Johnny Van Zant showing us Ronnie's 1955 truck.

2/28/21

[@dinorains9145]

You've done a hell of a job keeping your brother's legacy alive and keeping Lynyrd Skynyrd rolling for new generations to enjoy 😎😎😎

[@johnmellyn2700]

Back in 1987 Johnny had stopped by a club called Finkys in Daytona beach ( later called the Baja club and I think it’s a gentleman’s club now) ,.. I was working there as a bouncer and got the chance to meet him , I briefly told him the story of my friend MaryGrace who was hit by a car 9th grade summer and was in a coma for several months and how her family played her favorite song “Freebird “ over and over to her as she lay in her hospital bed and how she eventually came out of her coma , about an hour later as he was leaving he came up to me and handed me a yellow lined paper and told me to give it to my friend ( he had written : To MaryGrace , followed by the words to Freebird and signed it “from one survivor to another Johnny Van Zant “

[@gingerblair2932]

That's so sweet&true! Hits harder when your a blood brother.

[@damoncarter300]

Would be frigging awesome to see Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Blackfoot and .38 Special all in one concert...

[@Dozer1969]

The southern pride tour👍

[@danqodusk8140]

Ronnie was a real talent! It figures he owned a cool old Chevy truck.

[@TimHuff5]

Just saw you guys in Ft Worth with ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker ! You guys killed it! Thanks for keeping the legacy alive!

[@cherylb2008]

Johnny van zant You’re a good guy

[@jimp3878]

I never got the chance to see LS. I did see Rossington Collins in 1981. It was a an excellent show. I got up front of the stage and was taking pictures. Allen moved right in front of me and I got some fine pics of him during Freebird. You guys are great.

[@kevinwalshsr9064]

Johnny Van Zant is such a class act! Humble, Gracious & always has a smile while honoring Ronnie’s legacy for more than a quarter century. Perpetual respect! 👍🙏🇺🇸❤️

[@markbouquet1316]

Absolutely is without a doubt! I hope he’s Born Again would be my only question. In my heart, I believe he is.

[@billrobbins5874]

God bless you and your family. ♥️

[@markbouquet1316]

@@EatAPeach72 Hey Dude, if they are going to talk the talk, it’d a reasonable suggestion that they walk the walk and I BELIEVE THEY DO. So I assume you’re not saved? That’s sad, extremely sad. This world is going insane and like the Bible says, “What is good will be called evil. What is evil will be called good.” You just proved that fact. Need some O2??? Or suck on the tailpipe of that 55’ Ford is more your style??? God loves you enough that He sent His only Son to die for you AND ME. We’re all sinners but we can all be saved by His grace. There’s no other way but Christ. I had a record deal in a hard rock metal band in 1986 with Elektra Records that I never signed because it was less than 4 times the amount of money I was making and I’m 59 now but graduated HS in 3 years so I could get married the following year when my current wife got out of HS. I worked 6 days a week self employed so I could work around doing 100 shows a year. I became a Christian in 1985 and by 1986, we were getting radio airplay and radio interviews and we got on the 1986 New Music Seminars “The Tape” as the only hard rock/metal band in a decade where hard rock and metal ruled the airwaves. All the doors began to open after I became a Christian. I’m glad I kept learning about the Lord because at first I thought it was God blessing me. I was sorta right. The god of this world is Satan and he was Gods chief musician and he was opening the doors for me. I wrote every song we ever recorded and the song that got us on the tape that was handed out to anyone who was anybody in the music industry and when we went to a downtown high rise in Chicago to meet with an Elektra executive, it was a massive beautiful building. What answered the door woke me up forever. She told us to have a seat in the living room and I lead the way. As soon as I got to a couch, I turned to my left and sat down. When I sat down and looked up I was stunned. There was a mural on the wall that said one thing. “GOD IS DEAD.” When I asked this person, “What’s that all about?” You would have thought I asked the time or the weather she was so flippant. “Of that? We’re Satanist’s.” True story and I’ve been a guitarist and a drummer and a bassist since I was 7 years old and I walked away from it. But these guys have something special which is to keep a bunch of great musicians who seemed ti become quite the believers in their later years and the current band (minus Gary Rossington, the last surviving member of the original band) Who is more qualified to keep the banner flying high? Johnny Van Zant. The blood brother of the founder is the perfect person to keep this going as long as possible. He can do so much for so many with the audience he still has. I would love him to give Christ his proper props whenever they are at the end of a show. Get out on the road Johnny! I had a singer who was 21 when I was a freshman in HS named Johnny who had some serious pipes. We don’t know why but he committed suicide on my dads birthday. So many of my friends are dead and if I didn’t play with them, I did shows with them and I’m just glad I stepped away. So many and so young. And as this world is beginning to crash and burn, it kills me to know there’s guys like this dude “eat a peach” that don’t understand how long eternity is in hell. Man, it was prophesied that people would turn on Christians. He needs some air or he’ll smell nothing but sulphur as his skin burns for eternity. He may be a much better person than me. But without Jesus, it doesn’t matter how good we are. Man, please reconsider your faith or lack of faith. You will thank me someday. Johnny, when I said “I walked away,” I still play but not in bands and only do my own music. If it wasn’t for Johnny, I had no idea you all rocked as hard as ya did/do?? Not applying for a job, this is one band I would love to jam with. I wish played slide brothers. Just don’t let people thinking you’re trying to capitalize on the name. I hope you are because you all have families and are musicians. Keep doing it the justice I’ve seen at a theater of all places at a show you did in Florida and I was absolutely blown away. I wish you all the best brother. Mark

