Billy Powell was very special to every song they played.

@buckdraper303

Күн бұрын

Unsung hero of the band who added so much to Skynyrd's sound.

Ah, the good ol' days of no backing tracks, no taped vocal tracks with lip-sinking , no auto-tune. No covering up all the phoniness with dancers and custom shows put up front and center. Just real musicians playing what they do live. RIP Gary!

@jonathankenton7182

8 ай бұрын

The ladies were the backing tracks if you will and they were damn good.

@kvl505

14 күн бұрын

Very well stated...

Steve Gaines!!!!! Criminally underrated I must say. Such a mad talent with a killer voice as well well. Wickedness!! 💯🙌🏽❤️‍🔥

@pristineclear8604

Жыл бұрын

Why do people say that he was so underrated, I just don't get it. I think he's had his props throughout his identity with LSB. He was phenomenal for the short time he was there. He was incredible, could we say the same thing for Ed King, yes. Seems I hear more about Steve than Allen, and what about Rossington, my God you hear more about him than any of them. Could it be that he played with them 20 times longer than the next longest guitarist of the original band and fifty times longer than Steve. Was he better than Steve, I think they were all equally good and what they did. So all this underrated stuff doesn't fly.

@paulg444

11 ай бұрын

Steve Gaines was a mega talent and Ronnie brought him on to help take the band to the next level (that level that no other band had ever been). Ronnie envisioned Gaines being a lead vocalist and helping with the writing. Yes he is underrated because he was a superstar talent that never was realized. Taken too soon.

@liftme225

11 ай бұрын

We didn't even get a scratch of the surface with Steve. Just think....sigh

@AgenteusaRR

10 ай бұрын

@@pristineclear8604 well he's underrated cause nobody will remember him, and he was so young for a guitar player that he never achieved what he could, think thats what he means :P

@lesheath6216

10 ай бұрын

Steve was as good of a songwriter as he was a guitarist!

The interaction of the 3 lead guitars is unmatched, the holy grail of southern rock. You can close the chapter of this song. It could not be better..

How many of ya'll got speeding tickets because this song came on the radio 😃

@lynndow3185

Жыл бұрын

HAAHA!!

Rock In Peace Gary, you're now with your brothers.🎸

@samuelcantley5500

Жыл бұрын

✌

Billy Powell was SO good and added so much to this great band ❤️

@jackwhite6030

Жыл бұрын

not bad for a roadie turned their piano player - actually Billy was a classical pianist besides S. Rock.

@jimcox7054

Жыл бұрын

I taught Billy Powell’s grandson math. Gave him an A. Just because.

@debbiewilson6527

Жыл бұрын

That piano....

@Katerina9256

Жыл бұрын

@Jack White Wow I did not know that! He was just truly so very talented...I remember even as a teen back in the day noticing that amazing piano in all those great songs...this was not ordinary playing but extraordinary ❤️

@Katerina9256

Жыл бұрын

@@jimcox7054 😄 love it

They were the best Southern rock band with a side of blues thrown in. May all the original members rest in peace. Nice tribute Fil.

The lord called another great one back home . R.I.P Gary Rossington .

Fil, when I lived in Atlanta, Georgia, I was so blessed to see Skynyrd at different clubs before they hit it big. They played at one club (Funochios) and they would get us up on our feet instantly. In December of 1973, Skynyrd opened for The Who (Fallout Shelter/Quadrophenia Tour) at The Omni in Atlanta and "TORE IT UP"! The great Al Kooper introduced them and "IT WAS ON"! Ronnie barefoot and swigging Jack Daniel's was spot on. In 1976, Skynyrd recorded "One More From The Road" (live) at The Fox Theater. I, again, was so lucky to have tickets! Their talent was beyond compare! They truly played as a team. Gary was truly AMAZING as also along with his fellow band mates. His passing has broken my heart but I take joy in knowing my late boyfriend (a Rock guitarist in his own right) is probably following Gary around in Rock'n'Roll Heaven and chewing his ear off! Thank you for another great video!! 😁✌👍🎤🎶🎵❤🎸

@dnews9519

Жыл бұрын

Great great story.. thanks for sharing it

@ronnie5129

Жыл бұрын

Hey there Skynyrd Brother, i was at the same concerts that you mentioned here, when i Lived in Jonesboro Georgia, What A Time it was, Cousin Figel

@denisearmbruster7478

Жыл бұрын

@@dnews9519 Thank you so much!! Those great Rockers (and ALL Rockers) deserve to have their place in history!✌️👍❤️🎼

@denisearmbruster7478

Жыл бұрын

@@ronnie5129 Know Jonesboro and Forest Park well! Small world ain't it!! 🎼👍✌️🤠

@ronnie5129

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, in 1973 i got Married in Forest Park, by a Justice Of The Peace in his Living room, LOL Do you watch The Stoned Roadie Show with Craig Reed on You Tube ? I think that someone should put up a Monument in Jonesboro, due to the First album cover photo shoot there, My Best to you, Cousin Figel

I’ve seen Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert so many times and they NEVER, EVER disappoint!!!! RIP Gary 😢 You were the last to go, but none will be forgotten!!!

