FIRST TIME HEARING 'Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird (LIVE AT OAKLAND COLISEUM 1977) | GENUINE REACTION

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[@georgekininmonth2070]

I was there and it was AWESOME!No cell phones, no cameras, no sunscreen, and just great music, great vibes, and memories 46 years later that will forever cause me to smile at how fortunate I was.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

The unity regardless of race, age, sexual choosing, income level. You were all there for one thing and one thing only. You did it. You achieved pure unity. That's who we were. Glad you were there.

[@desertdee1]

I was at the same tour, but at the Dodger stadium. It was beyond great!! And you're right, no phones, no cameras, no sunscreen, just great music and everyone loving every minute of it. :) I was a California girl, so no way I was blocking the sun.

[@oldmanghost219]

@@desertdee1 I was at Angel stadium. desert? The high Desert? I used to go to the Antelope Valley Fair. Mainly for the Rodeo. My cousins lived there and we were always visiting.... shooting guns and riding horses. My uncle was a field supervisor for an air conditioning company and they had a huge water cooler running in their booth. We learned to drive on a Dry Lake on Edwards Air Force base near ave E and 60th. Then we would go to the "Office" at 90th & E . That's the bar. Brings back memories.

[@desertdee1]

@@oldmanghost219 It could have been at the Angels Stadium, but when I asked a good friend of mine that I went with, he said Dodger. Doesn't matter, same tour, same time. :D Yes, the Mojave Desert -- China Lake Naval Weapons Center / Ridgecrest. The outdoor life we had is like no others, city people just didn't have the freedoms we had, no way possible. :D Camping, hiking, shooting, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, you name it, we did it. And the desert parties were the greatest. :D

[@ramosel]

Which show? They Played "Day On The Green" shows on July 2nd and July 4th that year. I had just graduated High School and we went to the July 2nd show because we had to be at Lake Tahoe for July 4th. Frampton Headlined, Skynyrd, Santana and the Outlaws. Oh, to hear "Freebird" and "Green Grass and High Tides" on the same day...!! We went back to Oakland later in July for the next "Day On The Green"... Led Zeppelin, Rick Derringer and Judas Priest. What a summer

[@Jeffbambam]

Growing up in Alabama lynyrd skynyrd is a religion. 😂 thanks for covering my boys !

[@joannholmes8726]

In Alaska, it was introduced to me by a friend from Jacksonville Florida. Loved that guy for that! Still remember him 51 years later. It changed me!

[@PatriciaDuffett-m9s]

I'm in Jacksonville.. everyone was a roady​@@joannholmes8726

[@pepsi6900]

Allen Collins lead guitar, Steve Gaines lead guitar, Gary Rosington lead guitar, Leon Wilkinson bass, Billy Powel piano, Ronnie Vanzant vocals, Artimus Pile drums....MAGIC WITH LIGHTING IN A BOTTLE

[@PennyMayer]

4 guitar players...their special sound

[@randystalnaker6700]

Amen

[@ExpatBear-58]

We took all this for granted in the 70s, thinking music would always be this great and would only get better. Ha. Little did we know.

[@margaretstutts4362]

I know. Up to the 90s it did get better. They they people started relying on autotune, canned music and it just sucks.

[@ExpatBear-58]

@@margaretstutts4362All these artists we enjoyed in the 60s and 70s really honed and fine tuned and the bands were tight. Garages to clubs and bars before they made it big. It's a lost art.

[@margaretstutts4362]

@@ExpatBear-58 I know. But the 80s included a lot who came up the same way. They played clubs, and finally got recorded and then played on the radio then if they hit, MTV. Bands today don’t make music. They scream into mics, have guitar players but no melodies or verses I understand. Free Bird I understand. Journey songs I understand. The Eagles I understand. Led Zeppelin I understand. U2 I understand. Anything recent, I don’t.

[@jeanniebryant1555]

Ain't that the truth.

[@jeanniebryant1555]

This song makes me think of an old dear friend, rip Beaver. Gone way to soon my guy.

[@bella-xp7qd]

They plane crash 2-3 months after this show. We lost Ronnie 29, Steve Gaines 28 (in red pants), Steve's sister Cassie Gaines 29 (backup singer), road manager and 2 pilots. 20 others survived.

