Johnny Van Zant Never Tried to Replace Ronnie Van Zant Once Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd

Johnny Van Zant talks about joining Lynyrd Skynyrd and the pressures he felt creating new music and living up to the famous sound.
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[@ncredhead01]

SiriusXM I have the app but can’t find the full interview

[@TwiistedInsanity]

It’s not the fact he’s trying to replace Ronnie, he’s keeping Ronnie’s memory, and his spirit alive he never tried to replace Ronnie, but he’s keeping Skynyrd alive.

[@kevinblackmon6990]

Wrong answer bud The music Ronnie wrote will never die. Their doing this shit for the money that's all.

[@davidcoleman4291]

@@kevinblackmon6990 yeah that's why ronnie told everyone get on the plane or no job for the fuckin money

[@pjyork8879]

@@kevinblackmon6990 and you are an idiot, they are keeping the music alive. If it weren't for these guys I would have never heard of Skynyrd. AJ is right.

[@whiskeyrun4996]

Johnny and RICKY both are making money off what the great RVZ built

[@TwiistedInsanity]

@@whiskeyrun4996 Exactly

[@daviddalessandro8581]

Johnny was the only person on the planet that could have did this.

[@Heartgator]

David Dalessandro ...have did this?

[@daviddalessandro8581]

@@Heartgator oops but you kno the only people who point out stuff like that are assholes with no life or girlfriends 😉

[@TwiistedInsanity]

Johnny or Donnie

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

Jimmie was better. jvz is a clown

[@roberthamlin6638]

@@dr.know-it-all5148 so is Donnie

[@michellebutler3467]

Little Brother did one HELL of a job keeping Skynyrd alive!!!!! Big brother is looking down with that big ole Southern grin!

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts email:: [e-mail]

[@GhostEagle3]

You're doing an AWESOME job Johnny, don't let anybody tell you any different! I've been playing guitar for 40 years and I model my style after Gary Rossington, the only one to survive the plane crash. I saw you in concert in Paso Robles, California at the county fair ... YOU'RE YOUR OWN MAN JOHNNY! 👍👍👍

[@wayne10hut]

True that

[@bobbymaduro5260]

The only one? Thats wrong.

[@lsunationalchamps08]

Nobody could replace Ronnie! To me Lynyrd Skynyrd stopped on October 20 1977,, but if anyone has the right to sing those songs live it is definitely Johnny van zant. He’s done the best he could and I think Ronnie would be proud of his little brother

[@markpizzino5521]

There will never be another RVZ....but Johnny has come a long way and is bad ass in his own right!,,Gotta give the guy all the credit in the world...talk about pressure...replacing an icon,and one of the best front man that rock music has ever seen

[@scotabot7826]

I agree 1000% I think its great that the present band is still playing the awesome music, but they are no more LS than I am. Mr Rossington, a great guitarist, does not make LS. Great Band playing Great music, but not LS. No negative condentation meant either. It's all good,

[@randomlyweirdjeff4638]

He never tried to replace Ronnie.

[@kenni123064]

Johnny has did a mighty fine job on carrying that torch! So has Rickey, Gary and the rest of the band! They have made us Kin Folk proud!

[@copralcollinmoore6653]

No one can but lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist could change whether ya like it or not some members of Lynyrd Skynyrd are still there so why do ya have a problem with that while they don't

[@chadhendrixson9840]

Johnny seems like a good ole soul. God bless the van zant family and gary and artimus. RIP to the departed

[@ChasityGlenn2014]

He and Donnie are both very good souls! I have had the pleasure of meeting Donnie a few times, and meeting Johnny wants. But I have seen Johnny with Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert. And I was usually in the front. I am blind and he gave me his hat a few different times, right after singing Freebird. So I have a few of his hats. They are some of the most hospitable, warm, nice guys you could ever want to meet. I’ve met my share of celebrities, but they stand out because of how down to earth and warm they truly are. Not saying that other people weren’t, just saying that they really stand out because of those qualities that they have.

[@walterhoward535]

No matter what anybody says, this guys are a class act

[@patrickponthieux3939]

I love these guys and I pray they don't quit the band and I can see the concerts until I die. I love you Ronnie, Johnny Donnie, and to Allen , Leon,Billy, Cassy,Steve, may they RIP

[@larrybradley8791]

I just went to your concert here in Las Vegas I don't go to many concerts because I don't do good with big crowds but I'm glad I went I've been listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd for years and I just want to thank you it was absolutely amazing.I went by myself and still had a blast.I have played music most of my life and love your music God bless you for what you do and thank you for a concert of a lifetime.