@jacksuiter3782

Жыл бұрын

Actually, Artemus Pyle is still with us.

@ginao8935

Жыл бұрын

@@jacksuiter3782 yes you are right but I was speaking about the founding members of the band.

@TomHodges995959

Жыл бұрын

Excellent post 16:33

@archstanton3636

Жыл бұрын

Lucky

@donnadubyak6504

6 ай бұрын

Saw them twice before 1977. Front row for one concert. Underrated

Best live rock band ever! Thanks for breaking this one down in such detail...but gotta shout out to the amazing Allen Collins for holding down the background/rythem guitar. They all managed to play just the right parts without stepping on each others toes. So much talent in this band it was just crazy.

Composed by the late great and very underrated JJ Cale, the master of "the laidback groove" who never ever was influenced by anything remotely to do with celebrity and stardom.

@grattonland

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t know that. A couple of Clapton’s big hits are also JJ Cale covers.

@danwebb4418

Жыл бұрын

When I saw JJ Cale play in Dublin Ireland, Rory Gallagher sat a few seats away from me, taking in everything JJ was doing.

@waynethera2712

Жыл бұрын

@@danwebb4418, sounds like a pretty fine evening.

@suebrown7358

Жыл бұрын

JJ Cale was amazing. I’m always gobsmacked by how Skynyrd took something so laid back and pumped it up to 11 with all the great instrumentation! One of my favorite LS recordings.

@user-go6cj3zw9m

10 ай бұрын

@@grattonland JJ Cale's original version of Cocaine is way better than Clapton's.

As MANY times as I’ve listened to this song, I’ve never picked up on Steve hitting those dead string licks. Fil, this is why you are the man. Perhaps the most funky tune (thanks JK Cale) they did, ever.

Gary Rossington was one of the most soulful guitarist I ever had the honor of seeing play live. His "less is more" style he always used on that 59' Les Paul sunburst would simply give you cold chills. He truly was the last of an era of gifted muscians from the band, and he was the only original member who'd played on and who's name appears on every album ever recorded by the band both pre and post-crash. The Skynyrd line-up onstage in this video featuring the very new to the band Steve Gaines who'd recently joined a few months earlier replacing Ed King who had sometime ago quit in the middle of a tour and left Gary Rossington & Allen Collins to forge on as a twin guitar attack, along with drummer Artimus Pyle who had some time back replaced orignial drummer Bob Burns, were a real powerhouse live. For my money, this line-up of Skynyrd was the greatest "redneck orchestra" to ever grace a concert stage, bar none, period--end-of-statement!!

@joeyboogenz

11 ай бұрын

You are very right . Ed King was so important to the propulsion of LS & I'm sure they would have definitely petered out if not for him . If you watch the Winterland 75'-76' performances & theOld Grey Whistle test , they were only a 2 man shred machine . Heads up , there are HD quality vid upgrades to thse shows if you havent seen them yet ! As they did for this one & Aneheim as well . There is also a colorized version of the Asbury Pk. NJ July 77' show also .

Rest in peace Gary Rossington,thanks for many years of of great rock n roll

Brilliant job. The European rockers never , ever , have the same snobbery about southern rock, that so many in the USA do. Perhaps the backyard syndrome . But if you have ears , you can hear the pure fire of this band . I met Gary & the boys 2x. Very quiet , intelligent southern gent. Thank you for this. You’re spot on w the feel being the important thing . The free bird has landed in heaven . Now complete .

@shawnj1966

Жыл бұрын

As a Southerner, born and raised in Central Florida, we are very proud of our brothers from, Jacksonville! There will never be another band like them! I wouldn't consider it snobbery for us to consider them the greatest, if we actually believe it. I wouldn't consider it to be, snobbery, if people from the UK believe, The Beatles, or Led Zeppelin, are the greatest. A lot of people in the USA would agree with them. Here in the States, we are biased toward music that we relate to, and the US is so large and the music so diverse from one area to another, that it makes sense to us. We in the South cannot relate as much to music from, New York, or California or the Midwest, as we can to music that talks about things or places we are familiar with. Southern Rock is something uniquely our own. We take great pride in that. Having said that, my other favorite bands include, AC/DC, Black sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Journey, and The Scorpions. I love them all! But when I'm hanging out with my buddies and having a few beers, we are listening to, Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet!

@Allan-et5ig

Жыл бұрын

Huh? Even suspect 'modernist' U.S. magazines, etc., cite them as one of the best bands in U.S. history. Dude's that you'd think would HATE them, including ROBERT CHRISTGAU, love them!