[@dagwood00049]

My former pastor, rip, was one of the first responders.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

God Rest his Soul..❤​@@dagwood00049

[@myrnahuichapan7624]

I remember watching a film dedicated to them. Tragic loss.

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

I sure miss those times! It was a great time to be a teenager 😊

[@dizzle7558]

I saw them in 77 also..I can't remember it though because I was 2..Crazy parents..

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

Truth!

[@88pjtink]

I miss the 70's like crazy everytime i watch this!!! we had no idea how good we had it.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Best times.

[@orvonton7830]

you miss those times.... well atleast you got too live in that time.

[@MR-wu1ye]

I'm 72 years old, from the deep South and to this day, when a Jawga cop pulls me over for speeding and asks me," was there a legal reason you were going that fast"? , my answer is; "yessir, I was listening to Freebird." They smile and understand every time.

[@kennethohnemus3192]

I heard that about the song Radar Love by Golden Earring

[@MR-wu1ye]

Yeah, radar love revs a lotta folks up, me included, (not sure whether the local constabulary agrees), but not like Free Bird when Alan and Gary start stompin’.

[@anarodrigues9637]

Omg!!! One of my favorite bands of all time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Fuphyter]

Love this ❤

[@chrisqueen3118]

Great story--makes me smile.😊

[@davevasques2157]

There's a famous photo of Paul McCartney and David Gilmour watching Lynyrd Skynryd and the look on their faces sums it up.

[@go-nogo1475]

All Artists I adore. I wish there was a photo of Clapton & Pete Townsend seeing Hendrix the first time he came to England!

[@scoutbeavers7355]

Lynyrd skynyrd blowed everyone-everywhere they went off the stage.

[@rodb9275]

From what I understand, this concert was shortly before the plane crash. Which makes this particular performance even more impactful.

[@georgeprice4212]

A couple of months before, yes. This show was in July, and the crash happened in October, just days after the release of the Street Survivors album.

[@marilynleveque2497]

On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 passenger aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi, United States. Chartered by the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from L & J Company of Addison, Texas, it was flying from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, crashing near its destination. Crashed near Baton Rouge Louisiana.

[@georgeprice4212]

@@marilynleveque2497 and if things had gone differently, that would have been Aerosmith, not Lynyrd Skynyrd, who would have tragically perished.

[@edwardpate6128]

I was 17 when this happened and consider myself blessed to have grown up in this era!

[@samdunbar7259]

Same, what a time! Good times and peaceful crowds.

[@freebirdtony]

That performance was one for the books.

[@notablindliberal896]

Tony, what's up? Molly, I hope you enjoy this.

[@freebirdtony]

@@notablindliberal896 All's good. Btw is that Molly as in Hatchet?

[@dizzle7558]

Definitely..

[@christinemcmillen9020]

This is a great site, but I've always thought the Knebworth concert was better.

[@freebirdtony]

@@christinemcmillen9020 I get it. My favorite part of the Knebworth performance was when Ronnie walked onto the Rolling Stones' tongue portion of the stage and signaled to Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines and Leon Wilkeson to join him. Priceless.

[@connieadams607]

I am 75 year’s old. This is peace … our generation was the best.

[@gerardcote8391]

The guy playing the piano was a roadie. They took a break for lunch one day and he asked of he could play thr piano. They said yes and he started to play. It turns out he was a classically trained concert pianost. On the spot they invited him to join the band.

[@sherryramirez6329]

i did not know that WOW

[@harrymcgraw6949]

Yes his name is Billy Powell

[@teresasullivan4588]

I heard that too!! What an amazing story 🤩😎

[@teresasullivan4588]

I heard that too!! What an amazing story 🤩😎❤

[@gonepostal9101]

Yep, Billy was classically trained, but he was one of the best Honky Tonk players ever. Lolol

[@guyray1504]

LS was a Southern band from Jacksonville Fl. and proud of where they came from. All the flag meant to them that they were just good old Southern boys playing good music for the world.

