Lynyrd Skynyrd accept award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 2006

[@CamiMack5616]

I nearly cried when Allen's dad stood up and spoke on his son's behalf. He still looks so heartbroken.

[@lynneloftis2507]

A true elder southern gentleman.

[@davidrice3337]

@@lynneloftis2507 I cried in 1989 when Lacy pushed Allen out to the stage and introduce the band in Louisville,ky- I cried when Artimus came up, grabbed the mike, and addressed the crowd &as the rest of the band went to their instruments he said" And this is for you Louisville,Ky- I was born here 40 yrs ago today Ed King started playing the intro to Commin Home- And I cried watching this today

[@zachariahwade8532]

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[@yehudawatson8674]

@Zachariah Wade Instablaster =)

[@zachariahwade8532]

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[@stretson]

"M name is Ed King by the way"....I wrote one great lick and it was Gods gift to me" no my friend, you wrote many great songs with Skynyrd.. never forget that!! RIP Skynyrd.. your music lives on.. Fly high FREE BIRD yeah!!!!

[@iainstirling1475]

Ed King…a lovely man.

[@danielrodger6016]

Yes a beautiful kind soul of a man An everyday simple man. No need for frills and bs just quality. World has forgotten this important life lesson

[@Slipmahoney21]

Skynyrd was never the same without him!

[@bak-mariterry5180]

@@Slipmahoney21 TRUE !

[@mariospina2828]

Ed King is soooo underrated. His playing was just so smooth and fantastic. Those three player really complimented each other so well. Allen Collins was ferocious on the guitar, and Rossington was just so damn tasteful, like he was singing to you through the guitar. It’s almost redundant to talk about how good they were as a unit.

[@rockroll3065]

R.I.P Ronnie Van Zhant R.I.P Allen Collins R.I.P Ed King R.I.P Leon Wilkeson R.I.P Billy Powell R.I.P Steve Gaines R.I.P Bob Burns R.I.P Cassie Gaines R.I.P Jo Jo Billinglsy R.I.P Gary Rossington (This one really hurt)

[@walterbeede7213]

AMEN

[@scotthildebrand567]

RIP Cassie Gaines

[@stagehand9002]

R.I.P. Debra Jo

[@steveng1624]

These guys shook the Rock & Roll world up from the early '70's until '77 and we haven't got over it yet. Thanks Lynyrd Skynyrd for all the good times we've had listening to your music and going to your Concerts... 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@claxton1959]

Amen.

[@russellmclatchey3100]

If I could only listen to only one band's music, it would be Lynyrd Skynyrd. To me, the best band that ever lived...period.

[@alanlipinski8707]

I love that Gary acknowledged the Lord first and foremost. Thank you Gary.

[@RealRunner7]

Yes at 3:40 we know there is someone up above.

[@Daniel_B_23]

Me too

[@spacecatboy2962]

yeah gary the guy that tried to rip off ronnie after he was dead

[@AarosConcerts]

@@spacecatboy2962easy killer. You weren’t there, you’re just goin off one man’s story

[@spacecatboy2962]

@@AarosConcerts yeah but i trust that mans word. Seems like he is very honest

[@northbrookhistory]

allen collins, the most under-rated brilliant guitarists ever.

[@NeverAgain1536]

Gary too he is real shy that's why he stands in the background so much. Gary and Allen were best of friends and they used to practice together in Allen's bedroom every day. It has been said many times that they could switch their position on the guitar and no one could tell the difference. That's how much they grew in that room. I was there on the night of the crash I only live 5 miles from it and stood on that wet country road at 8 yrs old while my daddy talked to our friend and sheriff about helping but he said they had plenty so we went home. It was the next day when we found out who had crashed. I got a guitar that Christmas and wore out 3 of their cassettes with fingers bleeding playing along.

[@thomassmith4925]

NeverAgain1536 If that's true then that's very very cool!

[@NeverAgain1536]

Yes it's 100% truth and I am on my 4th guitar now lol. All the others were generic with an amp without any distortion so I stepped up to a 50 watt Peavey Rage and I haven't really cranked it up past 1 and a half and a Washburn Series X. Message me and I will try to figure out how to send you a few pictures of the site from last month. We try to get back there every Oct.