[@markbouquet1316]

@@EatAPeach72 More and more in the crowd. That should concern you because science is proving Jesus to have been here and did what he said he did. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by me

[@markbouquet1316]

I agree Kevin Walsh Sr. They still have their chops!

[@rcatran1]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is my all-time favorite band ever Johnny Van zant you do a great job performing I've seen you guys quite a few times I'm in Southern California and I bring my rebel flag every time I go to your comcerts

[@justinwilliams2838]

Johnny is awesome! So down to earth. He's not like some other rock stars.

[@briano8919]

38 Special would be an awesome opening act.

[@jimbeam2705]

Great group.

[@ronnie5129]

Johnny, Thank you for this video here, It is A Pleasure to see Ronnie's Truck Man, Awesome, Keep the Music Alive , My Favorite Music that I ever Heard, I play Skynyrd Every Day, I Have to hear it, I would Love to see you Guy's Perform with Backberry Smoke , and Jimmy Hall from Wet Willie, And Travis Tritt, Keep on Truckin Brother, My Best, Cousin Figel

[@ep1970]

God Bless Ronnie Van Zant

[@DarleneKalish-xv8us]

The best southern rock band to ever have lived! Love y’all ❤️

[@philipf4168]

I saw Lynard Skynard in 1977 while in the Marines in California along with Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon. It was a couple months before the accident. Greatest concert I’ve seen in my 67 years.

[@lindayoung4734]

Hi, Johnny!!! Lookin good!!! The 55 is beautiful!!! Stay well & watch out for mean mikes!!! Love you!!! ♥️🤘☮🎤👌

[@richardisner3671]

REST IN PEACE RONNIE. GOD BLESS JOHNNY FOR CARRYING ON THE FAMILY TRADITION.

[@stevebiesiadabada6669]

Johnny is the greatest, cool, humble, Lynryd Skynryd is always number one, Ronnie truck looks awesome, Ronnie would be so proud of all you’re doing, I had to ask are you and the guys making a new album? , it was so good to see you, it’s been awhile, Ronnie’s legacy forever, and always and forever with us, Steve

[@louieplants8331]

johnny class act glad to see Ronnie's truck is in good hands just think if Ronnie was here today the music life just b amazing we always need good southern rock in our lives thanks for the music and memories

[@scottshort3718]

Wow what a beautiful Chevy!! I’m so glad to see that you’ve taken such great care of it, Johnny! You’re a class act, great person and so was Ronnie, whom we and the world miss greatly!