[@whome1299]

Indeed. In Texas, the flag was sort of ubiquitous. Not a single person that I knew even thought of it as a racist symbol. It was a Southern Pride thing. Nothing nefarious or bigoted was intended from those folks. People have been conditioned for that flag to require them a fainting couch at the mere sight of it. 🙄

[@chrisqueen3118]

I'm a Northerner, and it triggers me. Sorry, but history still isn't behind us on this issue.

[@PatriciaDuffett-m9s]

Pfft ..democrat

[@tombrehony6277]

Well Said

[@Nikki-l5p9y]

You’ve got to remember that when he starts singing that first line, “If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?” and you are smiling because you just found this song, and you obviously like it, so, of course you are smiling. But….but we are all crying because we know that he died just a few months after this. But, yeah, we still remember you. And we are still grieving you, and what might have been, because you guys were just getting started, and the talent, the magic, there could have, would have been so much more. So, young man, just know we’re all in tears out here.

[@rebcritzer4857]

Great shows back in the day. I saw them in 76. The Confederate Flag back then wasn't that big a deal. Nobody was upset because the band was from the South and we're very proud of their Southern roots.

[@rebcritzer4857]

*were

[@Gromit801]

Actually the band didn’t want the confederate flag, manager put it up

[@TobyBaker-hz3rw]

😂

[@twofarg0ne763]

I'm 75. I grew up with the music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Nothing today can compare.

[@teresasullivan4588]

So very true ❣️❣️❣️🔥🔥🔥

[@gaylerossie2817]

Sometimes youth is waisted on the young.

[@danasmith8269]

Myself as well, I'm 73...and you're absolutely right...there is nothing that can even touch the music from back then

[@Quincysof]

Agreed❤❤❤

[@deantait8326]

Just turned 75. Originally from Los Angeles.

[@randystalnaker6700]

Blessed and honored to have been at all 3 shows at The Fox Theater in Atlanta, Ga. when they recorded the One More From The Road Album...

[@judithoden]

So many good memories of the Fox theater in Atlanta.

[@LordEagle]

Young Man,,,,,,there will NEVER be anything like a stadium concert of the '70's and '80's again. Ya had to be there,,,,💥💥💥👍😎 Really glad you like the music,,,👍👍👍

[@shannonotoole3526]

exactly

[@teresasullivan4588]

Yes indeed!!! And the shows were affordable too 😉🫶🎶

[@MeWriter2112]

@@teresasullivan4588 Right, tickets to this show were probably $11.50.

[@neilholland3415]

It was in the movie "Forrest Gump" when Jenny stood up on the railing of the balcony.

[@randystalnaker6700]

3 lead guitars...that piano...the drums...bass...and THOSE VOCALS!!! R.I.P. GENTLEMAN AND CASSIE

[@shark5919]

On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 passenger aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi, United States. Chartered by the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from L & J Company of Addison, Texas, it was flying from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, crashing near its destination. Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist and founding member Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist Steve Gaines, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines (Steve's older sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, Captain Walter McCreary and First Officer William John Gray all died as a result of the crash, while twenty others survived. The tragedy abruptly halted Lynyrd Skynyrd's career until Van Zant's brother Johnny reformed the band ten years later.

[@moniquesewell2670]

You have to remember the 60's-part of the 80's there was no auto tune, just pure talent

[@joannholmes8726]

ALL those Baby-boomer young lassies are rocking out.

[@cavecookie1]

If you notice in the shots of the stage floor, there are NO pedals, switches, and sound altering doodads...just guys playing guitars!

[@donnavovk9833]

When the lead singer was killed in the plane crash, it was his younger brother that took over the lead vocals, and he's just as good as his older brotsir. R I P to the ones we lost

[@allisonoconnor8055]

😂😂😂😂 well Johnny's having a great life riding on his dead brothers fame. 😢 shame on you

[@Nrgheal]

Actually he can't sing

[@Jeff_Vader]

@@allisonoconnor8055 It only took him 10 years to start the great life! He didn't want to jump into his brother's fame which is why he said no for 10 years. 😢 shame on you

[@karowak1]

I watched you reaction of ACDC Thunderstruck . You said how good Angus guitar playing. I saw the thumbnail coming up of this one and smiled. Wiat until he hears Allen Collins

[@stephendewitt2421]

This is the greatest form of human expression! The creativity is unfathomable.

