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Name : Marianne Clemons: Date Posted : 2008-09-13 20:38:01 Message : I have been a long time Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. You will forever live in so many hearts. Your music is a legend that will never ever die. You will always be remembered. I Love you. Forever and always. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : michelle miller: Date Posted : 2008-08-27 20:29:42 Message : I was raised listening to SKYNYRD I Raised my girls listening to SKYNYRD and they are just as big a fan as I am I will raise
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Name : George Milton: Posted : 2008-08-26 11:55:39 Message : good old boys and rock&roll forever **************************************************************************************************************
Name : kymba: Date Posted : 2008-08-23 15:27:17 Message : May southern Music live on. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : susan: Date Posted : 2008-08-17 20:03:36 Message : none better. raisin' my 2 grandkids on their music and sometimes I think the 5 yr. old loves them as much as I do. "Look nena-I'm sweet home alabamain' on my air guitar!" you will live forever in our hearts. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Cindy L: Date Posted : 2008-08-14 13:40:11 Message : I hadn't been a through and through Skynyrd fan until I got married in 1990 to a lifelong Skynyrd fanatic. Since then, I've become worse
than he is. They were a great AMERICAN ROCK group, that happened to be from the south.
The new Skynyrd is good & getting better, but Ronnie can't be replaced.
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Name : Christine: Date Posted : 2008-08-06 21:42:21 Message : The deadly plane crash happened
one year and 9 months before i was born but i was brought around a family who adored Lynyrd Skynyrd. My uncles had a band and they always played their songs and i LOVE the band.
When my dad passed away in May of 2007 we played FREE BIRD at his funeral and both of my kids
will always know who Lynyrd Skynyrd is and was. Gone but NEVER forgotten!! FLY HIGH FREE BIRD! **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Anna: Date Posted : 2008-10-20 21:44:51 Message : So hard to believe it's been 31 years. Seems like yesterday I was partying to their music. I still feel like I'm 17 whenever I hear them,
and I'm 48. Fly High boys and girl. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : chuck: Date Posted : 2008-10-20 21:43:26 Message : I GREW UP IN JAX,FL,IN THE 70'S,AND BECAME A MASSIVE SKYNARD FAN,LEARNING TO PLAY GUITAR.I USED TO PRACTICE AT JAX MEMORY GARDENS,AT RONNIES TOMB.LATER I HEARD IT WAS DEFILED BY THEIVES,I HOPE THOSE BASTARDS ROT.SEEING THE CALENDAR ,I RECALLED IT WAS THE 31'ST ANNV. OF SUCH
A TRAGIC LOSS. ''FLY ON PROUD BIRD,YOURE FREE AT LAST''[CHARLIE DANIELS] **************************************************************************************************************
Name Bob: Message : I've been a Skynyrd fan since the beginning.I had tickets to see them in Detroit,that show never happened.I have an original Street Survivors album that has only been played about 10 times before being put away in protective sleeves.We may have lost some of the original members,but thier music will live forever!! Since the band reformed I've seen them 10 times and have never been disappointed!! They still ROCK! Some are gone,but will NEVER be forgotten!!
Three genarations of my family have enjoyed thier music.My grandson has been to 4 different
shows with me.His first at 7! I'll keep thier memories and music in my heart forever!!
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Name : Dan: Date Posted : 2008-10-20 18:59:09 Message : So said. I love Skynyrd. But tuesdays gone with the wind. There's nothing that could have been done. Won't you fly high you free birds. They are free birds
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Name : Alicia D: Date Posted : 2008-10-20 17:23:11 Message : I started listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1976, a year before the crash, I was 12 years old...now 44. Still my all time favorite group. I'm fromn Greenville, SC & I wish I had of seen that last concert. I'm alwasy looking for an original Street Survivors album with the fire, no luck yet. Thanks for the tribute to the best band that ever was...& still is!!! Alici
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Name : mojo: Posted : 2008-10-20 14:24:11 Message : Gone but never forgotten.Fly on free birds!
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Name : Terry C.: Date Posted : 2008-10-20 13:07:32 Message : I was looking at some of your SKYNYRD pics and i saw that last concert in greenville sc and i have the ticket stub here some
where in the house , one of the people that lived through the crash was from spartanburg and
his name was MARK , artimus lived here then for a while and he now lives in or around ashville nc
75 miles up the road.....
