Bruh, it wasn’t bad luck, they and the pilots were drunk/hooking up wit groupies and went into a storm. Those dudes were simply to wild for this concrete jungle.
@@pooboi8600 In his 2003 book Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock, Gene Odom, a bodyguard for Van Zant[19] who was on board the plane and survived the crash, reports that co-pilot Gray had been observed using cocaine the previous evening and was potentially impaired;[20] however, toxicology reports from both pilots' autopsies found no traces of alcohol or other drugs.[1] "Crew inattention to fuel supply" was ultimately determined to be responsible for the crash.
@@pooboi8600 they didn’t fly into a storm , their plane ran out of gas , pilots had no drugs or alcohol in their system per toxicology reports…pilots error and negligence was the cause of the crash …do some research
I seen Skynyrd 4 times. First time was when they backed up the Who's Quadrophenia tour in 73 I don't think many people even knew who Skynyrd was. IMO they blew the Who off the stage. I wish I'd got to see the Steve Gaines era :-) Peace
The Steve Gaines era wasn't very long. Just a little over a year. He had an album of his own before joining Skynyrd. I have it incorporated into my Lynyrd Sknyrd playlist on my channel.
me too, Gains really brought a lot of sweet licks and fills , and the three guitars chunking back and forth through the stereo mix is awesome, I suspect this show sounded incredible live ,
RIP the ten members of Lynyrd Skynyrd Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 - October 20, 1977), age 29 Cassie Gaines (January 9, 1948 - October 20, 1977), age 29 Steve Gaines (September 14, 1949 - October 20, 1977), age 28 Larry Junstrom (June 22, 1949 - October 5, 2019), age 70 Ed King (September 14, 1949 - August 22, 2018), age 68 Bob Burns (November 24, 1950 - April 3, 2015), age 64 Gary Rossington (December 4, 1951 - March 5, 2023), age 71 Leon Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 - July 27, 2001), age 49 Billy Powell (June 3, 1952 - January 28, 2009), age 56 Allen Collins (July 19, 1952 - January 23, 1990), age 37 You will be remembered as legends
This was the Rolling Stones show in England, Skynyrd opened for them, Jagger told Ronnie NOT to walk out on the lapping tongue....Ronnie did anyway. Rumor is Skynyrd killed it !!!! Stones never had a chance at their own concert!!!!
Steve used to play at a local tavern right across the st (HWY 66) from where I worked. So...(to make a long story short) I was only 9 yrs old. So...I met Steven Earl Gains when him and his buddy "John Moose Moss" would come into Browns cafe where I was washing dishes. Momma worked there as well, She introduced me to Steve...and the rest is history!
Most groups were lucky to have one great guitarist. These guys had 3. They had so much more to give the world. What a shame they got on that damn plane with those pilots.
Right. And they didn't have all the effects back then. What they actually played was what you actually heard. You had to possess talent. And the lyrics were just real-life experiences they had. They were just so far ahead of the times with their sound.
Yes, it's true but Ronnie was also scrutinizing every bandmates performance in every possible way and detail. if they failed in the slightest...that bandmate would get an earful from Ronnie after the show...FO SHOW! Ronnie was a perfectionist and even insisted they bow to the audience at the end of their performance. The politeness and extreme respect to the audience was not only a very old school homage but also a tribute to their parents' Southern upbringing. There was no just walking off the stage with a little wave at the end of the show...No Suh! They understood exactly what their fame brought to their lives and didn't take their fans or audience members for granted. Another reason, of many, to just love this band from my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.
You won't find too many guitarists who show as much joy and passion for playing as Allen did. It's obvious that he was doing what he was born to do and loved every minute.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is ‘Southern Rock’ at its finest. I’m a graduate of The University of Alabama, and it’s an awesome feeling to attend an Alabama football home game, and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ starts blasting on the sound system throughout the stadium. Electric! Matthew 5:44
The Stones were on the receiving end of every bands worst nightmare. Being upstaged by the opening act. Skynyrd not only upstaged them, but pissed them (mostly Mick) off so bad they delayed their set for like two hours or more. What I would give to go back in time and enjoy these guys at their best. Absolute legends.
America 2 England 0, The panic must have been overwhelming, The Monkeys, Peater Paul and Merry??? LOL, the stones got their nuts handed to them. It only made them stronger.
As much as I agree that the 70's were one of the best decades for rock music I have to say the 60's are equally important and amazing. Remember, LYNYRD SKYNYRD started in 1964. Different name but same musicians. They were already Skynyrd in their hearts and souls. Same talent, same awesome music. The 60's were the bands that essentially created the bands of the 70's. LONG LIVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They were at the top of their game at that concert. I'm so grateful for the video. I am now in the process of introducing Lynyrd Skynyrd to my grandchildren.
