Gary Rossington Plays Free Bird For The Final Time | Lynyrd Skynyrd Live at Ryman Auditorium 2022

Lynyrd Skynyrd performed at Ryman Auditorium in 2022, featuring a crazy list of songs, and lots of guest performers. This is the final concert to ever be recorded and filmed with Gary Rossington. This is Gary's final time ever performing Free Bird, which was confirmed by Johnny Van Zant after the fact, which is insane. I miss Gary with everything in me, and I still cannot believe he's gone. I'll forever be grateful that he and the rest of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote so many great songs, and we get to live with them forever. #lynyrdskynyrd #music #fyp

[@lisakatz9437]

Who else got goosebumps right at the beginning, knowing that this was his final time to play these wonderful chords that will go down forever in musical history?!

[@anjizetland-von-kiesel3346]

Absolutely, I did. I'm watching this after just watching Stevie Nicks singing Landside in memory of Christine McVie last year. So so sad.

[@scotthayes914]

Right here

[@melonballer8475]

We don't know for sure that he didn't go home and play it for his dog after this.

[@harwoods11]

​ Woooooof ❤

[@sgt.grinch3299]

As powerful as the first time I heard this beautiful song. Still brings a tear to my eye.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

I’ve been hearing Free Bird for literal decades and this is still the only song that I will never cut off halfway thru. If it’s on the car radio when I get to my destination I will literally sit in the car until it ends. Thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd for making my existence on this rock a little less shitty 15 minutes at a time.

[@thebrotherhood6391]

No way you can't listen to the entire song, that would be a sin. Anthem to my life ✌️

[@randyr6642]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

[@MaxXHavokK]

Real shyt..it's one of the most cliche over played Skynyrd songs.. metallica has enter sandman.. sabbath has iron man..nirvana teen spirit..I can live without them...but free Byrd..fkn right I'd want this at my funeral..timeless!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@elusivelectron]

I saw them in St. Louis this year. They plaued much longer than ZZ Top.

[@tommykincy5621]

When it's on it is on!!!!

[@melbledsoe7947]

For those of us who were in high-school during the late 70's we were blessed with the best music ever written. Skynyrd,Allman brothers, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker, Hank Jr. Zz Top, Zeppelin, The Stones, The Who, Van Halen, on and on. What a ride. Thanks for the blues and everyone who performed it for us and the world. We are so blessed.

[@BESSER_FOOTAGE]

Best part about it is it's still available to listen to whenever you want. But you're right. I wish I had been there to witness it. I was born in 92' but raised on it.

[@user-ur9vi1fk2z]

Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Joplin , Rolling Stones just to get my favorite.

[@user-xx6wv5gm5v]

For damn sure ❤

[@yungbastard2725]

Yeah I got lil pump unfortunately

[@ronrendina8986]

Theres no reason to call it lynard skinard anymore

[@Tibbsj79]

RIP to whole "original" Lynyrd Skynyrd band!! You have a left a permanent mark on this planet....

[@wliampoler-9946]

RIP, they may be rockin in heaven

[@stormcharley]

Tibbs... That's a Fact! Changed all our lives forever 😢 and we all are so very Thankful!

[@janeswann8956]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsonlyatail]

The best thing about being old is we had the best music in history!

[@dwightgraham7250]

You tell them.. I just wrote a comment about it but it didn't put it on here on the replies to the comments.. it just went away.. you're so right it's totally different times that we lived in that made our music what it is.. really good.. there was a whole lot going on the past 50 to 60 years..and times were totally different now than when all the good music came about.. the times we lived in and what was going on then and how we were raised is the reason all that good music was made and came about..and I don't think music could ever be that good again because we live in so different of times..

[@margaretcameron1275]

​@dwightgraham7250 you are so right. Today's music isn't music I want to listen to!

[@julieluna4051]

Right on!

[@jaward51]

1980 here. Y’all really did

[@michaelkraus4135]

AMEN !!!

[@budgina]

On October 21, 1977, the day after the plane crash, let me tell you there wasn't a dry eye in my entire high school and nobody spoke all day. Complete silence. Everyone was in shock. Teachers, jocks, heads, nerds, everybody. I remember it like it was yesterday, sadly. Johnny, I have the utmost admiration for you. You carried your brother's legacy and have done a helluva job! True American!!!!!!!

[@budgina]

Ronnie, Yes I still remember you and will never forget you!!!

[@JapandaaaTV]

My mom said the same thing ! She had the biggest crush on Ronnie. She said everyone she knew missed school that day because it was too many emotions. 😢

[@mikepollock3973]

I was in 8th grade bro

[@johnnyjustice9988]

Same, here, in central Connecticut in high school junior year: we were all horrified. They are still my favorite band of all time. One of the most original sounds ever! And soulful.

[@Billy-ml1si]

That's right the original group is gone so they need to let go

[@crob8222]

I'm a 64 year old black American woman. I've found it hard to let myself grieve over a profound loss. When I heard this song a few days ago, the tears started flowing. Now I listen to this song as part of my healing. It's something about it that touches me deeply.

[@Yadude00]

My moms died last year and when i think about her every time I hear this song, means a lot more than it did before.

[@duurnamets9678]

I know exactly what you mean by me the same every week i play this song for a sort of healing. Stay safe mrs.🙏

[@basssindylan]

Oh it'll definitely do that it will bring the tears if they need to come

[@johnlineberry7345]

These days are gone ... but to the ones that still listen and dream and hope may God Bless ... 🇺🇸

[@collmac1974]

The reason why biblical songs were composed in the first place, allow those tears to flow freely, for healing and the emotional enjoyment of this anthem ❤hope you become emotionally stronger, after your profound loss 😢

[@AlanMcCoy-li8il]

Radio stations said Freebird was Classic Rock, now they say it's Epic Rock. But for us growing up listening to it will never consider it anything less than Legendary Rock

[@user-xx6wv5gm5v]

Well said 👏

[@Mickey435]

It is an anthem of each person's freedom

[@suppenkaschper4686]

Its orange not purple

[@harlenburke8535]

Didn't realize at the time but lookin back seeing Ronnie, Allen ,Gary and Ed do this in early 70s from 5 feet away is a gift and a memory to cherish... they were sooo good.

