The crazy thing to me is at that point none of them knew what absolute LEGENDS they would grow to be!

@PaulButtigieg-yo2fl

Ай бұрын

❤

Just listen to that crowd, man this band was loved and respected above and beyond.

No flashing lights,flash pots,lasers just good ole rock n roll.

@627kayjay

Ай бұрын

and NO CELL PHONES

Wow! I’ve known of this band forever but only now do I appreciate how freaking good they were.

What a special band they where,every member was so talented, Steve Gaines bought so much to the table

@edlewis464

2 ай бұрын

A damn garage band worked hard and their dreams came true. Not another story like it. They smoked up and down.

@tobyrichardson5488

25 күн бұрын

Steve may have been the most talented of them all, what an amazing voice and shredder!!! He and his sister were only there for such a short time....Such a tragedy.

Every single person on that stage is a master of their craft.

@stevennowlin8711

2 жыл бұрын

The best I ever saw that a rare about to sound live just like there records no other band could do that maybe Marshall tucker

@MrsBillyKeys

Жыл бұрын

@@stevennowlin8711 then the gentleman did what they set out to do! They wanted their live audiences to hear exactly what they’ve been hearing on their records at home…their songs performed note-for-note! 😀

@kevinshumakershumaker3349

Жыл бұрын

@@MrsBillyKeys you got that right, sure got that right!

@billyhart6749

Жыл бұрын

Gary Rossinton great guitarist

@doughill3396

Жыл бұрын

They are historic. Ronnie Van Zant was a natural leader and everyone knew that. I cant remember a problem ever with them. They just got better.

🎸Steve Gaines you are badass...forever..RIP🎸

This video is a national treasure. This is Skynyrd at their peak. even though it is b&w we are lucky to have this, and the audio is actually decent. Thank you Bill Graham for giving us this amazing look into the past... Kids this is what a real rock n roll band looks like. Americana at its finest. Great music. I could watch this all night. No doubt about it. Ronnie Van zant is such an incredible singer/songwriter... The whole band is tight, Steve Gaines is an absolute monster on guitar. Such an arsenal of top notch musicians. A complete joy to watch. Watch it about 5 times. Then tell me if you don't agree with every word I said 10/10.

@BeatlesCentricUniverse

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!!!

@seanmcdaniel7041

Жыл бұрын

You said it right, THANK YOU BILL GRAHAM

@Maniac_Matt

Жыл бұрын

Prime Skynyrd. Steve Gaines wow just wow..that solo he created for the ending of Sweet Home is some of the best guitar work I've ever heard. Starts at 54:06. He does a bit of a better job with it on the One More From The Road version... still amazing.

@msgretrogamer

Жыл бұрын

Great comment

@gregoryjones2003

Жыл бұрын

> Can't say it any better..

If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me... 38 years later we still do

@tiffanyhouchin6055

8 жыл бұрын

+Helene Kane Their songs, not only Freebird, have a prophetic quality to them, strangely enough. I will always remember them, even though I am only 35. My mom saw their last Chicago show. So lucky. RIP to the victims of the crash, we love you guys!

@magikman8774

7 жыл бұрын

Helene Kane Never Will Forget... Never Could Forget... Thank you To The Fallen Brothers And Sisters. of that Sad Day

@magikman8774

7 жыл бұрын

itsadogsworld yaknow Anem to that brother... if he didn't we wouldn't have Heard His and Their Greatness

@mr.breeze8796

Ай бұрын

Ronnie is da shit

@user-wg6fm8kc4y

Ай бұрын

So very true you got that right

It’s amazing that three lead guitars would never “step on each others toes”, mix was always perfect

@kathyrais574

2 жыл бұрын

And from all I have heard & read, there were no hard feelings when it came to playing leads. Allen & Gary basically learned to play at same time, taught each other before they were in band together, that's one reason they play off each other so well. Ironically, when Allen 1st started playing, he wanted to play rhythm guitar, not lead. Ed was great as well. They all did their thing & never stepped on toes, whatever was best for the band's sound. Then Steve came along, just as good IMO as Ed but he just didn't get the time to prove himself to the masses but he would have been huge. He sounded diff than Ed & brought vitality back to Gary & Allen. Everything was fresh again. He could also sing & write so triple threat. G & A were so happy when Steve joined, they went though songs, we did them as far as who would play what. It had been just the 2 of them after Ed left them high & dry so they were used to doin it all but they knew Skynyrd was it's best with the 3 guitar army & best 3 guitar army ever iMO. Love these guys

@dougpeterman9467

Жыл бұрын

@@kathyrais574 Then you throw Steve Gains into the mix, and it's a complete tech nightmare. Gains was so far advanced except for Allen Collins, but they got along very well, as they saw a future for the band.

@seanmcdaniel7041

Жыл бұрын

Because of LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE MUSIC IT GAVE THEM LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER.

@flachlandbraut

Жыл бұрын

@@seanmcdaniel7041 true musicians 💘

@seanmcdaniel7041

Жыл бұрын

@@flachlandbraut Absolutely!