@Cornell84

Жыл бұрын

Queen was very snobbery and top down attitude towards/about Lynyrd Skynyrd when they toured together.

@samuelcantley5500

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnj1966 Rhian Auburndale Florida tip our hats thank you I'll have a beer with you on that

@samuelcantley5500

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnj1966 Hey Brother let's not forget the Outlaws

Steve Gaines was the difference maker. Guitar, Voice, he had it all. Taken away from us WAY TOO SOON. R.I.P. Steve, Ronnie, Gary, Allen, Billy, Leon, Cassie, Dean.....L.S.B. Lives on.

Gary was also a survivor. That airplane crash was a shock. Merci for this eulogy, you do them well.

RIP Gary... Gaines was a complete monster...Wish he left us more.

These guys created music that no one has ever matched. The words of the songs spoke for so many. Those guitars wove music like intricate cloth. What a legacy. Thanks Fil.

@vassmarc1

Жыл бұрын

There horrid .

@thelastrebelshow1627

Жыл бұрын

@@vassmarc1Hey Einstein. It’s they’re horrid. You’re too dumb to put two words together and you’re talking about them? 😂

@vassmarc1

Жыл бұрын

@@thelastrebelshow1627 upset you huh ? Wanka

@mchandler4722

10 ай бұрын

@@vassmarc1 Where horrid ? There?

Those southern rock bands were great, this was one of their best, great rhythm yes. Thanks Fil😊🎸📻🎵🛤🌞

Thank you Fil, for covering this. As a girl from the South, the death of Gary Rossington was a big blow. 😢

This was an incredible performance! This group was obviously one of the best and Gary was an awesome guitarist and he will definitely be missed. May he RIP!

@tammydoolittle6054

Жыл бұрын

@@standingvertical3048 I reply to comments about a lot of vocalists that I automatically type it in without thinking. Sometimes, I get people mixed up. Thanks for bringing this to my attention! 😉👍🏻

@jamesedwards2237

Жыл бұрын

Steve Gaines purely smokes this too..

@DanDeuel

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesedwards2237 And to think they were apprehensive about Steve trying out for the band because they were unaware of his talent and didn't want to have to say he wasn't "good enough" in front of his sister who was a back-up singer. Then when he plays with them out of necessity (to fill a vacancy) they couldn't hear him all that well because of the venue, but the sound engineer could and told them "you need to listen to this guy!". Rest is history. A way too short history, though...

@teleguy5699

Жыл бұрын

They opened for the Stones and kind of blew them away that day. Saw them in their prime during this time. Glad I had that chance.

@isaiahmarquez9717

10 ай бұрын

@@jamesedwards2237Gary Rossington (on the Les Paul) plays lead on this.

Again...life is so short, time waits for no one. Rip Gary. Thank you Fil! You're such a sweetheart!🌷

@danwebb4418

Жыл бұрын

We are just passing through....

1st album I ever bought when I was 12, played it a million times, my family never understood or appreciated the music at the time. Still one of my all time favorite bands to this day.

@jeanlawson9133

Жыл бұрын

Same 😎

@joemueller4738

Жыл бұрын

I got mad when I googled the rankings for Skynyrd’s live album One More from the Road. , they had it around 176 th best album from 1976, and ranked it number 7 thousand something on list of all time greatest albums. That’s total B.S! It’s easily top 3 all Time live albums. IMO

@sybo10

Жыл бұрын

@@joemueller4738 agreed!

@melodymakermark

Жыл бұрын

Dude, we’ve got the same story. Pronounced was the second album I ever bought, with my “allowance” money. 🤣

@sybo10

Жыл бұрын

@@melodymakermark haha.. thats cool

Nice touching tribute analysis on Gary Rossington and the band. Gary you are home now with your sister and fellow band mates' thanks for the great body of works you left behind to enjoy. You have to learn to live with the hard things in life and go on. Gary Rossington December 4, 1951 - March 5, 2023

What a great Southern Rock band! Living in the South, LS was all over the radio! Steve Gaines is phenomenal! Gary is just spot on. This band will never be replaced or forgotten! Those keys add some spice to that swing sound. Great bands came out of Florida including The Allman Brothers, Tom Petty and Don Felder. Those were the days of free authentic expression. Those hippies. Great analysis Fil!!!!

That's a lot of Peavey comin out those speakers......... lovely. I met Skynyrd on my fretboard long ago..... they left me in the dust with that breeze. Thank you Jesus!!