[@rossstevenson6206]

No shit? You lucky bastard what a band that was!

[@lancegranum1643]

I saw them four times before the plane crash The last time was seven shows before the plane crash in Fresno which was right after a day on the green in San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area at the Oakland coliseum brought to you by the man who did the most for rock and roll in California history Mr Bill Graham. We need a new hero like Mr Graham. Someone who has the courage to bring great acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd to California Great acts like Peter Frampton back in the day and seeing all of them at the Oakland coliseum that day was an amazing event I was in junior high. I will never forget it and at the moment I was in heaven so unlike you I realized I was seeing something that I may never see again every single time I saw Ronnie on stage I knew that I was witnessing greatness. Every time I saw Allen's energy the laid-back lead play of Ed King only to be out done by the stylistic superiority and better skills of Steve Gaines. And yes Gary was a great player too in his own right. He sure had the look back in the day. You saw Gary rossington it was sort of like seeing Phil Kennemore from y&t it just registered This man is a rockstar a real rock star.

[@foodgeektv]

ticket price...$10!

[@ernestconnell8087]

Really, one of the greatest lineup of guitarists that a band has ever assembled. In fact, I can’t think of a better lineup that you mentioned. 🤔

[@jonasaslund8162]

​@@rossstevenson6206😮

[@douglasroyce5631]

I'm a grown man , 65 years old and I've got tears on my face and a smile in my heart . To the members that have passed , you are loved and will be missed forever and the members still rockin' , THANK YOU !

[@user-qm8iu1qs2w]

agreed doug I am 62 and everytime I hear them I miss the members who have left us but johny and the band have kept their memories alive forever

[@user-uj7ss9xk6p]

hugs all-around.

[@CurtisAClark]

Yes sir. I'm 54 and love every damn son the boys have laid down in recordings. Sadly,, we miss the members who have gone before us, way to young. God bless the guys keeping LS going. Johnny has Ronnie's vocal ability, I bet it's a tough run to find guitarists who can wear the shoes of Gary, Rick, and all the founding fathers of Lynyrd Skynyrd !!!!!!!!!❤❤

[@jeannakennedy2472]

I played this, with Ronnie singing it, at my husband's funeral as we laid his ashes in the ground. He loved this song, and I think it was appropriate. It was his time to fly❤❤❤❤️

[@rogerwilhite530]

This is what I requested for my wake. Ronnie’s version was my absolute favorite.

[@johnblegen1150]

That's so AWESOME i started to tear up the second i was reading your post

[@darronmarktant1986]

I was diagnosed with cancer in my throat I’m 44 young and not got much time and would love to dedicate this masterpiece of a amazing song that had been in my whole life for my wife of 30 years and 7 beautiful children my baby angel I love you so much daddy loves you always xxxxsounds chills I will be a free bird and I l always look down on you and make you better again sad song but I know this is my destiny always and forever if eternal love your Darron bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love fly high x

[@jackedwardklippsteinjr1717]

Hug's and Prayers your way

[@rhondaweatherly9704]

Rock on in heaven my brother.. you can roll with the best of the best stay strong til the end and continue a legacy.. 😢forever free in rock n roll heaven

[@norbertwelker]

save me a seat beside you brother, my tomorrows are numbered. Cant wait to see all the rock n roll talent that has preceded us, one hell of a heavenly band! On the wings of angels !

[@Notancorp]

I love you brother... May your flight be glorious and I hope to meet you on the other side so we can continue to enjoy good company, good food, good drink, and most of all... GOOD MUSIC.

[@ramdinthara-ek7ou]

Brother,I am coming soon. Let's listen to this again there . 😮😊😮❤

[@ronaldtaylir9688]

We are a generation that has been blessed with more fantastic music than any other,,nuff said.

[@loisjohnson7272]

You nailed it, my friend ❤, best comment !,

[@jasonsulham1979]

So true

[@KillerKev1961]

Yessuuuuh!

[@bruceedwards6499]

No doubt about it. We didn't realize how lucky we were at the time! But we sure do now!

[@davidhenrich8281]

Our generations of music Will live forever in the words and melodies that all these great musicians brought forth into the music world true we did not realize how great they were at the time some were better than others everyone always has their favorites but for 40 years we had the greatest music in the world and the greatest music that will ever be written was written during our lifetime we have been very very lucky and very very blessed to had the opportunity to hear and see all these wonderful gifted people put their talent on display for us to enjoy for eternity

[@brentwyatt5348]

The players will die but the music will stay alive Forever … Lynyrd Skynyrd … 🦅

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

Amen, Skynyrd Nation will never die.🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@mdogg1604]

Amen, my brothers and sisters....not if this ol' boy has anything to say about it.....@@williambillwaynerobertson930

[@RVGP-AMOR]

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT BRENT....MY UNCLE WAS BILLY POWELL 🙏 AND YES IN MY OPINION THE BEST THERE EVER WAS BUT SKYNYRD LIVES ON FOREVER!!! SUBBED YA, ....

[@larryhudlemeyer2617]

Word!

[@mcfcguvnors]

Loved the respect for fallen members that was a great touch & Ricky Medlock must 166 years old cos i saw him with Blackfoot at the Ipswich Gaumont donkeys years ago but man he can still cut that solo with his eyes closed

[@bray0012]

Gary was a family friend. He was always so kind and friendly to us. Much more quiet than you’d expect however he had a presence. No ego whatsoever, just an awesome guy. R.I.P.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

i had heard the same. I also heard that Ronnie made him meaner, any truth?