Steve Gaines was just beginning to shine with the band! You got that right!

Steve Gaines , YOU GOT THAT RIGHT !!! !!! !!!

Ronnie Van Zhant= Most underrated frontman in music history

@frereanaktom99

2 ай бұрын

he didn't need to run around like a monkey; no need to show off when you're that good.

Fifteen years ago today the world lost Allen. These guys will always be missed!

@dreggymon

9 жыл бұрын

Maybe 25 years ago, but the sentiment is the same. He is missed & is a legend.

@beachbumsailordude

9 жыл бұрын

OOPS!

@dreggymon

9 жыл бұрын

I wish it was only 15 years ago, at the very least, he deserved 10 more years.

@richardjohnson474

9 жыл бұрын

***** Don't forget Leon as Bob Burns calls him Mr.Humble

@helenekane3129

9 жыл бұрын

dreggymon Poor soul had such a tragic life, I hope he's enjoying eternal rest.

It tears me apart when I think about what could have been, but I am learning to be thankful for what we have. It isn't often that a band of this caliber finds each other, so I am gonna be grateful for what we got, and always yell "PLAY SOME SKYNYRD!"

Steve Gaines was that fucking good!!

If Gary and Ronnie were the heart of Skynyrd, then Allen Collins was the soul. His 6 minute blistering, mind blowing solo at the end of Freebird is worth the price of admission by itself. Best live concert I've ever seen in 20 yrs.

@christopherlynn6040

2 жыл бұрын

Aawwaweaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa99aaa@aaa@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa@aaaaaaa@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawaaaaa@aaaaaaawa@aaaaaa@aaaaaaaaaa@aaaaaaaaa@@aaaaaaaa@aaaaq put

@seanmcdaniel7041

Жыл бұрын

Hold on to your R.ossington Collins music if you got it

@chevyblue10

4 ай бұрын

I agree with you there son. Rossington played about all the memorable guitar licks and Collins would come in and play unmatchable 10 minute solos! I can't separate them in my mind...they play off each other like they're one. Like Jimmy Page with 4 hands lol. When I share my list of top guitarists, I always list Rossington/Collins as one. You can't have one without the other imo. Steve Gaines is great, but he's no Ed King. There's more to playing with Skynyrd than speed. He would have learned though, he just needed to be "Skynyrdized" a little more.

@Rosemary-jx3dy

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.....I know so too ....❤😊

To the idiots that thumb down you don't know great rock n roll😜. They were the best RIP to all of them that has passed. Thank goodness my 12 yr old is smart and loves them too❤️

It’s incredible how good they sound together. No auto tune or editing just raw talent on a stage together.

@garyrossingtonfan1833

Жыл бұрын

No auto tune because it’s literally 1977 and they have the best talent because of the hell house

@joenance9610

Жыл бұрын

@@garyrossingtonfan1833 Best there was, is, and will always be! Got that right!!

@dennisfrost7020

Жыл бұрын

You got that right

@dennisfrost7020

Жыл бұрын

You got that right

@TheJimohio

Жыл бұрын

Current iteration is just a tribute band

Man, Steve was a great addition to the line up, love his style. Ronnie put together the perfect band

@billyhart6749

Жыл бұрын

He was never recognized by musicians but he was great!!

@goldtonestudio4471

Жыл бұрын

Thanks to Cassie! She's the one who finally talked the rest of the guys in to trying him out! At first she told them how good he was and they didn't believe her... Ha, boy did he show them!!

The guitar solos in this concert are just sick! So much talent in this band. Not bad for a couple of Country Boys!

@Siberglow

Жыл бұрын

Not bad??? They are the greatest southern rock band ever!

@ivansbaby69

Жыл бұрын

Just think of what we missed out on because of that plane crash or if your a glass half full type then just think of what we got WOW

@rowdyroyall2273

Жыл бұрын

Watch the original free bird 1974 over 11minutes of just Allen Collins on solo.Longest guitar solo in history.

@larrywiesner893

10 ай бұрын

You better believe it, brother.

Saw the original line up many times. Huge part of my teen years. RIP those who are gone. And thank you.🙏

@rogerpoindexter849

11 ай бұрын

That must have been awesome, I was 12 when the plane crashed. I was really I to them and saddened. Still love the originals and thankful someone recorded some of the shows.

@scottwelch7569

9 ай бұрын

​@@rogerpoindexter849 im

@lifesabitch8012

6 ай бұрын

The first concert I went to was Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foghat when I was 14. They blew Foghat away! Saw them 3 more times before the plane crash! I still have a bulletin board with all my concert tickets on it! I'm 62 now & still listen to them! 💯☝️🎸🎶🌟🎤😘🤩

One of the greatest performances of Rock N Roll of all time.

@joeawilson3813

2 жыл бұрын

Lenny Skynyrd was the very first Southern Rock and Roll Soul music no one has ever coppied them, but all bands that came after all evolved from LS THE GREAT

@dougpeterman9467

Жыл бұрын

Completely right. No Automation or any other BS. What you heard is what you saw. Perfectally real,, what you saw is what you got, and it was perfctally exuacated. No One was any tighter.