[@thomassmith4925]

Don't know how to message you haha. But that's cool once again

[@jackarrowood]

Kurdt Nbk You damn right!

[@MsSmitty9]

Allen Collins. One of the Greatest song writers and guitar players ever to walk the face of the Earth. A forgotten Man , sadly. Let’s not forget that R.V.Z. AND Allen Collins Wrote FREEBIRD 🙏😞. God Bless Mr. Allen Collins.

[@ccur111410]

R.I.P all members who have passed..."would you still remember me?"...we always will god bless you all and rock on forever!!!!

[@michaelgreene7385]

Hats off to Gary Rossington, as an original member , he has never forgotten about where and who "Lynyard Skynyard " came from. Ronnie, Gary, Allen, Ed, Leon, Artiamuiss , Billy. I really respect Gary Rossington for his respect for his friends, and bandmates. He has always given respect to all of them, and knew that without them , there would never have been "Lynyard Skynyard ", he has always given respect to all of their fans, always thanking them for all of their success. This man is known worldwide for his phenomenal guitar work, and never have I seen where he was conceited or obnoxious to anyone, alot of waylesser artist's sure have. And often do. He knows that through God , his friends and fans, he was blessed with success. I'm proud to say that I was lucky enough to get to see them in concert a couple of times before tragedy struck them, a devastating end to what was just beginning. Through their awesome music, "Lynyard Skynyard " will live on .....Always.

[@bill2527]

Learn how to spell the bands name correctly if your going to act all knowing about them and be a big fan of theirs..pisses me off the way you spelled it wrong 3 different times

[@yjjeeper1]

*Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@rollinstoned9816]

@@bill2527 yeah, and also artiamuiss..whos he?

[@patriotwarrior7570]

@Michael Greene .. Your mom called and said to remind you to Mowyard yer' Backyard

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@rollinstoned9816 drummer

[@indycovahart2041]

Iconic band. That moment was long overdue. RIP to the original crew. Keep their spirits alive.

[@thomasdaniels8335]

You know you're a badass when you are inducted into the hall of fame as a pianist

[@tassymccormick]

Thomas Daniels one of the most underrated and best pianists ever.

[@Joeman7791]

@@AviationFlyer2019 Shut up bro!!

[@AviationFlyer2019]

ItzJosephRoth who are you telling to shut up huh??!!

[@Joeman7791]

@@AviationFlyer2019 don't even TRY to act tough dude like come on, he can swear if he wants!

[@DeadlySpecies]

Guy was a roadie and they pulled him into the band, amazing player

[@brushstroke3733]

RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd. Y'all have brought me so much joy through my life. I was born only a few months before the tragic plane crash, and I wish I could give my life so that it never happened. Love you all. ❤

[@jackflash5659]

Lynyrd Skynyrd truly one of rocks great bands.

[@nicholasrosebush6182]

Ed king was an incredibly underrated guitar player

[@bobstone8667]

Ed King was one of my favorite guitar players.

[@johannahoogendijk6566]

​@@bobstone8667thankyou😊 😊

[@colbertpetros2145]

I was born in 1991, so I never knew Lynyrd Skynyrd before the plane crash. But, deep in my heart, I miss them so much. Life is doing so terrible things. My only hope is for all these gone people to find peace in Heaven.

[@jeffreylewisCL]

I feel the same way! I was also born in 1991 and Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been my favorite band and I feel so emotionally attached to them and I hope one day I can see them in heaven

[@deborahhatcher5696]

For the short amount of time they were around, I do believe that band was truly top 10 bands ever... God bless em...

[@jtedd57]

Grew up in Jacksonville in the 60s,70s. proud of their induction, and here's to all of us that knew Ronnie and the band through all the struggles. ✌️🌴🌅

[@britneyfanvideosfl]

My family lived across the street from Ronnie and jammed together!

[@marcgorski3107]

gotta love ed king

[@kenperk9854]

Rest in peace, Ed. Muscle Shoals misses you.

[@lifesshortgofast4391]

She's right. Her father Allen Collins was an amazing guitarist.