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Name : Slimeface: Date Posted : 2008-10-19 23:44:11 Message : Thank you for your tribute to the greatest band we ever had. Especially on this 31st anniversary.... My tribute to our hometown boys. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Rick: Date Posted : 2008-10-18 11:01:53 Message : Recently got into Drive-by Truckers, Southern Rock Opera. Put's a lot of the Skynyrd legend in to a new light. Saw them live 4 times, the last being a concert you never hear about, Lynyrd Skynyrd played in Statesboro Georgia at the Georgia Southern College homecoming concert a week before the crash. It was not on the list of tour dates. **************************************************************************************************************
Smitty: Date Posted : 2008-10-18 10:25:31 Message : I've listened to SKYNRD ever since I was old enough to drive and I'm 42 now, most of the times there was a cold beer in my hand. We lost one of the greatest southern fried rock bands of all time. They never got the chance to peak and show their true musical genius. They will never be forgotten or stopped being listened to. Timeless music that will outlive me and many others. REST IN PEACE...RONNIE, STEVE & CASSIE, GONE BUT FOREVERED REMEMBERED...SMITTY **************************************************************************************************************
Name : KEVIN FAILE: Date Posted : 2008-10-17 20:58:10 Message : WHEN I WAS YOUNG LIVING IN S.C I WOULD LISTEN TO RONNIE AND THE BOYS.MY PARENTS DIDNT APPROVE SO I DID IT ANYWAY.I RANAWAY FROM THERE JUDGEMENTAL ABUSE IN 1978 AND NEVER RETURNED. IVE HAD MANY FRIENDS DIE OVER THE YEARS. MY MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN INFLUENCED BY SKYNRD AND MARSHALL TUCKER. RIGHT NOW RONNIE,STEVE, CASSIE AND THE CALDWELL BROTHERS ARE JAMMING HEAVEN.IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY YOU CAN HEAR THERE LYRICS IN THE WIND AND LEAVES. MY NEPHEW DIED IN JAN. AND WAS BURIED IN ALABAMA. JAM WITH RONNIE SON,I LOVE U **************************************************************************************************************
Name : kevin faile: Date Posted : 2008-10-17 18:33:21 Message : MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS YOUNG,DONT LISTEN TO THAT BAND SKYNRD SON. SO I WOULD SNEAK INTO THE WOODS AT NIGHT AND PLAY ALL THERE SONGS TO MY HEARTS DELIGHT. AND THEN THE PLANE WENT DOWN THAT FATEFUL NITE,AND RONNIE AND STEVE BEGAN TO PLAY FOR GODS DELITE.YOU SEE MAMA THERE WAS SOMEONE UP ABOVE.LAST NITE I PLAYED SIMPLE MAN TO THE OWLS. THEY ALL GAVE A HOOOOOOOOOOOOT. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Skip Roberts: Date Posted : 2008-11-30 20:49:41 Message : I've been a fan since before
the crash and I've never strayed. Lynyrd Skynyrd is our generation and they walk it like they talk it.
I'm proud to be a part of it Call me a fan forever Big Skip **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Karren: Date Posted : 2008-11-29 15:05:44 Message : Absolutely the BEST band EVER! I would have given anything to seen the original band--Ronnie lives on- but have seen Johnny and the guys several times! AWESOME! Simply put...to a Simple man, I WILL STILL {and ALWAYS} remember you!! R.I.P. Ronnie! **************************************************************************************************************
Name : James and James Jr: Date Posted : 2008-11-27 00:33:41 Message : We are both a simple man. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : jem highley: Date Posted : 2008-11-25 16:37:46 Message : The greatest band ever, I did not ever manage to see them live, but I can understand how white hot they were. Ronnie Van Zant was my hero for years but his brother has done a remarkable job as his replacement. I play their music everyday and I still get upset thinking of the crash. I like Ronnie follow The Green Bay Packers. Keep flying FREEBIRDS !!!! love from the Welshboy Jem
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Name : Stephen Agnello: Date Posted : 2008-11-23 17:14:19 Message : Sweet Home Alabama,
it's the greatest! **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Lyle: Date Posted : 2008-11-21 12:41:44 Message : In the Spring of 2000, I first heard the greatest Rock N' Roll band. And all the years following, everytime I heard Lynyrd Skynyrd, I continued to hear the greatest Rock N' Roll Band. Today,I just keep continuing to hear the greatest Rock N' Roll Band that ever was!!! God Bless all the members and their families!!!