[@user-ox2dd5fm2f]

i miss you Ronnie

[@johnrisher3007]

Great Johnny. God bless you always 🙏❤. I really like Lynard Skynard. Awesome

[@rodl.miller3353]

Dream show Lynyrd Skynyrd Aerosmith 38 Special Just a suggestion Much love ❤️ and respect to all of the phenomenal Lynyrd Skynyrd family, and thank you for all of the music 🎶 As always, stay happy healthy and safe. Enjoy your day 🌞 and Keep Smiling 😃✌️🙏❤️👍🇺🇸

[@stevenlebel6605]

Come to Charlotte, NC ….we love ya man. And I know Mr.Ricky Medlock plays in the band, but would love to see Blackfoot open up!

[@robertthompson9004]

God bless Johnny I love you all we miss Gary thank you all for carrying on!😊 Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise will all meet someday on God's celestial shore in the sky 🙏

[@sondralehnhoff4186]

Come to Iowa and bring 38.Special! We love you all!

[@user-ow1iu2wz1x]

Good guy. Always giving Ronnie respect and praising God. I’d love to see you guys in East Tennessee. ❤

[@johnwhite993]

.38 special played Viking hall back in ‘82. Was an amazing show.

[@toma5246]

Hey Johnny, love the '55 Chevy truck..awesome that you keep it pristine for your brother. My better lookin' twin and me have '56 and '57 Chevy cars and love that truck but more importantly have loved the Skynyrd Nation for over 40 years! That's all we play in the garage and our trucks! Hoping your daughter is healing from Covid and is still in our prayers as we always look up! Thank you for the awesome, amazing music and for you being a Simple Man as we are as proud to be!!😊❤

[@kenream7806]

I've been a huge fan of Skynyrd with Ronnie and .38 Special with Donnie and your solo career and when you joined Skynyrd. I love the 1991 Skynyrd album. I love you and Donnie's album VanZandt featuring the song help somebody if you can. I've listened to you guys for as long as I can remember. 70's to the present. I was sad to hear of Gary's passing last year.

[@johnmcginnis2410]

I wish you could bring your brother, Donnie with you. You guys make great music together. It's a shame that he had to stop playing. God bless you both.

[@SonyaSwann-xm9xd]

Sending lots of love from South Carolina, 62 years young , and still a Skynyrd fan .

[@lindarose5308]

You guys and Bad Company... thanks for all you all have done!

[@donsavignano4396]

Hey Johnny, Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been my favorite southern rock band..then & now. I just saw 38 special at the California state fair here in Sacramento and they were awesome. Now can't wait to you guys when you come to the Toyota amphitheater in wheatland California August 11 with zz top & uncle kracker. See ya then and Skynyrd nation forever. God bless and look up🙏🙏

[@brianwilliams-se5jy]

Just saw Skynyrd ZZTOP Uncle Kracker in west palm kicking off their sharp dressed simple man tour, great show johnny, rickey and the boys rocked out for 2 hours! Cant wait to do it again!

[@gregjaidee1491]

Love the truck thanks for showing us Johnny! Hope you are taking good care of Ronnies truck!

[@chrisdavis9280]

God Bless you Johnny! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@timw9353]

Hey Johnny, Don't you ever quit ! We all love you till the end ! !

[@allenhebert6611]

Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd! Love all you guys!

[@WhiteOak09]

Greatest band ever

[@jimmyruger7529]

Hi Johnny, Love for you to keep up the music, another one of the greats is Mr. Chris Stapleton. Thank you for your troop support, n God Bless .

[@davekraus7334]

The way you humbly took the stage to honor your brother and his fans was selfless. But in your own right you earned every ounce of glory you receive my friend

[@vayabroder729]

Gotta love humble souls like him.

