      @williedunn1788 6 лет назад +1

      1redrubberball 1979

    • @donrutter6765
      @donrutter6765 4 года назад +1

      I had it handed down from my mom, dont know where it ever went. The first year original.

  • @jamesstorer4625
    @jamesstorer4625 7 лет назад +41

    Ronnie is the best ever..! and Allen rocks...

  • @bradmurray4164
    @bradmurray4164 2 года назад +6

    Gary rossington is fuckingawesome here I've been a Skynyrd fan for since 1973 or so and Gary rossington is the last of The Originals

  • @ericstoecker2096
    @ericstoecker2096 4 года назад +70

    Hey...Billy aint no slouch on the piano now!! Gotta give that man credit!!

    • @bill2527
      @bill2527 4 года назад +4

      Billy Powell was awesome!!

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 года назад +2

      In truth, they were ALL AWESOME!
      Johnny did a great job for his brother.

    • @jasonjohnson7445
      @jasonjohnson7445 3 года назад +2

      For sure. I think he was actually a classically trained pianist.

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 года назад +1

      @@jasonjohnson7445 that's what I'd heard too.

    • @tommyguns9008
      @tommyguns9008 3 года назад +1

      He’s gotten plenty of credit. Trust me

  • @robertstotts1209
    @robertstotts1209 7 лет назад +62

    "Ya'll in standard ??" This band destroys All forever !!!period The end

    • @gewdferyew4844
      @gewdferyew4844 6 лет назад +3

      Y'all understand it **

    • @jacobabrownful
      @jacobabrownful 5 лет назад +3

      Greg knows^

    • @monkeyfunky157
      @monkeyfunky157 4 года назад +5

      Ronnie understood music. He didn't play any instruments yet he understood "standard". Id givd my left nut to go back in time and play standard with those fools

    • @ronnie5129
      @ronnie5129 4 года назад +5

      I was living in Atlanta, and happened to be at Funochio's Bar the weekend they played there , the night Al Kooper was there and saw them, A Memory i will never forget, Cousin Figel

  • @thespiritof76..
    @thespiritof76.. 3 года назад +9

    Gary is just so fucking discipline. Just watch his right hand it's like its on rails.. allowed Alan to be A total hellion running and jumping across the stage play in the best pickup lines I've ever heard hands down they sure had a connection on stage I hope it was as pure and genuine in real life

  • @jimmytuesday4760
    @jimmytuesday4760 5 лет назад +12

    🤔 this is probably the most beautiful thing that i have ever seen and heard🌪 transcendent and unparalleled🌪 skynyrd forever🌪 and i mean that🌪👻

  • @72floyd
    @72floyd 4 года назад +53

    I know its all about the guitars but dig Artimus holdin' it all down. Solid.

    • @bill2527
      @bill2527 4 года назад +4

      Artimus is a beast love the dudes drumming

    • @thespiritof76..
      @thespiritof76.. 3 года назад +5

      Artimas Pyle was the best part left of skynyrd. And I ain’t ashamed to say it.... They done him wrong

    • @jackarrowood
      @jackarrowood 3 года назад +3

      Artimus rules!!!!! Artimus Pyle and Steve Gaines is the best thing to happen to Skynyrd and I ain’t taking nothing away from Ed and Bob!! They were supermen, too!

    • @waynewells359
      @waynewells359 3 года назад +1

      ALL DAY!

    • @bradnutter41
      @bradnutter41 2 года назад +1

      No doubt, I love em all. So not gonna get in the middle of whatever happened, but Artimus doesn’t get the credit he serves, he for sure is keeping it tight!!!

  • @thespiritof76..
    @thespiritof76.. 3 года назад +25

    As far as I'm concerned there's not a better tandem of guitars than that of Alan Collins and Gary rossington

    • @VBForbes
      @VBForbes 2 года назад +3

      Duane and Dickey are at least a tie as is Derek and his mate .... well.... Upon further listening thru the big phones to this cut, I don;t think how any could be better ... Albert King and Stevie Ray......Elvin Bishop and .... OK Ok when they add Hughey and Billy wowo

    • @kaiquelolsov4373
      @kaiquelolsov4373 2 года назад +4

      @@VBForbes Duane and Dickey are something else

    • @travisharrelson4772
      @travisharrelson4772 Год назад +1

      @@kaiquelolsov4373 Hell yeah I love Allen and Gary but Allman is their DNA

    • @joekosmowski3865
      @joekosmowski3865 Год назад

      Skynyrd use to go see the Allman Bros Jamming in their early days they IDOLIZE DUANE ALLMAN ...that speaks VOLUMES..