[@jonathan5623]

The best out there. I say that not only because I grew up drinking Budweiser beer, smoking home grown, listening to LS. But Johnny in particular because I work security at concerts and he was the only star that I laughed and interacted with. I couldn't believe it, was surreal, at the same time almost normal, how it should be. Johnny, thankyou for one of my best memories ever

[@lateramae]

Johnny has done an excellent job as the frontman for Lynyrd Skynyrd all these years and the music he's released with the band since then has been amazing! Great stuff!

[@boogitybear2283]

This is the same ordeal with The Eagles. Glenn Frey passes away but to keep the tradition going, his son Deacon fills His shoes. I personally am grateful for people like Johnny Van Zant and Deacon Frey.

[@sjgoode6590]

Ronnie would definitely be and is proud I’m sure of you Johnny! You have done an awesome job keeping your brothers memory alive!

[@shellthomas3123]

I love Johnny Van Zant. He is not trying to take Ronnie’s place. If anyone could be Lynyrd Skynyrd again it’s Johnny!!!❤️

[@billyb2300]

They are exactly right. They are honoring the fallen family members. So please, for you folks out there that still call them a tribute band, remember, most of these guys grew up together and are a part of the Skynyrd family. Let's enjoy them and the classic songs while they are still with us and doing it. One of the best things I feel about being famous is, you can do that. You can get new members and continue to keep the band alive. Julian and Shawn Lennon, singing dad's songs, Clapton, doing Cream songs, and so on. In my heart, they will always be Skynyrd, because a group of totally newcomers doing Skynyrd in a bar or club, would be a tribute band. Not a Van Zant himself. I only wish Donnie would have joined the group. How cool would that have been?

[@janetowens5627]

R. I. P. RonnieHe would be proud Johnny.

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts email:: [e-mail]

[@andreadorno7722]

@@johnnyvanzant3861 Youre The Real Johnny?

[@robinhoodproductionsltd.1633]

Especially when Johnny van Zant sang "Sweet Home Alabama" a few times in stage now, which.... was a famed tribute to those who were born in Alabama like the comedian and voice actor Maxwell Emmett Buttram (who was born in Addison on Juneteenth of 1915). Pat was our "Sheriff of Nottingham". He was our down-to-earth comedian and actor in the New World.

[@grammy965]

To me it's very special that johnny had stepped in for his brother

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts email:: [e-mail]

[@2pac_739]

@@johnnyvanzant3861 are u real Johnny?

[@johnmcgahan1001]

personally i think you guys are brilliant my wife and i love listening to you at the weekend love from Scotland!

[@jackiegoodspeed1849]

Saw you in Saratoga springs. Yes you did it right and included Ronnie with free bird. Awesome concert. And they thanked US for keeping the music alive, the fans all these years. And there were so many different people of races, education, age. Ronnie would be proud of that.

[@jakedoe1302]

I must say i am so glad Johnny step up to the plate i was born in 73 and if not for Johnny i may have never heard of Ronnie and im glad Skynyrd never tried to replace Ronnie

[@donsavignano4396]

God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd and may they live on forever. RIP to all that has passed. We will never forget you. I sure do miss Rickey medlocke and his lead vocals. Y'all keep doing what you do, and keep the memories alive. Skynyrd nation lives on

[@billyangelino941]

Let's stop the tribute band nonsense, the not Ronnie, Allen, or Stevie comparisons, and remember, these guys all grew up together four hours from where I made my home for the last thirty three years, Winter Haven, Fl and remember that they are all a part of the Skynyrd family and have been there since the beginning, before they were rock stars so to speak, because these guys are better musicians and down to earth good old country boys who will take the time to talk to you as if you were the president of the United States, and doing what they know and love, music, and doing what we want them to do, keep the Skynyrd boys looking down on us proud and thankful for keeping their names and music alive. Keep on rocking guys.

[@lindaclark9925]

I think you do great johhny , I really do. I wish there could be ....a book? - about the van zants.

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

I would love it if someone wrote a book about the Van Zant Brothers. 🎶🎶

[@lindaclark9925]

@@musicisgoodforthesoul999 you could! Do it. It's dang interesting hustory

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts email:: [e-mail]

[@dougharris8328]

Skynyrds music lives on forever

[@freebirdtony]

Johnny comes off as a wonderful person, he's obviously from a good decent family. I will be attending Lynyrd Skynyrd's concert at the Amphitheater in Irvine, California on October 1st. I'm very excited about that.