[@bobshaw8319]

The greatest American band in history

[@Frank-pe9pk]

In Florida we grew up with the boys of Skynyrd, along with Tampa’s own country rock band The Outlaws. We saw this tour in Tampa and what a party. I still remember where I was when their plane went down. They were so loved in Florida.

[@terrylandess6072]

I made the journey to the Orange Park cemetery myself while stationed at NAS JAX. Learned quite a bit of their local history while there.

[@lisayoung9920]

I had to pull over into a church parking lot and cry. So happy you are able to experience their music. I grew up seeing them in Florida then Georgia too many times to count. The 1976 Knebworth Freebird is definitely worth your time!

[@chickmcgee1000]

This band is worth taking a deep dive into.

[@96tears-600]

Who remembers going to any concert and the crowd yelling out free bird

[@go-nogo1475]

Shit, it STILL happens at shows..."HEY! PLAY FREEBIRD!"

[@ladonnawhatley904]

Yes I remember!

[@WilliamForeman-p3i]

Every time, every one

[@1960rlv]

This show took place about 4 months before the plane crash. I had the great fortune of seeing the band about 4 months before that. I was 16 and had the live show One More For (From) The Road on 8 track tape. Me and my friends wore that tape out while cruising. If you want a great experience track down the CD and listen to the entire live performance, it’s like this from beginning to end. And no, contrary to the bad image of the Christian White Cross aka. The confederate flag of 2023; the flag did not carry this stigma in 1977. Like many other things in culture, it’s a different world.

[@jamessugg7061]

AMEN!!!

[@andreadeamon6419]

Yeah it was. I was 10 and i don't think i ever seen people butthurt then like they are today. Everyone said hello - held doors open for you - helped ladies in and out of cars - it sure was a different world back then

[@marypalmer1251]

Absolutely

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Thats not even the "Confederate" flag. Whats commonly (and mistakenly) called the Confederate flag is actually the Battle Flag of Virginia. The actual confederate flag is quite different.

[@dunhill1]

Yes, living here in Jacksonville (their home town), it's fairly well known locally that some of the band members attended Robert E Lee High School. It maintained that original name until the WOKE crowd suddenly, after 60y decided that General Lee was a racist and now it's been renamed High School #33 or some other generic number. Sad to see that.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

One of the greatest bands in American history.

[@Lita-067]

How I wish now I could go back to those days of great music. Here I’m just feeling nostalgic and enjoying the way this new generation is discovering what we enjoyed back then.

[@WalterBoylan]

I for one am glad that you younger people are discovering this music from the 70'sThere is sooooo much more. It would take you 20 years to listen to it all

[@sethdunlap9868]

piano, guitar, drums... Passionate vocals... and ABSOLUTLY NO AUTOTUNE OR ANY OTHER BULLSHIT. just American talent.

[@SatanicKale]

This is the version I prefer the most! Another great song by Skynyrd is called Tuesdays Gone

[@mikehayes5167]

The piano player, Billy Powell, was one of their Roadies. They were at a rehearsal, the band went to lunch and when they came back they heard Billy playing it on the piano. They liked it so much that they asked him to join the band. That's why you don't hear the piano intro on the album version.

[@shariherman34]

Personally I think the best live performance of this song was from the Knebworth festival in England. There was far less crowd shots and more actual footage of the musicians doing their thing. Also the guitar solos were even longer and more incredible!

[@scoutbeavers7355]

What a wonderful time in history Lynyrd skynyrd and America 🇺🇸

[@mikequintela5713]

That was a great concert! Was there, That concert included Santana and Peter Frampton

[@tjrivers]

After the plane crash, Van Zant’s brother formed a tribute-type band. I went to see them in concert in NY where they played “Freebird” so bittersweetly, memorable and lovely.

