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Name : kyle
Date Posted : 2008-10-02 00:21:19
Message : A BRIEF CANDLE, BOTH ENDS BURNING
AN ENDLESS SMILE, A BUS WHEEL TURNING
A FRIEND TO SHARE A LONESOME TIME
A HANDSHAKE AND A SIP OF WINE
SAY IT LOUD AND LET IT RING
THAT WE'RE ALL PART OF EVERYTHING
THE FUTURE, THE PRESENT AND THE PAST
FLY ON PROUD BIRD, YOU'RE FREE AT LAST
-C. Daniels
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Name : Devon
Date Posted : 2008-10-05 12:59:53
Message : I only became a skynard fan recently at the age of 34. Being a Yankee and northern boy, I can't say enough about this great band. My heart goes out to those in that plane crash on that fait filled night. They're all in our memory nearing the anniversary soon to be Oct 20th. I can't imagine how terrifying that must have been for all of you. Keep truckin and God Bless! Sincerely, Devon
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Name : Megan
Date Posted : 2008-10-03 01:00:32
Message : I grew up listening to this band and I will always love them!
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Name : becky
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 05:39:13
Message : i have a great love of piano because of billy! love to play and listen and it's because i was
introduced to skynard at a young age, immediately fell for the keyboard. i am thankful i was able to see him perform at least once. thank u billy for your influence and many years of kick ass music!!!!
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Name : SALTYLIFE69
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 04:54:15
Message : R.I.P. BILLY ! another great rock n roller heading to that big concert in the sky and oh how good the sounds must be in heaven now .
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Date Posted : 2009-01-30 02:14:07
Message : The very best piano player ever. My condolonces go out to Billy's family. have followed the Skynyrd boys since the beginning in the 70's and being from Tampa, Fl we know good Southern Rock is the only real Music to speak to the common man. Another Freebird flys on. RIP Billy, you were great!!!!
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Name : Bert
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 01:53:00
Message : Billy just like Danny Joe Brown of Molly Hatchet
is with his maker now. The PRODIGAL SON has come home to THE FATHER. He proclaimed his faith like Danny Joe unashamed of the truth of who his Lord and Saviour is. Let GOD's GRACE give comfort and strength to all his family and friends in this time of mourning.
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Name : Arch -Front Royal, Va.
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 23:23:55
Message : My condolences go out to Billy's family and the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd! Fortunately I saw Hank open for Skynyrd in'95 and then summer '07 in Front Royal,Va.!! I've been singin' Skynyrd songs since I first started in '83 in Tampa,Florida. Thank God I was able to see Billy perform Live!
From now on when I hear RONNIE say"BILLY POWELL ON THE PIANO" "CALL ME THE BREEZE"
(One More From The Road),1977 it will have an even more special meaning! Fly on Freebird!!!
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Name : Bryan
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 22:59:01
Message : Truly sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I remember where I was when the Freebird crashed to the ground on 10-20-1977. There is nobody who could tickle them 88's like him. My thoughts and prayers are with Billy's wife and children. May God be with ya'll in your moment of dispair...Bryan...
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Name : Randy
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 22:48:35
Message : As with all the other great members of Lynyrd Skynyrd that have left us...
Billy you will always be with us in our hearts and the music.
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Name : James Frank Yuhasz,Jr.
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 18:59:40
Message : I was practicing Sweet Home Alabama with my newly found band members last night when I heard the news about Billy. We continued the song as we heard the news. I sure hope there are keyboards and pianos where he is now. I guess God has his plans, slowly, the Lynyrd Skynyrd group is getting back together again. I guess that before long, we will all play for the king.
As Hughie said, Green Grass and High Tides Forever, my friends. We will love and miss all of you,
and your music, including the music you never got to play. You are all in a Sweeter Home now.
Good bye boys, we hope to hear and see you again......
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Name : Sharon
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 18:41:13
Message : A brief candle - both ends burning
An endless mile, a buswheel turning
A friend to share a lonesome time
A handshake and a sip of wine
Say it loud and let it ring
That we're all part of everything
The future, present, and the past
Fly on Proud Bird, You're Free At Last."