[@reginabrady7212]

Lifes Short Go Fast amen amen ripping free bird in heaven right now

[@stageleftpromotions]

YEP! I'M 2yrs. behind, but you should see ALLEN & BARRY LEE together LIVE!

[@LimpShrimp202]

Lifes Short Go Fast Allen is the reason I picked up a guitar

[@anaparada7219]

Lifes Short Go Fast YOY MUST BE DELUSION HE WAS UGLY AND A DRUGGIES LOOSERS DRUNKARD MARIJUANA USER WHO KILLED A WOMAN OK WHAT ABIYT HER AND HER FAMILY HIS DAUGHTER IS A NUT CASE TO AND A DRUNKARD ... ALLEN COLLENS WAS NO STEVE RAY VAUGHN IR RORY GALLAGHER LETS GET REAL HERE GOD BLESS

[@clayrush71]

Ana Parada Allen Collins didn't set out to kill her, it was an accident so piss off

[@guileweaver1574]

"I'd like to thank the fans, the band and the man !" RIP Bob

[@uhdudewhy7980]

Bob Burns, right? Sometime back in the early 2000s I encountered a homeless man who claimed to be BB. He may have been lying...

[@monsterpoppies5225]

God bless them all. Broke my heart to see Allen's dad Mr Larkin Collins up there, but was so glad to see Ronnie's daughter, Tammy, was there.

[@MsSmitty9]

Allan Collins. A tough way to go. An unbelievable Guitar Player played so hard and fast just like he did in life. Sadly he was Gone early. It was like he never took time to smell the Roses , never took a break , never put his feet up to relax. Whiskey Bottles, Brand New Cars , Oak Tree your in My Way. Need I say more. God Bless you Allan.

[@DCB728]

"That Smell" is about Gary's accident. It's not about Allen.

[@googleusergp]

While the song is primarily about Mr. Rossington‘s auto accident, it is also known that Mr. Collins had an accident with the Jeep that same weekend of Labor Day of 1976. So essentially the song is about both of them.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Allen Collins never truly got over the crash I believe he had a lot of survivor guilt the others probably did too bu then losing his wife Kathy during childbirth that was another blow he lost the child too then he got in a wreck later with a new girlfriend and she died so he had that on him and he was severely injured as seen at the tribute concert as sad as his death was to the people that love him especially his parents his death was almost a merciful end because he was suffering so much by then I mean not just emotionally but he was in a wheelchair and I believe he was paralyzed from the chest down ? thats no way to live and he died of aspiration pneumonia which means he choked on something and got Pneumonia and died I believe he was being fed through a tube correct me if I am wrong please but I feel so sorry for the guy but now he is in Heaven and he is whole again they all are

[@douglasroyce5631]

I have been to the gravesite where the members are buried in Orange Park Florida and must admit , I shed tears every time . On the huge headstone are words by the late , great Charlie Daniel's that read , " Fly on proud bird , you're free at last " God bless you all .

[@aprilgosa5779]

I believe they have been moved since then due to idiots breaking into Ronnie's and Steve's graves not sure if Cassie's was messed with but Steve was cremated and put in a above ground the bag containing Steve Gaines Ashes was ripped open and some were spilled onto the ground and Ronnie's casket I think it was opened these idiots wanted to see if Ronnie was wearing a Neil Young T-shirt because they bought into the feud nonsense between Beil and Ronnie just because Neil Young was mentioned in Sweet Home Alabama even though Ronnie said many times before his death that it was not meant as a diss abd that he was a Neil Young fan and they were cool with one another how sick does one have to be to break into someone's grave? then Ronnie was moved again I believe more recently I think he has been moved a few times and now Tammy has passed and she is buried beside or in between Lacy and Marion

[@AllSpace]

Lynyrd Skynyrd will on forever the music they contributed for us, bless all them beautiful people involved

[@sharoncantin.8011]

Nobody will ever replace them.. They dont write music like that anymore there lyrics were real life we all could relate to. there music will live on forever as well as there lives, they will be remembered and loved for generations to come,to the end of the world and back again. Now they rock heaven!

[@milescox9732]

Billy Powell, Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, RIP Legends🤘

[@joen5332]

After all these years it's still brings tears to my eyes

[@shadyc.6877]

As crazy as it sounds I still feel like the original Skynyrd is underrated.

