Lynyrd Skynyrd - T For Texas - 7/13/1977 - Convention Hall (Official)

Lynyrd Skynyrd - T For Texas
Recorded Live: 7/13/1977 - Convention Hall - Asbury Park, NJ
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Personnel:
Ronnie Van Zant - Vocals
Allen Collins - Guitar
Steve Gaines - Guitar, Vocals
Gary Rossington - Guitar
Leon Wilkeson - Bass, Background Vocals
Billy Powell - Piano
Artimus Pyle - Drums
Cassie Gaines - Background Vocals
Leslie Hawkins - Background Vocals
Jo Jo Billingsly - Background Vocals

[@zachwalentiny]

Gary Rossington may not have been the most talented guitarist in Skynyrd but he certainly had the best tone and was the best at pitch harmonics. He has one of the most recognizable guitar tones and styles in rock history. That man could play a Les Paul like no other RIP

[@Betty-jb2ns]

RONNIE VAN ZANT GODFATHER OF SOUTHERN ROCK.....

[@peggyrichards7594]

I NEVER get tired of hearing this song! Their 3 lead guitar assault of Rossington, Collins and Gaines was the best EVER! So sad it was over too soon. Gaines made the entire band better. There is not a band to this day that can match them!

[@damowalsh43]

Steve Gaines really got them fizzing when he joined the band I just watched live version of you got that right nobody harmonised Ronnie's singing til Steve came along what a talent 🍻🍻💚

[@mikeevanoski1108]

Steve and Cassie, always thought she was beautiful.

[@mikeevanoski1108]

These guys were tight!!!

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

Same here, I'm watching this for the 1000th time.

[@MomentsDivine]

@@mikeevanoski1108 Yep! Practicing 15 hour days for months in Hell House will do that!

[@charleshall9755]

Oh how my heart aches for the 70s...best era for music ever!

[@ianhewitson2738]

I know it's all about the guitars but the whole thing is driven along like a freight train by Artimus Pyle and Leon Wilkinson who are a phenomenal rhythm section. What a live band they were.

[@richardfrancis8476]

Yeah you can’t count them out either

[@teddycontreras982]

I agree Artymus was wild ans thé Bass lines are outstanding what a band!!!!

[@peytonreagan89]

Steve Gaines is one of if not THE most underrated guitar player ever… it’s a shame he only had a year or 2 of fame to show of his skills

[@jcx215]

I cry, I cry, I cry

[@leevonmanstein7459]

agree. rossington and collins ain't no slouches either.

[@mikegraham2929]

I hope you seen them live, I did. Many times.

[@bryanenglish2303]

Absolutely!

[@dynamodale2]

Before Steve Gains joined Skynyrd he had his own band

[@wesleyjoeloggins7895]

The greatest Southern Rock band.....Ever !

[@sgrew]

greatest band period. If it weren't for the accident they would have gone on for many more years

[@REBECCAPGARZAMEV]

EVER IS RIGHT!!!

[@kevinmcgann4713]

Its absolutely scary where they were going!

[@robertcarter4448]

I agree they were the greatest rock band ever

[@mikeem9627]

Correction, greatest American Rock band ever.

[@pearlmanning-cz5yv]

Three of the best guitar pickers I've ever heard!!!

[@russellwilson2550]

3 of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@jeffwhittington1475]

Agreed!!!

[@Craig-bz3dm]

Damn Straight !!! I would have loved to see the heights that Steve " Okie " Gaines would have soared to man !!!!

[@markpizzino5521]

Without question Russell and together nobody could touch them,they were in a class by themselves!

[@mikegraham2929]

yes indeed, my older sister took me to see them in 1973, I was 13 years old, I went to see them every year after. was at the Fox the 3rd night for the live album. Gary gave me 4 picks in 1987, still have them. I'll use one every now and then when I'm picking Skynyrd on my guitars, I can't make it work as good as Gary can

[@jperryfan]

I've watched this over 100 times and it still kills me every time. Rather listen to Gary Alan and Steve than all the so called shredders you could line up. Nothing like serving the song and great songs at that.

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

Me too!