[@teresasullivan4588]

The Lynyrd Skynyrd tragedy still breaks my heart 💜

[@carlakane3313]

I was supposed to be at this exact show. Had a ticket. I was 15 and my parents wouldn't let me go! They played with Peter Frampton, who was huge that year. Sadly, the crash happened soon after I never did get to see them. Glad to see you watch this. I was there the next summer when Van Halen played their first ever tour along with Foreigner, AC/DC, Robin Trower and Aerosmith. 98 degrees out but what a great day. Note: No phones! Great crowd energy.

[@rodjohnson2632]

I was at both of those shows too! The good ole "Day on the Green" shows by promoter Bill Graham. We were so lucky in those days to have a chance to see all the great bands of that time. Every week a top band was playing somewhere in the Bay Area. And ticket prices $5-$10!

[@chrisqueen3118]

Would've loved to see that lineup‼️

[@thenortherner3890]

Possibly the greatest live recording and there have been some greats, but this up there in the top 5

[@LordEagle]

The Song Remains the Same,,,,,,💥💥💥🤘😎

[@Fuphyter]

Concerts back in the day were f*cking awesome!!!

[@joemcbride5260]

What made them is that they sound just like the album every song sounds just like the album

[@marilynleveque2497]

Grandma’s and Grandpa’s love music too!

[@camban]

“What a time to be alive” indeed. They were absolutely magnificent.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

We never saw the " confederate flag" either. There was no video. We heard the song on the radio.. we also " heard Curtis low" on the radio, we just " saw" a bonfire, drinks, smoke, friends, starry night, and we all heard the music. They were not racist. They've Said it over and over again. It's the generations AFTER Gen X who brought in race. Nice reaction.

[@dunhill1]

Coming from a Jacksonville resident, You are 100%; just for the record, the album cover for "Freebird, The Essential Collection does prominently feature the confederate flag. But as you know it was simply Southern Pride to the boys.

[@rdyplyr2141]

I am a 55 yo black woman from Alabama, and I LOVE LS!! I don't care about that flag as a kid and don't care now. This is one of my favorite songs!!!

[@chrisqueen3118]

​@@rdyplyr2141Good for you❣️ I'm a Northener, and that flag is disgusting to me. I live in a majority brown state now, and I'M in the smallest minority. Nobody treats me badly because of my pale skin, and I'm grateful that it truly doesn't matter here. We are all the same‼️

[@errolgreen7267]

Hi...great reaction! Could I suggest Stevie Ray Vaughan "Texas Flood" live at the Mocambo?

[@ozarkoutpost]

Ronnie Van Zandt (lead singer), Steve Gaines (guitar), Cassie Gaines (backup singer) and their road manager died in the crash. They’re all gone now. Gary Rossington (slide guitar in this song) died a few months ago, he was the last.

[@cliftneysterling4105]

Are you saying that he's the last member of that band that was playing or the last member that has passed? Is it Artemis Pyle the drummer because I know he's still alive So just checking.

[@ozarkoutpost]

@@cliftneysterling4105 last original band member to die. Artemis Pyle wasn’t the first drummer. Bob Burns was

[@cliftneysterling4105]

@@ozarkoutpost Okay I just know Artemis played that show. Thank you for the info

[@georgeprice4212]

@@cliftneysterling4105basically, all the members pictured on the debut album from 1973 are now deceased.

[@Dee-JayW]

I vaguely remember my husband had an album of the Rossington Collins Band, but can’t remember any songs I might know…anyone help with this?

[@RockPowerUSA]

Good choice playing LIVE version. It took you on a trip back in time with us.

[@DonnaVito-dv6ek]

I remember even back in the 70s 80s 90s and 2000s at many different concerts someone in the crowd would holler FREE BIRD .LOL.these guys are amazing one of the reasons Im a big fan of southern rock. ✌️🤟🤘

[@scotthatcher5043]

Straight up SOUTHERN BOYS !!! That was when no one was offended by the confederate flag...everyone loved everyone no matter what stupid skin color..great job reacting!!

[@edferd100]

Southern Pride, Dukes of Hazard...good times! :)

[@gregcable3250]

Speak for yourself about the rebellion traitor's flag--Lots and lots of people hated and hate the effing flag for what it meant/means--but it was not relevant to us then at a Skynyrd concert. We were there for the music/fun. The actual Confederate flag is a white flag or surrender.