They were good, although I saw them live with Ed King, and I'd argue that was the best era. But Gaines is damn good too, and did add a different shade to the band.
All of us old geezers were truly blessed growing up during the 60s-70’s. So many great bands to listen to. I’m almost deaf from it but hey I wouldn’t change a thing except try to squeeze in a few more concerts❤
@@ashleyrigatoni702 Although I can recall most all the live shows the braincells that are left have difficulty with the finer details such as ticket prices. That era was the best ever for music. Damn we were lucky 🦆 ducks
its coming up to 41 years since we lost ronnie, steve and cassie, one of the darkest days in music history but skynyrd will be played till the end of time.
Fun fact: allen collins is playing one of the rarest guitars in the world here, a 1958 gibson explorer. Only 19 were made and all surviving ones are valued at around $1,000,000 each
I wish I could of seen these guys before the plane crash! THEY ARE SPECTACULAR!!! Ronnie's voice is just totally amazing! The whole band is just SPECTACULAR!
In my humble opinion Gary was the heart and soul of the band. Just like the album title he was Nuthin' Fancy to watch on stage - he just played. But boy, howdy, did he play! As they say he was as smooooooth as buttermilk! Rest well gentlemen, you'll never be forgotten.
They sold out whenever they played the UK and when they first toured supporting Golden Earring they got a headline show at London's Rainbow Theatre because they blew them off the stage and people were walking out after Skynyrd finished their set so maybe it was just you...
Don't kid yourself there were a lot who did. I had seen them on OGWT the previous year, and they were the main attraction here as far as I was concerned, not 10CC or the Stones, although I'm glad to have seen them.
I always kept a Skynyrd tape in the car cassette player, and when out driving with my family my 2 daughters would, age 8 and 6, would shout for”3 Steps”, and when the opening riff for Sweet Home Alabama started, right on cue they would shout “TURN IT UP”. 35 years on, they are still Skynyrd fans and I’m still playing their riffs on my Telecaster! A life well spent.
I cant stop watching these videos of Knebworth August 21st 1976. I was there, I lived in Stevenage, i was there with my mates who i cant find. Are any of them still alive, i dont know, i have tried tracing them, but to no avail. i miss them, i would love to find them. Those were the days. Yes i took drugs, we all did, we had a drink, we all did. I miss it all, but hey, im 67 now, not long to go i guess. Would love to see at least one of my old pals before i depart this world. Lynyrd skynyrd, awsome, they brought the day alive, they awakened the crowd, we all thought at the time, yes, come on ,lets go. Shame some of the band were to depart this life a year later.
Ronnie van Zant : Vocals Gary Rossington : Guitar Billy Powell : Piano Allen Collins : Guitar Steve Gaines : Guitar Artimus Pyle : Drums Leon Wilkenson : Bass Guitar
Now the lead singer is Johnny Van Zant Ronnie’s little brother. And Ricky Medlocke who was in the band 1971-72 replaced Allen when he rejoined in 1996.
@@edwhite7475 Very true but Medlocke actually wrote many hits with Blackfoot including Highway Song, and Train Train. Medlocke knew Allen and was close to him.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is simply the best Southern Rock bands of all time, the crash stole them away. They will always be here forever. Their music will Never fade away. God Bless Skynyrd!
Just another day at the office for Skynyrd. They were always ready when the lights came on. Go watch the 10cc and Stones footage from this day. Skynyrd seriously makes both of them look like absolute amateurs.
Bring all the mules out here. Those of us from the South know exactly what that means. The hard workers. Ronnie and SKYNARD were and are the very best southern rock band ever.
First dance I ever had was with my dad to this song. I was 3 and was standing on his feet while he cut a rug. We danced to it every time we heard it through the years but my favorite was when we danced to it as our father daughter dance at my wedding in 1994. Best memories of my life right there. ❤
@@tabathabrabham6384 When we were kids and told our friends where we would go if we had time machines.....I bet none of us said "I'd go back and hang out with my uncle".
Man the intro is so good. Allen's foot stomping on beat, then him opening the song with that classic badass riff. Doesn't get any better or cooler than that. ✍️🤘
It was cool as hell him stomping his foot to the beat. But I don't think he was the one who played the opening riff that was Gary Rossington. Then Allen Collins and then Steve Gaines but it should've been Ed King if he would've had quit before they did this show. Then just one short year later the plane crash happened which ended it all. What ashame.
@@darellgullion4888 No sorry brother but I'm the biggest Lynyrd Skynyrd fan of all time. I know pretty much everything about them from head to toe. I know for sure that it's Allen playing the opening riff and he actually wrote that guitar riff too. No hate just wanted to correct you 🤘
@@darellgullion4888Allen Collins opening riff. You can see him briefly just as Ronnie points to Gary to come in with his sick fat tone for the lead. Allen gets lots of rightful love but Gary was every bit as good and probably technically better with a "wider" range of abilities (slide, dobro, etc). His tone is the backbone of the LS sound.