~Charlie Daniels, October 1977~
You'll always be the best!! As Donnie VanZant sang, I swore I saw a freebird fly riden the winds of a southern sky, We'll all be together someday down on brickyard road. Only one original band member left. As with all of the Lynyrd Skynyrd members Billy you will be dearly missed.
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Name : keith
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 16:32:04
Message : You will be truely missed my dear friend. Your performances were musical talent at its very best. My deepest sympathy is extended to the Family, friends and remaining Band Members. Keep on Rockin my Friend...
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Name : W. Lynn
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 16:27:53
Message : Heaven just got another great rocker for its band. God Speed Billy
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Name : Jarod
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 15:29:20
Message : He can never be replaced.
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Name : eddie
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 13:57:31
Message : My heart goes out to Billy's family. It was a great band with many tragedies. I have been a Skynrd fan since they released their first album. I've seen them in concert several times, the last being near Columbus, Ohio with Hank Jr. in 1988. God speed, Billy.
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Name : andy
Date Posted : 2009-01-29 13:27:10
Message : quite simply one of the greatest rock bands ever, a true giant,
and as for (freebird) just the best
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Name : Charles
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 03:12:42
Message : Now you can tickle the ivorys for Jesus in person Billy. Rest in Peace.
We will miss you brother.
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Name : David G
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 01:30:28
Message : I'm sad to see another music legend pass on. Billy Powell will never be forgotten.
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Name : Sandy S
Date Posted : 2009-01-31 22:15:00
Message : I would like to say that I had the previlage of meeting Billy Powell as well as a few of the
other members of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band: Leon Wilkinson, Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke, and Jeff Mcallister. They were a bunch of cool guys. We sat in the bar at the hotel they were staying
and visited until it was time for them to load up on there tour bus and head to their next destination. I got an autographed picture and got to see their tour bus. That was August 27, 1998. It was so cool.
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Name : Mike B
Date Posted : 2009-01-31 17:17:56
Message : My prayers go to Billy Powell family Skynyrd was the first band i found on my own a band my older brother didnt listen to The greatest band of any genre around and Billy was the backbone Heaven must be rocking now R.I.P to all of you Stars & Bars Forever
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Name : Rocket Man
Date Posted : 2009-01-31 09:28:48
Message : If I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me?
Lynyrd Skynyrd fans will remember you until the end of time!
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Name : Rock
Date Posted : 2009-01-31 02:54:01
Message : Rock em in Heaven Billy!
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Name : Mark C
Message : Billy Powell was a Great Keyboard player and his really made a difference to the Skynyrd sound.I first saw them in 1974 in Greenville SC. and 3 times after including their last in Greenville before the plane crash.I have seen them 4 or 5 times with the new members. Ronny was replaced
along with others. Billy Powell can,t be replaced. May God bless his family. Thanks Billy!
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Name : KEVIN P
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 23:21:38
Message : I DIDNT MEAN TO FORGT TO SAY GOD BLESS BILLY POWELLS FAMILY AND IM SAD TO HAVE HEARD THE DRASTIC NEWS,IM IN KENTUCKY AND IF THIER IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YAS PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK,FROM ALL MY HEART TO YOURS KEVINPARRISH67@YAHOO.COM OR HIT ME UP ON MYSPACE, GOD HAS TAKEN HIM HOME AND IM SURE ALL THE BOYS ARE UP IN HEAVEN JAMIN AWAY LOVE U ALL KEVIN PARRISH
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Name : KEVIN SKYNYRD P
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 23:10:02
Message : ITS SO SO SAD I WANT TO A SKUNYRD CONCERT AT THE CAPITOL CENTER IN LARGO
MARYLAND BACK IN 1987SOME HOW I WENT BACK STAGE AFTER THE CONCERT AND THEN ON STAGE WHEN THE RODIES WERE BREAKIN DOWN THE BAND.I PERSONALLY GOT TO LAT MY HANDS ON BILLY POWELLS PIANO,I COULD FEEL THE PRESENTS OF RONNIE AND THE STREETSURVIVOR BAND.I FELT GOD SEND.BILLY WAS AMAZING AND A BROTHER TO ALL.WE WILL MISS HIM.BILL IF YA READ THIS FROM HEAVEN TELL RONNIE,ALLEN,STEVE,CASSIE,LEONANDOF COURSE YOU BILLY."FLY ON FREEBIRD" AND
THE STREETSURVIVORS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AND MIND FOREVER UNTILL ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE UNITED AS ONE BROTHER TO BROTHER AND ALL AS ONE.ITS NEVER GOODBYE ITS SEE YAS SOON."I LOVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD" GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO IS EVERYONE
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Name : Buzz C
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 17:45:41
Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd will never "really die" despite what the newspapers may say from time to time... ~ Free Bird ~
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Name : Dick and Brenda C. of Baltimore, MD
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 15:45:46
Message : We have seen Skynyrd about 50 times in the last 15 or so years. We have been known to travel to PA, DE, NJ and VA to see them. One year we saw them three times, in three different states, all in one weekend. True blue Skynyrd fans!!! In the fall of 2003, for our 25th wedding anniversary, we went backstage, met the band and had our pictures taken with them. We were heart broken when Leon died, but we are devastated over the loss of Billy. Skynyrd is comprised of such a great group of people who are genuinely warm, outgoing and friendly, and it is horrible that so much tragedy has fallen on one group. Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family and the entire Skynyrd circle of family/friends.