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Congrats to the government and media for reopening the racial divide that was pretty much non existent during our generation. Peace and love ruled the day

[@gregcable3250]

@@DarrellFanning-bx7xz What planet did you live on?

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

@gregcable3250 what's your problem? Guess you're one of those that wants to keep hate alive. Well done !

[@jamesballew9820]

Thanks for doing what you're doing, man. It's like time traveling for me... I'm 71yrs old , and this takes me back to places and people I've known so long ago. Wow! When did I get SO old?

[@johnwatrous8982]

Love when you pups see real musicians performing, none of this crap today.

[@farmnranchapiarybeehiveser8120]

Billy Powell RIP playing Piano is something you missed on the album. He was a roadie and they heard him playing this part one day and decided to make him a regular. 🤠🏞️🐂

[@BluesJammer69]

lynyrd skynyrd knebworth their best show...they blew the stones off the stage!!!

[@ComfortablyNumb24]

I was there! 2 milk gallons full of Tequila Sunrise, The events were called Days on the Green. What a great generation to grow up with.

[@brucesavage8493]

For another great guitar solo, I suggest that you check out Chicago doing “25 or 6 to 4” live at Tanglewood. ✌️🖖

[@rodneyphelps3919]

Billy Powell, the keyboard player, was originally a roadie for them and they were writing this song. They were on a break and came back, and he was playing that piano art from this song. He hadn't told anyone that he was a classically trained pianist.

[@gregdenig52]

I was 14 years old. My first😅 "real" concert. I can be seen in the crowd footage with all those girls up front. From this day on, this is ALL I wanted to do. Pure magic. And then Peter Frampton!

[@tvdroid22]

There was another Van Zant brother. He was in the band 38 Special. Also worthy of your attention. Anyway, THAT is how you bring the house down!

[@dunhill1]

There actually were 3 Van Zandt brothers; Johnny has been LS replacement lead singer. You are referring to Donnie who started .38 Special.

[@tvdroid22]

​@@dunhill1Yes, but my point wasn't to speak of the reformed LS of the past 30+ years, but rather the other brother in another band he should check out.

[@rick343]

Kingsmen, movie, church scene, one of the best scenes with the best theme from, Free Bird.

[@georgeprice4212]

Also used in one of the movies Rob Zombie directed as well.

[@michaelfox2256]

That crowd is now all grandpa's and grandma's

[@teresasullivan4588]

😆😂🤣

[@jimijames95]

… On October 20, 1977, three members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash while the band was traveling from Greenville, South Carolina to Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Ronnie Van Zant: The band's lead singer and founding member Steve Gaines: A guitarist and vocalist Cassie Gaines: Steve's older sister and a backing vocalist Other people who died in the crash included the band's assistant road manager, Dean Kilpatrick, and the two pilots, Captain Walter McCreary and First Officer William John Gray. The crash also seriously injured the rest of the band, including bassist Billy Wilkerson who suffered a broken leg, arm, and ribs, as well as facial injuries. The band disbanded after the crash and didn't reunite until 10 years later, when Ronnie's brother Johnny took over the band.

[@Jean-qf4ug]

You might have heard Free Bird in the movie Forrest Gump when Jenny almost jumps from the balcony of the hotel when she’s high. That guitar solo is so awesome. Never gets old. Thanks for reacting to it. It makes me smile watching you “come alive” when the music takes you over like it did all of us back then. I can’t believe that clip is fifty years old. Heck, I can’t believe I’m 70 and still rocking to it! Lol! You’ve got a great channel, man! Party on!

[@pamward1623]

Southern rock at its finest bad azz years of the 70,S!!! My generation😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@DarleneD-y3t]

Now do you understand why I think Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the best bands ever? I love those guys. I cried my eyes out the night that plane crash happened.I'm having their song, All I can Do is write about It, played at my memorial service when I die. You got to listen to it. They didn't make bad music. Love your show.. love your reactions.