@juanlamaupin4213

Жыл бұрын

@@joeawilson3813 loves music I play guitar and sing outside today love u always a rock star listen to bumping frog aka Woilio jumbo cloud aka the g.o.a.t the 25thstars Winston Salem NC my friends and family together we stand devising we lost the world is your and everything in it this is bumping frog aka Woilio jumbo cloud going to play live outside because u no something in the wind went u here no sound

@el_duderino_man

9 ай бұрын

​@@joeawilson3813Did CCR come first? Two of my favorite bands of all time. Fogerty was from California, but spent time in Louisiana and was inspired by the southern sound.

@richardcarle786

6 ай бұрын

​@@juanlamaupin4213 I almost had a stroke trying to figure out what on earth you are saying here!!! 😂

You can see the adoration and pride in Ronnie's eyes as watches Gary, Allen and Steve play, but especially with Gary. These guys can take a shitty day and make it better in a song or two.. I can't help but wonder what they would be doing and sounding like now. I wish there were more live concerts sadly there isn't. God rest their souls and bless them. Rest easy. Thank you for all the wonderful, magical music 🎶 ❤️🎵

@RonaldPlompen

5 ай бұрын

Rust in peace my friends 😢😢😢😢❤

@BurleyHammondsjr-pe4no

4 ай бұрын

I get a thrill out of watching Ronnie as he watches Gary Steve and Allen

Acapulco Gold. Well, I haven't heard that in about a long, long time. Good good, good good times, right alongside Skynyrd.

@lindaetheredge7972

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

What a great time it was to be young back then! We didn’t know how good we had it!

Artimis kicks the shit out of the drums with solid grooves and great dynamics

These guys were always so tight and well rehearsed. The three guitar attack was always intense. Fond memories of a better time.

I can only imagine how far this band could’ve went if the plane crash didn’t happen. They were amazing and made unforgettable music in the short time they had. Music is still played today in 2022. And it still rocks! ❤

@maryarchibald9170

Жыл бұрын

And Becky, sweetheart, they ALWAYS WILL! This 😢 concert was months before the crash, I've NEVER found a band I love more, Ronnie has/had the voice that cannot be replaced or matched, what a horrific loss,one of a kind FOR SURE!

@maryarchibald9170

Жыл бұрын

THEY HAD ARRIVED!

@rogerpoindexter849

11 ай бұрын

They had great success even after the crash, but it was.just never the same and not as good in my opinion. There have been other band that have done well after replacing the front man. Acdc comes to mind. But there just ain't no replacing Ronnie or Steve. Just my opinion, I don't blame them for trying to carry on.

@TheGeorgio64

8 ай бұрын

@@rogerpoindexter849 not the same band without Ronnie at all.

@1wickedgroove

6 ай бұрын

The plane crash robbed us all of so much more to come from Skynyard. I can see Bob Burns and Ed King both getting back with them. Even if for a song on an album or joining them on stage once and a while. So very sad!

Perfect video if you ever needed a reminder about how damned special and talented this band was! They deserved so much more than a rickety plane ride.

Free bird this song never die 😭🐦❤️🐦🐦❤️❤️😭❤️❤️😭😭❤️

Less than 100 days later, the world lost some incredibly talented people in that tragic plane crash. I was always just a casual fan, good music is good music after all. Then I saw the documentary, If I Leave Here Tomorrow, and it made me appreciate the band so much more. Absolutely raw, unfiltered, off the charts talent, coupled with hard work, dedication and totally devoid of any bullshit or pretense, their legacy will live on forever. RIP those that have passed on.

@geoffreycarson2311

Жыл бұрын

AMEN BROTHER g

It’s amazing how they had three incredible lead guitarists and they were able to balance it to absolute perfection

@1miltond

4 жыл бұрын

That presition comes from love and respect for werever is we do with other people this was times of long hair drug's women fun but also integrity and love for the music and what you do today People got I don't give a shit mentality and that is why you have bad music and no bands like almond or skiner or the death the world in the south runs on ignorance guns and violence

@sixshooter500

4 жыл бұрын

This right here, is why I think they are better than Led Zeppelin, because even though Jimmy Page may be a better guitar player overall, he was too busy showing off, leaving the band to have to try to catch up and keep up.

@brandonspencer3840

4 жыл бұрын

@@sixshooter500 Jimmy Page although great for his time, and innovatively genius, couldn't hold the guitar strap of one of these cats.

@Scottocaster6668

3 жыл бұрын

Lots and lots of practice my friend 😉.

@freebird7057

3 жыл бұрын

Those mushrooms didn't hurt anything either.

It's a shame that with so many great songs by this band, "classic rock" radio only plays two or three of their songs over and over.

@Merle1987

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the market you live in.

@samr.england613

5 жыл бұрын

Who listens to commercial radio anymore?