[@anglvoltage]

I thought you were dead, captain

[@FunkyBazaar]

doesn't sound crazy. they are.

[@skyblueeyes9968]

You must be young. 😋Of chores they are!

[@WhizzingFish12]

They are. They were one of the absolute most talented rock bands of all time, of any genre. RVZ was a gritty poet, and the musicianship was absolutely fantastic across the board. In any other band, any one of their four guitarists (yes, four - Rossington, Collins, King early and Gaines later - and that's not counting Rickey Medlocke who was with them briefly and is outstanding as well) would have been a star, but they each had their role in part of the greater whole and together were stunning.

[@guillermo3564]

@@WhizzingFish12 damned straight!

[@freeamerican2313]

Allen and Steve was so underrated guitarists both quite genius Rip brothers

[@dublinohio77]

I will always keep Lynyrd Skynyrd alive!! Always!!...Free Bird was my Class Song in 1977!! We still love you!!

[@billgross2097]

I to graduated in 77 but good times bad times was our class song with freebird losing by one vote. We were so privileged to live through the greatest period of music in history imo. Can you just imagine the houseband in the heavens when we join them?

[@distantlight1995]

Not enough was said about Steve Gaines what a talent! I`m from that time and this band was bigger than life before the plane crash. Now people today don`t have the skills on guitar and writing. So bump the bass and wear your pant at the knees, that is what you will be remember for sadly enough.

[@littlebeanchild]

Steve was incredible

[@earlwright9715]

Right on brother

[@Carpenterdane]

Soooo deserving! This band is one of those 1970s bands that really worked hard at the gruesome grind to make it.

[@billgross2097]

Indeed the heavens are rocking tonight. What a houseband. Can't wait to join.

[@defiantone8556]

This was a long time coming but it was worth the wait. As for those we loss over the years, may they all RIP We love & miss ya so much!!!!

[@chiragmoily5802]

So late so late! :(

[@defiantone8556]

+Chirag Moily Yea, so true. But ya know what they say. Better late than never.

[@johndaniels9782]

well deserved!!!!!! and as a fan I'd like to thank lynard skynard for all the great great great music it's all been a honor to hear them play on

[@macchris4521]

Love Allan Collins father.

[@esymmons]

my heart just always carries this sadness

[@mgn5667]

So many great songs .. just one after another on that Vinyl.

[@margaretstutts4362]

When I saw them they played Freebird but did not sing it. Just a spotlight on Ronnie’s hat on the microphone. It was the 1990s. I loved the concert. The tribute to the lost band members was epic and very moving. Thank you!

[@kjones7561]

Wow, the hat must have been recovered from the plane crash. That sounds like a very sentimental moment. Wish I’d been at that concert.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Yeah Johnny would not sing it for a long time after he joined the band he felt that was his brother's song and he never wanted to step on Ronnie's toes but eventually the band convinced him to sing it

[@johnmagill3072]

Can you imagine the type of hat or hats Leon would have worn to this?..lol

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Do u think that of Billy and Leon had still been with us today they would have still been in SKYNYRD? I think so

[@mkwrockers0099]

Matthew Walker Of course they would be.

[@tedperry6466]

since it's a formal event, I'm pretty sure he'd would have worn a top hat, but pimped out.

[@guillermo3564]

@john Magill he would have brought several and would have changed his hat ever time someone came to the mic.

[@steveng1624]

🎩

[@bill2527]

What a great band and well deserved. Artimus is one cool cat. Long live the Skynyrd!!

[@Achilleion]

No band has suffered hardship like this band has, One original member remains. I do hope their music lives on regardless of which new musicians play it.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love that Lynyrd Skynyrd,is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they definitely deserve it,RIP,all of the members that are sadly not there.May you all know that your impact of your music has really affected us, and we're glad to have your music 🙏 💙 in our lives🎉🎉

[@ryankc3631]

Thank you, Lynyrd Skynyrd, for what you gave us all!

[@danielcolon9809]

Artemus Pyle is a class act

[@ramsayguitarmanprine6898]

Daniel Colón he is my favorite

[@williamthompson5504]

He's also a sex offender.