[@b0bcallahan575]

I was fortunate enough to meet Gary and the band before a concert in Tampa the start of the reunion tour at the pre-concert party. When the first band came on most people left. I spent 15 minutes at least talking to everybody 5 minutes. Having a beer with Gary. You wouldn't know that he was a rockstar. We didn't talk about the the business a little bit about the music. You did have a presence about him. I'll never forget him and I thank God that I had the opportunity to meet him and the rest of the band. Everybody was very cool ✌️🦅✌️

[@dabneyoffermein595]

@@b0bcallahan575 What do you mean, "When the first band came on most people left" are you talking about at the pre-concert or the concert? Like do you mean that no one was left when the 2nd band came on stage at the pre-party? I guess Im confused.

[@duurnamets9678]

Thats why he is and was my favorite guitarist and nice guy.

[@BradyIsAfagInHeat]

Without knowing any of them but just from watching them I always assumed that Gary was a quiet type of guy. Just had that baby face back in the 70s and Allen also seemed like a really Somber person, really quiet and shy type of energy Ronnie was obviously the polar opposite and Leon just seems like a wild dude, like a guy that didn't take shit either, I dont know much about Steve but he seems like he's in the middle of the pack type of fun surfer type of guy, Ed seemed like a polite quiet keep your head down and work, happy to be there guy but felt underappreciated at the same time. Dont know enough about Bob seemed outgoing especially for a drummer Billy looked like everyone's dad by the age of 26 and artimus seemed like a peacemaker. Its fucking insane the amount of talent that was in this band. Like everyone was top tier. Fucking power group each one could have been the most talented member in their own bands. Fucking insane story of this band and it seemed like the band was cursed. Too many people to have so much bad luck, it was almost like the powers that be, wanted them dead or had files on them all and wanted to take them out. I know it sounds like tin foil hat shit but when it was a proven fact that the Cia or fbi had files on Jefferson airplane and other bands from that era it doesn't seem too wild at all. Way too many coincidences and strange things that happened to these guys 9ver and over for it to be organically happening.

[@sharonbyrd8625]

Yes, our generation rocked! Real music

[@tinaward7273]

You got that right, and our music will live/rock on forever. Rock on people 😊🦋

[@KillaCommieFerMommie]

Yep, Boomer rock was AMAZING 🎸

[@TeresaCorn-vt4uk]

My husband loved Gary Rossington. He passed away last week and I can’t imagine a more fitting song. He was a light man and a Paveman. I’ll always love him 43 yrs. But now he is a free bird now too.

[@KainSlanders]

im sorry for your loss

[@michaelbass3478]

Hes a free bird Now 🙏

[@danielagambel1590]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@silhouettemorning4455]

So sorry for your loss.

[@larrywiesner893]

Had to have been a good man if, he loved Gary and the Skynyrd family. Always felt close to the band since seeing them on my birthday in '76. God bless you and may your husband always be a freebird.

[@SCLARK2112]

To be a teen in the 70's was absolutely awesome!

[@pjjj8117]

Thank you! Me too! I never would’ve wanted to live in any other time in my life. 60s and 70s the best.

[@kenb6865]

Fact

[@shawnwilkerson3]

I believe god made me a teen in the 2010s bc this is the time and place I’m meant to be on this earth same for all he creates but dang I look back at y’all’s life style and the live music yall got to experience Grateful Dead Lynyrd skynyrd Pink Floyd the list goes on and I’m jealous lmao if I could ever time travel to one moment in the past it would be 69 Woodstock

[@annmcgillicuddy9853]

The Best!!

[@Twobrosk]

since you have lived the 70s.... was there fortnite back then?

[@mdianesignore1958]

I had “Free Bird” playing for my brother’s final song at his funeral. He had a hard life as a Vietnam vet & died in a tragic way. A few weeks after his funeral he visited me in a dream. Being worried about him, I asked if he was ok & if he needed anything. His reply, “I must be traveling along now…there’s too many places I gotta see…”🕊️

[@bkatana3]

It's interesting, how our loved ones visit us in dreams. I experienced something I'll never be able to explain. Know that your brother is at peace and be grateful that you were able to connect w/ him. Wishing you all of the best. 🙂

[@Lionheart1157]

bless you my dear, i relate very well with your experience. may we all be a free bird x

[@paulgilson2011]

❤❤❤

[@user-js8jc2po7m]

Great song for a lost one, im sorry for your loss, aa im older and alone, family all gone, I would love to hear " Freebird" as I fly away into another realm , heaven hopefully

[@rhondaweatherly9704]

I hope u have ur last wish granted.. ​@@user-js8jc2po7m

[@viniciusgontijo286]

Guys, I’not american but I feel how impressive is your culture, it would be a pleasure to be born in such a nice country, and I’m not talking bout money, I’m talking bout respect, values and patriotism. I love USA, I went there twice and I convinced that God created a place closer to heaven and this is USA! God bless America

[@Bruce-1956]

Not to forget about the death sentence, racism, poverty, etc.

[@thankyounothankyou9722]

​@@Bruce-1956 ok Timmy now go to bed

[@hoppes9658]

@@Bruce-1956 Move to Cuba.

[@Bruce-1956]

@@hoppes9658 why would I want to move to Cuba?

[@Bruce-1956]

@@thankyounothankyou9722 who is Timmy?

[@mpsd208]

I was there that night. There were technical difficulties with Gary’s guitar. Gary walked off the stage and the band kept going for awhile, but Johnny decided to stop the song, saying that there was no way he was doing it without Gary, especially since the show was being filmed. Knowing what we know now, I’m glad I got to see 1 1/2 Free Birds during Gary’s final show. RIP Gary. A true legend!!!