Life was never the same for so many of us Florida teens after the tragic accident and loss of the band members I saw Skynyrd for my 18th birthday one year before What a blessing RIP Gary and the rest of them

Phil, thanks for this video here, They were some of the Best Guitar Players ever to play Guitar, They all Played differently, all had their own styles, of playing , that is what made this Band so great, and we cannot leave out, Mr. Ronnie VanZant that came up with the Lyrics off the top of his head, He never wrote anything down, he always said, if you can't remember it, it wasn't worth writing, R.I.P. To Gary Rossington, and the whole Crew, I can't believe that they are all gone now, i had the Pleasure of meeting the Original Band a Few times, I saw them play at Funocchio's bar in Atlanta,, Before the First Album came out, They took the Photo in the town that i lived in Jonesboro Georgia, the day after the night i saw them in Atlanta, The Pic on the Pronounced Album Cover, I lived across the Train Tracks, and went over to watch the Photo shoot, That i did not know about until the day it was happening, i was 18years old at the time, what a Memory, Cousin Figel

One of THE greatest bands of all time! Timeless tunes

Thank you for explaining why this jam was so epic. Like the people in the audience I can hear it is very tasty, but explaining how they create space for each other to play & blend with each other much the way singers do who have been singing together for a long time. Reckless abandon was a perfect way to describe the style of play happening. Here's hoping the great Gary Rossington is jammin' with the cosmic band now!🖤🤘

@jamesedwards2237

Жыл бұрын

My favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd live tune. Then Whiskey Rock and Roller and Gimme Three Steps.

@jamesedwards2237

Жыл бұрын

Whoops, forgot about T for Texas T for Tennessee!!

@toddsmotucha1285

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesedwards2237 My favorite,Was I right or wrong.

@flouisbailey

Жыл бұрын

What about Simple Man?

The Stones were the headliner. Those folks got their money's worth at Knebworth that year.

@Rob-on-the-Road

6 ай бұрын

It was like, Chuck Berry following Jerry Lee after he set fire 🔥 to the piano? 😂

Absolutely one of the best bands ever! Look at their age & amount of talent from the unbelievable guitar work in free bird ,to That smell about a Bar -Tavern shows us they had it all( & life experiences + hard work) in your early 20s ...If they didn't suffer tragic losses trough untimely death. They may have knocked the Rock world on their azz ....appreciated this amazing analysis Fil Luv&Peac and Cheers to continued success friend!🙂🤝🏼✌🏼

@willparker3235

Жыл бұрын

" That smell of death surrounds you."

2023 Lynyrd Skynyrd Reunion Concert in Heaven. What a show! RIP Gary Rossington and all other members lost. I'm 48 years old. Skynyrd was always be part of my life.... And will be till the day I go. Thank you, boys! Their music is still with us. Rock!

I don’t care how many guitar players RVZ pushed out front you could always hear Billy banging the keys!

@debrawardlaw4558

2 ай бұрын

So true. He sure could make himself an integral part.

Another great one, Fil! I've always loved Lynyrd Skynyrd, and have some great stories about them. From 1974-76, I played with a band that opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd on 2 occasions-the first time was when they had Ed King on guitar and Bob Burns on drums, and the 2nd time was with Steve Gaines on guitar and Artimus Pyle on drums. Both versions were great, but they were a little bit different. Here's my take, from seeing them live many times, and even watching them sound check and rehearse a couple of times. 1) Ed King was a bit more melodic/pop/Top 40, while Steve Gaines was a brilliant virtuoso who could play any genre, and play it better than any of the other guitarists in the band. Ironically, both Ed and Steve were more artistic/creative, in a sense, than either Allen or Gary-the 2 original and longest-tenure guitarists. On drums, Bob Burns was more straight-ahead rock, while Artimus had a much better swing feel. (as you noticed) Seeing LS live WAS a life-changing experience, particularly for a young guitarist like me at the time. Another BTW: Steve Gaines was truly a virtuoso and great composer, and even singer. (although he didnt get many chances) He's the only guy to sing lead on an LS record besides Ronnie. Leon Wilkerson on bass had the closest thing to perfect pitch and musical memory of anybody in the band. They frequently asked Leon what note or what chord they should play, and/or what the key was in a song from 30 years ago, and Leon knew almost instantly. But when I heard them with Steve, I immediately recognized he was on an entirely different level musically than anybody else in the band. Ronnie once said "Before too long, Steve will be the star, and we'll all be in his shadow. Ronnie NEVER said anything that positive about another band member, either before or after. I've got other stories about LS, but I'll stop here,. If you ever make it to New Orleans, I'll buy you a beer and tell you some them.

@tazmankb26

Жыл бұрын

No doubt about Steve Gaines. I loved his singing and song writing on 'Ain't no good life', its so damn good!!! I have recently been exploring his solo stuff and he is so underrated and I believe he would have taken LS to another level as witnessed by Street Survivors. I can only imagine where they would have gone if it wasn't for the fateful crash.

@stephentorres8502

Жыл бұрын

Man I love Lynyrd Skynyrd I'm from the north and on the biggest limits getting fan ever I would love to hear the stories anything about when it's getting I can read or watch I do it long live Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynrd Skynrd was one of the first rock style bands I ever listened to. They still hold up!