[@pink12espresso]

Agreed BEST version

[@MomentsDivine]

AMEN to that!! This is music you feel down to the core of your soul.

[@timothylajoice3921]

Greatest Band ..Period

[@scotthunziker1245]

These 3 kick ass guitar players first class all the way

[@eddiehollar6585]

THAT... friends, was the great Lynyrd Skynyrd. Everything since then has been a great tribute band nothing more

[@jeffreybohne4827]

I have land near Gilsburg Mississippi and when I’m out Hunting I can feel Ronnie, Cassie and Steve’s are there in those woods and fields. I was only two when the plane went down October 20, 1977 but my Daddy made sure I knew who Lynyrd Skynyrd was and today my boys carry on that memory Godbless

[@douglaswells2739]

Best 3 guitar band ever. Each had a unique voice and really slotted in with each other. Gaines clearly was a virtuoso and one hell of a singer and songwriter. They would have been as big as any American band if they had stayed off that plane...

[@edcollins9377]

I agree. April Wine was also a great 3 guitar band. They had several awesome albums in the late 70's and early 80's.

[@peggyrichards7594]

I agree!

[@phillipletts7487]

The Outlaws were great at harmonizing guitars also.

[@richardfrancis8476]

I will say they were the best not would have been

[@swingthing]

Saw them on 7/7/77 in Madison WI. I Will NEVER forget that show

[@booj4363]

I discovered Skynyrd a few weeks and I'm just lost in the glory of the music. Insanely good performers

[@billhammond5771]

Try to find one bad song. You honestly can not. Ronnie was a genius♤ O shades and a badass .He was the Captain of the ship.and took no prisoners😜

[@mikegraham2929]

I wish you could have seen them live, I did. starting in 1973. Atlanta Georgia 1973 to present, just about everytime. even have picks Gary gave me, to drum heads signed in the 87, return of Skynyrd. Skynyrd is the greatest band ever.

[@WhizzingFish12]

That makes this old man happy. LS WAS insanely good - up with the Allman Bros and CCR as greatest American bands ever.

[@seancleary9599]

Steve Gaines,the boy from Oklahoma,taken from us way too early...just a sick whining legendary guitar sound...love this performance

[@markpizzino5521]

NO BAND EVER HAS OR EVER WILL BE ABLE TO EQUAL THE THE TRIO OF ROSSINGTON,,COLLINS AND GAINES,,,,,TO HAVE THREE INCREDIBLE SOLOS BY THESE THREE ANIMALS ON ONE SONG IS NOT EVEN FAIR,,,,,,,NOTICE RONNIE ACTUALLY BUST OUT LAUGHING AFTER ADMIRING ROSSINGTONS SOLO,,,,,THIS ORIGINAL LINEUP IS IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES,,,,BEST EVER,,,PERIOD!!

[@dyer2cycle]

..Ed King was really good, too....

[@markpizzino5521]

@@dyer2cycle He certainly was,,,and very underrated!

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

While I love the early stuff,Gaines took them to next level.Imagine the possibilities

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

@@michaelmckenzie5232 Amen to that, he's in my top 2 or 3 guitarists of all time. Imagine what he would have done!

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

I'm referring to Steve Gains

[@nancysamms3987]

Best bunch of guitar players ever.they really rocked

[@markwilliams5606]

Don't Forget about Duain Allman

[@jamesgowan754]

I was at this show with my dad...I was all of 15 years old my first and till this day ..best concert. The magic was just hard to comprehend...like where the hell did this talent come from... outterspace or something. what the hell....yeah we'll never see this kind of power on one stage again... thank God it's on tape.

[@MomentsDivine]

Wish I had gone.. I don’t know how I didn’t know how freakin’ Amazing Skynyrd was. Guess we were too busy going to Allman Brothers concerts..

[@iamin2pain]

damn I was only two but could only imagine !

[@wescollins6527]

Every time I see footage of Steve Gaines playing live I get chills all over! the I question why God would take this man away from us ,he is amazing! I have a small bit of an obsession with Steve and his music especially his singing voice

[@da324]

Why, because there is no God.

