Artimus Pyle Musicians Hall of Fame Backstage, Part Three.

In this episode with Artimus Pyle, Joe Chambers talks about the plane crash that happened on October 20, 1977.
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[@crazybobc1]

Million dollar band in a two dollar airplane....What could have been, what great music we were robbed of.

[@danielrodger6016]

Tightwad manager flew first class commercial.. surprised said man wasnt hounded more..

[@SJKLR99]

Peter Rudge!!!

[@jackwyatt1218]

but what great music we got! Jah Bless!

[@TtrainInVain]

It was an airplane Aerosmith had been using before LS got it. They were delayed by it and also had a few close calls with the convair. Between what you alluded to combined with pilot error/ inexperience, it was definitely a ticking time bomb.

[@DCB728]

@@TtrainInVain I don't believe Aerosmith ever used that plane. They did look at it, but never used it.

[@olesarge1724]

You could see it was hard for Artimus to tell the difficult parts of the crash . Semper Fi Marine !

[@solofiddle]

Artimus is cool. Good to see him still surviving and healthy. Thanx for all the great playing!

[@playbluesman1]

Artimus thanks for being part of Joe’s best interview yet. Hope Joe will have you back, I believe you have more great stories to share.

[@surewhynot6040]

This guy was such a dynamic drummer. Unbelievable.

[@nowhereman6130]

Artimus, bless you for being so strong in tragedy.

[@gentlejones]

i cant imagine what its like to have been in 3 plane crashes. what an interview. thank you joe and artimus for sharing these stories.

[@wash711]

Great job, Joe. Your gift of letting the teller tell their story is a gift to us that are listening and watching. A plug for the original recordings from Muscle Shoals - The "First and Last" cd is a must have for fans of one of the greatest bands ever!. Those swampers interviews you did are awesome, and led me to that unbelievable record. Peace ☮️

[@MomentsDivine]

Can’t say it enough.. Amazing Interview!! Thank you Lord for giving us Lynyrd Skynyrd ♥️🙏🇺🇸🙌🏼🥰

[@rockinvida1960]

I met Artimus briefly a few years ago and he was a pleasant fellow. Absolutely legend as well….

[@Ron_Padgett]

Man when Artimus teared up so did I. Great interview!

[@obbor4]

Me too.

[@johnshaw7328]

Yup

[@markbirchette8740]

Artimus, man what I'd give just to have a dinner and spend the time listening to you talk about life in general. Intelligent man with much experience alot to say. He's a Marine, I'm Army and my oldest son is a Marine Veteran as well. We'd have much to talk about just from our military days. Thanks Joe and especially Artimus for sharing part of your life. Semper Fidelis Marine. NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET!

[@dougpeters1625]

I grew up listening to this band, they were a huge influence on myself and so many people. They practically invented and defined the southern rock genre. I have heard consistently that Ronnie Van Zandt was one of the most kindest gentlest people there ever was. The bands potential that was cut short cannot be overstated. In particular Steve Gaines was going to become one of the greatest guitarists/vocalist the world has seen. Insane talent.

[@danodonnell7218]

Pronounced is a great album but street survivors with Steve Gaines is top shelf!!! Every song is great! You can hear the maturity in the music 🎶🎯🙏💯💰👑

[@cfbwizard]

Thank you Joe, i will never be able to thank you enough for all your interviews. Semper Fi Artimus God Bless you brother.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Who the hell forgets to fuel up the plane?? Really pisses me off that this tragedy should have never occurred because of several human errors!! Thanks my friend for sharing with all of us; seriously can't begin to express my heartfelt sympathy...I'm extremely happy that all of you that survived have been able to move forward and I pray that you are alive and well. God be with each of you who were able to get through this horrible and senseless tragedy 🙏

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I totally agree

[@davidh6818]

Nobody forgot to fuel the plane,the faulty engine was run on the auto-rich setting and that caused the engine to burn much more fuel than normal.The pilots had problems with that engine previously and that's why it was ran in auto-rich.

[@MikeKiker]

Great interview. I could listen to Artemis talk for hours.

[@stingylizard]

Ronnie Van Zant never had a more loyal brother than Artimus Pyle. Thanks for the interviews,sir.

[@sapelesteve]

What a terrific interview Joe! Really enjoyed listening to Artimus and getting the real story behind that tragic plane crash. Thanks & hope that all is well.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Steve..Joe

[@leeholzmann1023]

thats how joe rolls , a true professional interviewer...

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

It's so sad that what's left of the band can't let go of old rifts. They survived all that and yet they can't see the value in being nice to each other. Great work Joe and that man is awesome!