[@ethancarter3562]

I remember seeing the video of the technical difficulties

[@mgcole5586]

Hey Nathan, can the show your talking about, be viewed by the public??? If so, then how please...TY

[@princessoffire1107]

Sounds exactly like something Johnny would do. People can dismiss him all they want, but Gary, him and Metlock kept that band together and touring.. keeping the dream alive and introducing new generations to LS

[@michaelmiller1690]

​@@princessoffire1107... You are absolutely right

[@duurnamets9678]

​@@princessoffire1107Absolute Right i will miss him my favorite RIP Gary ❤you

[@melissacurtis7216]

Billy Powell was one of the best piano players in rock n roll. Without a doubt. RIP

[@chiefbrody75]

Agree! And another that never got the recognition is Neil Dougherty from REO. Great keyboardist

[@RVGP-AMOR]

@chiefbrody75 I agree 100%.... good point.....

[@Unclemoparman]

Billy died Jan 28 2009

[@jaywygal7073]

This is a great tune… we all know that … but Billie put the finishing touch on it…. The guitars are fantastic but Billies contribution should never be underestimated. RIP to all the Skynyrd family.

[@Buddygold9509]

And to think Billy started off as a roadie who said “I can play piano too”. The rest is history.

[@user-Charles-AR_15]

Man that was POWERFUL!! With Gary rolling with the guitar and Johnny putting Ronnie’s hat on the mic and letting him take over vocals. It doesn’t get any better than that.

[@user-rr7kl9jz9o]

Buried my best friend 12yrs ago and they played this as his casket was lowered into the ground- we all cried our eyes out- RIP Gary - i was lucky enough to see LS in concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in 2002 - best concert i have ever seen- I am now 55 and my life has changed in ways i could never have imagined- im happy im still here and able to enjoy life- my generation was lucky enough to see and hear the greatest music ever made - God Bless America !

[@Litfilmz]

I’m 24 but I grew up with parents who are now in their late 50s so I grew up all my life listening to lynryd skynrd and man I cried like a baby when Gary played that first note right here! I never got to experience a concert but man am I glad I was shown what true good music is!! When we lost Gary here, it only made the concerts that much better up in heaven 🦅🇺🇸

[@tinaward7273]

AMEN😊🦋🇺🇸

[@kornfreak78]

Had tears in my eyes watching this... Rest easy, Gary Rossington. You are forever missed.. as are the rest of the members that have passed away. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd!

[@joeybaima5139]

For Sure Brother.

[@shaneburkhart1871]

Artymus is still kicken, not the OG lineup but he contributed a s-ton to the music.

[@andrewstubbs3635]

They will live forever in our hearts in heaven and upon the Earth.

[@tommanos2596]

Me as well... Loved seeing him wearing a cross around his neck and on his hat

[@user-zn4mi1ei6q]

They are rocking in Heaven

[@lisahedrick7812]

I'm drunk & really wishing my sister Angie could be with me today. She died 1-1-98 at 35 & I'm crying and listening to our favorite song. I miss you so much Angie. WHY am I still here & you aren't?😢

[@rw0050]

Everyone is here for a purpose. We will all meet again one day in a place where there will be no more dying. Stay strong and know in your heart that you will see your sister again.

[@berserker9647]

So sorry brother

[@collmac1974]

Stay strong my friend, I feel your pain, experienced the very same thing with my best friend, might have been 1990, but still has the same emotions to this day, that best friend was my big brother ❤

[@MikeBrown-mm4di]

​@@berserker9647It's from a chick, not a bro! Anyway, it's the thought that counts, so other than calling the girl "brother" instead of sister, your ❤ was in the right place, shorty!😮

[@xsweed-jm2tn]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@nigelvideng]

Shed a few tears I ain’t ashamed to admit. A fitting tribute. Rock and roll heaven awaits us all…

[@duurnamets9678]

Its no problem to shed a few years about this beautiful and amazing song. I was and am a LS fan from the start of Lynyrd Skynyrd and my favorite Guitar players where Gary Rossington & Allen Collins RIP ALL ORIGINALS and other Lynyrd Skynyrd members

[@DonMiller-dr5nl]

❤Rip Brother.. I'm 63 yrs old...... Free Bird came out when I was in High School.... Smoked More Joints than I can count in my life time.. lol Bro

[@dozerfarms]

Seeing Ronnie reappear on stage to finish the performance with his brother hit me like a ton of bricks

[@DavidKlepak-wz8vb]

Me too

[@kathleenrodrigues8453]

Now, I'm holding back tears..That plane crash! Steve and Cassie Gaines, & Vanzant 😢❤😢

[@13christbane]

isnt it awesome how he can still make money off of his brothers back

[@TheMalibuDar]

@@13christbane I think his brother is absolutely cool with it.

[@janeedwards3595]

​@@13christbanemeeow

[@emmaking3147]

Had this played while my dad was cremated. Breaks my heart everytime.

[@collmac1974]

Feel your pain bro 👊 but you couldn’t have picked a more iconic song if you tried, your dad would be smiling all day long, he will always be smiling that you picked this iconic song for him ❤👍

[@user-ss9fr2kp7c]

Had this played at my husbands funeral. I know he was smiling.

[@ninasummerlin665]

My cousin sang this at our son's Memorial Service. He would have loved knowing we chose this.

[@jthemagicrobot3960]

I want it at my funeral

[@dennisscalici8217]

RIP GARY ROSSINGTON 🙏✝️ Great husband and family man first off. Dedicated band member since the beginning

[@wolfinator413]

I've always loved this song and now it's closer to my heart than ever before. I just lost my only 2 sons on 1/24/24 (Sean, 36) & 2/2/24 (Scott, 38). They both lived with serious heart conditions, the oldest was awaiting heart surgery that was never to be. I was brought to tears especially when all eyes turned to the screen and images of Ronnie singing filled it. It made me miss my boys even more. We had just buried them on 3/2/24. My oldest loved southern rock and country music, my youngest enjoyed all kinds of music. My son's you're as "Free as a bird now", I'll see you in time again some day. Love, mom.

[@ak2nda695]

That is heartbreaking. They must have been the best. As they say, only the good die young. Much love to you and your family.