@@WhiteWeather_ my uncle gary ross not by blood but by the reason that him and my dad were in a band and i grew up around him, his wife tina used to babysit billys kids. Billy would go on tour he would give her a bunch of credit cards and basically just said have fun make sure the kids are safe. He also gave gary his blessing as he said and i quote "gary is the most naturally talented piano player i have ever seen in my life.
In my opinion the best duo in Skynyrd and the true sound of Skynyrd respect to Gary. But musically it was Ronnie and Allen’s . Not only Allen solos but he is rhythm playing and writing song structures
Right. He wasn't really appreciated til years later when there was actually something to compare him to. He's probably in the top 5 of all time. If not , then he's the best. In my opinion
Actually, when you think about it, every single musician was fantastic! Leon Wilkeson is one of my favorite Bass players of all time. Billy Powell is arguably the best piano player in Rock. Artimus is a kick ass drummer! Every single musician on that stage is top notch!
@@BST-lm4po absolutely! The backstory is also pretty amazing with the core group of guys from the same Jacksonville high school and Billy Powell was a roadie! Amazing what brilliant musicians these guys were. It was like Ronnie said, they were truly street survivors
Evelyn Racine It was so cool in 70s Buffalo, NY had 10 years of concerts 4 every summer at Bills Stadium. Rolling Stones liked us played here 6 times. Zeppelin 2 times, Doobie Brothers, Alice Cooper, Journey, Reo Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Allman Brothers, Greatfull Dead, The Who. Some Trend started most bands opened saying ( HELLO BUFFALO ). Buffalo people like there Music almost every concert sold out. Some concerts got out of hand because of very little Security. Buffalo is not a Popular City, mostly because of all the snow we get, not kidding almost every winter Lake Erie dumps 10-12 feet. Also are Bars are open till 4am, lots of people blame that on Buffalo has a big IRISH Population. ALWAYS WHITE CHRISTMAS IN BUFFALO. Forgot Buffalo has a name ( SNOW CAPITAL OF USA )
@Evelyn Racine the 70's were the f-ing BEST for concerts, and any live performances!!! We were incredibly fortunate to have experienced that. @jim ogrady, I'm originally from Rochester. 😉 ❤ 🎸 🤘 🎶
I heard this song live on the radio back in the seventies. I had there cassette to. Lol. I would put this song on when I ran my 327 69 camaro down at the drag strip. Rock on Lynard skynard. Those were the good old days. Today not so good.lot of bullshit. Lol
I’m 26 years old now watching this wishing I was born 50-60 years younger,man. What a life the older generation had back then none of this fake egotistical rubbish.
There was a lot of shitty stuff going on. War for one thing. Protesters being killed in the streets. A lot of racism. THE DRAFT. That’s why we smoked so much hanging out in big groups and always played our music loud. The cars were cool though.
3:11 I love how Ronnie's walking by, and Steve's playing his part a little louder, so ronnie stops and stares like "This is Gary's moment. You'll have your chance with sweet home."
Im 56 years young and been a LS fan my whole life and never seen this song played live until now just unreal , It always made me chuckle when he said Excuuuuse me haha ! Rest easy RVZ you were the best !
There was a live version of this from Atlanta in 1976, and after he said "Excuuuse me!" it sounded like he said "I ain't gonna fight him over his cunt." Sorry if my language offended, but it sounded for all the world to me like that's what he said. BTW, I'm 58 myself, and'll never get tired of hearing them perform this song, I don't care where or when!
@@BST-lm4po Yes, he does. BTW, tomorrow (1-15-22) would've been his 74th birthday. Had he lived, how much does anybody wanna bet he'd still be performing it, assuming he was physically able.
Damn right! And the absolute shit show that they became. Nothing but a tribute band... It took 12 musicians, not counting the "Honkettes" to recreate what the original band did.
Ronnie was the conductor, maestro and band leader all in one! Steve Gaines took Skynyrd to a whole new level of tightness, and feel like never before. Ronnie knew he had all the pieces now to go forward for years to come. Shame a tragedy stopped a massive surge of energy and epicness we will only dream about. Steve Gaines likely would have made like 4-6 more albums with LS, but he would have branched off into blues jazz writing, and Jazz guitar/Classical as well. Steve would have had a solo career after Skynyrd, with many projects he already had on the table when he died. Honkettes were the best blues/Gospel-rock singers around period, for this type of music... They brought it in spades. They all did... God Bless these few video concert treasures we have to listen to and watch. I was just too young at the time to go see them live. Always will love their music till I die!
![Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Live at Earls Court 1975) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ly6ZhQVnVow/mqdefault.jpg)
absolutely mind blowing performance, that plane crash robbed us of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Hello Andrew how are you doing today
Bruh, it wasn’t bad luck, they and the pilots were drunk/hooking up wit groupies and went into a storm. Those dudes were simply to wild for this concrete jungle.