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Name : Ed: Date Posted : 2008-11-18 20:59:12 Message : In the Spring of 1975, I first heard the greatest Rock N' Roll band. And all the years following, everytime I heard Lynyrd Skynyrd, I continued to hear the greatest Rock N' Roll Band. Today, I heard some Lynyrd Skynyrd music, and sure enough,
I just keep continuing to hear the greatest Rock Band that ever was!!! God Bless all the members
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Name : Brian Meyers: Date Posted : 2008-11-13 16:46:44 Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd is the greatest of all time.Comcast on demand has Skynyrd live from germany.But it starts with freebird.Should end with freebird.Johnnie Van Zant does a great job.Ronnie Van Zant would be happy with the job Johnnie has done.RONNIE,FLY ON PROUD BIRD.YOUR FREE AT LAST. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Rocket Man: Date Posted : 2008-11-07 22:18:30 Message : I had tickets to see the band on October 27th 1977 here in Clarksville, TN but tragedy struck leaving us all saddened by the news
of their plane crash. On Dec 31st 2008 I will see the band for the very first time in Nashville at their
New Years concert. I have tickets in section 2 row 3 and can't wait! And the answer is YES! if I leave here tomorrow will you still remember me!
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Name : Brian Meyers: Date Posted : 2008-11-07 17:40:36 Message : LYNYRD SKYNYRD,GREATEST OF ALL TIME.RONNIE AND THE BOYZ.BUT WHY DO THEY NOT GOT RESPECT THEY DESERVE. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : rvrbarnacle: Date Posted : 2008-10-30 22:20:25 Message : my favorite band of all time.
no one defines soul better than these southern rockin' boys...god bless
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Name : Matt Dixson: Date Posted : 2008-10-28 17:19:04 Message : Been a Skynyrd fanatic forever, listen to them every day. Don't remember how many concerts I've been to see - But have seen almost every show in Arizona, 1 in Texas and 1 in Florida. Nothing like the real thing, but Johnnie does a great job. Have all their vinyl and even a Rossington/Collins as well. God speed. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Marc Frank Date Posted : 2008-10-27 18:19:13 Message : Just checking this page out, seeing how i am a survivor or the Skynyrd Crash. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : JDSETTLE Email : JDSET31@LIVE.COM Homepage : none Date Posted : 2008-10-24 03:58:27 Message : THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD JONNIE YOU FILLED YOUR BIG BROTHERS SHOES AND RONNIE FLY ON PROUD BIRD YOURE FREE AT LAST **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Jamie: Date Posted : 2008-10-22 03:42:00 Message : Indeed in 77 we lost some rockers that could have been no telling how great. I got into Skynyrd when I got out of the service in the early 70's. Was fortunate to get to seem them preform in 74. No telling how many concerts I've been to over the years, but there's nothing like the real thing. RIP my friends, we'll always remember that you are up above. Jamie, 59, Mo. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : judy wallig : none Date Posted : 2009-01-04 03:35:58 Message : Was a very sad day! Was awesome singers and never will be forgotten! may they rest in peace!!!
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Name : Randy Reynolds: Date Posted : 2009-01-02 13:26:21 Message : I have listened to Lynyrd Skynyrd since their first album and couldn't wait for their next back then. I have played guitar since 1973, and know every song they've written and performed. I miss them terribly. I believe the reason music in of itself has gone in the dumpster is because of their demise. They could no longer contribute to music and therefore, along with a new generation of kids who were rebelling, the music went away and was replaced with the garbage we hear today. There are still some good musicians left, but Skynyrd lead the way. I recently bought a mint condition copy of their last album with the flames in back. I had it back in 77', but my ex got it the divorce and she sold it. Still crying over that, but I got this copy and am happy again. I listen and play their music every day, and will never forget their contributions to music and the South. They will be forever in my heart until the day I get to meet Ronnie and jam with him. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Glenn: Date Posted : 2009-01-01 20:10:41 Message : Skynyrd was my all-time favorite band. I still love the sound! Unfortunately, it's never been duplicated. In those days I slept with the radio on. I've never forgotten waking up hearing the news of the plane crash. I've prayed for them since getting saved in 1980 and have been pleased to hear that some have also become Christians. Still praying. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Detra: Date Posted : 2009-01-01 16:40:03 Message : It's New Year's Day, 2009 and
I'm still enjoying. Graduated highschool in 1975 in Jackson MS. Their music is part of who I am.