[@karimanning9232]

I got to see Lynyrd Skynyrd with Johnny live outdoor concert in the moutains, it was soooo good, I danced through the whole concert!!

[@joecat1973]

I met Johnny at the groundbreaking of the RVZ park, he took time when people were all over all of them to have a short conversation with me not just shake hands and walk on, he’s an awesome person and I know in my heart Ronnie is absolutely proud of him, and Rickey was there from jump street playing drums and doing a little singing too, I’ll bet Ronnie and Allen are tickled.

[@robmitchell5603]

I'm proud to say that I've seen lynyrd skynyrd 7 times and I'm going to see 👀 them for an unbelievable 8th time and i look forward to it seeing 👀 and hearing these classic songs from the greatest southern rock band of all time LYNYRD SKYNYRD ONCE u see lynyrd skynyrd live in concert your hooked as a fan

[@rose500]

No one is ever like the original but they are darn close and what makes it better is he is Ronnie brother cant get no closer to Ronnie than that so keep going boys love your music allays will god bless you all I am sure Ronnie is loving seeing his little brother sing his songs

[@Jimmywaters50]

Thank you… Thank you… Thank you!!!for your Great concert in Sparks Nevada at the nugget!!! I wish I could be there at the end of your tour and hope Gary is well enough to play for on last show or just come out for free bird! Family takes care of family let him fly with the free birds now…. You guys are the only southern rock Kings left on the world!!!!!

[@perspectiverenewed]

Skynyrd is my all time favorite band. Love them all

[@freeamerican2313]

Yep Ronnie was a true bad ass he was a fire plug with hammers for hands

[@tinymiller4930]

Love this interview 😍

[@Livetowin65]

love these two guys! you keep the LS legend alive.

[@camilog.6667]

Within those one hundred thousand bands that I know, this singer is undoubtedly one of the most memorable ever because of his clear, unique and distinctive voice modulation.

[@mossycreektennessee6528]

Johnny had a great band before he joined Skynyrd, I have all his cds and saw them in person and the same with Ricky Medlock and Blackfoot, that was and is a great band

[@danwestmoreland3980]

Thank you Johnny. Just saw y’all two weeks ago in Tupelo, Mississippi.

[@karlsmith490]

Who better to replace than a blood brother

[@boogitybear2283]

I say he Filled His Brothers Shoes. Ronnie I know is so proud of Johnny.

[@morganmccormish1730]

So humble man

[@hollymccormick3458]

And we thank you Johnny van zant. So many more years. God bless.

[@truckinfool3550]

I saw Skynyrd at Shoreline Amphitheater in Sep ‘87, which was the fourth show of the tour, and Johnny looked wide eyed and scared, but he was awesome. Saw them again in ‘96, 2016, and 2019.

[@delorispoindexter5663]

I still can't believe rvz.could come up with a song in his head and sing it and remembers the words.he was super big time gifted.

[@pauljbroussard1690]

That is what brotherly love is. Respect

[@michaelthornburg2491]

Johnny and Ricky are both exactly right wirh their explanations. They didn't try to re create the wheel. Just carried the torch forward.

[@luv2skate37]

Just saw him last night in Irvine Ca for my first time. They were amazing, couldn't imagine seeing them with Ronnie.

[@jamesnicholson9392]

JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON,ONTARIO,CANADA.🇨🇦. I AM 52, a 40 year guitarist. I turned on this interview, Cause, if anyone in the SKYNYRD circle ⭕️ is on, I am there. My kinda T.V. I LOVE TEARING THROUGH THE WHOLE SKYNYRD CATALOGUE, cause it gets my axe 🎸 MOVING. One of my les Pauls or if I feel like Swamp ash natural Strat to play Ed’s parts.I CAN PLAY SLIDE TO GET BY, But if Rossington or Gaines are sliding, WOW T. F. OUT. I ALWAYS PAY HOMAGE and put axe down and listen. Especially Steve on T. For Texas. And that first comment is off side. Half the band survived, ONLY REAL MUSICIANS PLAY TILL THE DAY THEY DIE. R.I.P. 🕊 🕊 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 AND R.I.P. (ROCK IN PARADISE) THE ONLY BAND TO COVER EVERY EMOTION I EVER FELT ♥️♥️✌️🇨🇦 BEST BAND BORN.... HE’s SOFA KING PROUD OF YOU JOHNNY AND ALL THE TIRED MUSICIANS, KEEPING THE GREATEST IN MY HEART ❤️ WE ALL REMEMBER RONNIE, AS A ABOUT TO BE PUBLISHED POET. WE COULD NEVER FORGET See ya soon.#1☝️📝🎶