[@wescollins6527]

+da324 go FUCK yourself

[@Kurty94]

I wish Steve survived the crash. I don't know if God has something to do with it, but I don't understand his decisions then.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

We got cheated In. 1977 😪

[@vanessakelly6022]

There’s just something mesmerising about this who band.

[@breezethacker7970]

Steve Gaines showed out on this, Ronnie loved it, with Steve's fresh talent was gonna be just what they needed to catapult the band into higher stratospheres then they could imagine

[@kyleduke4141]

You got that RIGHT I said y g t r

[@michaelvasquez4833]

The crazy thing. Cassie says I have a brother that plays guitar. What a primo band. So missed. Loved this band of brothers

[@steveosborne1109]

Old okie. Pretty good for a white guy..best of the best.

[@dwj20101]

I get goose bumps every time I watch this kick ass performance. ....

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

I can’t enough of this.I also can’t get it loud enough!

[@cacornett58]

Now if that don't get you foot stomping, I don't know what will! I forgot how good Steve Gaines was. Greatest guitar attack ever!

[@seancleary9599]

Iv prolly listened to T for Texas 5,000 times and still love it,its just fucking awesome

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

This is just amazing at so many different levels

[@WhizzingFish12]

Loved this band since 1975 when I was a kid. Their music is timeless, and man those boys can play. This is such seamless work by 3 fantastic and complementary guitarists - I love how each one shows off his style. Gary so technical and melodic, Steve channeling Duane, and Allen screaming like he always does. Just amazing.

[@williedunn1788]

Here's my Okie. You damn right Ronnie there's your Okie Steve Gaines was a Badman!

[@macski6924]

I mean they are all off the chart talented, but I'm just in awe of Steve Gaines. Plus I just love this song too...

[@XOkie]

@Lebo leigh Leigh I agree that none were more talented that the other. What made them the best 3 guitar power rock band of all time.

[@jackarrowood]

Got an idiot arguing with me that Gary is playing the slide on this.

[@perijetton9275]

You can tell that he knew he and the band had hit GOLD 🥰

[@nikonfx8763]

@Lebo leigh Leigh they were all as good as each other, but i think garry with his playing was the most laid back, but getting that awesome sound with it.

[@floydcouncil1690]

Plain and simply....phenomenal band. Only Steve Gaines could have replaced Ed King. I love how Ronnie acknowledges the talent with those little smirks. One of the best bands....ever.

[@MomentsDivine]

Steve and Ed had the same birthdate except for the year.

[@bobbyozb]

Ronnie always liked watching his guitar players play......Very cool !

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

"Here's my Okie."

[@andynewman285]

Best song ever performed by them

[@dylanwatson1287]

Andy Newman Best song(and band) in the whole world all taken too soon. Rest in peace to all of them.

[@dylanwatson1287]

That's the other thing what I love(like Artimus has said in couple of interviews before) most about Ronnie is his unique and amazing ability(compared to other frontmen of his generation at the time and even nowadays) to just stand like a gentleman on stage with his right hand on the mic and not or hardly ever dance and twerk his body at the audiences they were always playing in front of.

[@christina.harrison1494]

Badd ass

[@looleescrogg3170]

Man Steve Gaines can play that slide..whew...can't stop moving....

[@silvioribeiro5846]

R.I.P RONNIE

[@jackarrowood]

Steve Gaines!!!!!

[@johncoyle8209]

Ronnie was firmly in control and orchestrating the magic: He struts like a rooster, giving cues and making it all come together: Collins gets the solos started at 3:24 because he is trusted. (See how Ronnie is pleased, after he waves his hand and a rather pedestrian segue gives way to staccato harmonic exclamation.) On to Gaines, "My Okie" at 4:12. He absolutely shreds on it on slide . Steve was the golden boy and Ronnie knew he was lucky to have him. Finally, Rossington is called upon to complete the "Three Guitar Army" and its all smiles from the cock of the yard. All the "mules" killed it that night. Through it all, Ronnie's directing the action: "Answer," at 6:04 .. and finally, "Billy Boy's" cue at 6:17. Van Zant might have been a S.O.B., but he got the best out of whom was on the stage that day, and that's what the greats do. Lynyrd Skynyrd is arguable the greatest American rock band simply because everything that defined them, was so uniquely American.