[@wuwhoguy]

Praying for peace for your family…thank you for sharing something so difficult… “John 8:36” ….you will be free indeed!

[@missingutah]

I have no words... Yet, so sorry for the loss of your boys. I can't even imagine. Prayers to you for peace and serenity in your time of mourning. God bless

[@mariajbrum]

No words, thank you for sharing. Comfort to your spirit untill you see your boys in heaven!

[@Mario-Chunks]

My goodness…. I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. 🙏🥺

[@charliew9515]

Saw Skynyrd in 1977 just before the crash. Hard to believe no one from the original band is left - these guys were part of the foundation of guitar rock. The new guys are doing great... I do covers and even worked with one of the backup singers for awhile.. Freebird is truly an epic rock song,,, and from such humble roots. RIP guys. Respect - one of the harder bands to cover.

[@holmanmoody4276]

Rickey Medlocke started in 71 ..... I guess he's the closest thing left to them now.

[@SparkyGarage]

Artimus is still kickin

[@user-nt4ym4tk4h]

he isn't an original member@@SparkyGarage

[@justjen12345]

Still have the paper when they were on the way to Baton Rouge

[@SandraMcCalip]

Fly high angels Thank you God for this music ROCK ON SKYNYRD ❤

[@swede910]

Brings tears to ones eyes who grew up in the 70's. 👍👍

[@edbradley6815]

Especially in the south and/or close to Jacksonville

[@scottmccullough4267]

Did mine !

[@RVGP-AMOR]

I'm 58, grew up in the 70s and Billy Powell 🙏 was my uncle. So yes this definitely brings tears as his memory and Gary's are always on my mind, and well as all the Skynyrd Family....as part of the Skynyrd Family, and Skynyrd songs have this effect. Skynyrd was not just a band, but one of the biggest legacies to ever come out of the south. God bless you all.... may you all live long and prosper, listening to this sweet music 🎶

[@juliaghoulia214]

I just came to say the same. Grew up listening, lived in Jacksonville - brings me to tears when I listened to this. It’s been a sweet love 🤘🏻❤

[@timedwards8944]

Guess I kinda did got married in 86 at the age of 17 18 hell I can't remember but I definitely grew up listening to skynard

[@garyt-of6yb]

I WAS GLAD I GOT SPEND THE SAME TIME ON EARTH AS HE DID!

[@michelemchenry3500]

I am happy for them. I saw Skynyrd play the January before the crash. I took pictures and wasn’t supposed to be out of my seat. While Allen was doing his guitar solo he was at the corner of the stage and came up to pose for me. I got the most awesome shots of him. It was worth getting yelled at by security. Right after the crash, daddy came to my home where I was staying and stole everything, a painting my mum gave me, cloths, and all my pictures. He burned them all. I only can see them in my memories. It’s just like I saw them yesterday. I am old now. And I will always see them as clearly as I did that January, in Hawaii.

[@perman66]

Free Bird is one of best songs in music history! 🤟

[@skoffco]

Unless you’re in guitar center and somebody is trying to play it with an amp cranked up And an out of tune guitar 😂😂😂

[@thomascarney9021]

When you look for the definition of Southern Rock you go no farther than this. The Best of the best

[@perman66]

@RVGP-AMOR very cool Thomas! 😎

[@Luvlacegrl]

@@RVGP-AMORsorry for your loss. 😢

[@RVGP-AMOR]

@@perman66 sorry you got my comment and Thomas mixed up

[@georgegaylord]

Thank the lord it was filmed for all those who never got to see this great man play this iconic song for the last time. What a reunion there must have been in heaven. R I P Gary

[@mattyholcombe9258]

My first cousin is Judy Seymour, aka Judy Van Zandt. I actually held their daughter in my hands when I was ten years old, 1976. The plane crash happened shortly thereafter. Sad year, 1977, lost Elvis and the greatest southern rock band ever. 🙏

[@z.s.8995]

I don't even know why I am crying while watching this. Masterpieces never expire.

[@Russpng]

Brings a tear to the eye. Undoubtedly one of the greatest rock songs ever written.

[@patrickearp1023]

The greatest rock song. I grew up in the 60s - 70s, but because I was an idiot, I didn't listen to rock music until I joined the Marine Corps. That's when I learned to love southern rock.

[@j.seward2526]

I thought I was the only one who teared up watching this especially when Ronnie sand the second verse. History was made here…

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

@@j.seward2526You catch the band this New Years Eve? What an homage it was.

[@j.seward2526]

Yes, that’s what I’m talking about. When they put Ronnie up, he sang the whole second verse. I had to cover my face because my wife was watching. She said, are you listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd again and I said of course.

[@erikmadison6093]

Without a doubt!! 🤘😎🤘

[@chrisjames9942]

This brought tears to eyes. My FAVORITE band ever. At 69, I still crank them as loud as I can. LYNYRD SKYNYRD FOREVER!

[@terrimitchell4005]

ME Too...

[@maganajuve9614]

Me to!

[@PatR2243]

Got ya beat by 11 years and still rock Skynyrd as loud as ever

[@sns7697]

69 here too,,, And I still Crank it Up.... Happy New Year to All in 2024

[@sheilamcdonald58]

Me too!!!!

[@Mr.BlingIsRizzy]

I cant believe in 10/19/77 they performed free bird as the old band then a day later 10/20/77 the plane crash happened "if I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me" being the first lyrics hits a lot harder now

[@acdcountryboy2124]

He’s a true free bird now… RIP and God bless his family

[@jennystryker2967]

In my opinion the Greatest Rock Ballad ever written. Gary you will always been in the hearts of True Skynyrd Fans. Hats off to Rickey Medlocke' who is still kicking ass after all these years.

[@tommyunderwood446]

FREE MY SOUL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@dystopian..]

Hilarious

[@jennystryker2967]

What is so Funny?@@dystopian..

[@dystopian..]