They were so young when they died but look what they left us. "Southern-Rock-On..."
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Name : Daman: Date Posted : 2009-01-01 14:45:29 Message : I love their original sound, before the crash. Now they have new members but the intensity seems to be gone. Still will always be remembered as a great southern band. Sweet Home Baby!!
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Name : Timmy: Date Posted : 2008-12-30 22:50:49 Message : They are definitely missed, I remember in the 70's when they were practicing at hell house in Green Cove Springs Fl, listening to them from my friends house across from Peters Creek. One of my favorite bands.
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Name : Debbi: Date Posted : 2008-12-30 18:48:09 Message : Rocking on with the big guy ^...gone,
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Name : Sam Hudson: Date Posted : 2008-12-26 02:52:42 Message : fly on free bird, you're free at last **************************************************************************************************************
Name : david jones: Date Posted : 2008-12-23 20:32:38 Message : hi from the united kingdom,,
just wanted to say what a treasure to the music industry they were,,in my eyes they still are..
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Name : Patrick: Date Posted : 2008-12-22 18:36:33 Message : Skynyrd's music like so many others
had a huge impact om my life. Anytime I felt down and out I always turned on a little Skynyrd music
to get me through it. Thirty years later and I'm still missing them.
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Name : Frank S: Date Posted : 2008-12-21 11:54:51 Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd = AWESOME!! Free Bird = INCREDIBLE! Brother Johnny and survivors have carried on the Skynyrd legacy excellently! Love to all! Frank from OHIO, 48 and still rockin'!
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Name : Phoenix: Date Posted : 2008-12-16 18:15:23 Message : Skynyrd was... & will always be ...my favorite Southern Rock band. Some of my greatest memories are associated with their music. 30 years later, I'm still rockin'.
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Name : Kelly: Date Posted : 2008-12-14 14:45:55 Message : I had no idea so many members of the band died in this crash. That's so sad. They're such a great band **************************************************************************************************************
Name : jeremy woods: Date Posted : 2008-12-03 21:53:22 Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd is by far
one of the best bands ever. Ronnie Van Zant, R.I.P. My favorite songs are, Call me the Breeze,
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Name : Syn: Posted : 2009-01-29 12:11:30 Message : wow.. what can I say. There are no words. A great man, an amazing talent. He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Lisa: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 11:28:12 Message : My heart goes out to Billy's family. Godspeed Billy. You will be missed
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Name : deborah sharpe: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 10:33:08 Message : I saw one of thier last concerts Jan 2nd 2009 in Norfolk,Va.He will never be forgotten.He is truly a Free Bird in heaven.My prayers go out to his family and friends.I lost my husband in 2006.On his stone I had "Free Bird"because they are. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Melinda: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 10:09:28 Message : Band & family members, my thoughts & prayers go out to you all for the loss of a great one. R.I.P. Billy Powell "Rock on up there in heaven" **************************************************************************************************************
Name : P.Jones: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 10:08:10 Message : Your music inspired me to voice my southern heritage. Even more than that, it provided inspiration for myself and others during times which were and are perplexing **************************************************************************************************************
Name : harves: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 08:26:45 Message : r.i.p. Billy Powell hope you fly high ! **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Carolyn: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 05:24:51 Message : Oh my: Am soooo saddened
by our loss. Billy. Love you, forever!
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Name : Carolyn: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 05:20:36 Message : Dear Billy and the Band: You guy's are and always have been some the best musicians this ole' world has and will EVER see. I know you are in
a better place,Billy, with your old friends and family. This old world is a less brighter place with your passing. How can you be replaced?? I had tickets to your Atlanta show and you guy's didn't make it and
I STILL have them. You will ALWAYS be remembered. Go gently into the night dear Billy. We will love you forever. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : MARANDA ALLEN: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 04:37:21 Message : BILLY YOUR ARE AS FREE AS A BIRD NOW SO FLY HIGH AND PLAY THAT GRAND PIANO IN THE SKY. REST IN PEACE. I JUST TURNED 35 THE 27TH I CAN REMEMBER SINCE I WAS A TODDLER MY UNCLES PLAYING AND SINGING YOUR MUSIC YOU HAVE ALWAYS AND WILL FOREVER BE A PART OF MINE AND MY CHILD LIFE.