[@johncoyle8209]

Ooops .. I got Rossington and Collins mixed up. Blame it on the whiskey and weed.

[@rmeltonknox]

Because Ronnie would kick their ass.

[@MomentsDivine]

@@johncoyle8209 Everything you said (minus the name mixups :) was Spot On! Skynyrd is a Beautiful thing to Behold.. They make me happier than any other band could! I just wish I had known how good they were back then.. I would have been going to their concerts every time they were in NJ, NY or PA.. It would have been… “move over Allman Brothers”!

[@autogolazzojr7950]

I guess that explains why Ronnie looks like he's ready to explode at 3:52 if Gary messes up the solo. He looks so happy and relieved when Gary hits all of the notes.

[@Jimbo_Bluff]

Ronnie Van Zant was the Bob Wills of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He directed the band. And his wolf whistles and cat calls were the equivalent of Wills "Haaaaww."

[@poketbike6488]

Always a favorite. Can't believe how tight these guys were in concert. Excellent groove!

[@raleighsmith6296]

First time I saw Skynyrd was 1975in Myrtle BeachS.C…gimme back my bullets.I was hooked on South rock ever since saw them play 14 times through the years with Molly hatchet and the outlaws band kept the guitars burning.I loved them and miss them.The best times,Lots of memories

[@uglytruth4467]

3 Lead Guitarists in 1 Band..Amazing!!! Whole band is Awesome.

[@gordyschwarz8483]

ronnie loved those 3

[@johnprainito7265]

Thank you ronnie skynyrd band for always being there for me. No band can come close .

[@breezethacker7970]

Steve Gaines was a great musician

[@edwardbailey9343]

The three guitar army was the best band ever

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Yep Allen was my favorite though

[@robmcroberts589]

I love 70s hard rock but there isn't any other band that could touch them. I wish I was ten years older so I could have seen this lineup live. God they were amazing

[@KenPryor]

I've said the same. Wish I was older so I could've seen these guys play. I was 3 days shy of 12 years old on the day of the crash.

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

I was just over 12 years old, I was listening to them on vinyl and 8 track. But never saw them live. I've never seen such talent anywhere else.

[@philfranklin5785]

how three great axmen can coexist in this band was amazing what a display of talent and synergy

[@voltaire6668]

One of the few bands who was consistently better live than on the album. Couldn't capture that lightening on tape.

[@bloozedaddy]

Steve Gaines was a BADASS!

[@Backup218]

Rock and roll legends for sure every one of em deserves his spot in the rock and Rollhall of fame , no one was carried in this band

[@billdoyle4960]

There isn't no band that play's together better. Ronny let's them have there way with jamming. He has his say and then he loves his guitarist. God bless them always. I've enjoyed them. Gary, Allen,Steve, and Billy pounding that piano. not to mention those drums and badass bass.....I'm blowed away everytime I listen to them.

[@Callie0715]

Best damn band in the whole world........their music is immortal. And this, coming from a little ol’ northern gal from Minnesota. I just got my Lynyrd Skynyrd t-shirt in the mail yesterday but it’s too damn cold to wear it. Tomorrow supposed to get 7 inches of snow. Where is this global warming anyway? This band keeps me warm .....no matter where I go, especially in my car on sleet, ice, snow. Just crank up the tunes and I’m good to go.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Whomever filmed this performance is to be commended for preserving some really amazing music from an awesome band. Lynyrd Skynyrd are so good. Cheers! ✌️

[@Daisy5150]

Yes! I’ve watched this whole concert so many times and I’m lucky whoever filmed it loves Steve Gaines as much as I do

[@ronnie5129]

The Best American Rock Band Ever, Only a Brilliant Singer And Songwriter Could take a song like this and Take it to a Higher Level, Like Rossington always said, Ronnie was a country singer in a Rock and Roll Band, Damn I Miss Ronnie, May all of the FREEBIRDS R.I.P. Cousin Figel

[@nancysamms3987]

Every time I listen to them I yell sing to me Ronnie.love em so much.