[@ministerofdarkness]

One of the most heartfelt interviews you've ever done, Joe. Thank you. Skyward Forever

[@The63Jazz]

Bless you Artemis, such an emotional, heart wrenching interview. Thanks Joe A tear or two here!

[@harleyhoney]

A finish to a great interview Joe! Just wish it could've been longer, a many do, I'm sure. Maybe they can become longer since they are in segments in the future? Love you Artemis & Joe.. #longliveSkynyrd

[@efhs1970]

Joe, I missed seeing your interviews during the break! This interview with Artimus is one your best! Wow! Artimus is one awesome story teller! Thanks for sharing!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Larry… I hope to start doing the Backstage series more often again. I’ve pretty much run out of the Vault Series tapes. Glad you enjoyed Artimus. I enjoyed it too… best, Joe

[@mrDCunningham]

Its really cool hearing his story. I have seen him talk about it alot and this is the best. I like Artimus and all of Skynard. He was a big part of one of the greatest bands of all time. Joe I went to the CMHall today and yours was better. It was okay though. It was a real honor for me to meet you. Thank you for taking the time that you did for me. I could have talked to you all day but I knew you had things to do. Your truly an A-class guy. It was a big day for me. Thanks a bunch Joe. 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

David it was a honor meeting you too. I truly appreciate the very kind comments and you taking time to visit the museum and speak to me too. I was working on getting this part three Artimus clip ready to put up on KZbin. Thanks again for stopping by. Sincerely… Joe

[@davidvanzant2019]

Thank goodness for what we got from Ronnie vanzant

[@richardblumlein9245]

Artimus, I was 17 when this happened. It was so sad when it hit the news. You said some beautiful words, and feelings about your band members. Rich

[@WakadooPlaypen]

Wow! 3 crashes, I would have been done with planes after the first.

[@fredberthiaume6883]

Joe thanks for doing this series. So sad to have lost so much.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Fred..Joe

[@peterforrest6682]

Lovely interview Joe...and thanks to Artimus...he's a cool guy...

[@theunknowns44]

It's interesting that some people can foretell their future, as noted by what Gaines and Van Zandt said to Artimus, or wrote as lyrics in their songs. It reminded me of the infamous '27' Club, or the 'going down to the crossroads' pact. 'Fame and Fortune' has a price - at times, a huge one. Thanx, Joe for producing these engaging interviews.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for supporting our channel Gary…Joe

[@victorparis7189]

Great series Joe..Kudos to you and the crew!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Vic..Joe

[@john0691]

Interview with Gary rossington would be special if he would do it for you Joe .

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’ll see if we can get together John. Thanks for watching…Joe

[@MrBoneppo]

Joe, you did a great job interviewing Artimus! I always look forward to your interviews!!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Butch… Joe

[@MagravatorMag]

I keep thinking that I've seen the best of your interviews and then you did this masterpiece! 👏🏻 Probably my favorite so far. Thanks man! ❤

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Magra…Joe

[@MagravatorMag]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum You can call me Maggie. 😉

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Maggie… Joe

[@saxman7131]

I really enjoyed this series. Thanks to you both.

[@karlagreen6310]

For some reason I have become obsessed with the story of Lynard Skynard! I lived those times. I was 14 in 1977, Freebird was everything ♥️My parents got married on the 20th of October, I got married on the 20th of October because they did. When I found out the crash was OCTOBER 20th, I lost my mind! The song about the guns just struck me so, because you think boys from the South=Guns. But ,when I learned the song and Ronnie was against guns, I was SO Impressed. I feel like Ronnie's life was Profetic, he knew when he would die,and when it came to pass, he just accepted it. And you Sir Artimus, you, are a class act, a kind sole and I could listen to you forever. When you are young, death is the last thing ur thinking about. I hope they all felt they would make it. In my mind I see that handshake Ronnie gave you and his smile. WOW. He knew it would be alright. And Artimus,when ur time comes ,guess who will be there to to take you home, all the guys in the band who went before you. Ronnie, will be there with that smile. .waiting.🙏🕊️

[@DW-Blanco]

Great job Joe Being a drummer myself Artimus Pyle has been an Idol of mine since I 1st heard him so glad to hear he's doing good these day's this was the 1st time I ever heard Artimus speak on the the crash very heart breaking great interview thank you.

[@pedenmk]

Great program about a great band. I loved the L.S.B back in the day as a young MARINE in the 70s. I'm hoping to catch one of arts shows here in good old western North Carolina...........

[@alanlafromboise2927]

Thanks for your service Marine from one (Seabee) to a Marine and fellow Lynyrd Skynyrd fan! Loved the original Skynyrd from day 1

[@thierrywashington9861]

Most humble and greatest interview thank you so much joe. And a true great storyteller

[@derbimac]

Thanks Joe,that was a great interview.