Reckless abandon or controlled chaos, this is great! Thanks Fil for another fab analysis..."boggie down (as we said in the '70s) & rock!" Me & "the guys" saw LS in concert in Nashville in Sept 1975 at the TN State Fair from the grandstands of the local racetrack as the stage was setup on the front straightway...good times indeed!

@avery7001

Ай бұрын

I was there too 10 ,000 present Big white peace flag in the stands 😂😢😊😮😅😢

Free Bird, fly high up to the sky ☁️ ✨Gary Rossington✨ Rest in Peace Thank you, Fil 🖤

This is a great breakdown. Skynyrd does not get enough credit from non-musicians because they are often regarded as “just Southern Rock.” As you point out, this is musical conjuring on the level of Hendrix and SRV, and as you emphasize, there are three(!) guitarists here, working together seamlessly. And I don’t think Steve Gaines ever played a bad note, or a wasted one. Possibly the most underrated guitarist in the history of rock.

Steve Gaines was a huge addition to the band. God only knows how much greater they could have been. 3 outstanding lead guitars in one band.

@joedellinger4195

9 ай бұрын

You sure got that right

@joedellinger4195

9 ай бұрын

Mr Cox 2121 You sure got that right, there is not another band that can play guitar like Lynyrd Skynyrd

That part Gary plays at 2:42 has always stumped me when trying to play it. Saw these guys on the 10th anniversary tour and I watch the 1977 Oakland Coliseum show all the time, live close to there.

@dnews9519

Жыл бұрын

It's a killer lick for sure. You almost have to be a bluegrass player to pull It off.

Such a beautiful and upbeat tribute and analysis of Rossington and Skynyrd! Thank you!

Only ever saw them once, as a warm up, in the time before time early college days. Don't remember the headliner, lol. I've been told Ronnie was a real task master and they rehearsed endlessly. Even in this clip you can see him taking control. With 3 lead guitarists it couldn't have been easy. On stage it was their great talent, musical instincts and respect they had for each other that made them memorable.

As a Southerner... grew up on LS. As a guitar player, it STILL amazes me how 3 guitar players, in a band, don't STOMP all over each other and "muddy the waters". Amazing band.

@Westpark16

11 ай бұрын

A total YANK but nothing. nothing beats this...just so effing brilliant.

@motfc8

10 ай бұрын

A direct effect of mutual respect and admiration.🙇🏼

Thank you for explaining all the various guitar riffs in this song. I fell in love with it when I first heard it in the mid-1970’s.

Wow, what great players! Thanks, Fil, for breaking this all down for us.

Oh love them! I was a young teen in the mid 1970s and I remember people asking for Free Bird at every school dance (also Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin). It kind of became a joke after a while. But Skynyrd was so tight and have such a great catalog of songs.

Steve Gaines was the last piece of the puzzle that made Skynyrd a masterpiece

Every thing your describing. The feel etc. Is the reason back in the day we went to see live conserts.

We've lost so many of our musical heroes in the past few years and of course, it was bound to happen, but when the last of the original LS passes it truly is the end of an era. Great tribute, thanks Fil.

This performance was in Knebworth, England, if I'm not mistaken. I love seeing the joyous faces of these new fans. I'm very sad about my hometown boys, all of the original band members now all gone. Rest in Peace Talented Gentlemen. I'm so blessed to have seen them in concert a few times. Condolences to their families, friends and to all of their fans, from all over the world.

@candlewartstroud1318

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was, I was there. One of the best live sets I've ever seen.

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

@@candlewartstroud1318 I'm so, so glad you were in that audience then! How cool is that? What was the overall impression of this new thing you witnessed called Southern Rock? Did ya'll think it was like hillbilly music or some kind of strange, new Rock music? I'm so curious to know! Country and Western music, Rock-a-Billy and Southern Rock has its origins from the people who immigrated from England, Scotland and Ireland. I just love knowing the roots of these wonderful types of music as both sides of my family came from your lands!

Unbelievable talent… Never heard another band get this involved with the music they produced….. listen close and you will be amazed !!

@brentwyatt5348

Жыл бұрын

And I’ve been rocking for 60 years

It's so amazing how you can hear what they are playing.

Truly one of the greatest live bands of all time!

When you said about the drummer's groove, I thought "swing" at the same time as you said it. EXACTLY ....the rhythm section is beautiful. Thanks for the video.

Fil, you had a smile from beginning to end while listening to those Southern boys. I did too. Thanks for honoring Gary and the boys.

Thank you, Fil. I've said this a few times now but this one really hurts. We've lost so many awesome talents and they all are painful but for me, personally, LS is up there with the best of the best. I will imagine them all up there playing together again-not forgetting that Artimus is still alive and well, thank goodness.

@notablindliberal896

Жыл бұрын

absolutely

Fil, I must admit, this deconstruction and overview of Skynard's , "Call me the breeze" had me absolutely smiling and engrossed the entire segment. Your facility for picking out the various licks and phrasings are on a whole other level. Thank you for taking the time in providing us all with an insight into, what may otherwise have been left only to our imaginations. Your appreciation of the performance was electric!!