@@jennystryker2967 greatest rock ballad. You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, but I think this son is overplayed still and way too repetitive and long. So, you saying this is the greatest rock ballad is funny as hell to me. Got it? Have a nice day.

[@bigdee8189]

@@dystopian.. - You're entitled to your opinion as well as everyone else, even though thousands probably disagree with you! Let as ask you...What do YOU think is the greatest rock ballad??? Or...give me a top 3!! If you're going to shit on someone's opinion...what's your opinion (on the top 3)??

[@michaeldavis6441]

As Charlie Daniels said back in 87, long live the Lynyrd Skynyrd band.

[@monmixer]

It's an institution now. All of the original members are gone and only a few of the people that played with them in the past that were not founders are still alive. Artimus, He was as original as Steve Gaines was and the guys you see on the stage. The only other one I can think of would be Randall Hall. Non original member but played on the tribute tours in Allan's place at Allen's request.

[@nzo_6543]

Play it pretty for Atlanta

[@thancrow]

​@@monmixerI had tears when he put the hat on the mike stand. R.i.p. to all the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd that are gone. Your music lives on.

[@DaveDeline]

Charlie Daniel's was great but I didn't like when he changed the lyrics to long haired country boy ,to I get up in the morning and down in the afternoon. He was 80 when I seen him live but the p.c. change of lyrics lost all integrity of original song. I was greatly disappointed by

[@monmixer]

@@DaveDeline He got Nashville.

[@johnb.taylor1881]

I cried real tears watching this. Gary Rossington is and will always be my favorite guitarist. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸. RIP Skynyrd.

[@Jay-xy7yi]

Greatest rock n roll song in Rock History...

[@tomjonas7384]

You can tell Johnny hurts for his brother when he’s on stage I think it’s great how he honors his brother Ronnie when he’s on stage singing

[@jeffa1961]

Almost 63 years old and I was so blessed to see most of the originals in 1976, a year before the crash. Their music is still playing on the radio and in many movies almost 50 years later. It is a testament to how good their music really was. RIP LYNYRD SKYNYRD

[@raymonddriggers]

Yeah man i was at someone’s house and we were grilling out and Johnny came over, this was prior to the reunion tour and he introduced me to Leon and it was one of best times in my life! I really am a authentic street survivor being i grew up in what Ronnie sung about and lived in,he called shanty town! They turned Ronnie Donnie and Johnny’s home into a National Historic Landmark you should check it out, it’s on Woodcrest and Lakeshore blvd in Jacksonville Florida it’s the second home on the right!

[@jeffa1961]

@@raymonddriggers That is very cool!

[@raymonddriggers]

@@jeffa1961yeah I’ve been by there old practice studio on Park street it’s a shame it to couldn’t be saved on the historic sites being it was located in a area of Jacksonville that has high regards to preservation, several other bands have that building as their practice as well Dixie Dreggs I believe was one of them

[@zellah]

60 here and saw them at Soldier Field in Chicago 7/10/77.

[@Nan-59]

@@zellahI graduated high school that year!❤❤✌🏻

[@SarahBerryman-wx2qb]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is and was the greatest southern rock band! May all the originals receive heavenly rewards, and current band members, too. What a song! Through Jesus, we are all Free Birds. Amen.

[@michaelworse6034]

Love the Skynyrd but not to forget about the AlmannBrothers Band . Dicky Betts passed on last Thursday. Devastated

[@braddance8848]

I grew up in baker county, florida about 30 miles west of jaxville. My best friend lived next door and was adopted and raised by his grandparents. His grandma's sister was Allen Collins momma and great friends with Gary's mom, so I got to meet both allen and gary several times. Allen even took us fishing a couple of times. I was just a 12 yr old kid back then. Lots of cool memories!!!

[@antrygis1]

That Ricky Medlocke is somethin'. I have a recording from 99 where they do this and here he is over 20 years later taking the brunt of the solo at damn near the same speed. Thumbs up to Gary.

[@oldrockr1557]

Not many people know that Mr Medlock was at one time early on , a drummer for Skynyrd....AND he's done all this , playing & singing & fronting his own band Blackfoot with one lung..That's one tough rockin MFER!!!!! Rock on Rickey!!!! Never stop!!!!!

[@andrewplumb6544]

​@@oldrockr1557Too right.

[@sl9575]

I got to meet him coming back from Pittsburgh to Memphis. My son was surprised I knew who he was. How could you not? I felt so blessed that day I got a selfie with a legend!

[@el3tric153]

RIP LYNYRD SKYNYRD

[@MrEvilWasp]

Over 50 years ago... that's when this masterpiece was released... Think about that... over half a century ago and the song still has the same impact today.

[@maxinecatherall6840]

Musical genius never to be repeated. Been to 3 concerts - best nights of my life.

[@danielives379]

Absolutely... ALL the great Skynyrd songs were released over 50 yrs ago. That is amazing .

[@cyndygough4107]

So proud to see everyone's name that the world has lost. Such beauty taken from us. God is jammimg like crazy..... RIP Brothers.....😭💔

[@rogernelson7823]

If everyone had known this was the last time we would hear that beautiful slide guitar, what would the reaction have been, Rest in Peace Gary. Much love to the Skynyrd Nation

[@pammcmonigle6061]

It’s November 10,2023. I never get tired of this song. Lynyrd Skynyrd was the greatest band ever! This song is the most requested when your at any show still. Legends never die!

[@cynthiacamille9546]

Tears for real.

[@rzeeonthemic]

Instead of the energy, the song now gives me a sweet pain of nostalgia to my chest

[@pammcmonigle6061]

@@rzeeonthemic exactly!

[@NailDavidson]

Yes I am a 64 year old black man and we use to listen to this song back in high school what a beautiful song

[@TyBlack-dc1fi]

Lynyrd Skynyrd was awesome.I grew up in this time. Show me many memories

[@TS-wh4ey]

You can attend any concert without Lynyrd Skynyrd performing, and someone will holler "Play Freebird". Undoubtedly the most iconic song in the history of rock. RIP Gary, you cemented your legacy with this song forever.