[@mikedebolt8832]

My wife and I are life-long Skynyrd fans at 63 & 64. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/2/23 with both our children and grandchildren (Carter and Ellie) who are 9 & 6. Best part is, the grandchildren already know exactly how to respond when they hear “what song is it that you want to hear?” I guess you could say we’re raisin’ ‘em right. 😂.

[@marcusabel1042]

Been following all of you guys music from the first time your tunes graced my ears. My wife says you were and are the best, and that no one can come close. God bless!

[@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. Johnny, I have the utmost admiration for you. You carried your brother's legacy and have done a helluva job! True American!!!!!!!

[@donaldwalker6353]

Cool truck Johnny thanx for sharing…

[@anthonyangeli256]

She's a beauty. Hell ya, love to see you guys in concert. Never did & I've been around for ages. You guys are great, never stop jammin!

[@scottw.thaggard-ul6rw]

Yeah, The Father (Lacy Van Zant) said Johnny sounds like Ronnie, and looks like Ronnie.Yes I think everyone will agree with that, but Johnie's humbleness of the position he was put in honors Ronnie, giving the glory to Ronnie. Let's face it who better than the closest person that sounds & looks like what we lost than his blood brother. We are blessed to have Johnny to hang-on to after the loss of Ronnie. That song by George Jones "Who's-gonna-fill-their-shoes". We can't un-ring a bell. But we can make the best of it and keep raising Hell Thanks to Johnie Van Zant. Stay healthy Johnny 😇🎸🇺🇸🦍

[@Stucifer]

I hope Skynyrd will continue making music indefinitely. I've seen Lynyrd Skynyrd twice, but never when Ronnie was alive. The soul never dies. Fly forever, Free Bird!

[@jackoshaw]

Thanks for keeping the music ALIVE! Hoping for many years to come!

[@cherylmyers6276]

We love you Johnny. You're so 🔥. I am so proud of. I am 65 years old. You are so amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank-you Cheryl Myers of saint charles mo

[@stevebetker829]

Thanks so much . Such a cool truck. How about a couple of great Christian dudes like mark farner and Rick derringer. Two great iconic guitarists right there. I say as long as the New York Yankees are still playing baseball. You guys should be there too. Lord bless you all. Looking forward to seeing you all in September . Amen.

[@Dozer1969]

Charleston wv, bring 38 special. It's really sad, everyone I grew up listening to are gone. Gary broke my heart when passed, last OG. I've seen you guys 6 times over the year and will see you again if you come within 100 miles. Brother you keep holding it down. Thanks for a lifetime of great memories to the music.

[@spooge33]

The original Lynyrd Skynyrd were some of the finast musicians ever assembled. They partied hard, but they never missed a beat. So many talented bands threw it away, but these Southern Boys busted their asses to legendary status. This can not be denied, and their music will live on for generations. So, get your asses back to Connecticut. He'll fuckin yah!!!!!!

[@user-sy3vv2qt8i]

awesome truck.would love to see ya all keep playing.God bless everyone.

[@bamaman6959]

Never stop Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. I’m 62 years old. Still love my Lynyrd Skynyrd music.

[@MM-lu6sh]

Awesome

[@uf1978]

Hey Johnny, you probably don't remember me but i was a little runt staying with my Grandma Parker at 1316 Mull st. I also went to school with Ronnie Moore and Dewayne. Anyway, my older brother was Steve Bodway that lived with our Grandma also. I have since moved to Auburn,Al and would love to see you guys up this way in Sweet Home Alabama! CJ

[@mattparkhurst4836]

Bangor Maine will welcome you guys with open arms!! Marshall Tucker is always awesome, Outlaws, any of the good ol southern rock would be awesome! Maybe talk to Jimmy Hall and see if we could get some Wet Willie for another round, just a thought, love you guys and God bless you all

[@larrydockery7201]

hell ya rock on johnny your the man buddy

[@pamelakittle9491]

Please bring it on back, to Jacksonville, FL. Where your known, and always be welcomed!❤ Bring it Home!

[@f.d.7190]

Yes, sir! He's up there and HE'S ALIVE! I'd love for you to perform that song, man...Ronnie is so dearly missed, brother.

