Name : Ron M
Date Posted : 2009-09-09 01:45:40
Message : I was there for the opening show on Oct. 15th, 1977. I just turned 15. Lynyrd Skynyrd was my # 1 band.. I bought the Street Survivors album before the crash. So I do have the flames, with the plastic still covering it. I also got the one without the flames... I was so shocked, when they crashed... but they still rock... R.I.P.
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Name : Tim R
Date Posted : 2009-08-16 12:58:44
Message : Me and my wife are alot younger than some people but we both grew up listening to music from the 70s 80s and and we just seen you guys twice in the last two months.. shows are f.....awsome I cant wait till new album comes out I will be the first one there to get it ...Iam a die hard fan and always will be I seen you with kid rock in River Port in Mo. and then in Il Springfield..if I could I would follow u every where life time dream is to meet u guys I hope to some day ..beers on me ......
Sknyrd Nation all in my blood
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Name : Mark M
Date Posted : 2009-08-08 20:01:14
Message : Just saw your web page(s). What an excellent site, reference resource and comprehensive history info, dude. I happened upon this link Googling Ronnie’s name something else to get the exact syntax of a lyric and got caught up in a good hour or so or reading an reminiscing. I was around when the boys met their fate, but don’t remember it happening. (I was 8) But I know I knew some of their songs even back then and became a huge fan in my teenage years. Haven’t kept up much with the latest efforts, but Lynard Skynard is one of those bands that goes in annals of every persons mental archive of legends and greats. Right there with the Beatles, Doors, Pink Floyd and others, no matter what the genre. Well done, my friend. The band owes you a nod (at the very least) for this effort…and I’m sure Ronnie has given you one already—from wherever that rowdy, whiskey drinkin’ redneck is looking down from now. God rest him and all the other that went and have gone since.
I’ve bookmarked your page and sent the link on to friends and others. Outstanding.
Mark McMichael. Editor, The Jacket Magazine
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Name : DARREN G
Date Posted : 2009-07-28 07:45:28
Message : I have been a fan since i was 8 years old--31 years now - I still get goosebumps when I listen to 'ALL I CAN DO IS WRITE ABOUT IT' - one of the earliest environmental songs i can recall--caught them live at the Town and Country club in London in 1991.Their talent and genius will endure as evident in the cover by kid rock (sacrilige in my opinon but each to their own). A true band in the purest sense , just wish i was born earlier and caught Ronnie live RIP BROTHER .
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Name : Kate F
Date Posted : 2009-07-03 19:59:18
Message : I'm very sorry to learn that we have lost Billy Powell. This is yet another loss of a beloved musician. I have so many happy memories from all the Skynyrd concerts I saw through the years - especially the early years. I cried the day I learned of the crash because I knew that music as I had grown to love would never be the same. My love, prayers and blessings for peace are with all those dear friends lost. Forever.
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Name : Don P
Date Posted : 2009-06-09 21:37:05
Message : You are always in my heart. I worked beside you love you guys so much. I will always miss you. The kindness in all of you will be missed for ever as you live on in our hearts
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Name : Danny B
Date Posted : 2009-06-02 11:27:50
Message : They were the best !!! I stood right in front of the stage and and shook Ronnie's hand at their
concert in Japan at the Nikano Sun Plaza, Jan 77.. Yes , They played it pretty for Tokyo !!
I wonder how many folks have concert ticket stubs from a LS concert in Japan besides me ?? RIP !!
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Name : Elizabeth P
Date Posted : 2009-05-30 18:00:15
Message : I remember the tragic news of the crash like it was yesterday. The news was paralyzing. I already had my ticket for the Little Rock show (Oct. 22, 1977). I did not return my ticket. I STILL have it to this day. Such a tragic loss in so many ways.. I can't imagine the sorrow of the family members on that day and through all of these years. Now, more losses.... They will always be remembered and the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd will always be played!