[@GeneralGadsden]

Not saying that I invented it, but, saw Allman Brothers at Beacon Theatre in early 90's when Gregg asked at the end what song was that we wanted to hear and I just screamed FREEBIRD. Everyone around me looked at me and probably thought WTF??? I begged to differ. Recently, someone yelled the same thing at the end of Jackson Browne concert in Central Park to which he said something like AFTER ALL THIS YEARS IT'S STILL FUNNY Yes, funny and great Long Live LS!!!

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

First Released in 1973 when I was a Junior in HS. I’m almost 68 Years old and this song is still one of my favorites. 🎸

[@pjjj8117]

Me too. I am 66 now and yes, I only have good memories of this song.

[@RonaldPlompen]

I wash dear 🎉😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@TS-wh4ey]

You can attend any concert without Lynyrd Skynyrd performing and someone will holler "Play Freebird". 😂 One of the most iconic rock songs of all time.

[@flyingtigers3747]

Damn I loved these guys... Long live Southern Rock!

[@Nicktheman_vr]

Gary rosington is the perfect representation of the quote you can only miss something till it’s gone, or smth like that RIP fly high Gary

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

This song. Oh this song. When we where heading to bury my uncle, the literal moment we were about to turn the corner, this song came on. You literally cannot make it up. You cannot script something like that. I'll never forget that. Like an angel was there in that precise moment.

[@bigvrocks2480]

Wow! Holy Crap! In my 70+ years I have never watched a full version of Lynyrd Skynyrd playing Free Bird... What an excellent live performance this is. I could not believe the guitarists could play that incredible for such a sustained period of time. Everyone in the group was spot on... definitely got goose bumps on this one!

[@joestalin2375]

I've seen Skynard seven guitars belting out freebird ,Charlie Daniels,Rick Medlock,Dicky Betts,etc in Jacksonville at a Homecoming reunion tour !!!!! It was a emotional rollercoaster 🎢

[@RowenMyBoat]

Look on KZbin for a live performance in California, can’t remember where. It was an outside show and it was daylight the guitar solos were incredible and the buildup explosive, watch the guitar player in white at the break. I was also very aware of the drums during this section on that video and wow, I’ve never given the drummer a second thought, but he’s so good it catches your attention.

[@RowenMyBoat]

@kennethhale1584 Thank you! I was thinking SanFran or Sacramento so I had the area right in my head. Odd, for some reason this afternoon, it dawned on me I could remember what was the cause of the crash so I looked it up. Running out of gas…shouldn’t that be the ONE reason you’d NEVER crash??? Tragic, so senseless and preventable, AND TWO people in the cockpit! Unbelievable!

[@martinorac9542]

Fantastic wish I could have seen them live

[@timcosgrove1031]

It was Oakland August 1977@@RowenMyBoat

[@anthonyanthonymorones4226]

Growing up with Southern rock Grateful Dead touch of grief Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet home Alabama free Bird and one of my favorite songs of all time from Lynyrd Skynyrd brickyard road 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shawnfoster6794]

Ngl I cried the entire video just knowing it’s the last time it’ll ever be played live and they had his brother on the screen singing 😭😭😭😭😭

[@mcvet57103]

Everytime I hear this song I get all choked up. Takes me back to a more innocent time in my life, before family and commitments, and growing old. It is so how I felt about life, and how I lived mine when I first heard it so many years ago.

[@shirleyperry3170]

Yessss!

[@ronbridges678]

Well said brother!!!

[@michelebausley3869]

Yesssss!

[@heidifisher7693]

The part that got me was "The Final Time". RIP MY FREEBIRDS 🙏🕯💔💝 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🥀 you will Absolutely be Missed 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Thanks Johnny, Gary n Ricky, for Keepin it ALIVE ALL these years!! BEST Wishes to ALL OF YOU!💝💖🔊🔊🔊🎼🎵🎶🎸🎤🎹🥁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sharonmoore9934]

I am so glad I got to see Skynyrd many, many times!! I have guitar pics, drum sticks, Autographs, towels and drinking cups from the stage. But the most important memorabilia is my group picture, backstage, standing in between, Johnny Vanzant and my "Sweet Guy", Gary Rossington!! RIP, Dear Brother and Friend, You were the best!!

[@charlesbrakeville5825]

I was sitting on my bed listening to the radio while doing homework when I heard the report of the crash. Closed my books & sat in stunned silence as the radio station played this song in tribute. When I heard about Gary's passing, I picked up my guitar & played my version of the rhythm part of this as best I could. Damn, I still get goosebumps hearing Freebird. RIP

[@bonnieobrien1478]

Well that was a tear jerker Rest in peace and Lord hug you tight Gary Rossington

[@thomasbeaman9780]

Gary Rossington was like the second heartbeat in the band that had seen so much loss, and now he flying with the Freebird express with the other members who took the Freebird Express a while back. I’ll bet that is going to be an awesome guitar jam! RIP Gary!

[@davidmick9943]

Can anyone my age....63....imagine what it would be like if that fateful plane crash had never happened? Thank you, Lord, for the changes they made in people's lives in the '70's. Southern rock will Never be the same....oh, the memories

[@spen007]

Made by God for His people and what a messenger He made for us all to appreciate!

[@vlassisnikas7634]

Fly high Gary. You are now together with your Lynyrd Skynyrd brothers and sisters. I was at their 2012 world tour and it was mind blowing. The candles and the voice of Ronnie Van Zant on the video wall are heart breaking.

[@jeffreyrichard2575]

Gary and Rickey sound like they did back in the seventies. Never missed a note.