[@TOMinPDX]

@@williamthompson5504 Bullshit.

[@TOMinPDX]

@Laverne Johnson When the cops have you, and they do this a LOT, they can pressure you into a guilty plea and sometimes you have no choice. If Pyle didn't plead guilty he was facing 25 years in prison. He denies the charges against him, always has but cops can do that and you never know, they might do something like that to you one day.

[@jeremysmith2516]

TOMinPDX he didn’t have the money to afford lawyers to defend him.

[@joyceallsep95]

How can you not love them. ❤️❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆

[@axslinger99]

Ed never fails to let everybody know which lick he wrote.

[@gewdferyew4844]

If i wrote SHA i know i wouldn't

[@ThomasMilner]

One of the Greatest Licks in Rock he deserved the recognition rest in peace.

[@Slamit88]

@@ThomasMilner Plus EK' contributed that AMAZING Slide Intro' to "Freebird" also!!....

[@Slamit88]

@@ThomasMilner Also Supplied that KILLER/THROBBING Bass-Line on "Gimme Three Steps" Thomas"!!

[@axslinger99]

@@ThomasMilner He got his recognition. He lived a good life off that one song.

[@unknownrebel9751]

I wish Leon could have been there...R.I.P. LEON keep that low end grooving up there in the heavens!!!!!

[@ClassyTrickshots]

ronnie vanzant was a true man.

[@mjls1183]

good old bob burns.. nice to see him here!!

[@FolkRockNCountryMusicOfJFKey]

Wow. Gary speech is like appreciated not just by Ronnie, but the big man above, that echoing heavens high.🤙

[@johnsimmons809]

The reunion is complete

[@88Gibson1]

How could 68 people not like this this is a great song, by a great band, and certainly the best jam ever at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame

[@Blondesunset]

“ronnie van zant should be here” he sure should 🙏 love you RVZ forever

[@laurielaurie8280]

Well deserved award. What a great group of people & greatest band ever! God Bless

[@breezethacker7970]

remember Allen Collins was a huge part of this band

[@IronSikh44]

These speeches brought a tear to my eye. Especially Gary, Artemis, and Mr. Collins. Classy and heartfelt. Lynyrd Skynyrd will live forever in our hearts. ❤🙏

[@jerryhopper1685]

Well if this doesn’t tear you up you’re not A Lynyrd Skynyrd fan 😢

[@johnmagill3072]

RIP Bob Burns

[@bettyandrews9571]

What a great bunch of people. So humble. Love y'all

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd!

[@YogsenForfoth]

I loved how they saved Artimus Pyle for the end. I’ve always really enjoyed his work with Skynard.

[@ratter531]

Lynyrd Skynyrd R.I.P. To all who have died, Gary Rossington we all love and miss you.❤❤

[@dw6506]

I remember when Sweet Home Alabama came out the radio station got so many requests to play it that the DJ played it continuously for several hours. It’s great to be from the south but I guess you could tell my southern accent in the way I was typing.

[@arlichar11]

its nice that they let artimus take part in this. and also right that johnny was not on stage...but still sad that there is so much turmoil stemming from gary...

[@boatbound3300]

My favorite band ever✌️

[@SpookyRedz]

Ed King , we love you , RIP

[@TammyThomas-l9k]

Best band to ever walk onto a stage.❤

[@konisullivan2919]

I've been a die hard. Skynyrd fan since the beginning and have a special love for ronnie .I believe in the afterlife so ronnie was there during this honor and very proud of his bandmates.

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

My favourite band! Lynyrd forever!

[@palerider1959]

All y'all that claim to be true fans might want to take note, it is spelled LYNYRD SKYNYRD! The absolute best band to ever throw a note in the general direction of an audience. They were tight, they were right .... they were dynamite! Side note: This Lynard Skynard of which you speak is not known to me. Side note included just in case you missed my first sentence.

[@marcdewey1242]

Billy actually began as a sessions key boardist but Ronnie was so impressed with his playing that he invited him to join the band.

[@beatmastert]

no, Billy was one of their roadies.