[@BillyCarl66]

Come to Michigan and bring Blackberry Smoke and Whiskey Myers!!

[@matthewlescarbeau5499]

Grey 55 Chevy parked in the front yard ❤

[@marvinhecox8289]

GOD bless you Johnny . Ronnie would be proud of you and that bad 55 . it is a awesome truck . red white & blue 🇺🇸

[@davemoyer505]

Johnny, you would be welcome to come up to Pa. and hang out with us patriots. We’re all too old anymore, but still got fight in us! And if you want, we wouldn’t mind rockin with you for a spell!!! Pretty truck! Nice to see its being well taken care of.👍 Thankyou for all the memories!👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@nightranger3430]

Hey Bro Van Zant! I was in the audience at your big bro’s last concert at the GMA in ‘77. Don’t know if I have ever or will ever get over that great tragedy. Please come to North Chas. SC. We have a great arena & I promise you folks that there is still a huge Skynyrd fan base here! Love to see ya’ll make it to town before you drag up…🤗

[@iamin2pain]

Nice hearing from you !

[@Bmobetter]

Thanks for the sneak peek of the 55 but, you got me all worked up now, you’re gonna have to pull that beauty out in the sunshine and give us a full video tour, inside and out. I’m working on a 75 corvette right now but, ounce this project is completed I’m gonna find a 57 Chevy truck to restore. Hope everybody is good, and God Bless

[@user-vv7fb9gc5m]

She's a beauty

[@coursehome]

I use to go to Florida to see Dr Peter Ruckman preach. I would go over to Jackson and pay my respects. God bless that family. Mark Tennessee

[@ivanwesley8182]

I miss Ruckman 👍

[@TAGATOR]

God Bless you Johnny!

[@truckinfool3550]

I remember the first time I saw Johnny walk onstage at Shoreline Amphitheater in Sep ‘87. It was the third show of the tour, he was in his 20s and wide eyed, he looked nervous and scared. I’ve seen Skynyrd four times since then and they’ve always been awesome. That ‘87 show was incredible, Allen made his tearful drunk driving speech, and Carlos Santana walked onstage and jammed with them for a bit.

[@Enfield-1853]

Hell yeah, we all would like to see y'all live again. Take a trip back to our younger days when we were blessed to grow up with wonderful music.

[@oldmountainmarineandmetals9736]

Hey Johnny, great to see you man, I'm the one who weaseled my way up to the front row just to show you my tat on my forearm of a tribute to Ronnie after a fight broke out and the front rows were empty, we were actually 10 feet from each other while you were singing and you gave me the thumbs up, it was a outdoor concert at the pavilion in St. Leonard's Md. Best night ever! It's been my life long dream to be a roadie for you guys since you guys inspired me to start a Southern rock band years ago called South Bound, we made it as far as to open one night for KIX at a bar in Md. called The Club Sunrise before they got really big. I live in Statesville NC. now and would love for you guys to come here! not the big amphitheater in Charlotte but a small gig near here and I'm almost 60 now and would love to be apart it just one time before I'm gone if it can't be fulltime. Love you like a brother man! Holler, Jeffro

[@glennbuttram3986]

Nice we miss you Ronnie

[@judecapone7651]

Johnny, CURT TOWNE. He is about as Jacksonville westside as you, Donnie and Ronnie were growing up. Please for the love of all things Southern rock/Christian contemporary and the rite of passage.... Pass the torch.

[@rogerwestgate4724]

Best concert i ever went to was these guys about 5 years ago in Niagara Falls outside for free the time we had was priceless

[@michaelt3854]

God bless Johnny good luck with your ride be safe bro

[@vroom146vroom7]

Bless you Johnny. Come see us in Asheville NC!