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Name : Teresa Smith: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 01:21:12 Message : I was a Lynard Skynard fan from day one and am sorry to hear of Billy Powell's passing. Luckily, I saw them in concert just weeks before the crash and they were great. I'll never forget you guys. Thanks for everything! Love ya.
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Name : Rose Clemons: Date Posted : 2009-01-29 01:05:37 Message : I was a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan, back in the day. I was born the same year as recently deceased (may God rest his soul) Billy Powell. In recent years, I have had the loving privilege of spending a lot of time with my wonderful granson. When he was in high school, I would pick him up and on any given afternoon you could find us driving down the road, singing "Simple Man," at the tops of our lungs. You see, my grandson was a young man, with an "old soul." Before being deployed to Iraq, he made a CD for his Grandma, with all of Skynyrd's best. I would listen to that CD EVERYDAY. God and Lynyrd Skynyrd returned him safely to his loving grandma.
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Name : Christopher Terry: Date Posted : 2009-01-17 11:05:38 Message : I'm only 20 years old but
I'm glad to Be A Rock & Roller. When I Was Eight Years Old I Became a Skynyrd Fan And To This Day I Consider My Self A Skynyrd Freak Everyday I Wake Up 2 Skynyrd And End My Day With Skynyrd. I've Seen Alot Of Skynyrd Videos. I've Researched Alot On Skynryd and Have Been To The Siting Of The Plane Crash.I Am A Skynyrd Historian Everyone Of My Friends Say That I Just Might Become A Rock Historian. But Yet I Do Own Records Of Skynyrd From The 70's That I Had Gotten From My Father
And I've Been To Alot Of Concerts. RIP RONNIE VAN ZANT STEVE GAINES AND CASSIE GAINES. **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Matt: Date Posted : 2009-01-15 Message : Lynard Skynard, what can I say, I'm only 23 and unfortunately wasn't around when Ronnie, Steve and Cassie were around. My uncle who also died shortly before I was born was a die hard Skynard fan. Free Bird was dedicated in his memory and even though I never met my uncle it gets me a little emotional. I've seen Jonnie and the rest of the gang
twice now in cleveland, and I tell you is by far the best concert I've ever been too.
R.I.P. Ronnie, forever fly free.
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Name : ron young: Date Posted : 2009-01-06 22:31:20 Message : i just saw ls last friday night in
norfolk va.strill great.i also was a nurse at baptist medical center when the crash happened.i took care of rossington and billy powell.wish i could talk to them.i tryed at the concert but without luck.i would like to know how they are doing.they looked fine at the show.they still are the greatest.i saw them in college also to at miss. state.i love the band and wish them the best/wish they could play at my party,birthday this march.it would mean so much to me.i still think about the crash.
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Name : Joseph Sostrich: Date Posted : 2009-01-06 20:15:06 Message : I have listened to this band for over 30 years and still love it today.great loss for the band on oct 20,1977 but johnny is doing a great job,just seen the band on new years eve at pikeville ky concert.great show guys..showing lots of love and respect **************************************************************************************************************
Name : Dave Friedman: Date Posted : 2009-01-30 06:33:17 Message : Words can't express how tragic this is for me. Lynyrd Skynyrd's music is so special. My first time witnessing the spectacle that was a live Skynyrd show was in '74 at the tender age of 14 and I was hooked from then on. Saw them 5 times with Ronnie & met him, Billy & Gary at one of those shows... in Atlanta. Such cool, approachable & down to earth people. No egos at all. Saw them 8 times with Johnny and Rossington Collins Band once in between so that's a total of 14 times I saw this amazing man play the keys. So talented. So unique. There have been many players brought in to this band in place of those that have passed or left but I don't see how they can continue now & it makes me so sad. Billy's style, presence & grace literally just can't be replaced. He was that good. As much as I'd love to see & hear more Skynyrd music & shows (if there is I'll be there) I think this looks like the end of the long flight of a very proud & "free bird". Truely a terrible loss to the music world but more importantly my heart goes out to his family, bandmates, friends & everyone else that knew & loved the man personally. RIP Billy. You were one of a kind. Also RIP to Hughie, Leon, Allen, Cassie, Steve, Ronnie and as much as it pains me to say this..... probably RIP to Lynyrd Skynyrd as well. The greatest american Rock & Roll band !! EVER !! **************************************************************************************************************