@@pooboi8600 In his 2003 book Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock, Gene Odom, a bodyguard for Van Zant[19] who was on board the plane and survived the crash, reports that co-pilot Gray had been observed using cocaine the previous evening and was potentially impaired;[20] however, toxicology reports from both pilots' autopsies found no traces of alcohol or other drugs.[1] "Crew inattention to fuel supply" was ultimately determined to be responsible for the crash.
@@pooboi8600 they didn’t fly into a storm , their plane ran out of gas , pilots had no drugs or alcohol in their system per toxicology reports…pilots error and negligence was the cause of the crash …do some research
@Jay Landau Well it was an end to Lynyrd Skynyrd sadly.
I seen Skynyrd 4 times. First time was when they backed up the Who's Quadrophenia tour in 73 I don't think many people even knew who Skynyrd was. IMO they blew the Who off the stage. I wish I'd got to see the Steve Gaines era :-) Peace
The Steve Gaines era wasn't very long. Just a little over a year. He had an album of his own before joining Skynyrd. I have it incorporated into my Lynyrd Sknyrd playlist on my channel.
me too, Gains really brought a lot of sweet licks and fills , and the three guitars chunking back and forth through the stereo mix is awesome, I suspect this show sounded incredible live ,
RIP the ten members of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 - October 20, 1977), age 29
Cassie Gaines (January 9, 1948 - October 20, 1977), age 29
Steve Gaines (September 14, 1949 - October 20, 1977), age 28
Larry Junstrom (June 22, 1949 - October 5, 2019), age 70
Ed King (September 14, 1949 - August 22, 2018), age 68
Bob Burns (November 24, 1950 - April 3, 2015), age 64
Gary Rossington (December 4, 1951 - March 5, 2023), age 71
Leon Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 - July 27, 2001), age 49
Billy Powell (June 3, 1952 - January 28, 2009), age 56
Allen Collins (July 19, 1952 - January 23, 1990), age 37
You will be remembered as legends
RIP 🙏🙏🙏
😢
How does a Band Follow Lynyrd Skynyrd after a Performance Like This
They Don't, juat ask Mick!
They don't! We saw them open for ZZ Top. They blew ZZ away! Yes, we are fans of both bands. Peace!
This was the Rolling Stones show in England, Skynyrd opened for them, Jagger told Ronnie NOT to walk out on the lapping tongue....Ronnie did anyway. Rumor is Skynyrd killed it !!!! Stones never had a chance at their own concert!!!!
❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Steve Gaines ❤❤❤❤❤
Steve used to play at a local tavern right across the st (HWY 66) from where I worked. So...(to make a long story short) I was only 9 yrs old. So...I met Steven Earl Gains when him and his buddy "John Moose Moss" would come into Browns cafe where I was washing dishes. Momma worked there as well, She introduced me to Steve...and the rest is history!
How can you go wrong with this song
@@debbiesackett6437 you can't!
Likely the most "honest" band ever. Songs about real life, hard work, no glamour bs.
The most important band in history. Yeah 3:35
Yes, accessible.
so short together as a great band
Amen brother
I agree. Such a tragedy they lost their lives.
Most groups were lucky to have one great guitarist. These guys had 3. They had so much more to give the world. What a shame they got on that damn plane with those pilots.
Best Southern Band ever.
Don't forget Leon Wilkeson on Bass ❗👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I never knew what caused the crash until now. What a crying shame.
@@Eltalstro
Please see my comment above.
@trock6577
Don't forget the guys that were maintaining and leasing the aircraft ‼️😡
Ronnie's presence on stage spoke a million shades of cool and he never did anything more than stand there. RESPECT!
Sir, you are absolutely correct. 😊
You got that right!
and barefooted. Ronnie never wore shoes when performing. He said he liked the heat on his feet from the stage.
Definitely. Dude just had this cool vibe about him like he just didn't give a fuck and he just wanted to perform his music.
I was surprised when I read that Ronnie Van Zant wrote most of they're songs. A genius
We just lost Gary. That's everyone from the original line up. RIP all of you.
RIP legends
Couldn't have said it any better 😜
In 100 years people will still be listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
AGREED BROTHER
I'll be a fan till the day I die
You got that right
@@skynyrdnation3902 me too
The 60's, 70's, some of the 80's and a portion of the 90's contain the formula to ear happiness
If you are still looking for, and listening to, Lynryd Skynryd, THE BEST AMERICAN BAND, then you are cool.😎
I am, since 1977, and still going strong today!!!!
I’m super cool then 😎
Damn straight! 😎
That's me in 2024 and beyond !!