@12groney

5 жыл бұрын

Back in '77 FM radio in NY Philly area played deeper cuts of most bands. Whole album sides , more requests etc. Radio and media in general has just gotten shallow. Satellite radio doesn't impress me for classic rock, my own collection has more to offer, just hit shuffle.

@tomthompson5686

5 жыл бұрын

But thank goodness we have the technology to witness this band at their peak. I only fantasized this would be possible back in the 70s.

@mr.breeze8796

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, so much great shit that a lot of folks have never heard. (edit) glad I'm not one of 'em. Gimme some Mississippi Kid and some Was I right or wrong

Now this is skynyrd...Ronnie just can't be replaced. His voice, style and energy will NEVER be duplicated..even by his own brother

@geoffreycarson2311

Жыл бұрын

AINT IT THE TRUTH RONNIE RULED !!!The STAGE 😁g

@mikemulrennan7948

Жыл бұрын

Imo Skynyrd died the night Ronnie died😢

@rogerfournier3284

Жыл бұрын

INDEED!

@joejones9520

Жыл бұрын

like with every famous singer there are likely many people right now who can sing exactly like him but there's always something that gets in the way of hiring the perfect replacement, in this case family. Right now there is at least one guy who can sing exactly like Layne Staley, Ive heard him on yt but for whatever reason AIC keeps the black guy who sings very well but sounds nothing like Layne. It's a shame, an established great band is a rarity and when a component is lost, the replacement should be as close to the original as possible, identical would be ideal.

@acommenter5184

Жыл бұрын

@@joejones9520 Thanks for sharing this nonsense.

I believe they were just at their best right before the plane crash! That was such a tragedy. Imagine where they could have gone! Glad they left recorded music video for all of us! RIP LS

watching steven Gaines perform you got that right is priceless

@mgn5667

4 жыл бұрын

very good

@ArizonaMMJ

4 жыл бұрын

he never went by Steven.

@jr13227

4 жыл бұрын

His death is what breaks me up the most about that plane crash. He was finally succeeding after years of work, had a baby girl on the way, and it just ended. He was also just an amazing guy overall.

@tonybruce

4 жыл бұрын

He had the better range too. So much f'n talent!

@marklewis3671

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was priceless. Ronnie stepped back and let the kid go. Good Stuff

I was at this show. July 13, 1977. I was not quite 17. There was a black out in NYC that night. Great show. After, I waited for the limos to pull out and when they did I knocked on the window of one of them and waved and said, “Hey, Man!”…and someone with long kinky hair - I believe it was Allen (the windows were tinted), flashed me a peace sign. I’ll always remember that.

@andrewstack9980

Жыл бұрын

That must’ve been amazing man.

@williambasart1108

Жыл бұрын

Great story man. I saw them a little over a week before this. I was 13, and I'll never forget it as well. Bill Graham Presents: Day on the Green, Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana and The Outlaws. If you've ever seen "Freebird, the Movie" the performance of Freebird at the end is the show I was at. What a great memory, and chance of a lifetime to see this lineup. Saw them a few times after, but nothing will ever compare to that day. 🤘

@patricks.tomlinson8150

Жыл бұрын

never happened, child.

@Maniac_Matt

Жыл бұрын

Great memory! 🤘

@srrings

Жыл бұрын

on the hunt tour gimmie back my bullets and the live album were the shows i went to in Seattle Wash. the On the Hunt show was at the 3,200 seat Paramount Theater i turned to the crowd during FreeBird and everybody was playing air guitar lol

Omg Steve and Ronnie sing so good together. Can u Only imagine what could’ve been. 😢😢

22,000 likes, no dislikes. That's the way it should be!

RVZ knew his shit....and was a great conductor of the band

"If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" Yes Ronnie, we'll remember you and your music for a long long time.

@lorenrobertson8039

3 жыл бұрын

Forevermore. Always in my heart. I too hope to see them when I get Home to Heaven. I truly believe Ronnie was saved by grace.

@monatoney3474

3 жыл бұрын

FOREVER Guys and Cassie

@williamkiser2405

3 жыл бұрын

Yes wood u remember me?

Ronnie was the coolest front man ever!

I wish they could've had a camera behind the piano, during the Breeze solo! He was smoking them keys!

I would give anything to see these guys live. No other band will ever compare to them.

@jamesdorsey2818

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that again

@tonys6700

3 жыл бұрын

Yes true they are legend

@jaytriola3386

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the present line up was great. I can only imagine how good this group would have been to see them live

@brookeg.2844

2 жыл бұрын

I just saw them this past summer. They ROCKED!! But I agree, the original players would have probably taken my breath away! #SkynardNation

@billyhart6749

Жыл бұрын

Your right

Blown away by Steve Gaines.

@marciamatteini7604

5 жыл бұрын

you got that right sister!

@patrickfoster4586

3 жыл бұрын

He was a brilliant musician and great person.