Fantastic southern rock band that steadily became greater as time went by. When I first heard them I knew immediately they were now part of my select group of top level musicians, performers and songwriters. Ronnie’s singing, in my opinion put them in that special category of must see and must haves of every concert and every album just released. I vividly recall hearing the brand new Skinner single “That smell” and to this day my favorite song from that remarkable group. Though that plane crash had no relation to substance abuse I thought how prophetic and sad the words to that song was and what could have been. The newer group was good but Ronnie Van Zant and his singing and songwriting, in my opinion, was irreplaceable and that group was never the same. Top notch musicians and background singers also made them , again in my opinion, one of the 3 greatest bands of that genre with The Allman Brothers and ZZ Top the others. Being raised in the 60’s I watched Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Moon and more die way too young and exactly like Hank Williams made me often think “ What if”. Thanks for your work on this channel because once again it has brought back memories from as far back as 50 plus years and every one of them made me smile. Keep em coming as we say in the States and kudos for your broad musical coverage. Great music is great music no matter the genre.

@clintatk

Жыл бұрын

I’d throw Little Feat into that mix. ❤

@gernotboesser6901

Жыл бұрын

👌🙏❤️

I love the way that the Fender twang cuts thru. This was the first song where I learned the difference between the single coil and humbucker sounds. Love the break down. Things I hadn't recognized before seem quite obvious.

Last year I saw an interview with Ed King, and he said that Ronnie was very strict about the band playing every note exactly as it is on the album. Such incredible musicians all round!

@janetphillips2875

Жыл бұрын

Oh I loved Ed King! May he Rest In Peace!

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

It's very true, what you said about quoting the late Ed King regarding RVZ's total control of the band. He was constantly watching each band member during a show and if he heard or saw the slightest variation of a song, (and God forbid a missed note), that unfortunate player would get an earful immediately after the performance was over! Ronnie was a perfectionist to the extreme and the working environment was NOT a Democracy and everyone in the band understood that. It must have been very annoying at times for these grown men, all highly skilled musicians in their own right, to have to endure the constant scrutiny of their unspoken leader but they knew it was Ronnie's persistent pushing them along with pushing himself, that brought them so much success. It was also the little things that were so important to Ronnie. He insisted that at the end of every show, all the band members line up and bow low to the audience! There was no little dismissive hand wave as the band members walked off the stage. NO WAY! Ronnie understood it was the fans support that allowed them to reach such great heights of musical fame and he and his band would never take their audience for granted! I'm from their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida and was told this by Johnny Van Zant, who I had the great honor of meeting at the opening of a new public park named after his big brother!

@billwalker7556

Жыл бұрын

​@@maryreilly5092 I have heard the same story and have seen Ronnie's looks if anyone messed up.

@seed_drill7135

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much the antithesis of the Allman Brothers Band, whose performances were based around long improvisations.

@doriangray6735

Жыл бұрын

@@maryreilly5092 There's actually a video on here where Ed King misses a note and Ronnie gives a dissapointing look but somewhat jokingly slaps him on he butt as they are leaving the stage.

Brilliant musicians!!! I love watching them play!!!!

They were a great band! A lot of fun to listen to. The blend of piano, and all those guitars! Wow. Gary was the last of the founding members. RIP Gary. And thanks! Y’all are much appreciated!

@mr.breeze8796

Жыл бұрын

The most ironic thing is "That Smell" was written about Gary. They thought he would be the first to go

Sad all of of us who were there back then are old as f

I was lucky enough to be in my teens when Skynyrd was at their prime. I love their music and guitar solos but you make me appreciate it even more by your explanation on the technical aspect of their instrument playing. I also like seeing the joy you get out of watching Gary, Allen, and Steve kill it with their abilities. PLEASE react to T for Texas at Convention Hall (Official) from 7/13/77 I believe. It was their concert at Winter garden. The camera really focuses on each guitarist as they solo. I thinks it’s incredible and I Know You Will Live It!!! Scott B.

@BMinus0593

Жыл бұрын

The T for Texas that you mention was awesome and is one of my favorites of all time. Those three guitars really complement each other so well while still playing fantastic solos.

@smb60usa

Жыл бұрын

You haven’t seen a good T for Texas performance until you’ve seen that one!! I like the way Ronnie says “Here’s my Okie” when it’s Steve Gaines turn👏.

@BillBurnette

Жыл бұрын

Same here- such a blessing to have been coming of age in the greatest period of rock music in history!

Such an EXTRAORDINARY band.

I think Artimus Pyle was very underrated as a drummer, with a hell of a bass player who keeps the groove jumping, my opinion. A very tight band live, which isn't the easiest thing to do. Love the channel man. I never got to see the originals together, just slightly to young, my loss man, cheers.