Greatest ever because of Ronnie's work ethics
I just wanted to stop in and say we will never have musicians as tight as the world did then. No auto tune, no special gimmicks, just raw talent.
Absolutely. Because those things didn't exist. But artists would have used all the tools if they existed back then.
5 decades later and still some of the best and most recognizable guitar work in the history of rock.
Good ole southern rock. No spandex. No glitter. Just talent
Right. And they didn't have all the effects back then. What they actually played was what you actually heard. You had to possess talent. And the lyrics were just real-life experiences they had. They were just so far ahead of the times with their sound.
@@toddbeck7352 Forsure, they sound amazing live, definitely indicative of true talent
Yes!!!
But 7 forgot the pot ,blow,and lsd ,,thus laid back and great entertainment
Love this because they tell a good little story and kick ass with the music.
Ronnie was cool as hell, he always stepped back and let the guitar guys go up front and jam for the folks. 🎸
Yes, it's true but Ronnie was also scrutinizing every bandmates performance in every possible way and detail. if they failed in the slightest...that bandmate would get an earful from Ronnie after the show...FO SHOW! Ronnie was a perfectionist and even insisted they bow to the audience at the end of their performance. The politeness and extreme respect to the audience was not only a very old school homage but also a tribute to their parents' Southern upbringing. There was no just walking off the stage with a little wave at the end of the show...No Suh! They understood exactly what their fame brought to their lives and didn't take their fans or audience members for granted. Another reason, of many, to just love this band from my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.
@@maryreilly5092 cool to know!
@@maryreilly5092 love the backstory! I was in college when that sad news came a year later of their plane crash.
@@maryreilly5092 Ronnie’s little brother Johnny is also like that to with the current incarnation of Skynard. Johnny has done well filling in.
Great
The real Lynyrd Skynyrd...unapologetic Southern and proud......saw them in 75 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium under a huge Confederate Battle Flag!
Watching them 35 yrs on ,and still going 😊😊 ,bless
❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Leon. Wilkerson ❤❤
Pure Southern Rock! No autotuners or fake music
You won't find too many guitarists who show as much joy and passion for playing as Allen did. It's obvious that he was doing what he was born to do and loved every minute.
poor Allen. he got a shitty deal all around. lost his wife then his legs. died at 37.
My guitar god
Greatest American band in rock history. Skynyrd was staggeringly good.
And zeppelin
@lindafranco7489 I was careful to mention "American rock band."
Lynyrd Skynyrd is ‘Southern Rock’ at its finest. I’m a graduate of The University of Alabama, and it’s an awesome feeling to attend an Alabama football home game, and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ starts blasting on the sound system throughout the stadium. Electric! Matthew 5:44
The real band.
❤❤ Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️. Ronnie VanZant ❤❤❤❤❤
The Stones were on the receiving end of every bands worst nightmare. Being upstaged by the opening act. Skynyrd not only upstaged them, but pissed them (mostly Mick) off so bad they delayed their set for like two hours or more. What I would give to go back in time and enjoy these guys at their best. Absolute legends.
America 2 England 0, The panic must have been overwhelming, The Monkeys, Peater Paul and Merry??? LOL, the stones got their nuts handed to them. It only made them stronger.
They dared to walk on “The Tongue.”
@@furbabydaddy5604 Stones will be corporate till they are dead, . Skinner struts their stuff cause they have earned all the glory. Still do for me.
@@frankchristensen6434 sure. Me too. I meant that they had the balls to walk on the “Tongue”.
@@furbabydaddy5604 Down home rock'n roll vs. those Brits that probably have probably never been told no. thenk's for the reply
There will never be another decade as great for rock music as the 1970s.
You got that right on
That's most definitely 💯 truth of the matter! 👏
Agree 100%. Basically all I listen to now in 2023. Glad I grew up in the '60s and '70s.
As much as I agree that the 70's were one of the best decades for rock music I have to say the 60's are equally important and amazing. Remember, LYNYRD SKYNYRD started in 1964. Different name but same musicians. They were already Skynyrd in their hearts and souls. Same talent, same awesome music. The 60's were the bands that essentially created the bands of the 70's.
LONG LIVE LYNYRD SKYNYRD!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amen to that …
There it is ladies and gentlemen "the greatest American Rock Band ever" nothing less.
Hello Paul how are you doing today
@WALK IN MY SHADOW that’s great hope all is well with you
@WALK IN MY SHADOW where are you from
Got that right
I’m 65 and music doesn’t get better than this! What a treat!!!
Ditto ❤
❤❤ Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️ Beautiful. Cassie Gaines ❤❤
They were at the top of their game at that concert. I'm so grateful for the video. I am now in the process of introducing Lynyrd Skynyrd to my grandchildren.
Right on there brother they are a machine and they know it
Yes I am also I introduced them to my kids and now my 3 Granddaughters jam to them! 😎 By the way they are my Homeboys. May they R.I.P.