[@carolcoker9862]

Best southern rock band ever one of my favorite albums I purchased as a teenager

[@ropersf]

I saw this concert. The Day on the Green concerts were these epic multi band festivals promoted by Bill Graham in the Oakland Coliseum. I was really young but I got to see a lot of Day on the Green festivals because my older sister was really into music and always bought tickets to all the big bands She was 15 and I was 12 so my parents wouldn't let her go unless she took me along. Peter Frampton and Santana also played that day . This was the last song of the day... evident by all the sunburned fans. Tickets were $10 for Day on the Green festivals, and I made $75 dollars a month delivering the morning newspaper for an hour early before school started. So it was totally affordable to see huge bands back then.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm only 5 minutes and I think it's so cool that you've been playing it on Guitar Hero. Something to keep in mind about these live performances is this is not long before the plane crash that basically ended it, but they would play these shows and they would play so hard, even on the ballads, but they would do these shows sometimes for 2 or 3 hours. Just like Led Zeppelin. It was astounding. Talk about endurance and stamina wow always rocking hard and the crowds just loved it. I was in junior high when the plane crash happened and we were all devastated. It's so cool to hear you drive some enjoyment out of it all these years later.

[@br360guy2]

Back in the day (early to mid 1970s), it was common that a rock concert consisted of a “warm up band”, a “back up band” and the headliner. In the summer of 1975 at Jackson Mississippi Memorial Colosseum the warm up band was Styx, the back up band was Lynyrd Skynyrd and the headliner was Bachman Turner Overdrive. Man oh man what a night.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

From the band members on the stage, two band members were fatally wounded in the plane crash: Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer) and guitarist in the red pants with the shortest hair, Steve Gaines. Steve’s sister, Cassie Gaines also perished, and she was one of the three backup singers, known as The Honkettes. This song was in the movie Forest Gump and several more. I heard it the other day in an episode of YOUNG SHELDON.

[@williammuntzer7374]

I saw Skynyrd in Philadelphia in June 1977 at JFK Stadium. There were between 102K and 110 K attendees. I was 16 and my girlfriend was 14. She was the prettiest girl there. We were about 30 feet from the stage. The lineup that day was J. Geils Band, Dicky Betts with Great southern, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton. Frampton Comes Alive was the biggest album in the world at that time. It was a beautiful day that I will never forget. Skynyrd was absolutely incredible. Thanks for the memory.

[@suecook1326]

The band lineup that day, only the drummer is still alive. The lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant and the guitarist in red pants next to him, Steve Gaines died in the plane crash on Oct. 20, 1977, along with Steve's sister, Cassie Gaines, a backup singer and a manager, along with the 2 pilots. While this is a great performance, I prefer the 1976 Knebworth performance where Lynyrd Skynyrd ticked off Mick Jagger to the point where The Stones refused to come out for hours, until the crowd settled down. Mick had had a special catwalk added to the stage in the shape of a tongue. He ordered all the other bands to stay off it but Ronnie put his guitar army on it for the Free Bird solo. Also the backup singers, known as The Honkettes weren't at this performance but they were at Knebworth. The other band members were severely injured in the crash. The Pianist, Billy Powell had to have his nose reattached, the tall guitarist, all in white, Allen Collins damaged vertebrae and his right arm. The crash happened in a rural area and the drummer, Artimus Pyle managed to walk to get help. Unfortunately, many of the band's possessions came up missing during the rescue. Souvenir hunters or just thieves maybe.

[@kathleenhayes9320]

That was such a shock when we heard of the crash. Such talent

[@dunhill1]

As a long time Jacksonville resident, the original drummer, Bob Burns played on LS first 2 albums; when he quit in 1975, Artemus Pyle replaced him; thus, he will always be LS second drummer. All original members are now passed away over the years.

[@rachaddle6581]

People asked you "are you too scared to react to it".. hilarious😆 yet ridiculous. They're just pestering you cuz wanna really see you react to this.😊

[@reneemckelvey5572]

I grew up with this AMAZINGNESS! I Wouldn’t have it any other way!!🇺🇸❤️

[@jamesskorupa8694]

That was an insane guitar solo, how??. I don’t know Totally ridiculous! How is he not tired man!

[@veramoore9186]

Three of the band members died in the plane crash and only the drummer and one of the backup singers are alive today.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 THAT'S the right Free Bird video‼️🔥

[@terryeverson7302]

The piano player was classically trained but was serving as a roadie. The band came back one day to find him nailing the piano solo. They added the solo immediately!!!