@janet.osmonson7451

Жыл бұрын

Ya man,was Soo fortunate to witness this lineup,killer deal,indescribable to see a stadium show up front with ultimate sound system and Loud! Jus crank live record with phones...Oh ya A.P NAILED,still goin strong too

@samuelcantley5500

Жыл бұрын

Amen on that

Skynyrd had top shelf guitarists who all could play lead, secondary lead, and rhythm and they swapped in and out seamlessly. They popularized the "guitar army" approach to "Southern Rock". The band was so tight (thanks to legendary practice sessions at "Hell House") and Billy Powell was one of the best "honky tonk" keyboardists around. Nobody did it better.

We’re losing all the greats but classic rock lives ☮️💜🎶

Great version of j j cale’s song, you could follow this with j j cale performing this with Clapton, a massive fan of jj, at Crossroads a few years ago

Thanks for your analysis. Great southern rock band from the 60's-80's. It is very sad what happened to this band in losing so many members in a plane crash in 1977. My favorite songs are "Simple Man", "Free Bird" & "Sweet Home Alabama". They had lots of great songs such as "Tuesday's Gone", "That Smell", "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew", "What's Your Name", "Gimme Three Steps", "Saturday Night Special" etc.

Fun times back in the 70's.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently touring in honor of their 50 years as a band. (Yes, with one founding member they have legitimately made it 50 years.) They are scheduled here where I live in July. Gary Rossington was touring with them, but no longer. RIP Gary Rossington.

Breeze has always been my favorite L S song! It’s just so swingy and light and happy. The perfect tune for the lyrics! Good breakdown of this performance. Thank you👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

@joedelgado8467

Жыл бұрын

I just love the opening rif , like it sets up everything thats about to happen

@harpoon_bakery162

9 ай бұрын

one of my favs too. how can you beat this tune. it's amazing

The lack of a camera on Billy Powell is the only drawback to this concert footage

@miniwhinny74

3 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Fill, Anytime I hear the phrase southern rock the first name that comes to mind is Lynyrd Skynyrd they were great! 🎸🎞️

The level of musicianship in one band, NAY! One genre, is incredible! All the southern rock bands were all super talented.

R.I.P. Gary Rossington. 🎸 👍👍

Saw that Tour in '76 . Thanks for paying respects . So relatable. So raw . So good ...

Maaaannnnnnnnn, the vibe back in the seventies, big crowds, the party that every concert was, and the incredible musicianship was just pure Rock'N'Roll joy! The air that bands like Skynyrd moved was a sonic punch in the nose. It was a sound so big that it filled arenas and left your head ringing for days. Lynyrd Skynyrd was music for us f%ckers that didn't need make-up and smoke for a show! There are a few bands, and artists that are doing it that way today, but the times have moved on. Look at the way the crowd is jamming along with the band. Ahhhhhh, the sweet old days!

Your smile just watching and listening to this performance pretty much says it all! Thanks so much for doing this!

I would have loved to see them live. Rest in peace to all that have past. We miss you. Thanks, Fil, for doing this one. Take care.

This was an amazing cover song for these guys, brilliant job and they made it their own. I for one loved the fact that Ronnie wanted to play their songs (cover or not) exactly like the records, some people didn't like that but I was a fan. Steve was the future of Skynyrd and Ronnie acknowledged it, that isn't to take away from any of the other greats in the band. That last record was just the beginning of a new era of creativity between Steve and Ronnie. He brought in "I know a litte" and helped pen and sing on "You got that right" too. He was the only male member of the band to sing lead vocals as well. What a tragedy all the way around. Talk about guitar talent in one band, everyone was a legend and the rhythm section was the backbone and one of the best to be sure, no timing on bass and drums and it all falls apart. Then there is The Honkettes one of the best background vocalists ever, they were a part a major part of their sound on several hit songs that wouldn't have been the same without them. Ronnie knew what he was doing when he picked musicians just like all the great frontmen did.

This group was truly brothers in arms. And they didn't gets as good as they got without going through everything they went through. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd. ❤❤

I still have the album with the fire on it. Great review.

1976? A year later most were dead. Man. What a band what a loss.

RIP Gary! The music still lives forever! 😊🫶🎸☀️🙏

I still remember where I was on October 20, 1977. After 50 years, the music still holds up.

I know the spotlight in on Gary today, but a few days ago we also lost David Lindley. He played anything with strings and recorded with some of the best.

@lynndow3185

Жыл бұрын

KUSTOMDELUXE84...We're still sad here at my house about losing David Lindley. He was magnificent for decades. His death hit surprisingly hard. Here's a fun one showing him off singing way back when! kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5emuM6YdrXclMo.html

They were the epitome of Southern Rock. Sweet Home Alabama a classic. They are still going strong with Johnny Van Zant at the helm. Airplane crash was such a tragedy. Their music was a part of my youth! Great rock band. Thanks Fil for analysis. RIP Ronnie, Steve, Cassie and now Gary.