Your grandkids are blessed to have you in their lives. Live long, friend.
THANK YOU!! Feel sorry for kids today they are clueless.
They were good, although I saw them live with Ed King, and I'd argue that was the best era. But Gaines is damn good too, and did add a different shade to the band.
This is the concert that Skynyrd pissed off the Stones. They were that damn good.
It sure was lol
The freebird at this concert...omg..legends
@FREE BIRD I think you mean mick Jagger and keith Richards
@FREE BIRD that's funny lol
@FREE BIRD RONNIE LIKED HIS JUNK TOO
I’m 26 years old and Skynyrd will always be my favorite band. May they live on forever!!
HELL YEAH ! HELLISH GOOD TAST MAN!!!!😎😎😎😎
I'm 15 year old peace and love ✌😄
That’s awesome i grew up listing and do to this day I’m 58 .their is nothing like original skyryrd. They blew stones off the stage in Europe
GREATEST AMERICAN BAND EVER 💜
I’m 17 and have been lucky enough to see them twice but I’m sadly not old enough to have see Ronnie
All of us old geezers were truly blessed growing up during the 60s-70’s. So many great bands to listen to. I’m almost deaf from it but hey I wouldn’t change a thing except try to squeeze in a few more concerts❤
Agree. BEST time for music & youth!!!!
Pepem
Remember when you could see The Rolling Stones for $7.50?
@@ashleyrigatoni702 Although I can recall most all the live shows the braincells that are left have difficulty with the finer details such as ticket prices. That era was the best ever for music. Damn we were lucky 🦆 ducks
When men were men and bands were bands not all this rainbow fucking shit what a load of bollocks
Allen Collins just tearing up the guitar makes me smile every time. Rest easy.
You can see and feel how much he loves playing.
R.I.P. Ronnie Van Zant
❤
Skynyrd's music still carrying on the torch today
Hello Doug how are you doing today
The amount of raw talent on that stage is unreal. Gone way too soon!
I will listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd forever
Me too! Rock On 👍🏻‼️
Till I die
Every day
How fortunate we are that this performance was captured on video!
And the sound system and video coverage was fantastic!
its coming up to 41 years since we lost ronnie, steve and cassie, one of the darkest days in music history but skynyrd will be played till the end of time.
Posting 1-14-22. Actually it was 44 years last October 20. Before you know it, the half-century mark of their deaths will be here.
Sad day indeed.I always felt so bad for their families and especially Steve and Cassie parents losing 2 children at once.So so sad.
Fun fact: allen collins is playing one of the rarest guitars in the world here, a 1958 gibson explorer. Only 19 were made and all surviving ones are valued at around $1,000,000 each
That the one and only Eric Clapton gave him... what I would do to get my hands on one
Actually, records were lost of how many were made but Gibson figures it was close to 50 not 19
Rick Neilson of Cheap Trick has 2 of them
That guitar was worth more on that stage than any amount of money. 1976 was a priceless time that money can’t buy.
Where is this guitar now?
They don’t make ‘em like this anymore....
Yoyo you know me from scotland 😉
NEVER AGAIN !!
They do make em it just don’t sell like it used too 😂
Your absolutely right Mr. Charles!
Hello Charles how are you doing today
I wish I could of seen these guys before the plane crash! THEY ARE SPECTACULAR!!! Ronnie's voice is just totally amazing! The whole band is just SPECTACULAR!
I cried like a baby
They are still number one
I am SO very glad I got to see them in concertI👍❤️
after 1977 there is no real Lynyrd Skynyrd
A BAND Powerful enough to turn Goat Piss into Gasoline. IMO. 😁✌️
My favorite song by them, RIP Gary, fly on like the freebird and join your brothers! You’ll be missed
Yep. That's it my man. The last of the first has past. Full stop.
Well MadBassit oh excuse me The I absolutely agree this girl is crying right now
Great song! ❤
In my humble opinion Gary was the heart and soul of the band. Just like the album title he was Nuthin' Fancy to watch on stage - he just played. But boy, howdy, did he play! As they say he was as smooooooth as buttermilk! Rest well gentlemen, you'll never be forgotten.
Don’t think us British folks appreciated this band at the time but so glad we got footage like this to remind us how superb they were 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸
They sold out whenever they played the UK and when they first toured supporting Golden Earring they got a headline show at London's Rainbow Theatre because they blew them off the stage and people were walking out after Skynyrd finished their set so maybe it was just you...
Hello dean how are you doing today
Dude, they sold out even in Japan, still in the 70s with Ronnie!
I was a bit too young then lol...Fully appreciated now though.
Don't kid yourself there were a lot who did. I had seen them on OGWT the previous year, and they were the main attraction here as far as I was concerned, not 10CC or the Stones, although I'm glad to have seen them.
And that is exactly how a rock band is supposed to sound.