[@christopherjmarr4328]

that man is the face of LS today--u can't compare--not fair to compare--he ressurected LS like a Phoenix and ran with it. Without John theyrd only be old songs and old memories so i say rejoice this beautiful man w a golden voice- and good cheer

[@mattsowder7978]

Name 3 songs not good songs just 3 songs the new band wrote.......my point exactly. Skynyrd died in 77.

[@robmitchell9165]

It doesn't matter if it's ronnie van zant version or johnny van zant version lynyrd skynyrd is the best southern rock band no disrespect to the Allman brothers and Marshall tucker bands I'm a lynyrd skynyrd fan and always will be a lynyrd skynyrd fan LONG LIVE THE LYNYRD SKYNYRD BAND NOW AND FOREVER

[@Mona-cb5li]

He's so humble

[@rhondawilkins_]

GEN X, 1965! Thumbs 👍 UP DONNIE! I was around and grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, so there for LS from the beginning.Donnie is par excellent giving homage to older brother Ronnie.

[@pauljbroussard1690]

Brotherly love and respect ❤

[@damned_1]

Ronnie Van Zant’s voice and soul can’t ever been replaced…it’s not the same without him. 😒

[@moose9636]

All my Brothers love Johnny and Ronnie and donnie

[@kevinkhoy7171]

It was the Right Career Move! Johnny had proven himself & 🎶 with his own band. "Lynyrd Skynyrd" is a recognized 🌎 Global Brand. Like a Pink Floyd, or The Who, Ect! For Johnny to carry his Brother's 🎤 Torch & lead the band that he Created. It was Too Perfect To turn down & Carry on the way for all the members of the band & Crew. The Great Southern Sound of 🇺🇸 to always Continue! 💪🏻

[@paulm8214]

Saw skynyrd twice mid 80s. Original band plus Johnny. Jonny sounded. Very similar to Ronnie. Great fucking shows. First row. Johnny was. Great thank you. Lynyrd skynyrd. Rip God bless

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Thats awsome ,i saw ya guys a few years ago in old greenwich we won tickets

[@paulahensley908]

Omg!!! Boys you all have Done A Amazing Job We Love You For Every Last Bit Of It !!!! Your Brother And The Others Have Been Rocking With You Every Step Of The Way ....We Are Ate Truly Blessed !!!

[@jimfields9491]

The kings of southern rock!!

[@jetcheneau5811]

"I gotta die one day and I sure as hell don't wanna get beat up in Heaven." Oh, boy. It's like Ronnie never left him.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Still scared of big brother 😂

[@jetcheneau5811]

@@slabbusterrtr7690 People forget that Ronnie had an iron fist, literally. He was not only the singer and the frontman of Skynyrd, he was the Conductor. The Maestro. Johnny likely feels more pressure from his memory than any other entity to give it his all. They don't and will never compare in song. Ronnie was a bluesman in a rock n' roll band, Johnny is actually a rock n' roll singer and it shows in post-crash Skynyrd songs. But I think Ronnie would be proud.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Mista dont ya try to walk in my SHOOOOEsssss! Ricky and Gary are rightfully entightled to be out there as long as they want! No disrespect Johhny.

[@robertcarter4448]

Johnny and Ricky both do a great job

[@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

just hope like hell they worship the s#!t out of RVZ and Ed King. The "genius" southern poet and the man that came up with that RIFF for SHA.

[@wolfie316781]

Real rock stars love it

[@arichardson9768]

Love you Johnny

[@summerellison6040]

I think hes bro is doing a great job I thought he was ronnie I had to do research but he does fantastic job nobody could replace hes brother r.ip. but in modern day hes spin on things make it fantastic he shore put a fast one on me I mean you can always listin to the album's but in modern day it's still great least the music didnt die way to go jhonny you bro be so proud and thier still kicking it

[@howardrobinson4938]

Well, Ok. I feel better having listened to Johnny here. He is a real nice guy. Ronnie would appreciate his authenticity of character. Unfortunately, when I first heard him sing only recently, I just plain had a hard time with it. He was younger in the video I watched and i felt that his voice was communicating, "Hey...listen to ME." But again...he comes off here like a real Southern gentleman.