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Name : Corey
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 15:17:25
Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd will always live on. Their memories wont be forgotten. R.I.P
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Name : Paul
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 14:30:46
Message : I was shock it is sad to hear. Lynyrd Skynyrd you rock my God bless you all.....
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Name : vince s
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 13:54:24
Message : I saw skynyrd in greenville s.c. oct 1977 at greenville memorial auditorium. The next morning I could not believe my eyes when I read the morning headlines which read: Members of rock band lynyrd skynyrd killed in plane crash I was 17 years old and still had a hangover and ringing in my ears from the amplifiers just a few ours earlier.God bless em.
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Name : Eddie
Date Posted : 2009-01-30 10:16:42
Message : I saw them in Norfolk, VA on January 2. Always been a Skynyrd fan but first time seeing them live. When Billy started playing the keys on that big white grand piano, the spotlight on that gold huge eagle sitting in front of him, the place went crazy. You sould feel chills up and down your spine. My heart missed a beat when I heard of his death. I know he's playing FreeBird in heaven right now. What a great guy. He will be missed but the way he played will never be forgotten. Freebird was Billy Powell.
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Name : Eddie L
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 14:51:40
Message : Been a fan since I was a kid and got the first album. Billy was a great & underrated keyboardist. He was a huge part of the sound of a band that is an American Institution. He was waaaaaay to young to pass. My condolences to his family & friends.
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Name : Pat
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 14:50:23
Message : I will never forget the Live concert at the Fox in Atlanta, when they recorded One more for the Road. Seeing Billy striking the keys wiht a fog as they started "Free Bird" is a moment that is etched in my mind forever. I have seen them many times and Billy always put on a great show..
Condolescences to all.. and Billy, "Play it pretty for Atlanta" in Heaven..
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Name : Rich
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 13:53:54
Message : My prayers and condolences go out to all who mourn. Till we meet one day and get to jam...
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Name : Paul Rogers
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 04:15:03
Message : After all is gone, the legacy will live on. We will remember what we hear and see. Lynyrd Skynyrd will always be. A part of our soul, a part of our mind. So fly proud you Freebird, it's your time to shine. ~Proudbird~
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Name : Bethany
Date Posted : 2009-02-01 03:56:08
Message : I have known who Billy Powell was since I was 8 years old. I am now 25. Thank God that on 4-20-08. I had a lifelong dream fulfilled. I had the pleasure of seeing Powell and the remaining members of Skynyrd perform in Springfield. I met several members of Skynyrd that night after waiting near their bus...one of who happned to be Billy Powell. He played with such energy and emotion...Freebird will never be the same. This band once again forever changed. Rest in Peace Billy Powell, and thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us. Your music will forever give pleasure to all rock-n-roll souls.