    • @travissmith9451
      @travissmith9451 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@travisharrelson4772 The Brothers were indeed in Skynyrd's DNA. Ronnie used to dedicate "Freebird" to Duane and Berry Oakley before performing it.

  • @jeffjensen3441
    @jeffjensen3441 3 года назад +12

    A song to get a party started to or pick it back up!

  • @bobbyozb
    @bobbyozb 6 лет назад +56

    Now that's the real "Florida Guitar Army" if there ever was one !!!

    • @jacobabrownful
      @jacobabrownful 5 лет назад +3

      Yessir, you got that right jacksonville contributed so much to music in the 70s with the allman brothers

    • @scottmccluremcclure3916
      @scottmccluremcclure3916 4 года назад +2

      That day they were a little further west boys TEXAS

    • @grantbassett2048
      @grantbassett2048 4 года назад +2

      Haha, love that "Florida guitar army" Especally on Free bird solo" words carnt discribe just sweet feelings.

    • @donnagadd2v279
      @donnagadd2v279 3 года назад

      J by no liiokii'MO 🤤🤢

    • @chloechristianson2453
      @chloechristianson2453 3 года назад

      @@jacobabrownful My first concert, at 8 years old, was in 76 at Freedom hall in Johnson city Tennessee Greg Allman opening for Charlie Daniels. RIP awesome musicians both. KK@ Kathaus Musick JC Tennessee. Rock On

  • @ovnilab
    @ovnilab 9 лет назад +28

    Always loved this band and STILL do!

  • @starshiptrooper7670
    @starshiptrooper7670 4 года назад +4

    Skynyrd and a couple of The Outlaws. Outlaws must have opened. You know that party lasted all night! In Jan. of 76' I saw Skynyrd in Nashville. The bottom of Ronnie"s T-shirt says Nashville (easy to see at the beginning). Wish I could make out the top. I sure as hell miss these guys. I miss the 70s'. Good times. peace...

    • @MomentsDivine
      @MomentsDivine 2 года назад

      Man oh man do I miss the 70’s, too!

  • @marciamatteini7604
    @marciamatteini7604 5 лет назад +12

    Allen Collins sure could rock that guitar!!!!

  • @mariaelmore3409
    @mariaelmore3409 2 года назад +4

    Makes me happy!!

  • @user-lo7fy4hg4j
    @user-lo7fy4hg4j 11 месяцев назад +4

    Saw Skynyrd in Des Moines 1976. One of greatest bands ever!

  • @angelsimms6604
    @angelsimms6604 Год назад +2

    Awesome, It's hell better then I was watching.

  • @brucegwynn47
    @brucegwynn47 Год назад +3

    All them Florida boys up on stage that night! Huey, Billy, original outlaw line up , what a show

    • @dougadamwired2
      @dougadamwired2 Год назад

      Never to be seen ......or duplicated again

  • @vinayrao3273
    @vinayrao3273 4 года назад +10

    This has got to be one of the best live covers ever

  • @AZRacer2000
    @AZRacer2000 9 лет назад +81

    IMO, Allen Collins was the Most under rated guy in the whole Band besides Leon on bass!

    • @jackarrowood
      @jackarrowood 8 лет назад +3

      +AZRacer2000 Absolutely!

    • @cerrem1
      @cerrem1 6 лет назад +6

      Yes sir ...totally !!! I love the way he handles that Firebird.... He looked so cool with that guitar....

    • @michaelc8885
      @michaelc8885 6 лет назад +6

      Allen was the best!

    • @R3dp055um
      @R3dp055um 6 лет назад +14

      Gary Rossington and Allen Collins were both damned good, but they each had their own style. Collins was more of a rocker and Rossington was more of a country style guitarist. I discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd right after they issued their second album called Second Helping, with the original version of Curtis Loewe, IIRC. I'm an old fart now, but I remember seeing them at the San Diego Sports Arena with the Outlaws as their opening act. My mom (may she rest in peace) took me to that concert, and we were both half-deaf for 3 days after. It was the 70's; if you weren't there, it's impossible to explain.