[@moose9636]

That is a true Brother

[@dorfsteen]

If you guys would have talked to me at anytime, I would have said I miss your brother and Allen now and I miss Gary but I would have said power to you guys you play that you really great you're covering the song Perfectly and there's nothing like a good cover song if you can do it as good or better than original that's the way it should be and that's what you guys do. God bless you and I hope they're all onto the next great Musical Adventure

[@bonitawilcox2909]

Great interview 🎸❤️🙏

[@johnnyvanzant3861]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages okay ♥️ Hangouts email:: [e-mail]

[@moose9636]

Love this dude

[@krisscanlon4051]

Great guys...JVS had a modern view of the band. Rickey is just is rock defined. They carry that rock genre very well.

[@deandomizio6177]

History shows that great songs/music of all genres will always outlive the composers/writers/musicians/performers, bands. Here's just a few...Bach, Mozart, Francis Scott Key, Sinatra, Cash, Holly, Valens, Elvis, Berry, Hendrix, Edward Van Halen, etc...too many to name. It is an honorable human endeavor to carry on the worlds greatest artistry. This is why we have museums for physical works of art and inventions that changed the world and inspired future generations to share our creators human gifts given to us all in some form or another.

[@MrPopeye776]

Love Ronnie and Johnny Both. Ronnie is my hero. But both have different styles some similar but yet different

[@scotabot7826]

Love those Van Zant boys!!!! Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny. God speed men!!!! I will say, Johnny is the only one that could have filled in for his brother. I also love Ricky!! As 13 year old kid in 1979 when the Strikes album cake out, I literally wore the grooves out on that album from playing it over and over. Just stop a minute and think of the bands and musicians that came out of Jacksonville. It's just totally amazing if you do the research. You wouldn't believe it. RIP Shorty!

[@Hannah-201]

Johnny looks so much like brother Ronnie

[@monmixer]

Ronnie the Ruler, long live Skynyrd.

[@kellywilson8440]

Heck Axl Rose fronted AC/DC for awhile thats not even close to what they do , Johnny is doing a great job standing in for his brother Ronnie just go with it we stiil have the music of LS and memories as well !

[@robmitchell5603]

Johnny vanzant will never be ronnie vanzant but he's been doing an awesome job of singing those songs and the band is playing omage to the lost members of the band

[@kathyc00per2]

Johnny done great with the song simple man.

[@deedeeanduh-oh7962]

Man, they just made my stomach flipped when he said we may have been to a funeral with "Free Bird" playing and I DID. My dear friend David Bosler had free bird play, and I remember it playing over and over as we waited for his service to begin. I remember also that when it stopped playing and it was quite, we could hear a few of the older women said, "Whew... I'm glad that's over" and we just cuckled!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

chuckled*

[@marianspike8697]

Johnny Van Zant didn't even mention Artimus Pyle at the beginning of the interview, he listed all the original members from 1987 except this one, which shows that they are not in the best relationship ... Artimus left the band in 1991, and in a recent interview I think it's about 5-6 years after the interview says he and he made a band by his name, and that no one has the right to use the name lynryd skynryd mentioning that ronnie van zant was the soul and heart of this band, it may be true that this band did not have the charm of that period but I personally respect johnny van zant for the work and striving he has shown over the last 32 years.

[@RockFan98]

He also didn’t mention Ed almost at all until the recent year or two after he past. It was better than It is with Artimus but their was still some tension their. Ed was very honest and said some things about Johnny over the years I’m sure he didn’t like. But Johnny is still a good guy, good ol boy like his brothers, Ed was that way to. He respects Ronnie and also puts his own persona on stage, that I have nothing but the utmost respect

[@brandonplemmons910]

Hell yes, Johnny had the right to use the name Lynyrd Skynyrd. He's Ronnie's brother.

[@markpizzino5521]

Dont blame Johhny ,,,,Artimus burned that bridge with all the absolute disrespectful shit he has said about Johhny...if Ronnie was alive and heard that hateful shit from Artimus about his little brother...Mr Pyle would be in for the ass whoopin of his life!

[@paulm8214]

When Allen in87 got sick skynyrd should have retired this is not skynyrd should be called tribute band. Sorry but those are the facts. This is a money grab. They will continue without rossington and justify it. U will see

[@maxpuppy96]

I like a lot of that new Skynyrd stuff the 1991 album was great some of the best guitar work done ever with Ed and Gary and Randall Hall they had there own thing apart fro the original band, the new band has done more albums than the old one.