[@Nicholas211]

Joe , one of the best ever, Thank you. "You must judge a man's greatness by how much he will be missed" - - - - - Will Rogers.

[@dennissweeney6774]

Got a chance to hang out with him and his son after a show in Pennsylvania nice people real class act. So was Bill another class act.

[@patrickostrom2762]

Artimus ,thank you ! And musician hall of Fame for this 3 part interview! What I learned from this interview live Life! Joe at the 40th APB anniversary concert a group of fans presented a wedding type ring made from the plane wreck and his eyes lid up! The group used mine field equipment found a PC! Artimus the Street Survivor! RVZ smiling at you!

[@rocketpost1]

Thanks Joe for these three parts which were just incredible story-telling. What a great humble man is Artimus who I would trust with my life. Part 3 was especially moving and yet another plane crash that should not have happened. You're doing great work Joe so please keep it up.

[@johnshaw7328]

Great work Joe, you are talented. It was really nice to see and listen to Artimus Pyle and realize what a great person he is!

[@adco]

I almost got to go to their concert. They were one of my most favorite of all. We lived on that music. I graduated in 77

[@irel4ever]

I was a kid. And it kind of crushed me. Loved their music so much. I was a kid on the north side of Chicago, not a southerner.

[@zekesterboospirit8658]

Artimus runs deep. Great drummer and person.

[@Gkuljian]

I'm so glad I watched this. A ton of revelations in it. Thanks!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Artimus is such a nice guy. What a killer drummer too. I wish I could buy his music. I would love to jam with him. I bet it would be a blast. Thanks for sharing these videos and adding value to my life ! ❤️🤘❤️

[@vanxl9]

Artimus was the least injured in the plane crash and also still living among that group today along with the piano player.

[@frankperry1111]

I really do enjoy these videos. Gene Odem says nothing in Artimus movie is true. Gene says there may have been a bit of weed , but that the plane wasn't full of drugs. Gene says the hippy handshake never happened during the crash. Personally, I'm still sad that the crash happened, but I'll have to do some research before I can accept the way Artimus is telling the tale. I also had no prior judgements about Artimus. Gene telling a completely different version of facts though has me curious to find out why Artimus would change the facts.

[@larryn2682]

Hard to know who to believe. Neither may be telling a fully accurate account.

[@perbes100]

Of course I wasn't anywhere near the crash site but the handshake bit has always sounded untrue to me.

[@bryanriggin1917]

Love you Artimus!! Great interview!!

[@owlzguy]

A brilliant interview with a real mensch of a man! I'm still in tears from the last third of the interview. Well done, Mr. Chambers!

[@willorem5131]

Excellent interview Joe ! You Rock Brother !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Will, thank you. Dad passed away peacefully September 28th, but I know he would have appreciated your kind words and support. Best, Britt

[@davidvanzant2019]

Damn that plane

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I like how she doesn't interrupt artimus while he's talking.

[@rayjr62]

I realise this was decades ago- I was a freshman in high school when this happened- but it seems like yesterday. And how devastating this was to the band (obviously) but to the entire music community. Agreed, they did reform and sound better than ever, but I am not sure if it was ever the same.

[@hausf.kartreit1111]

Awesome JoeNice interview guys. I remember a band Artimus had after Skynyrd called Those Guys. They used to play at the Sunset grille on A1A in StAugustine Florida. Keep Rocking Artimus👍🤠🙏

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Haus….Joe

[@lloydrobeau5126]

Well Joe, thank You once again, awesome interviews !! You are the best ❤️🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Lloyd.. very kind of you….Joe

[@lloydrobeau5126]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum very welcome, enjoy all of them 🎸🎶🎸🎶

[@davidvanzant2019]

Thank you joe yess indeed

[@donmorgan3498]

That was a great interview, Joe. Artimus is an intriguing person. I love how you let your guests tell their stories. They obviously feel comfortable in your presence and have a great deal of trust in you. I'm looking forward to your next video. Keep up the great work.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Don…Joe

[@jeffkelley4055]

Absolutely gripping storytelling

[@jillsample1846]

Thank you Artimus. I've heard this interview before. You were honorable speaking of your friends and band mates.

[@rapman5363]

It’s so refreshing to see the interviewer allow Artemis to talk. So many interviewers will ask a question and when the interviewee starts talking they go off and ask another question and interrupt. So props to Joe for letting Artemis talk and explain the whole crash.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Richard….Joe

[@spaceghost8995]

I don't buy any of the "they knew their destiny" stuff, but I like Pyle and the video. I remember Street Survivors album had flames on it but after the crash the flames were removed from the cover. I was a big fan at about 15 years old or so when that went down.