I remember in a little town with 200 people leaving school at lunch walking across the street and turning the Jukebox up at the pizza joint that I worked at listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd sitting there by myself because I had the key to the place. That's when I really started getting into Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember listening to their new songs and it was like the next day in class a little red-haired girl handed me a note saying Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash last night. Just kind of sticks with you you know. We lost some very fine people and it should have never happened

RIP Gary..Thank you for putting 100 percent out at your shows...

The ladies on back-up vocals were SUCH a great addition to the live show.

@l.ellei.sorensen4121

3 жыл бұрын

They were and one was never paid, to my knowledge. I can say, I wouldn't have accepted the no pay, live the life and sing/play. What an experience from the stage.

@michaelreed5540

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Gaines sister Cassie was one of the ladies.she told Ronnie when they were looking for another guitarist that her little brother Steve plays guitar,.... and boy she wasn't lying..

@lorenrobertson8039

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelreed5540 And bless her heart, she didn't want to get on that plane. She was scared. Wanted to ride with the roadies. But instead she had an appointed time to fly Home.

@MrsBillyKeys

Жыл бұрын

@@l.ellei.sorensen4121 of COURSE they were paid!

@l.ellei.sorensen4121

Жыл бұрын

@@MrsBillyKeys I wasn't being angry about it, nor judgmental. It was said, during an interview and I know much about interviews too. I had others mention to me discussions about the label leaving the decision up to the band, and sometimes...it would be best to listen to those with a vested interest and I think they'd still be here. Nevertheless, one of the most influential bands of my life! I saw their last concert in SLC, just before the horrible incident. Still have that ticket stub!

Steve Gaines was on his way to being one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Damn shame!

@redneckering

4 жыл бұрын

He woulda had his own band soon. RIP Steve!

@marklewis3671

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he was terrible shame !!!

@marklewis3671

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Gaines. Street survivors they were comin he was not only the best young guitarist maybe ever he could write skynrd perfect fit. Damn shame

@shawnbopko858

4 жыл бұрын

i think ricky medlock used to drum but after ronnie and colines past i think medlock drumbed for the band but then he was a gatur player

@shadowears

4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps but do not forget Dwayne Allman!

Best live band ever,they had there shit together..👍

Gary is an absolute machine

Gaines, what a talent

@UnstableAudioProductions

8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Patterson Yeah!

@jdwalker0726

7 жыл бұрын

Greg Patterson what could have been. he was a true talent. I got a little sick watching want to tell them what is going to happen in a couple of months. sad. southern pride.

@ogrebattle22763

7 жыл бұрын

Ronnie saw the talent & skill he had & added him to the band right away... Ronnie knew talent when he saw it....

@barnacles62

7 жыл бұрын

Huge loss... we only seen a snub of what he offered... reminds me a lot of John Frusciante.....

@roymullins4926

7 жыл бұрын

yes

I love how Ronnie stalked the stage and watched the guitars with such observation...

@TheFruitloop186

6 жыл бұрын

@ Rob Yeah, it's said that he fined them $ 1000 per missed note. You gotta be good under that kind of pressure, or else stay broke or jobless

@tomthompson5686

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheFruitloop186 the band members probably gladly paid up. In the early years Ronnie would slap em around if they didn't play well.

@doghouseatlanta6123

5 жыл бұрын

He was known for beating the crap out of own band members when they screwed up at practice

@johnnypissoff244

4 жыл бұрын

Doghouse Superstream Ronnie grew up in a rough neighborhood and was not well off, I do not want to say poor but he was determined to succeed and he was not gonna let other band members stop the success of the entire band!

@truthprevails1637

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnypissoff244 Thank You, Well said...RIP.. 10/20/1977

Ronnie was one of a kind, with 3 of the best guitarist ever.

Had tickets to se them in 77 at MSG. Two weeks before the show the unfortunate happened. Cried my eyes out. They are the greatest band ever!! RIP all who passed. You’re legacy lives.

@el_duderino_man

9 ай бұрын

Do you still have the tickets?

@scotttrainor5660

9 ай бұрын

@@el_duderino_man lol unfortunately I used them to see Nugent. No regrets.

@el_duderino_man

9 ай бұрын

@@scotttrainor5660 Nice!

Steve Gains was ready to take these boys to the next level. That boy was hot!!!

@barryvilda9079

6 жыл бұрын

trudaroof gaines took control over this band

@joannerogers6852

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a better singer than ronnie too. But ronnie wrote great lyrics

@arthurbishop3173

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting that Leon sang with Ronnie on 'Call Me the Breeze' tho. Steve coulda done that too 8)

@dylanwatson1287

5 жыл бұрын

Leon sang backup with Ronnie plenty other times in the Ed King version of the band and before Steve came along on songs like of course The Breeze, Gimme three steps, I'm a Country boy, Got the same old blues and Alabama with Ed and Ronnie before the girl singers came along too.

@davidrhelmick72

5 жыл бұрын

fuknArite Steve Gaines was taking them above and beyond,we will never know what could have been..we know, but we never got the chance to experience the next big thing after Street Survivors follow up....