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Name : Larry J
Date Posted : 2009-03-09 13:34:11
Message : hey man im glad u no the history of lynyrd skynyrd but y dont u listen to all his good songs like four walls of raiford , was i right or wrong, i need all my friends . michelle, wino, preacher's daughter, on the hunt, georgia peaches, mr banker, poison whiskey, swamp music, call me the breeze, things goin on, cheatin woman , am i losin, trust, searching,all i can do is write about it, one more time, comin home , i am just sayin if sweet home alabama or free bird and that smell is ur favorite song u havent listened to lynyrd skynyrd well the good stuff anyway and i hope u will listen to these songs i am tellin u
From one skynyrd fan to another. Larry J 16 years old
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Name : Larry j
Date Posted : 2009-03-09 13:11:23
Message : they are my favorite band and it is such a tragedy i know they will always be legends at least to me they will be one of my favorite songs four walls of raiford
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Name : Adam
Date Posted : 2009-03-01 01:18:58
Message : I still cant get over there deaths but at least there rocking on the big gig in the sky now.
RIP Ronny
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Name : Brian D
Date Posted : 2009-02-27 00:25:54
Message : Great band, wish I got to see them once before the plane crash in 1977.
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Name : g,gosnell
Date Posted : 2009-02-26 23:47:18
Message : thank you for the great music,god bless you n your family.
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Name : Rick
Date Posted : 2009-02-26 12:50:47
Message : Super Great Band Period, Hands Down!!! Lynyrd Skynyrd will live on forever in my mind!!!
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Name : Steve
Date Posted : 2009-02-23 16:42:57
Message : Bought the first album in about '73 before anyone at home had heard of them. Loved it and got credibility with mates! Saw them at Knebworth festival in about '75. They were far better than headliners the Stones. Still play Sweet Home Alabama on my geetar. Gimme Three Steps!
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Name : Richard
Date Posted : 2009-02-14 16:15:31
Message : MAY THEY ALL FLY TOGETHER NOW WITH THEIR WINGS IN THE SOUTH BREEZE... R.I.P. BILLY, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEBER YOU JUST AS WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WHISPERING WILLOWS OF YESTERDAY AND THAT WE STILL HEAR THEM PLAY....
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Name : Erin
Date Posted : 2009-02-12 21:36:28
Message : I am so thankful to have seen the greatest band to have ever come out of the South. Being from a small town in Ontario, Canada, opportunities like that are few and far between. Having grown up listening to Skynyrd, it was an unforgettable to have seen them preform not once, but twice. I am so grateful to have seen one of their last shows Toronto Canada and one of their BEST at Casino Rama.
God rest their souls, keep on rockin!
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Name : mike c
Date Posted : 2009-02-11 21:45:11
Message : billys with his good friends now. i love you bud.
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Name : Pat Adams
Homepage : http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com
Date Posted : 2009-02-11 11:53:01
Message : Thanks to everyone for signing our Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Guestbook. We have had page after page of comments on Billy Powell, since his passing. It just goes to show that Billy Powell was well loved. Lynyrd Skynyrd fans are the greatest. Out of over 400 pages (and hundreds of artist)we have on the internet, the Lynyrd Skynyrd pages are the most popular, by far. The tragedies in this band have been unreal. How can a band have so much bad luck? Original members are getting scarce.
As far as the future of the band, we'll have to see what happens. We will continue to add Skynyrd stuff to these pages, so ya'll come back now.
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Name : joey
Homepage : none
Date Posted : 2009-02-11 11:41:25
Message : dont see y to restart without billy
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Name : FLOYD
Date Posted : 2009-02-10 11:27:24
Message : GOD SPEED BILLY. THE GREATEST SOUTHERN ROCK BANDS LIVES ON FOREVER.
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Name : sandra s
Date Posted : 2009-02-09 14:35:48
Message : Billy Powell, May you rest in peace. There will never be another band like Lynyrd Skynrd. I was ten years old when their plane when down that faithful night of Oct 20,1977. It wasn't until I myself turned 16 yrs old before I started listening to Lynyrd Skynrd and now I'm 42. Everytime I hear their music it just sends chills down my spine. Oh, how I wish I could have seen the band play in their day.
I bet it was a sight to remember. All their songs are the greatest but my most favorite is Sweet Home Alabama. Billy you are now in heaven any may your freebird fly.
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Name : Trevor
Date Posted : 2009-02-09 09:10:32
Message : I have been waiting for so long for Skynyrd to come to Australia and now with the passing of one of my idols I may only ever get to see one of the originals. Another Freebird jamming with the brothers over yonder now. Can you imagine what they would sound like up there. Rest in peace Billy. You have left a wonerful musical legacy and a great example for all us other musos to follow. I can hear Ronnie now saying. "Billy Powell on the piano". Play on Billy.