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Name : Cindy R
Date Posted : 2009-05-30 12:32:19
Message : Lynyrd Skynyrd was & is the greatest southern rock band ever. Never will you be forgotten. I've visited the memorial sites of Ronnie, Steve & Cassie & sat on the bench Charlie Daniels donated. It's a beautiful place. I dedicated the song Simple Man to my only son, which I have sang to him since he was a small boy. Now he's 24 & sings it to me & says "that's our song Mom".And he is a "simple man". I can only imagine where they would be now if they were still alive & playing for us. You've touched the lives & hearts of many & don't even know the extent of what you've done for us. Southern Rock lives on...;)
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Name : Emma H
Date Posted : 2009-05-28 18:26:14
Message : I am so sorry that the band lost a couple of their members, and probably close friend. I may only be 14, but I have been listening to the band since I was in a crib. My brother played the song Freebird at his best friend's funeral, and it was very depressing. I am so happy that the band has so many meaningful songs that everyone can relate too.The band is one of those bands that everyone is always going to remember, it will never die.
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Name : Kathleen
Date Posted : 2009-05-20 21:03:18
Message : I have been a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd forever. I remember as a Disc Jockey, going out of rotation, just to play their music. I think I darn near wore those old 45's out. Even now, some 20 odd years later I am still listening!!!
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Name : JOHN W
Date Posted : 2009-05-17 20:26:05
Message : ME AND A CLOSE FRIEND SEEN THE BAND IN GREENVILLE IN 77 AND WAS A BLAST!!!! LYNYRD SYNYRD HAS ALWAYS BEEN # 1 TO ME. I THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A BAD DREAM WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THE CRASH IT REALY HURT ME. WHEN MY MOM DIED ALL I COULD DO WAS LISTEN TO SIMPLE MAN.BECAUSE THAT WHAT SHE WANTED ME TO BE!!!! MY HEART GOES
OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY'S OF THE GROUP. MAY GOD BE WITH YA'LL !!!
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Name : Nicky J
Date Posted : 2009-05-17 01:01:40
Message : There have been many rock stars that have been taken from us at an early age; and know that this is a reflection of the Rock Star who is now among us. "It's all right now, keep on singin' loud; It's all right now, heaven should be proud" Peace! Nicky
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Name : Pat Adams
Homepage : http://www.SouthernTribute.com
Date Posted : 2009-05-09 12:48:56
Message : I was saddened to hear of the passing Lynyrd Skynyrd bass player of Ean Evans. He died of cancer on May 6, 2009. Ean took over the bass after original bass player Leon Wilkeson died in 2001. I last saw (and photographed)Ean Evans at the Nashville CMA Music Festival in 2006. I have posted my pictures of Ean, along with my last picture of Lynyrd Skynyrd, on our Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute pages at www.SouthernTribute.com.
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Name : s foster
Date Posted : 2009-05-05 15:26:46
Message : i saw skynyrd in jackson ms in the early 70s.i have always loved their music.i saw them again in 2008 in greenville S.C.with hank jr.i also went to the 2002 tribute in gillsburg ms. i live about 40 miles from the crash site it was so sad to go to the crash site but boy was it fun to see artimus perform i got a southern tribute shirt autographed by artimus on my wall. everyone should know how travis tritt treated those guys that day it was awful do not want anything from tavis t. or to see him perform.
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Name : henry
Date Posted : 2009-11-21 14:24:29
Message : In my opinion lynyrd skynyrd is the greatest rock band ever... Iv enjoyed their music since 1975 and still a day does not go by with me not listen to one of their songs... I think i own everything thay ever wrote and seen them live twice... you know your listening to something special when every song brings back memories of yester year...
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Name : Sergio
Date Posted : 2009-11-17 18:01:06
Message : Hi, just wanted to say that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a true rock band, huge inspiration and feeling...
Keep on rocking! http://www.perversor.com
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Name : Amber D.
Date Posted : 2009-11-12 15:43:45
Message : I love listening to your band. My dad is the first one that ever got me interested in you guys. I still enjoy rockng out to Free Bird with him. Thanks for giving me a lot of great memories.
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Name : dean
Date Posted : 2009-11-12 07:43:55
Message : I was one of the last people to see these guys play
It was at greenville south Carolina. I Got home that night and my mother told me about the crash she herd on the news that night. I had just turned 17. Was one of the best concerts I saw there last song was freebird and they played like they new it was the last time they would play as a band. God bless and Rock On dean (if you were at the concert At memorial auditorium in Greenville on that night on 10/20/77 drop me a line.)