I just imagine what Steve and Ronnie could have done beyond their last album. Two great talented singers, song writers.

@bill2527

3 жыл бұрын

Yes of course but Allen and Gary were no slouches either with Allen writing this ripping tune That Smell

@dbkparm

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Cassie.

@kathyrais574

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. We are very lucky to have this footage of Steve. Singing & playing song from Street Survivors. He was really finding his place in the band & sounded amazing! Just a tip of the iceberg we would have seen from him

@blakegregory969

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathyrais574 I agree. His guitar playing seemed to bring life to the other guitarists. Ronnie seems to have enjoyed being on stage with him.

@kathyrais574

2 жыл бұрын

@@blakegregory969 He was a triple threat, he played mean ass guitar, wrote lyrics & sang so I think it revitalized whole band

These guys were absolutely loaded with talent

2022 still brilliant

Ever who shot this black & white footage did a great job they were pushing the limits at the time. The AUDIO is outstanding.

@D.Lee.W

5 жыл бұрын

Professional shot. Many shows from here were pro shot back in the day, thankfully

@kyleking1401

4 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that but that's the way I remember it.

@MickTShaft

4 жыл бұрын

What because black and white tv was a new technology in 77? You're so full of shit trying to sound sophisticated! Colour tv existed in 77 you bellend!

@marciaburrell2160

4 жыл бұрын

Ate ft Audioisperfect

@lorenrobertson8039

4 жыл бұрын

You sho got that right!

All Ronnie had to do was stand there and sing. What a voice.

@monatoney3474

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN💋💋💋💋💋💋

@bobbysquires7999

3 жыл бұрын

And fucking barefoot too!!!

@chopperdoodle1

3 жыл бұрын

AND a cold Budweiser.

I'm a retired professional musician and when people ask me which Rock band is the best... THIS BAND no doubt.

God bless the Skynyrd Nation

Stevie Gaines, bad ass!!

@midninteranger4315

6 жыл бұрын

The entire band is bad ass including the honkettes thanks for sharing

@wizardglick9609

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Yeatts and to think, they were reluctant to let him audition. Glad they did, he rocked!!

@howardsimpkins6040

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Yeatts you got that right

@travisswayngham4909

5 жыл бұрын

I thank Stevie Gaines was one of the best

@davidrhelmick72

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Gaines did not have alot of time in the band before the plane crashed,what could have been?oh what could have been???

Billy Powell is with no doubt a legend piano guy.

@MrsBillyKeys

Жыл бұрын

✨❤️✨

As a teenager growing up in the '70's in Jacksonville, these guys were like family to me. Loved each one of them and miss them dearly. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd!

I was exactly 10 years old when this was filmed.Born on 7/13/1967 This is by far the Greatest Band to ever play for us. They now live on thru all of us that keep on loving there music..............................................................................................

"These intermissions are brought to you by Budweiser,...the king of beers and ,Acopoullco Gold". LONG LIVE Ronnie Van Zant

@bossford1966

4 жыл бұрын

Dude. That's my fav new. Saying. Thanks. Brother

@Scottocaster6668

3 жыл бұрын

Acapulco gold filters, a stoney 3 hits longer! 😉👍

@robb3657

3 жыл бұрын

@Lebo leigh Leigh got that right !!!

@jannitanolen-bevers2558

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

I was there with my now departed dad at age 15. My first and best concert after 39 years ..the magic was unreal. I've played in bands and been to numerous shows ...pop rock jazz..r&b..rap...etc.. nothing compares to these boys from Jacksonville..a freak of nature.

@romanperry6205

7 жыл бұрын

James Gowan u said it man

@gtf2648

5 жыл бұрын

I was there too...at age 13

@cho6140

5 жыл бұрын

Alan Collins was SOOOO hot. 😍😍

@daletennant5553

5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME

@tomthompson5686

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is like the ultimate first concert to attend. It's even better that your dad took you and you shared it with him.

Amen to that. Growing up in the 70s was the best. 1970 thru 1978 we all were rocking to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Bros, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, A R S, U2, & so many more.

Masters! There'll never be another line up / band like this

@billyhart6749

Жыл бұрын

Your so right man!

I was at this concert. I lived in Ocean Grove that summer. I remember lots of rebel flags in the crowd and people passing around drinks in big glass unmarked jugs. I also remember being almost deaf when we got out. My date and I were shouting at each other on the boardwalk because we couldn't hear a thing. It was a great show.

Mr. Pyle is simply the most underrated monster of a drummer in the history of rock and roll...GODDAMN!!!!

@lorenrobertson8039

4 жыл бұрын

My husband is a good, no great drummer. But there's only been one young drummer I ever heard that could hit it lick for lick and he was in The Mike Gray Band from Pocahontas AR....his daughter was on America's got talent Lauren Gray. I wish I could remember that drummer's name...it's right on the tip of my tongue. When they played Freebird the first time I heard them in it brought tears to my eyes.