[@AmpasaurusWrecks]

Can you imagine if all the stars who died in plane crashes were still with us? Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, the guys from Skynyrd, John Denver, Jim Croce, Stevie Ray Vaughan...

[@bill2527]

Yeah or trade their wrecks for today's worthless POS artists like Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift etc.

[@willardarmbruster8111]

Don’t forget Rickie Nelson.

[@bobstone8667]

On the country side, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline and orhers.

[@barrykilts4506]

There have been so many come and go to soon no matter the actual demise but some times a few people come along and “click” and it’s like a trip on a rocket and it’s over much to soon.there have been many,God bless ‘em all.

[@alexbucko48]

Love this band Rock on skynyrd

[@zackm8399]

Most underrated band ever!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

It's hard to believe that Ed, Billy, Bob, and Gary have since joined Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, Allen and Leon in the hereafter.

[@marshamaxberry5297]

BEST BAND EVERY LOVE ME SOME SKYNRD

[@danieldawg100]

A lot of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band members AND their families DID THANK THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, UNASHAMEDLY, UNAPOLOGETICALLY. PRAISE THE LORD!😊wado,Ann Benson.

[@jimmywindsor76]

Great band I loved the band in early sevendes and today I have there cd in my raido today 2022 love you guys

[@rick777888]

R.I.P. Ed King.

[@thomasglorius5730]

there music has stood.the Test of Time ROCK ON.....brothers

[@annaleonardi6299]

Very emotional speeches ...You can tell how Billy Powell and Artymus Pyle were trying just deal with having to be around Teressa Gaines and Judy..Class act speeches from Arty and Ed King and ..God bless

[@anaparada7219]

anna leonardi Besides Arty and the now late Ed King and Bob BURNS these folks and their families are GLORIFIED DRUGGIES LOOSERS DRUNKARDS ALAN COLLANS KILLED A WOMAN WAKE UP FOLKS GOD BLESS

[@donaldgoembel7109]

Ana Parada and you, you are an angel that's never done anything wrong? Remember, when you point your finger at folks there is three pointing at you from the same hand.

[@davidh1249]

@@anaparada7219 ,Besides Arty?That sorry bastard is a child molester,worse than any so called drug addict.

[@emmabauer1906]

@@anaparada7219 Allen struggled all the more after his wife Kathy's tragic death. Sad story & he paid for his bad decisions. Still one of the greatest guitar players & writers.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

@@davidh1249 He was CLEARED of that. The girl admitted she lied.

[@VredesStall]

I see alot of people hating on Johnny... and while no one can replace Ronnie Van Zant, who better to be his replacement & frontmant of Lynard Skynard than his younger brother. Question: If RVZ had every intention of divorcing his wife / widow, Judy... 1) how in the world did she get the rights to the band's name & music (unless, of course, RVZ named her his beneficiary... which is strange if he intended to divorce her)?? 2) Why haven't the other band members or their families sued the ass off ofJudy or at least tried to get their share of what is rightfully theirs??

[@ladybuggs11]

VredesStall Ronnie died intestate or without a will, so his estate would pass to his wife and his heirs. She is basically Ronnie at this point.

[@wigglebutts173]

VredesStall I agree, Johnny, has kept the band going, He's been singing over 30 years, RONNY wanted to get Johnny in as he was having problems with vocal cords that was his plan,he would continue to write, Johnny would sing...unfortunately... tragedy...RIP....

[@HonkIfYouLoveHonking]

A few yrs ago the local Harley dealership had an event and the entertainment was a cousin of Ronnie's (I think his name was Jimmy). They shamelessly tried to pass him off as Ronnie.

[@richdiscoveries]

Unfortunately this happens a lot when celebrities die unexpectedly and without a will. The same thing happened with Dale Earnhardt when he passed. He started DEI with the intentions of his son Dale jr. Taking over the company one day. When he died tragically in 2001 his wife Teresa got everything and would not give Dale jr. Controlling interest in the business. Jr in turn left and Teresa ran DEI into the ground.. unfortunate but a reality

[@gmoore6166]

VredesStall if only Johnny could sing!!

