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Current Line - Up For 2009 Tour

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Johnny Van Zant - Vocals
Gary Rossington - Guitar
Ricky Medlocke - Guitar
Mark Matejka - Guitar
Peter Pisarczyk - Piano / Keys
Robert Kearns - Bass
Michael Cartellone - Drums
Dale Krantz Rossington - B/Vocs
Carol Chase - B/Vocs
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Yet Another Free Bird Passes
After a his valiant battle with cancer
long-time
Lynyrd Skynyrd bass guitarist Ean Evans passed away on 6th May 2009 to
join his fellow free birds.
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Original Band Member Pianist Billy
Powell Dies
January 28th 2009, Billy Powell died at his
Orange Park home.
Powell, who has a history of heart problems, called 911 emergency at
about 12:55 am because he was having trouble breathing. When paramedics
arrived they found him in his bedroom unresponsive with the telephone
still in his hand. Paramedics tried to perform CPR but were unsuccessful
in reviving the 56-year-old.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but a heart attack is
suspected.
R.I.P. Billy Powell, one of rock and rolls great pianists. There's a
great band being re-formed in the heavens. Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, Allen,
Leon, Hughie and Billy.
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European Tour Announced For 2009
Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced dates for
their European Tour in 2009. Countries they are to visit are Finland,
Norway, Germany, U.K., Italy and Switzerland. See the current tour
schedule for details.
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Hughie Thomasson Has Died
Southern Rock mourns the loss of a brother.
On Sunday September 9th 2007, Hughie Thomasson died suddenly of a heart
attack at his home in Brooksville, Florida.
Hughie was a huge presence in the field of
Southern Rock and will be deeply missed. Hughie was a founder member of
the Outlaws and went on to perform with many of the South's finest
musicians, including a long stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd before the recent
Outlaws reunion.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hughies
family and friends. Another talented musician goes to that Southern Rock
supergroup in heaven.
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Simpleman
Cruise 2008
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple
Man Cruise, January 10th-14th, 2008 departing Miami, FL visiting
Key West & Calica
 A weekend of cruisin'
with some of the best Southern Rock acts around. Live shows from start
to finish. Get up close and personal.
One hell of a party, not
to be missed.
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The 'Simple
Man' cruise
Join Lynyrd Skynyrd
along with friends:-
Marshall Tucker Band
Cowboy Mouth
Blackberry Smoke
Kneckdown
Grayson Hill
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Lynyrd Skynyrd have
returned triumphant from their 'Gimme 3 Days' cruise......

The 3 day cruise set off on the 5th of
January from Miami. While on board the 'cruisers' were treated to up close and
personal concerts by Lynyrd Skynyrd and a variety of Southern Rock and
Country acts. |
The 'Gimme Three Days'
cruise featured up-close-and-personal concerts from
Lynyrd Skynyrd
38 Special
Sister Hazel
Drivin N Cryin
Corey Smith
American Minor
Blackberry Smoke
Blue Dogs
Zac Brown Band
Chris Janson
Travis Mitchell Band
Keni Thomas
Tishamingo
Patrick Davis
Steepwater
and other artists from
Southern Rock and Country |
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Mark Matejka fills Hughies place to take Skynyrd back to full strength......
Mark 'Sparky' Matejka has
joined Lynyrd Skynyrd to complete the attack trio of guitarists the band
is famous for. Mark has had an illustrious career with the likes of the
Charlie Daniels Band, Hot Apple Pie and Heartland.
He wasn't a stranger to
Skynyrd and is credited on their 'Christmas Time Again' album as playing
guitar and for vocals. Mark has a degree in Jazz and also plays the
banjo.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd inducted into
the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame......
After many years of being nominated and overlooked Lynyrd Skynyrd
have finally received the acknowledgement they deserve and have been
inducted into the Hall Of Fame.
The induction took place on Monday 13th of
March 2006 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. |

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The ceremony highlights will be
shown on the VH-1 channel on Tuesday 21st of
March at 9.00pm and 11.00pm Eastern time, and on Wednesday 22nd of March
at 7.00pm Eastern time. It is not known if the entire performance will
make it to the edited highlights, but don't miss it. |
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Kid Rock inducted Lynyrd Skynyrd and then
went on to perform alongside the band on one of their best known songs,
'Sweet Home Alabama'.
Kid Rock;
"It's long overdue for these Southern boys and
flag waving simple people to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame.
Lynyrd Skynyrd." |

KID ROCK
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Current and previous members of Lynyrd
Skynyrd were on hand to accept, along with family and friends of present
and departed members.
Gary Rossington;
"I really would like to thank the fans, and
that's not enough, God bless you from the bottom of our hearts, and each
and every one of you I wish to thank you so, so much, for helping me an'
all my brothers and sisters keep the names of Ronnie, Allen, Steve and
Dean and Cassie, and Leon and Lynyrd Skynyrd alive. Thank you."
Bob Burns;
"I'd like to thank the fans, and especially the band, and the man (
Ronnie )."
Artimus Pyle;
"I miss everybody that they mentioned. It's almost the end of the
evening, and we're going to end it with 'Free Bird'." |
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Lynyrd Skynyrd then did just that. They
performed two songs
on stage, the rock anthems 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Freebird'.
It was a memorable line up performing these
songs, with Ed King, Artimus Pyle and Bob Burns standing alongside Gary
Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, Billy Powell, Rickey Medlocke and recent
addition Ean Evans.
It was also a delight to
see ex-'Honkettes' Jo Jo Billingsley and Leslie Hawkins backing the band
like the old days. |
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Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Ed King, Bob Burns |
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Lee Wilkeson ( son
of the late Leon ), Billy Powell, Gary Rossington, Judy Van Zant
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Judy Van Zant |
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Jo Jo Billingsley,
Artimus Pyle
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Front: Billy
Powell, Rickey Medlocke, Kid Rock, Johnny Van Zant, Ed King, Gary
Rossington, Ean Evans
Back: Artimus Pyle, Bob Burns, Jo Jo Billingsley, Leslie Hawkins, Carol
Chase, Dale Krantz Rossington
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Congratulations Lynyrd Skynyrd, especially to Ronnie,
Gary, Allen, Bob, Billy, Ed, Steve, Leon and Artimus. Also a 'thank you' to
past and present members for keeping the Lynyrd
Skynyrd name alive, and Ronnie, Steve, Allen, Leon and Cassie's
memories alive. Lynyrd Skynyrd would also be the first to thank their families and road crew.
Final word should go to Judy
Judy ( Ronnie Van Zants
widow ); "No one deserved to be here
more than Ronnie Van Zant, and he would truly be honoured." |