Hello frank how are you doing today
Kevin Saxon systems
I always kept a Skynyrd tape in the car cassette player, and when out driving with my family my 2 daughters would, age 8 and 6, would shout for”3 Steps”, and when the opening riff for Sweet Home Alabama started, right on cue they would shout “TURN IT UP”.
35 years on, they are still Skynyrd fans and I’m still playing their riffs on my Telecaster! A life well spent.
Go to a wedding ask the band to play this in seconds the dance floor is packed. It don't get no better than this
I cant stop watching these videos of Knebworth August 21st 1976. I was there, I lived in Stevenage, i was there with my mates who i cant find. Are any of them still alive, i dont know, i have tried tracing them, but to no avail. i miss them, i would love to find them. Those were the days. Yes i took drugs, we all did, we had a drink, we all did. I miss it all, but hey, im 67 now, not long to go i guess. Would love to see at least one of my old pals before i depart this world. Lynyrd skynyrd, awsome, they brought the day alive, they awakened the crowd, we all thought at the time, yes, come on ,lets go. Shame some of the band were to depart this life a year later.
Me too; when I need a laugh!!!!!!!!
Have you tried google search or face book to find them?
Ronnie van Zant : Vocals
Gary Rossington : Guitar
Billy Powell : Piano
Allen Collins : Guitar
Steve Gaines : Guitar
Artimus Pyle : Drums
Leon Wilkenson : Bass Guitar
@@edwhite7475 Oh shame on me, typo.
Now the lead singer is Johnny Van Zant Ronnie’s little brother. And Ricky Medlocke who was in the band 1971-72 replaced Allen when he rejoined in 1996.
@@edwhite7475 Steve’s legacy is alive in Corinna Gaines Biemiller.
@@edwhite7475 Ricky Medlocke is very much today’s Allen. Plays the same guitars as him too and was in the original band as a studio drummer.
@@edwhite7475 Very true but Medlocke actually wrote many hits with Blackfoot including Highway Song, and Train Train. Medlocke knew Allen and was close to him.
thats the way it should be done no one talking shite for 2 minutes
Just one of greatest bands in rock history. I’ve watched this video countless times in awe.
How could anyone ever top this band on that day?
63 yrs old a lover of so much music and i've only just discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd .........what planet have i been on ...Absolutely awsome
Haha
Lynyrd Skynyrd is simply the best Southern Rock bands of all time, the crash stole them away. They will always be here forever. Their music will Never fade away. God Bless Skynyrd!
Tremendously talented guys. This is how music was played LONG before auto tune. One of my favorite bands 🙏🏻 Skynyrd
When you have talent, you don't need auto tune.
Hats off to the audio guy. This sounds amazing!!!
Hell yeah Johnny boy loves Skynyrd...
One of the best live performances ever!
Just another day at the office for Skynyrd. They were always ready when the lights came on. Go watch the 10cc and Stones footage from this day. Skynyrd seriously makes both of them look like absolute amateurs.
If I ever have grandchildren, I can tell them I lived at a time that Lynyrd Skynyrd OPENED for the Rolling Stones.
Music was that good.
I have a question if your that old how did you spell Lynyrd wrong
@@yerav4241 Didn't have my glasses on. Deal with it, I'm 54.
Bring all the mules out here. Those of us from the South know exactly what that means. The hard workers. Ronnie and SKYNARD were and are the very best southern rock band ever.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is Heaven's house band
First dance I ever had was with my dad to this song. I was 3 and was standing on his feet while he cut a rug. We danced to it every time we heard it through the years but my favorite was when we danced to it as our father daughter dance at my wedding in 1994. Best memories of my life right there. ❤
The way it ought to be.
Great story
Right on girl.
That's BEAUTIFUL! My uncle got me listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd when I was little.... Best memories ever!
@@tabathabrabham6384 When we were kids and told our friends where we would go if we had time machines.....I bet none of us said "I'd go back and hang out with my uncle".
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the band that people will be listening to 100,000,000 million years from now
This is what is called REAL Music, Boys and Girls!!!! Learn it!!
I grew up with these guys as the back ground of my life. Dear God, I miss them all. RIP yall!
This was back in a time when a man was appreciated as a man.
I got 2 say man, my dad was actually moonshiner and u r right, back then.
lol not wearin a dress lol
@@snake88ification Maybe it’s because men acted like men back then.
Facts!!!
Because that stupid shit wasn’t pushed by the government back then and people weren’t brainwashed
Man the intro is so good. Allen's foot stomping on beat, then him opening the song with that classic badass riff. Doesn't get any better or cooler than that. ✍️🤘
It was cool as hell him stomping his foot to the beat. But I don't think he was the one who played the opening riff that was Gary Rossington. Then Allen Collins and then Steve Gaines but it should've been Ed King if he would've had quit before they did this show. Then just one short year later the plane crash happened which ended it all. What ashame.