    • @randylute2005
      @randylute2005 6 лет назад +12

      I considered Leon to be one of the best bass players around..i mean,to have to keep up with 3 leads like that..and he did it with ease...

  • @RodCalidge
    @RodCalidge 7 лет назад +39

    so much talent that so little is ever attributed to GR. but when your THAT good, you dont have to say anything. you ARE the man Gary. God bless

    • @markpizzino5521
      @markpizzino5521 6 лет назад +7

      AMEN TO THAT NICK,,,,GARY EMBODIED THE SKYNYRD SOUND,,,NEXT TO RONNIE,,,,GARY IS LYNYRD SKYNYRD,,,,,,,,A CARD CARRYING BADASS,,,,,STILL DOING IT TODAY,,,,,,HE TRULY IS THE LAST REBEL!

    • @jacobabrownful
      @jacobabrownful 5 лет назад +5

      No kidding gary is like a robot with his strokes, super flashy and perfect everytime. Hes the last of the original band and artimus i would say... its sad to think about.

    • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
      @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 4 года назад +4

      Gary rossington and any guitar man shivers cuz his tone melts glass and cuts steel

    • @maryroberts9233
      @maryroberts9233 3 года назад

      Love me some Lynyrd Skynyrd and classic Southern Rock

    • @travissmith9451
      @travissmith9451 11 месяцев назад

      Gary's guitar tone came from his love of Paul Kossof (guitarist in Free), both loved using long sustained notes. Ronnie was also a big fan of Free's vocalist, Paul Rodgers.

  • @davidmitchell6974
    @davidmitchell6974 2 года назад +17

    May Allen Collins forever Rest In Peace that man I’m my opinion was the hardest worker in the band ! Love to hear multiple gibsons scream ! Ronnie was before his time listen know some of what he was singing is still true to the word ! Love ABB and CDB Too
    Rock on Brother’s !

    • @johngoode3575
      @johngoode3575 Год назад

      There will never be a nother Lynyrd Skynyrd the best Southern rock band EVER GOD bless all of you. You will live forever in so many peoples. Lives.Rock on Donnie and Johnny

  • @Callie0715
    @Callie0715 4 года назад +13

    Too awesome! I have no words. Probably sound better on video than when I saw them in person. It was so loud. Gawd, they are so good!

  • @danielchristy4610
    @danielchristy4610 Год назад +8

    They were the greatest American band.

  • @campocaster
    @campocaster 9 лет назад +46

    Awesome video! All the musicians here are as good as it gets but Billy Jones of the Outlaws has to be one of the most underrated guitar players of all time

    • @smokebury4624
      @smokebury4624 8 лет назад +2

      +Paul Campo come by.facebook~Billy Jones the Outlaws..........

    • @peterd.michael6687
      @peterd.michael6687 7 лет назад +8

      Hughie Thomasson, too!!!

    • @richardbetts7088
      @richardbetts7088 5 лет назад +1

      Him and Hughie, absolutely brilliant 👌✌

    • @johnrutherford5159
      @johnrutherford5159 4 года назад +2

      Sorry Ronnie Van Zant was the best song writer ever but that was Henry Paul and Hughie Thomson

    • @user-sv6jl4lb7h
      @user-sv6jl4lb7h Год назад

      ​@@johnrutherford5159 nope billy Jones and hughie

  • @danielcrook9504
    @danielcrook9504 4 года назад +5

    It's not weird that the best bands came from the south,southern by the grace of God !

  • @ronniebutler4277
    @ronniebutler4277 4 года назад +12

    One bad ass band, THE BEST EVER

  • @ronnie5129
    @ronnie5129 4 года назад +21

    As Mr. Ronnie Van Zant Said, Just Let Me Say One Thing, I Say This, What A Spectacular Performance Here to all the people on stage, Long Live the Freebirds that have gone to Rock and Roll Heaven, I will here them all play again when i get there, Cousin Figel

    • @thespiritof76..
      @thespiritof76.. 3 года назад

      My daddy Freddie too

    • @travo2112
      @travo2112 2 года назад

      There are many victims to mention, take your pick... Ronnie os indeed at the top of the list! However ill choose all of them..... R.I.P.. Thanx for your alls musical brilliance...

    • @herbwhite9003
      @herbwhite9003 Год назад

      That's the good thing about being alive...you can listen now, no need to wait.