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Name : Colleen G
Date Posted : 2009-11-10 20:28:52
Message : i just wanted to say Lynyrd Skynyrd and their music will live on forever.i still love singing to their songs every time they're played on the radio.[how can you not jam to their music].they were a really cool and talented bunch of guys who will forever be remembered as a legend in their own time....'''RIP L.S.''!
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Name : CHRIS R
Date Posted : 2009-11-01 10:52:38
Message : WHAT TO SAY OR WHERE TO START IS HARD WHEN TALKIN BOUT SKYNYRD. THEY ARE THE ALL-TIME BEST WHEN IT COMES ROCK AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND. ALL THE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOT MEMBERS ARE DEARLY MISSED. ALL THE REMAINING AND NEW MEMBERS ARE DEARLY LOVED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! ROCK ON AND SEE YOU AT THE EVANSVILLE, IN SHOW. HUGE, LOYAL SKYNYRD FAN CHRIS R
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Name : Mike N
Date Posted : 2009-10-30 18:24:34
Message : Greatest Band Ever..Rock On...................
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Name : bb
Date Posted : 2009-10-29 18:17:20
Message : just wished i had seen you live lynyrd skynyrd what a miss you are...bb...uk 30-10-09
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Name : Tiffany V
Date Posted : 2009-10-21 12:49:31
Message : I was saddened to hear of the loss of two more band members this year. There is a photo I recently saw online of one of the band members standing next to Billy Powell wearing a cross necklace. About 20 yrs or more ago band members came to the small town of Kilmarnock Va. and performed and spoke at a small school. During a prayer with the band I gave him a cross with Jesus on it and chain. It appears he still has it. I don't remember the name but remember giving it to him. It makes me feel good to know he still has it. I put the photo's link where it says homepage in the hopes he will see it. Thank you for all the years of great music, you are the best!
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Name : Val
Date Posted : 2009-10-20 14:08:33
Message : My brother, Larry, was killed at age 54 in a tragic automobile accident on September 1, 2005. On my way to visit his three sons and his wife, I was listening to the radio when Free Bird came one.
I cried while I was driving as the words seemed even more poignant than ever. When I arrived at his house, and I told them my experience, his boys told me that Lynyrd Skynyrd was Larry's favorite band. I wish I knew before. Love you Larry. RIP to all those who have been taken too early.
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Name : Tony
Date Posted : 2009-10-11 14:11:20
Message : Best rock band that ever lived. Ronnie in a legend
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Name : Karotrarp
Date Posted : 2009-10-06 04:06:39
Message : You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree withyour blog.
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Name : ralph m
Date Posted : 2009-10-05 19:03:18
Message : Ive grown up listening to you guys, when I hear your songs it takes me back to good memorys.
I'm a Miami,Ok. boy,and heard the storys about the Gaines. On a diffrent note this new album is one of the best. I believe in what you guys are doing, and its a insperation, to me looking at all you guys and what have been through over the years. we all have a cross to bare, and i think thats the way god intended. God bless, Keep the songs a coming. ralph
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Name : Terry
Date Posted : 2009-09-13 15:53:56
Message : Hi, All you fellow Skynrd fans. There is a tribute album by Drive By Truckers you all need to check out. It is called ... Southern Rock Opera ... this cd was released in 2002-2003 and I just became aware of it earlier this year in 2009. It is a quite spectacular tribute to Lynyrd Skynryd.
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Name : Don R
Date Posted : 2009-09-12 03:26:39
Message : My wife and I buy tickets to see you guys every year for our birthdays .We dont do anything else for our birthdays we saw you in Clearlake Ca. at Konocti on 9/11/09. great show. Thanks for being there, we love your music , you are the bomb Im very sorry for the loss of your other two band members
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Name : Paul
Date Posted : 2009-12-08 05:35:50
Message : Lynnyrd Skynnyrd's Freebird always brings my mind back to the best days of my life!
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Name : john d
Homepage : none
Date Posted : 2009-12-21 16:26:05
Message : Lisbon, Portugal
Lynyrd Skynyrd: just about the best sound ever!
They are all simple men in their greatenness...What a BAND!