[@dustindavis9050]

Awesome Job as always Joe!!! But one thing Pyle said he’s been in 3 Plane Crashes!!!! & his Dad died in a plane crash too!!!!!! That’s crazy …. I mean maybe someone is trying to tell you just take the bus !!! I was married once but after that Crashed I didn’t keep getting back on !!…. Anyway Thankyou for helping provide the soundtrack to my youth & adult hood & for being apart of in my opinion one of the All time best RockinRoll bands that’s ever been & keep doing it!!! 🚌🚌🚌

[@dwaynewladyka577]

These interviews were great. Thanks for sharing them. Cheers, Joe! ✌️

[@DinoGithens]

Artists! One of the best ever! From the Ville, Louisville, Ky.

[@diggersouth]

I could listen to Artimus speak for hours. What a nice guy.

[@stevestarlight609]

Great interview. Fantastic

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Steve….Joe

[@rfwinc3261]

what an absolutely incredible interview. i choked back some tears watching this. Thank you so much Joe. Thank you Artimus for your honesty.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Rf…Joe

[@rfwinc3261]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum if you dont mind how long ago was this interview ?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

A few weeks Rf….Joe

[@danawalker55]

Really enjoyed this series. Wish there was more. Thanks for sharing, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again 55…..Joe

[@JohnDoe-ny1wp]

I saw their last show. LIVED all night happy. Died the next day heartbroken. It still hurts til this day.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

What a great man ! ❤🙏👍

[@chrisclermont456]

Artemis Pyle is always a great 😃 interview. You can really feel the man. I'd love to meet him.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Thanks Artimus for residing and playing in NC!

[@Splitshot1]

Just seems like a caring sweet guy.

[@DerekDiamante]

I so enjoyed this interview.

[@msvlogcreation]

Literally just watched the Street Survivors movie last night its free on Tubi, very good movie!

[@rclamb04]

Awesome series, someday I will be on here with you

[@MP-ju4ol]

Seriously sweet man, very eclectic in musics greatest country rock band ever. Frozen in time. So glad to see and hear him speak, talk about what he wanted to. I hope APB plays in the Bay Area………maybe I’ve missed my time. Rock on Artimus!

[@glennh.2573]

Not a country rock band nothing country about LYNYRD SKYNYRD

[@kennyyow8863]

Joe knows how to pull out interviews so great

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Thank you for posting this interview

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching it too Brian…..Joe

[@RichardHandal301]

Just-wow. Thank you.

[@billy11113]

... Thank`s Joe . Looking forward to what`s next ...

[@jacktolmachoff7547]

Ya Joe !!! Thanks a lot for what you do

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching too Jack…Joe

[@stevelankford7087]

God Bless you Artemus and all the brothers and sisters that were on the plane that tragic day. I hate so much the way that ended, then all the tragedies that followed. One can only imagine what the years would have been like if everyone had grown older and continued. But you’ve done well and have a great bunch of musicians that you work with. So carry on my friend, I think Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, Ed, Allen, Billy and Leon would be proud!

[@stevelankford7087]

My bad... Thanks so much for a beautiful interview with Artemus!

[@tomw9875]

Thanks Joe!

[@stevencurtis3693]

HEY MAN YOU'RE A CLASS ACT KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO SO WELL AND THANK YOU ! MR. JOE!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steven…Joe

[@mtc4him201]

Thanks Joe, this was quite a revelation!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks as always mtc…Joe

[@ramboweed5169]

Great man. Great drummer

[@eddieloftis2414]

Great interview Joe!! As are all of your videos!!! Interesting to her the real story from Artemus. I live in Anderson SC about 20 minutes from Greenville and saw a lot of concerts in the old Greenville Memorial Auditorium. Know several folks who were at that last Skynard show. TCB FOREVER

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Eddie….Joe

[@leeholzmann1023]

wow joe you have done it again , love it...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Lee…..Joe

[@1rwjwith]

Fantastic !

[@kimwestwood8840]

Great story about the crash. Wow ..New found respect for those guys

[@NYCgirl927]

Fantastic.

[@davemack7740]

Great interview 👍

[@Sablesez]

What a great man, great band. Art was one handsome man

[@jamessator5564]

I’ve listened to Gene Odem’s accounts of the crash, but I seem to go lean more to Artimus’s account, he seems to be genuine, why would he lie ?

[@edwardcurl3856]

You realize that gene odems account of what happened ain't the only one there's more with the surviving members and road crews and managers that have all said Pyle didn't do 99% of what he said he did ..I've seen an interview with the guy who ran the audio n mixing boards for the band and he's even said Pyle ran to the cockpit got the news bout the plane being out of fuel and they weren't gonna make the open field and started he stated Pyle ran past him to the back of the plane as it sty hitting the trees..go look up more interviews other than just Gene's and Artie's