[@aprilgosa3884]

First of all Johnny is great he is not what people say he is he loved Ronnie better he front the band then some poser and Gary couldnt have saved Ronnie or Steve or Cassie they died on impact plus he was badly injured he id not run and neither did Art he ran for help but who can blame him for being afraid it was horrific what happened Johnny is Family he should have been up there

[@lynyrdskynyrd7779]

iDIOT !!!

[@5boysmomma]

I think maybe johnny stayed in the background and let ronnie's widow judy and ronnie's daughters take the lead. It really annoys and pisses me off what people say about the band and especially johnny. Nobody ever said he was trying to take his brothers place or to imitate ronnie. If you knew any of the history you would know johhny talked it over with his parents and made sure they and the remaining band members were all ok with the band getting back together. No band other than zz top has all their members for 40 plus years. Is any other band given as much grief as lynyrd skynyrd for having a different front man. Are all these other bands now "tribute" bands because the front man is no longer there. I think not. Why in hell cant people be grateful that after that horrific plane crash that the survivors and johnny wanted to continue playing the words penned by ronnie van zant. I think its the best gift all of them could give ronnie. Gary told johnny once when he wouldn't or couldn't sing freebird " ronnie was a song writer and a singer, he didnt write these songs to never be sung again" Be grateful that they give us that. Ok rant over

[@tats5880]

It's been 43 years I hope by now you know cassie didn't die on impact.. my god you live under a rock.

[@RLMUD]

wow at first i didn't think they were going to talk about the boys, now I'm happy.

[@brushstroke3733]

Artimus is a class act. God bless them all.

[@redwings0142]

Sad to know that Gary Rossington and Artimus Pyle are the only classic members still alive. Edit: Since I know someone will bring it up Rickey Medlocke and Greg Walker were pre-crash members too and are still alive, but they were only in the band for about a year and only appear on some demos and outtakes, and never performed on a studio album before the crash hence they aren't considered "classic members", but if you wanna count them as pre-crash members then that's fine.

[@debbyarsenault1536]

Pre-crash and original are two totally different things. Artimus was NOT an original. He replaced Bob Burns who was the original drummer. Ricky Medlock came on the scene several years AFTER they formed LS. The original members were: Van Zant, Rossington, Collins, Burns, Langston.

[@stellaercolani3810]

Great families... Love these people!

[@Lorena-vq7jy]

I think the band members were giving a slap in the face after the crash!!Ronnie was the main man but after all it wound not been possible without the other band members 🥺I hope things were made right w them at some point god bless all🙏🏻💙

[@davidriccitelli3743]

Peace and Love ☮️💟🎶🎵🎶🎭🥁🎹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎻🎻🎻

[@johneckerle9480]

So deserving of the induction

[@pyroman6000]

Umm- Gary wasn't running anywhere from that crash- he had many broken bones, including his pelvis... I believe you're thinking of Artemis. Ronnie and Steve died instantly on impact, there was nothing anyone could do. If you're gonna hate someone, at least do it for real reasons.

[@macchris4521]

Artimus Pyle is an awesome guy.

[@britneyfanvideosfl]

My family lived across the street from Ronnie and jammed together. Duuuuuuuvvaaaalllll

[@VaBeachBeach2971]

With only two original members in the band some people say they’re just a tribut band to the original.

[@perbes100]

Because they are.

[@VaBeachBeach2971]

@@perbes100 I wish I would have had the opportunity to see Ronnie play live. I was born in 1983 so that sucks.

[@ezsmith3765]

Ed King came in after the band got going and left before ✈️ 💥 that fateful day. But in that time he contributed a lot to Skynyrd. He brought a Fender Strat into a Gibson heavy crew and came up with that main lick to Sweet Home Alabama. Ed also wrote the riff to Saturday Night Special. And I’m sure there’s more, but those 2 are definitely Ed King riffs.

[@bubbahazelitt1612]

r.i.p Ronnie van zant💯

[@jeffrobodine1850]

#1 southern rock band ever rip Ronnie van zant and all of Lynyrd Skynyrd 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥

[@christopherbako]

Gary had the most respectful speech.

[@Bartonfink3434]

Very great comments by Judy, great to see Tammy and Melody together as well as Steve Gains daughter lest I not forget Allen Collins girl.