[@mag2469]

billy powell killin

[@carywest9256]

Grew up in Texas,now live in Tennessee.Just above the stateline of Sweet Home Alabama. I bought the live album One More From-For The Road brand new in 1976 at fourteen years old. One of the best live albums ever recorded!

[@jasonrobertson8487]

Steve could jive, man.

[@dylanwatson1287]

That amazing intro solo from 1:09 to about 1:34 from Steve on his Strat right after Gary on his Les paul starts the song is just out of this world man and that's makes this song for me worth watching.

[@gewdferyew4844]

Dylan Watson Steve is playing a Les Paul

[@timstanton5948]

wow Steve Gaines & Ronnie, such a loss! tragic, what might've been

[@davidrhelmick72]

Yup what could have been

[@michaelregan2419]

Rossington's lead from 3:21 to 4:14 is a thing of beauty. So much precision and feel. So fine.

[@MomentsDivine]

I love Ronnies smile when he is pleased :)

[@bryanstanley9175]

He NEVER missed a note, through chaos on stage at times too, what a player.

[@richardfrancis8476]

Like I said before Rossingron’s guitar was beauty

[@pammiller2172]

The Greatest Band ever.

[@mekaleka22]

I was backstage at a World Series of Rock concert at Soldier Field Chicago on 7-10-77, three days before this show... I remember Ronnie having a crutch and wearing some sort of leg cast... The band just placed him in a spot on the stage and he never moved... They were great! There was a buffet backstage and I remember the Honketts with there long dresses, laughing, eating and having a good time... The future was so bright for this band, as if they were just scratching what was ahead...... The genius of Ronnie Van Zant is so damn missed.. What a shame, I can only imagine what else he would have given us...

[@Keniko]

I was there. What a great line up of bands. Skynyrd was awesome. I'll never forget the flying Milk jugs. It was like you were in a popcorn machine. One of the coolest and best memories of my late teens.

[@charleshall9755]

I saw them in concert 4 times before the crash and I agree they were the best live band ever! We lost so much talent that day. And Steve woke up the rest of the band ...a real plus for the band and no telling how many more hits they had in them...

[@michelebergman4336]

Tooooo Horrible SAD??? I don’t get it? They worked HARDER THAN ANY BAND to make it to the Top..& then it was All DESTROYED? That’s why I don’t believe in GOD?

[@michaelmckenzie5232]

Michele Bergman satan rules this planet dude

[@nickstrieker1550]

@@michaelmckenzie5232 He must rule you the difference is they had heart

[@powerpopaholic876]

Steve’s on fire

[@garrettbittenbender3954]

Absolutely brilliant the boys were on fire that night !! 2nd to none

[@sjh9173]

Steve Gaines and Gary Rossington are amazing. So is Allan Collins. Amazing group of musicians

[@danielwhite4825]

I grew up later and graduated in the 80s and have great memories of my brothers playing this tune in their band. 35yrs have passed but I have been studying this band from it's beginnings to it's tragic set-,back and those of you speaking of Steve Gaines are spot on!!! This band took a shot in the arm when he stepped into the vacant spot on guitar. Not only did Steve Gaines energize Lynyrd Skynyrd, his guitar playing and singing were the finishing touch to a band that was already stellar. I love Gaines vocals on "You got that right"!!! He and all the members of this group were some of the greatest musicians to ever step on a stage. May they all rest in peace and God bless Gary Rossington and the rest of the new band for keeping the rock rolling

[@wholelottadc]

When Ronnie smiles I instantly smile back

[@すずらん-f4q]

This is my most favorite version in T for texas Lanyrd Skynyrd.

[@YaleRoth]

the great Steve Gaines ..jam

[@KCBarr1]

This group was good. Steve Gaines made it better.

[@AquaMan603]

I was fortunate to see Skynyrd with Billy and Gary Rossington in NH and the Band played all those Classics to a Tee- Seen em again after Billy died and they had an eagle on the piano for him. Fly On FreeBirds!!