[@joshbooher5585]

Would love to see SKYNYRD and Whiskey Myers together with Blackberry Smoke. I was born in the wrong generation. SKYNYRD is absolutely the best band of all time in my opinion. As a guitar player myself, there are so many greats but guitar was and still is Gary Rossington. He was the master of what I like to call the raspy cry, just the way he could extend and sustain notes is what I dig the most. Gary RIP, Play Bernice loud and proud. Any SKYNYRD fan should know Bernice lol...

[@bobbyb5215]

Hey that’s the name of his ‘59 LP ? Bernice ?

[@joshbooher5585]

@@bobbyb5215 that's right!

[@bobbyb5215]

Thank you for that info just last week I was thinking about Gary and I said to myself what did he name his 59 Lp it was driving me nuts. I do remember him in a interview about his guitar and it was a great story he told about it. RIP Gary what a great human being and musician always remember that great tone he had when he played Bernice

[@DavidSanchez-bq9jv]

Great Comment Man, ( Gary Was My Favorite In The Band ) And Artimus Pyle Came A Close, Close Second. Never Got Too See The Original 1970s Lineup, But, Seen Them 2 Times Here In San Antonio, TX 2006/ 2008 At The SS&R. Gary, Billy, Hugh ( Were Still With Us ) And Yes, GARY'S One And Only Unique Raspy Cry On The Gibson Guitar... 😎

[@terrystaires4739]

One other thing, I love how you say always look up!! Would love to hear your testimony about your relationship to Christ!!

[@frankesposito383]

Long Island loves southern rock. All rock

[@michaelriffey1268]

The 55 looks great

[@barrylafratta5720]

keep it Rolling . love the music old and new

[@donnieb5937]

U are a great person I cried whin u lost u brother,an the band they are still my fav band in the world.i was in Boyz town mo whin I Hurd the bad news.i seen u with 38 special an u had a broke leg at the org Awsome STL. Bush stadiam super jam.iv you 2 brothers would luv to meet you bro.ps.thats my fav 55 chev pickup an 55 chev hard top.thank u for being a great performer an person.DONNIE BUNCH.JR U ALL.S FREIND 4 EVER.❤

[@joecox9456]

Yes sir, I have seen you 6 times in concert, every time, a great show

[@paulcrocker818]

INVISIBLE SILVER....TAKE CARE ....& MUCH RESPECT.

[@edman1015]

Keep your music alive as long as possible - God bless you and the band.

[@larrytate5605]

i appreciate Johnny sharing,...he could keep it to himself, but he was nice enuff to do this...Ronnie is still a strong presence,..a strong life force !!! he lives thru Johnny.... his hands look like Ronnies ( they make a big fist !!!,.. as Gary said !! ) ...dave.

[@bill8582]

Love you man, and thank you for carrying on. Hey round up what's left of all the southern bands, and just do it all, how cool would that be.

[@matthunsecker6241]

Love the truck great to see you keep it all these years God bless

[@MAD1450]

God bless you Mr. VanZant !!!

[@Ray-vq2jc]

Hey Johnny I hope you enjoyed all that furniture you bought from me at Havertys furniture way back in 1988 on Normany blv. Thanks again .

[@dennistaylor6486]

I'll take all the Lynard Skynard you guys can pump out! Get Hank Jr. to come out with you to!!

[@stevebird6632]

We love you like crazy Johnny! That truck is a beauty! Keep on recording & touring man, Skynyrd nation is alive & well and look forward to seeing the band in any configuration, the music is forever Brother 🦅👍🎸❤️

[@rustynorris7]

Thank you Johnny from Quitman tx.

[@jeffsellars2655]

I just saw a great Lynyrd Skynyrd show in Houston with ZZ Top 2 week ago. It was my 5th time seeing y'all over 30 years, and when you come next time I'll be there again. Thank you for 50 great years! Beautiful Chevrolet!

[@user-sw4dm1qj2x]

Man I live in Tennessee there's nothing like rideing though the country with lynard Skynyrd and simple man and free bird on the radio keep that music coming so we will never forget ur brother and the rest of Skynyrd family

[@tracygibson5971]

Hi Johnny keep on keeping on love your music ❤️❤️