[@moniquesewell2670]

This song and Tuesday's Gone always get me because of the band members lost in the crash. Almost prophetic 😢

[@pedrolourenco5489]

Tool, black sabbath n iron maiden are all awesome bands but this song for me is the best of all songs, specialy after the first half when Collins give the rock n roll show! and this one is LIVEE!

[@James-k5f]

You just witnessed one of the greatest rock and roll performances ever. Period the end!!!

[@robinbeerman4726]

One of the greatest solos ever. Rip.

[@marcieharreld286]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 funniest part of this concert is one month later the grounds crew found a bunch of pot plants sprouting in the outfield!! (Oakland Coliseum is a baseball stadium.) 🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘🎶🎼🎵

[@sonyanewman3612]

Been to 9 of their concerts & u talking about a good show & a great party. Nobody could beat them! One 4th of July they set off fireworks for at least 30 minutes. Beautiful beyond belief. Those days I'd love to relive again!!!! ❤❤❤❤ Mothing wrong with the confederate flag. It is not meant to be racist. It is our heritage here in the south. We are not racist but we can't change the past either.

[@donawalker216]

And now you know why it is a masterpiece.

[@craigjorgensen5895]

“Day on the Green” Unbelievable series of concerts produced by Bill Graham in the 70’s and 80’s. The biggest bands of all time headlined these shows. Unfortunately, Bill Graham was lost to the music industry in a helicopter crash on his way home from another concert his company produced, although it wasn’t one of these.

[@sanjuro66]

This is only a iota of a snippet that showcases their pure talent. I would LOVE to see more reactions with L.S. "Sweet Home Alabama" the live version (same location) is AMAZING. And some of their black and white filmed concerts are incredible beyond words.

[@stephaniefain1863]

So much love. Not just the crowd loving them. But them loving us. And so much tragedy. Way before the plane went down. This was a different time, and a different kind of commitment.

[@patprescott1818]

So glad you enjoyed the live version of this song 🎵 ❤

[@shariherman34]

If you're not familiar with/haven't reacted to the band RUSH you should. They are life changing.

[@dunhill1]

RIP Neal Peart

[@roygarrett1663]

The value of those instruments are astronomical. Priceless by todays standards.

[@detroitlady7201]

Unfortunately all the original members have passed away, Gary Rossington(long dark hair playing opening) being the last to pass away this last year. Great concerts and great memories! This was about the closest to country we got in Detroit back in 70s!

[@andreadeamon6419]

The drummer is still alive. Artimus (i think that's how you spell it)

[@HollisDuty60]

EPIC Song. One of my all time favorites. It brings tears to my eyes because of what happened to them, and just that time in my life was so amazing.

[@stephenkittle6586]

OH ONE MORE THING ABOUT LS, I SAW THEM 3 NIGHTS LATER AUG 27 1976 in SPRINGFIELD MASS. IT'S THE FIRST SHOW AFTER KNEBWORTH AND THEY WERE ON🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🐐🐐🐐🐐😍😍😁😁!! BEST LIVE SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN PERIOD!! I SAW THE ROSSINGTON COLLINS BAND 4 YRS LATER IN SPRINGFIELD AND THEY DID FREEBIRD AS A INSTRUMENTAL , TO SHOW RESPECT TO RONNIE VAN ZANT, IT WAS AWESOME !!! 😢😢😢😢😍😍😁🎸🐐🔥

[@jasonlmeadows]

There are a very few things in life that I think are not negotiable, American muscle cars of the 60’s can not be surpassed, the 80’s was the greatest decade, kidnapping should be a capital crime, but above all, Freebird is the absolute greatest guitar solo ever put to music. One thing I will say though is that even though the guitars get all the attention, that bass player was right there with them that entire time!

[@christinelindsey2761]

Everyone always says live at Oakland is the best video to watch and it’s a fine performance for sure, but I would suggest live at Knebworth or Asbury park. If you really like that solo, go watch them. You get to see more of the musicians, that solo goes longer and, wow, it’s amazing.