@bill2527

4 жыл бұрын

Artimus is one kick ass mofo!! Love the dudes drumming.

@bobbyj3701

4 жыл бұрын

...so is my poor Bass Player! We never get respect! :\

@devinw5150

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Rawls Only used it when they were holding out the last note of a song for the dramatic ending. Never actually used it in any songs

@Just4CaliJames

4 жыл бұрын

@@devinw5150 - he used double bass for beats during several songs on the One More from The Road Live Album not on this set list, and was especially present during the big solos of free Bird when they recorded a longer version of the song fort that album, but he didnt play it the same this night

I love that Ronnie gave Allen, Steve, Gary and Leon the spotlight during Freebird

Love anything Lynyrd Skynyrd does. Go Skynyrd Nation

After a long night, Allen still had plenty of gas in the tank to pull off his amazing solo for the encore. Best live version of Free Bird I’ve seen or heard.

It is a blessing from God above to have grown up in the 70's.

@bobg2926

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ya !

@kybuckeye4311

4 жыл бұрын

Amen! Brother!!

@gogo_minddoll8173

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, that track housing! Which god now? ty sK>

@marklewis3671

4 жыл бұрын

Sure was Lynard skynard was a gift we will never know how big of gift we had been given . RIP

@Rockstarstatus420

4 жыл бұрын

So jelous!! I was born the following month Aug 77! I been to this concert hall so many times! My father use to work the sound boards at convention hall in the early 70s! Yup! Mom and Dad raised me on some great fucking music! ✌😎

This is so great !

No one can ever doubt the superb musicianship of Skynyrd watching this. Unbelievably masterful and tight.

One of the coolest parts of this show is where Donnie from 38. special comes out during sweet home Alabama and sings the chorus part with his big brother.

@railroadpicker4933

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that was awesome. He's the only man that could ever walk out and grab RVZ mike mid song and not get a ass whippin! Lol

@MrHappyZappSays

4 жыл бұрын

38 Special. Back up to ZZ Top in Hamilton, 1990. Too bad most missed the best part of the concert.

@jimiplayscobo5877

4 жыл бұрын

@@railroadpicker4933 LOL Ain't that a fucking fact!!!!

@jimiplayscobo5877

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHappyZappSays Hey I'm from the Falls :)

@sheldontravis5154

4 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

If there is a heaven for me, I get to see every show from the late 60s till 1977

@ZoSo1973

9 жыл бұрын

Our ideas of heaven are very alike

@lutherjohnson99

8 жыл бұрын

+James Ebert I'm coming there too.

@johnflores6747

5 жыл бұрын

I will see u there brother !!!🤘

Just sitting here at 6:45 watching Freebird and it's October 20th 2021. It's hard to wrap my head around it but it's been 44 years who would have known

@RUNNOFT71

2 жыл бұрын

Came to listen to it to celebrate the band today as well! Rock on!

I will never forget this band. My fav ❤

There has never been nor ever will be a band that can hold a candle to this great, honest,talented, unique, one of a kind, super southern band!!!

@floatsting20

6 жыл бұрын

I will say this. They busted their ass on stage

@zenpaganwarrior

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@southernstingray2743

6 жыл бұрын

40 years we been playin loud n proud mighty Lynyrd Skynyrd!!They toured the Eastern states of Australia and NOT Western Australia!!Fuk we were pissed off!!We heard about there tour after they had been n gone!!!Hope they come back n we get to know about it!!!Live To Ride Ride To Live

@bopitbull3957

6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Reb agree not a chance

@lroper7793

6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Reb you're right. These guys were absolutely the very best.

This is when a concert was a concert, paying the dues, playing the blues, hard working band at its best.

@timothygard8517

2 жыл бұрын

What I loved About the Band every song told a story or a message😜American Made

@jacobstacy588

2 жыл бұрын

@@timothygard8517 you damn right that smell about drinking and driving I’ll tell how wrote that song days before writing Allen Collins one of there guitar player got into a drunk driving accident and how the song came about needle and the spoon about the dangers of heroine I could go own and own I know every song word for word Ronnie Van zant wrote or the band wrote with Ronnie singing or Steve gains he sung in a couple songs

@joejones9520

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobstacy588 it's about Gary's accident.

@jacobstacy588

2 жыл бұрын

@@joejones9520 I know they both got in to several drunk driving accidents what paralyzed Allen Collins

@joejones9520

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobstacy588 but his was yrs after the song, even after the plane crash. Oddly, Collins had wrecked his car in the exact same spot sometime before the second wreck that paralyzed him and killed gf.

MY FAVORITE GROUP ! THEY WERE THE BEST FOR COUNTRY STYLE MUSIC. LONG LIVE SKYNARD!

Gaines, Collins, Rossington. That's a hell of a trio

Skynyrd had a unique sound from all other rock groups at the time, sounds almost ahead of it's time.