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Name : KK
Date Posted : 2009-04-17 12:56:57
Message : I still listen faithfully to the good 'ol stuff. It doesn't seem like so long ago! THOSE WERE THE DAYS! It never got any better than that!
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Name : elizabeth c
Date Posted : 2009-04-07 15:36:05
Message : well i send my deepest sympathy to all living members and family, i was about 8 years old when tragedy struck but anywats i just loved the way ronnie sang (freebird) that has been one of my favorite songs and i will keep on listening to it.(REST IN PEACE RONNIE VAN ZANT AND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO DIED ON THAT TRAGIC DAY)
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Name : Kathy
Date Posted : 2009-04-06 19:02:53
Message : Have to say i grew up listening to lynard skynyrd and loved them!! went to a few of their concerts in the 70's And to this day their songs bring back lot's of great memories//
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Name : Cindy Q
Date Posted : 2009-03-30 22:17:33
Message : I have been a rocker all my life and you all are top of the list. I love all your stuff but don't get to see you guys enough (Raleigh, NC). But God willing I will on July 24,2009. So far we have 7 Women going and I can't wait. Kid will be there also and that's an extra. My friend is so excited she said she was going a week early. Also do you guys have a facebook page?
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Name : W. Pat
Date Posted : 2009-03-30 03:31:30
Message : I remember back in the day, sittin in my coffee shack in Kona. Lynyrd Skynyrd blaring on the
stereo,ahh the good ol days. My favorite tune on the LP is 'That Smell'. Man, them guys could jam.
I still listen to them. Right along with Jimi and Stevie Ray. Pat
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Name : Buddy
Date Posted : 2009-03-29 21:20:55
Message : PS: I miss Artimus being part of the band, I hope he is doing ok..... Keep on keepin on. L8tr
Message : I was 11 years old when I heard of the tragedy on the News, I had already grew fond of the Bands music as Allen Collins is like a hero to my oldest bro, anyway I would just like to pay my respects to Billy, Allen, Ronnie, Cassie, and Steve-God Bless (Skynyrd Jams)
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Name : randy f
Date Posted : 2009-03-25 22:15:17
Message : Nothing in life is free, but just like the song your spirit is and always will be. Life is to short we must enjoy the music while we can!! Keeping that small place inside of us alive for those who are gone,and special, gets us through the rough times. Keep rockin, never forget, and live for them!!:
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Name : Karen
Date Posted : 2009-03-21 17:25:03
Message : First time to this site. I must say it brought tears to my eyes. I grew up listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their one of my favs. I will always remember their classic country fried rock I used to mellow out too. Those were the good ole days. They are soley missed. Thanks for the memories.
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Name : Marco F
Date Posted : 2009-03-20 15:20:44
Message : I from Brazil. Lynyrd Skynyrd is very very cool
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Name : laurie f
Date Posted : 2009-03-19 21:58:36
Message : I was only ten when we lost such treasured talent. However,they will always live on, because every and any song i play by the boys(and lets not forget the girls in the back)puts me in a different place.I just turn it up and their music makes anybody really happy! When the kids were younger,(seven, nine, eleven) we'd put them in the back of our 1972 ss chevelle, and crank "sweet home alabama"!
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Name : Kris and Benjamin
Message : Hi, my son Benjamin was born in 1999 and I've been playing all sorts of great music from the 70's, 80's, and 90's for him. His favorite song of all time is the great Sweet Home Alabama. He also loves the movie Cars and the video game, which includes the song White Knuckle Ride. We just want to thank the great Lynyrd Skynyrd boys for putting together such great music for us to enjoy, which we will do for many years to come.
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Name : Doug G
Date Posted : 2009-03-17 13:24:58
Message : I've been a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd all of my life and was only seven years old at the time of the plane crash. I'm glad that Johnny kept the spark alive to continue his brother's legacy. Despite Powell's death here recently, I hope that the band doesn't close up shop. They still have plenty to give with Medlocke's insight and still keep Donnie and Johnny's "Van Zant" going on as well.
God Bless Southern Rock 'N Roll
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