[@tonydavis2672]

Johnny. . . Your brother himself would have chosen you . . . Your the closest thing to Ronnie that could even stand a chance of being the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd .. . And you got nothing but my respect for stepping up and doing this job . . . You've got to have some big balls to try and fill Ronnie Van zant shoes . . But you have done a damn good job and that's says alot . . . Lynyrd Skynyrd is forever . !!!!

[@andersonsprairieviewfarm2552]

Ronnie was a scrapper, football player, and even some boxing, all of you dissing on his little brother ! I think he would slap you upside the head for that, Johnny has had a successful career without Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you think he's just doing it for the money, you're a moron. I am personally very thankful and grateful to all those that have stepped up and continue on. What a blessing .

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I don't think Ronnie would mind at all that his brother is singing his songs. He obviously loved his family, especially his daddy. What I wish is that they would have made a slight name change so we would know if it was original stuff with Ronnie at the helm or otherwise. I would have changed it to Lynyrd Skynyrd II.

[@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

Very true. That's the biggest point that so many overlook. It's NOT Lynyrd Skynyrd, it's the Tribute Band. They followed the agreed-upon protocol when they decided on the 10 city Tribute Tour in 1987. That expanded until early 1989. The Skynyrd II name was adopted by Allen, he even had the artwork created. Artimus said the band even tentatively agreed upon "Mylvyn Skyrydyr". I soooooo wish they just did the right thing and properly renamed it. I'd be a bigger fan.

[@effiemcfarland6735]

Ronnie Was The Best And The Band’s

[@Razrback]

And rest in peace to everyone who lost there lives in 1977 plane crash

[@demonlust75]

Face it Johnny is Ronnie’s brother and it’s no surprise that Johnny is badass too

[@shippenman5977]

Red White and Blue. Skynyrd

[@viktorsilva4017]

I just wish he played Brickyard Road more often :/

[@christopherbako]

Rickey was just waiting to talk.

[@scottgrooters8357]

God Bless Skynyrd Nation Ronnie 🙏 is with Jesus and the rest of the band Johnny's go around with.the blessing of Lacy Van Zant what an honor Artimus is well God Bless him By 🙏 the Grace of God we have Gary Wow then Rickey how can you not Love our Living STREET SURIVORS PETER SPARKY DALE LESLIE OUR HONKETTES GOD BLESS ❤ THEM ALL

[@lukep8648]

Even don Henley and the eagles were look,n at the skynard Boyz saying fuck they rippin the south up

[@southerndeltarage1843]

I love Skynyrd especially the original lineup and I don’t agree with all the bad press Johnny and the new guys have got I think they should continue to play under the Skynyrd name for as long as people are buying tickets and buying albums. It was tragic what happened but if people still want to see them play i say rock on

[@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

There was a bit more to it than that :) :) and btw, Johnny doesn't get 'bad press". The harsh criticism derives from other facts tied to RVZ, Allen Collins, Artimus and other witnesses. 3/13/1978 the survivors decided upon and signed an agreement that the band's name never be used again. Don't you think even for a minute, that the group of musicians touring under that name isn't fleecing the people that purchased tickets? No disrespect to them as musicians or as humans at all. I say "rock on" too, but rock on using a different name or be more direct about calling it the Tribute Band.

[@Razrback]

If anyone was going to fill the shoes out should be his brother R.I.P RONNIE

[@othala7540]

Its sad people dont understand its his own brother for f sake. Of course he isnt trying to replace his own brother. If it was for me and i was Ronnie and i died. The first i wanted was to let my brothers carry on what i started. Some bands they get replaced singers. Hell better let it be the brothers. Brothers 4 life. We are also 3 brothers at home i can sure ass hell tell you if my big brother knew folks talking crap about me he would give em hell.

[@Callmethebreeze902]

Being a boy mom I agree. They’re grown now but they’re still close and love each other.

[@randomlyweirdjeff4638]

RIP to Gary Rossington. This lineup was the best tribute band to Lynyrd Skynyrd. The rest of them that try to dress like the original guys are just clowns. I saw Skynyrd for the only time in 2006. It was a dream come true. At least it was a Van Zant singing instead of somebody else, which is good enough for me.

[@ricardonyhernandez8831]

Algun latino en año 2020 viendo esto??

[@tracygreer2333]

Fantasy interview

[@moose9636]

I feel like we're family

[@delorispoindexter5663]

It's crazy there's no note book.with all the songs ronny wrote.