@shawnbopko858

2 жыл бұрын

beatles chuck berry queen lynred skynerd and more

@zachkelly89

2 жыл бұрын

Really makes me sad what happen to them. I wish I was old enough to see these guys in person back in the day. It’s weird certain people that are unique have such bad things happen to them

@robellis7608

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, man. Skynyrd was like a rock symphony orchestra having a 3 guitar band is no joke - everything composed and worked out in the tune PLUS they could improvise on top of that!

@joejones9520

2 жыл бұрын

@@zachkelly89 but they and ronnie knew long before the crash day that the plane was falling apart and still they chose to do nothing about it, very strange.

@deaf19830

2 жыл бұрын

amazes me how they come up these kinda riffs at their age, try playing the Bass line to Simple Man, ain't that damn simple, Ronnie would have kick my ass several times then probably would've shot me, still learning

ronnie may be the most Alpha band leader ever. every member plays hard for his approval. never seen anything like it

@riggermorpus

4 жыл бұрын

Love his energy conserving style to lol. No need to compromise the voice at show with dancin a jig for the crowd. Grab the mic and sing you badass.

@ralphmalph6824

3 жыл бұрын

He could be a real POS Bless His Heart and Soul

@hulkhd7542

3 жыл бұрын

Best American rock band EVER IMO!

@seanlombardo4577

3 жыл бұрын

A-Fucking-Men

@NoineNoineNoine

3 жыл бұрын

napoleon complex for sure.

Ronnie gone but never forgotten!!!

I will never ever get tired of Skynyrd. Ever.

“Bring all my mules out here”. - RVZ

GREATEST rock&roll band EVER. Stones aint even close.

@txdrifter38

9 жыл бұрын

Trond Solem for probably the last 30 years I've been hard core over zeppelin being the best ever. nowadays, I'm starting to think skynyrd was just as good.

@ellensanchez4655

8 жыл бұрын

+txdrifter38 heard them first time in -76. Played them for a long time. Now recently its getting as new to me again - and getting even better. How sad, watching this brings tears to my eyes.

@joemasse4568

5 жыл бұрын

Stone's would be terrified, to follow Skynyrd 1977, on stage, no one better!

@rogerpoindexter7764

5 жыл бұрын

@@joemasse4568 I think people would leave after Skynyrd got done playing

@mikebrower8667

4 жыл бұрын

I love the Tshirt Ronnie wore a few time that said "Who in the fuck are the Rolling Stones anyway?"

Damn Steve Gaines was a genius, such a shame that his passed so early. Couldn't even imagine how his parents felt losing 2 children. Best band to ever existed ! Big love from Australia to all the skynyrd family! also , it was so nice to ronnie and donnie singing together!

@feellucky271

Жыл бұрын

I agree they were an awesome band. Where did you see Ronnie and Donnie singing together? I know Johnny fronts the tribute band Lynyrd Skynyrd Donnie fronts 38 Special and of course there's a lot I don't know even though I grew up just south of Jacksonville here in Florida. Best wishes to you in Australia. Peace

I just " discovered " them tonight. Man do I miss them.

@Michaelcartellone-vr1ce

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

The only bad thing is this will never happen again. All that talent in just plain folk. All in one band. They made a difference in my life. Those times went by way to fast and left us with the crap they call music today. Im just glad I got to be 18 and be there.Oh the magic.

@rockmetalplaylists5595

5 жыл бұрын

They're great. I grew up listening to them. One of my faves. But there's many great rock and metal bands out today. Just can't let yourself get old and listen to all the same old stuff

@markparker4842

5 жыл бұрын

I hate synthesizers and computer generated music if it not 100 percent all pure natural talent with no synthesizers no auto tune if a band cant just plug up to the amps and play with no synthesizers no phony stuff whatsoever i dont want to listen to them the reason i dont listen to the newer bands and music is becouse the new music is 80 percent phony stuff and maybe 20 percent real i only like bands that can plug up to single amplifiers with no extras on them and play and song their heart out with 100 percent all natural talent nothing else and write all their own music too no copycats

@jmartin8797

5 жыл бұрын

I was born in 75, 15 years too late!

@pattydiamond6936

5 жыл бұрын

You are right! We wont ever come close to what skynyrd band had the first skynyrd. This one we have now is pretty good but ronnie was the greatest in my book

@fredthompson4568

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmartin8797 The best time to have been born , would had been the year 1950. That way you or I would have seen the era of Rock n. Roll develope and evolve.

That's 4 great guitarist including Leon!!!!!

@pianoneilperry

5 жыл бұрын

I learned guitar riffs but became a bassist with Leon W as the main influence. NOBODY could walk like Leon. That smell is Am and he's blues walking! All brilliant musicians.

@SPGRAMPA1

5 жыл бұрын

Cant 4get Leon haa!!!Cheers Bruthas frm So.caL.🍻😊👍🇺🇸

Holy hell the piano in Call Me the Breeze boggles the mind. They were so amazingly good

Any younger people out there jamming to this? 30 years old here. I just feel like Ill never find someone my age that really appreciates this type of music aside from the hits. I jam with my dad, uncles and their friends all the time!!!!!! This music is so great!