[@GuitarGuyBornInTheWrongDecade]

I swear everytime I play this song, the moment Gary begins sliding, my entire body goes into goosebump mode for 2 minutes. Speaking of the devil I got goosebumps typing this right now. Fly high Gary, Ronnie, Allen, Bob, Leon, Billy, Steve, Ed, Cassie, Jojo, and Leslie. No band can replace what you started, and it’s thanks to the Van Zant family we still have this beautiful music. 🕊️🇺🇸🎸

[@MichaelHardwick-my6qp]

Gary was amazing,I had the opportunity to play several times with him my heart goes out to his family he's with the Firebird now God bless you buddy

[@MichaelHardwick-my6qp]

Firebird sorry about that ,he and all of LSB

[@MichaelHardwick-my6qp]

Free bird sorry about that,I typed to fast

[@mikegraham2929]

Thank you big sister for taking me to see Skynyrd in 73, I was 13 years old, moma didn't know. I seen them just about every time they came to Atlanta after that. I'm proud to say I have their autographs on many items, and Gary gave me 4 picks himself. If have lived in Gary's shoes for one day it would have been a remarkable life. God bless you Gary, and your family. You are missed.

[@maryshumate4629]

Very nice tribute. Every time I hear this, without fail, I'm 16 years old again in front of the stage at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. So lucky. This song is very special.

[@amandatolleson7740]

When was that?

[@Honey-Sanchez]

@@amandatolleson7740 Jul 04, 1975 48 years too late.

[@amandatolleson7740]

Was just wondering when but I wasn’t living in Bham at that time yet.

[@maryshumate4629]

​@@amandatolleson7740 July 04, 1975

[@blueskylover4ver]

I had the pleasure and honour of seeing Skynyrd play in Toronto, Canada 2 decades ago with Ted Nugent, and Deep Purple in the same show. Fucking awesome experience. Great music never dies. It just flies high like a Free Bird. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd......

[@ronaldheathii9130]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is number one will always be remembered 💯🔥🔥🔥💯 they are the best and always will be NO. Doubt 💯🔥🔥🔥💯# 1.!!!!!!!💯🔥🔥🔥💯

[@watchman11000]

What a class act Donnie is to show homage to his brother Ronnie and what chills it gave me to see that old video edited into the lead vocals.

[@in2livinit]

Johnny vs Donnie, Donnie helped found 38 Special, but you're 100% spot on !!!

[@disseminationnetwork]

Agree, that was really well done!

[@matthewarmstrong5665]

Dude same. Shiver right down the spine when he came in.

[@ArmandLeroux-gg8kd]

It's Johnny not Donnie lol

[@jo1995able]

Absolutely beautiful, brought tears to my eyes 😊 Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd forever!!!

[@reddawn3345]

It's hard to know what makes a legendary song but you just know it when you hear it. It's like a fortune cookie. Each fortune means something different to each person but it has message catered to you. Great songs follow the Bible, always the same words but with a different meaning at a different time in your life. God Bless to all those who make our lives feel better when we are down.

[@lynnjames6629]

They honored the band amazingly‼️ 🎸💯👍🙏🕊️💐

[@mericanboy8054]

quite possibly the best song to ever hear live.

[@parisweieneth6340]

Amazing!!! Sent chills down my spine!!! This is a very special performance with Gary Rossington and the band!! Gary has joined the rest of the original band members and they are playing Free Bird in Heaven!!! Love it…GOD Speed to All!! 🙏🎶💙🎶🙏

[@joannegordon7230]

I was devastated when their plane crashed. I love their music and will forever remember what all a hell of a time we had. ✌

[@joestalin2375]

​@@joannegordon7230 Party ain't over see what the kids of Skynard are up to !

[@johnyates5061]

Thanks to every soldier who suffered so we can remain Freebirds! Freedom was never free!

[@stephaniemcgill285]

You are so right I feel in my sole that there's a Rock and Roll Heaven and that we should all request a front roll seat ,I hope mine is already reserved.

[@joestalin2375]

@@stephaniemcgill285 If I got wings I'm not sitting!

[@JimFox-hl5ti]

Greatest of all time

[@Skiman2016]

Don’t make em like that anymore. Keep it alive boys and Good bless America!!! What a wonderful tribute to some of the greatest musicians of all times. Absolutely timeless music.

[@pamelaknowles9647]

Rip Gary 🎸🕊️. Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd... !!! Skynyrd Nation WILL NEVER DIE 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎵🦅 FLY HIGH FREEBIRDS 🦅🦅🦅j

[@jcearnhardt393]

I am 54 years old. This was recommended to me as I set on my front porch at 5 am on Saturday morning. Watching and listening to Gary play has me in goosebumps, then Donnie puts Ronnies hat on the mic stand and I begin to shed a tear, then they put Ronnie up on the screen and I just began weeping, as I thought about his impact on my life and what the band has meant to me and my people, me and my people are very I guess you can say 'countryfied" we don't have alot of today's bs and don't care about it but when it comes to just the mention of Lynyrd Skynyrd or Ronnie it's like being in church, we raise our hands, we remember, we will never forget. As we always say. Live on freebird

[@firemanforever3000]

I feel so blessed to be fortunate enough to have seen Skynyrd twice in my life. One of the reasons I am still so happy about being a Gen X kid. We had some kick ass music. Skynyrd will definitely go down in history as one of the very best to ever put music to my ears.

[@fiddlefolk]

Heroes! RIP Gary Rossington

[@jim270]

Sat next to Mr Rossington on a flight out of LAX about 20 years ago. Friendliest man you would ever want to meet. FR3-BRD

[@karenrector8187]

He died 47 years ago, really?

[@jamesmccune7612]

I wonder how many times Gary played Freebird in his lifetime? I still can’t believe he’s gone. Rest easy and in peace Gary. You were always my favorite guitarist ever!

[@KatsCats2619]

Brings back happy memories playing this on the jukebox in the pub in the 70's ❤

[@RobertCarriker-ov4tc]

Gary passed the day after I had my mild stroke. Never forget that day. And the plane crashed the day after my ninth birthday. What a way to remember.