[@kne2323]

These guys had a bunch of great songs, but this might be my favorite. Partly because all the guitarists had their time to shine....and sound sooooo good together. Just like Dickey/Duane or Dickey/Warren, they really compliment each other's sound and style. IMO, that's very rare and not easy to do. Good old Southern boys.

[@zolik3212]

such an awesome southern rock tune...

[@josephmoore1647]

I was so blessed to have been at this particular show…. Always wondered how great Steve Gaines could have been as a player and song writer had he lived!

[@KenPryor]

I love this so much! Seeing Skynyrd truly at the top of their game is a sight to behold.

[@gryphonglobal]

Some things just can't be replaced. LS is at the top of the list.

[@miket9856]

Damn ... used to say they were the best Southern Rock Band of all time but really they were right at the top of all rock bands. Saw them in San Bernardino with Black Sabbath in the mid 70's then later at Anaheim Stadium. What talent!

[@Gmoney00718]

Love how each member got their own solo

[@WhizzingFish12]

One of my favorite Skynyrd covers. Each guitarist gets to show off in their own style. And man does Steve give off Duane vibes on slide!

[@da324]

Three months later it was over. Fucking bums me out to this day!

[@michaelearnest4175]

Nobody could touch these guys! Especially playing live!

[@johncathey9732]

Never be another band like em!!

[@kentellis3019]

Was fortunate enough to hear them in Lexington Ky. in 77.

[@glennh.2573]

Excellent fuckin video long live SKYNYRD

[@wingnutt4200]

the greatest band God ever slung guts into... and that's all I got to say about that.

[@GBeret83]

@wingnutt4200, Amen to that my brother!

[@pink12espresso]

Amen Again

[@jimmykeelinvg7457]

This s***'s a southern thing Osborn Nashville Tennessee I got to see Ronnie and the boys and 76 at the Nashville fairgrounds and then I got to see ol Johnny at Starwood amphitheater 2003

[@eziopavese3975]

Absolutely stunning !!!!

[@Lorena-vq7jy]

I luv how billy gets right down on that 🎹 master to it right up till the day he passed🙏🏻🤲I think Steve Gaines takes the show every time hands down🤘🏻

[@Stevehose]

Gary Rossington, the master of pinch harmonics

[@gottadomor7438]

Billy Gibbons winks.

[@dylanwatson1287]

​@gottadomor7438 Gary kind of resembles the second solo near the end of the song in La Grange by ZZ Top with his pinch harmonics in his own solo in T for Texas.

[@OLDBEAR123456]

These guys had so much style, unreal.

[@edlindsey2351]

Gaines could play...wow

[@dancullihall6834]

Awesome every time I listen. I regret that have but one thumbs up to give!

[@patrickrang9525]

Steve really showed how talented he really was on this song..loved how Ronnie was directing traffic during the solos..RVZ was definitely the Boss

[@JoJo-je9dr]

Never has music sounded better than this! Awesome!

[@TheMonalize]

Skynyrd lynyrd forever 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@h4r4]

What a lineup wow!

[@stephenreddish5060]

Steve Gaines solo was pretty epic just saying

[@michelebergman4336]

Just sayin 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pearlmanning-cz5yv]

Damn!!! The best!!! Rest in peace Lynyrd Skynyrd ❤

[@Confederate127]

The absolute best. No one will ever come close.

[@jonathanmalinowski1464]

gotta love, "here's my okie", I know what I have : )

[@dylanwatson1287]

I love when Allen is doing his solo to the song, Ronnie comes over, gives him a look and sticks his tongue out at him like he was just messing with him.

[@dreaddinit1075]

hot damn listen to Gary!

[@markpizzino5521]

Michael,,,Gary is AMAZING,,,,,,,What this man has endured in terms of physical pain and illness,,,and he is still rippin away,,,and bending those strings like only he can,,,,,the man is an iconic legendary performer,,,next to Ronnie,,,Gary is LYNYRD SKYNYRD

[@ryanarmstrong9299]

Totally agree, Love Gary!!!

[@jacobabrownful]

What mike said.. smooth as butter.

[@pink12espresso]

I Melted when Gary "Pretty" did that 2nd solo "Hot Damn Gary" is right .Love them All ❤️❤️❤️