  • @roberthowell287
    @roberthowell287 2 года назад +4

    One of my favorite bands alot of great groups came out of Florida

  • @billyhart6749
    @billyhart6749 2 года назад +10

    Best guitar player ever in southern rock

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 4 года назад +16

    What an epic jam and performance this is. So awesome!

    • @MomentsDivine
      @MomentsDivine 2 года назад +1

      Who were the two guitarists who joined LS on stage for T is for Texas?
      It was an Amazing 5 guitar Mule Team!
      They brought the best out in Allen and Gary.. Whew!!

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 2 года назад +2

      @@MomentsDivine That's easy. Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones, from The Outlaws, who are another fine Florida group. Cheers!

  • @michellebutler3467
    @michellebutler3467 5 лет назад +14

    Mr. Ronnie Van Zant and all his mules~~~~~~

  • @shanephillips1730
    @shanephillips1730 Год назад +2

    The ultimate tribute to Jimmy. to the ultimate Jimmy.

  • @melvinenglebright8125
    @melvinenglebright8125 10 месяцев назад +2

    When I first met Johnny,it was a Party . And when I met the rest , they were a Wall of Sound out those guitar amps !!! Blew the doors off the barn !

  • @bradostler4619
    @bradostler4619 4 года назад +7

    the two best bands rolled into one .....dosnt get any better than that

  • @bdogjr7779
    @bdogjr7779 6 лет назад +15

    Awesome with Hughie & Billy : The band was definitely feeling the loss of Ed King leaving & needed the 3rd guitar which Steve Gaines would eventually provide. Gary & Allen were keeping it tight & giving it the Skynyrd vibe.

  • @kennethjonesii6631
    @kennethjonesii6631 2 месяца назад +1

    There will never bemusicians as great as these fellors pure 100% the roots of rock n roll southern rock bad asses

  • @michellebutler3467
    @michellebutler3467 4 года назад +12

    Southern Rocks Finest!!!! Ronnie Van Zant and his Mules!!!

  • @bill2527
    @bill2527 5 лет назад +13

    Totally cool and different version with Hughie and Billy playing with Allen and Gary...smokin good. Damn, Skynyrd the best ever, they were so blistering hot and tight playing live!!

    • @MomentsDivine
      @MomentsDivine 2 года назад

      Oh wow.. i was asking who they were…. What are their last names? Thank so much!!

    • @MomentsDivine
      @MomentsDivine 2 года назад

      Yup!! Gary and Allen were loving it…. Brought out the best in them!!

    • @MrsBillyKeys
      @MrsBillyKeys Год назад

      @@MomentsDivine the two guitarists from The Outlaws performing with Skynyrd are Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones

  • @silvioribeiro5846
    @silvioribeiro5846 4 года назад +7

    as if a group like lynyrd skynyrd could be so complete. Long live rock.

  • @tubinintexas
    @tubinintexas 2 года назад +3

    Allen was perfection.

  • @nicholasholmes1600
    @nicholasholmes1600 25 дней назад +3

    2024 anyone, Legends never die!

  • @puffinmoses6718
    @puffinmoses6718 9 лет назад +53

    best band ever!

  • @daphnededrick8493
    @daphnededrick8493 6 лет назад +11

    One of their best performances!

  • @mistercat7147
    @mistercat7147 2 года назад +2

    I was at this concert i was twenty one, great times in the bay area back then.

  • @gsh319
    @gsh319 3 года назад +3

    70’s Skynyrd, vocals, guitars by the dozens and Screaming Piano,... a fucking rock and roll wrecking ball. Dam those were the days!!

  • @jamesrockford2626
    @jamesrockford2626 8 лет назад +33

    Collins dominates the middle solo tradoffs

    • @fastguned
      @fastguned 7 лет назад +9

      Yes, he is definitely the best guitarist on this stage. His licks stand out.

    • @jr13227
      @jr13227 2 года назад

      That’s always been my favorite part of this song

  • @janicefrye3547
    @janicefrye3547 2 года назад +3

    Skynyrd even now 2021 Best of Souther Rock
    ALWAYS n FOREVER 💜💜💜☮️

  • @steveosborne1109
    @steveosborne1109 2 года назад +2

    Amen.

  • @sabineundchristianschreier8360
    @sabineundchristianschreier8360 3 года назад +8

    Love this song so much! Great performance!