So much talent on that stage, and blending, backing, stepping forward, supporting each other. Fantastic bounce beat, tasty fills, complimentary tones, casual technicality, and THREE world-class lead guitarists, a world-class pianist and a rock solid drummer and bass player. Even as popular as they were/are, still not appreciated to the level they should be. I think that for what they were, they were every bit as good as the Allman Brothers.

@jeffro.

7 ай бұрын

I would say they were every bit as good as the Allman Bros, both bands wrote their own music that has become an anthem for several generations. (Quite possibly moreso for Skynyrd.) Their lyrics appeal to Everyman and their music was first rate. I grew up in Atlanta, and I got to see both bands play. Their performance live was as good as their recordings, just different. As you pointed out, Fil, they knew how to work together for the music, they complemented each other, never stepping on each other, only egging each other on! Awesome band! I don't think any of them are underrated. Ed King was good, too, he came up with lots of catchy riffs & rhythms. I understand why he left when he did, but I was sorry to see him go. I wish he & Ronnie could've worked it out. If only they didn't go thru so much alcohol when they toured, I've seen it mess ppl up over & over. It's just unfortunate, that's all. Nothin' wrong with a good stiff drink, but no need to swim in it. It does make some ppl mean. If not for the plane crash, and if the "original" band was still around, I'd bet they would have an inventory of hits just as big as the Stones, who knows?! Gotta love both bands. I enjoy playing their music on guitar, it's always complex even when it's simple.

Great analysis and tribute Fil. I enjoyed your guitar demonstration and may Gary Rossington Rest In Peace.

This is the greatest rendition of this song ever recorded. That solo is mesmerizing! Think about the guitars being played on that stage. Gary 1959 Gibson Les Paul, Allen 1958 Korina Explorer, Steve playing Allen's 56 Stratocaster when not playing his own 1958 Les Paul Custom black beauty. Incredible!! Many say they blew the Stones away that day. That's not a knock on the Stones those cats would have blown anybody away. They were just that good.

@leeaycock4456

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't his LP w/the mini hb like Thin Lizzy's? Correct me if wrong

@dnews9519

Жыл бұрын

@@leeaycock4456 no the mini humbucker Les pauls were 1970s guitars. Gary's was a 1959 and Gibson did a 250 run limited edition Gary Rossington model Les Paul.

@scottluck2516

Жыл бұрын

@@leeaycock4456 he got the 59 on this video in 1973, but before that he was playing a Les Paul deluxe that had the mini buckers. There's way more videos and pictures of him playing this LP, but there are some floating around out there of him playing the deluxe.

@NoviJimB

Жыл бұрын

After opening a few shows for the Who's 1973 Quadrophenia tour they were removed as the opening act because they were getting too good of a reaction from the fans! That's how good they were.

@thelastrebelshow1627

Жыл бұрын

Eh hate to say it I like the stones but they’ve never sounded good live but Skynyrd blows them away regardless.

Thank you, Fil! We were so proud of our FL boys. Amazing that the original lineup were kids from Orange Park. They just kept getting better. All original members are gone now. So sad.

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Janice! We do say Jacksonville as the bands hometown, but we know they were partly from OP and Westside! As you said...Aren't we so Proud of our boys? R.I.P. to them all. Today was beautiful here in Arlington! Take care, Janice!

@billwalker7556

Жыл бұрын

Orange Park is a suburb of Jacksonville and is credited for that being where they began.

@billwalker7556

Жыл бұрын

Southern rockers ruled the airwaves in the mid to late-’70s. I couldn’t turn on my favorite rock station without hearing a song from the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Blackfoot or Molly Hatchet, all of which formed in Jacksonville.

@billwalker7556

Жыл бұрын

Florida's Guitar Army the Outlaws were a great classic rock band from Tampa, Fl.

@maryreilly5092

Жыл бұрын

@@billwalker7556 Yes, Sir! Here, Here!.You're right on! We're proud of our Jacksonville Southern Rock bands. Also, I must give a shout out to Tampa's Outlaws aka "Guitar Army" All if these guys knew one another and were part of a special brotherhood!

Great song to analyze (My mama loved t so much she named me after it) and great analysis. I watch all or a portion of this performance at least once a month. The only complete live show in color I know of except for the Crown Jewels show but that was in a studio. This show is the prime example of why they were the tightest and all around best live show ever. Nothing showy or flashy just a ton of natural musical talent on stage at once. RIP Gary... a humble genius he was and he will be missed. The end of an era for an entire generation

I still have a copy of Lynyrd Skynyrd in guitar magazine from the 70's before the plane crash. Great interviews.

Triple threat guitar. What a band and what a player. You describe what I always thought and liked about Skynyrd, the intricacies of the guitars, piano and the others, even in a "simple" blues or pop song they had so much going on that you could listen to it again and again. RIP Gary.