@@darellgullion4888 wrong. It’s Allen on the opening riff.
That cowbell is sick too. Has a modern sound to it like you could almost hear it as an opening for a punk show. Really love this intro
@@darellgullion4888 No sorry brother but I'm the biggest Lynyrd Skynyrd fan of all time. I know pretty much everything about them from head to toe. I know for sure that it's Allen playing the opening riff and he actually wrote that guitar riff too. No hate just wanted to correct you 🤘
@@darellgullion4888Allen Collins opening riff. You can see him briefly just as Ronnie points to Gary to come in with his sick fat tone for the lead. Allen gets lots of rightful love but Gary was every bit as good and probably technically better with a "wider" range of abilities (slide, dobro, etc). His tone is the backbone of the LS sound.
I'm amazed at just how good a singer Ronnie was.
Allen Collins was one of my inspirations to play guitar. Rest in peace
Him and steve gaines were two of my inspirations
He's so good!
Billy was my piano inspiration skynyrd is awesome
@@WhiteWeather_ my uncle gary ross not by blood but by the reason that him and my dad were in a band and i grew up around him, his wife tina used to babysit billys kids. Billy would go on tour he would give her a bunch of credit cards and basically just said have fun make sure the kids are safe. He also gave gary his blessing as he said and i quote "gary is the most naturally talented piano player i have ever seen in my life.
@@gwillypdawg that is an awesome story man! I wish I were alive back then 😂 I'm only 15 and still keeping the skynyrd dream alive with the piano!
Love Ronnie's vocal and Allen's joy on this one.
In my opinion the best duo in Skynyrd and the true sound of Skynyrd respect to Gary. But musically it was Ronnie and Allen’s . Not only Allen solos but he is rhythm playing and writing song structures
you can tell they were at their prime right here. Legends
Allen collins is the most underrated shredder of the 70s
He is absolutely wasted whaling on that poor guitar.
Right. He wasn't really appreciated til years later when there was actually something to compare him to. He's probably in the top 5 of all time. If not , then he's the best. In my opinion
There was no "shredding" in the 70s. I am so grateful for that.
Agree!
@@wheatonna Me too!
I'll be a Skynyrd fan till the day I die🤘🇺🇲🎸🍺
Me too
God bless 🏴
This Kids is Southern Rock at its FINEST
@@markoliver6117 9
How come most Skinnard fans can't wait to die and go party with the band in heaven.
Sick-o's!!!
Damn those southern boys are and always will be the greatest I'm so glad I got to see them back in 1976 never will forget it, gone too soon.....
Them boys from Jacksonville, FL are IMMORTAL!!! Skynyrd boys: Y'all came for the Stones? Hold my whiskey!!
DUUUUVALLLLL
The original Lynyrd Skynyrd band was incredibly talented. They had something that is hard to describe or duplicate.
Allen Collins was one hell of a guitar player. Damn.
A band with 3 lead guitar players that could take a lead at any time. They are Bad Ass !
He also wrote this song.
Actually, when you think about it, every single musician was fantastic!
Leon Wilkeson is one of my favorite Bass players of all time. Billy Powell is arguably the best piano player in Rock. Artimus is a kick ass drummer! Every single musician on that stage is top notch!
@@BST-lm4po absolutely! The backstory is also pretty amazing with the core group of guys from the same Jacksonville high school and Billy Powell was a roadie! Amazing what brilliant musicians these guys were. It was like Ronnie said, they were truly street survivors
@@BST-lm4po and the girls......!
So glad I was a teen in the 70s ! My friends and I lived for going to concerts. I still love these guys.
Evelyn Racine It was so cool in 70s Buffalo, NY had 10 years of concerts 4 every summer at Bills Stadium. Rolling Stones liked us played here 6 times. Zeppelin 2 times, Doobie Brothers, Alice Cooper, Journey, Reo Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Allman Brothers, Greatfull Dead, The Who. Some Trend started most bands opened saying ( HELLO BUFFALO ). Buffalo people like there Music almost every concert sold out. Some concerts got out of hand because of very little Security. Buffalo is not a Popular City, mostly because of all the snow we get, not kidding almost every winter Lake Erie dumps 10-12 feet. Also are Bars are open till 4am, lots of people blame that on Buffalo has a big IRISH Population. ALWAYS WHITE CHRISTMAS IN BUFFALO. Forgot Buffalo has a name ( SNOW CAPITAL OF USA )
@Evelyn Racine the 70's were the f-ing BEST for concerts, and any live performances!!! We were incredibly fortunate to have experienced that. @jim ogrady, I'm originally from Rochester. 😉
❤ 🎸 🤘 🎶
@@jimogrady1131 mtp nyo
I was one of those teens, too in the 70's. Every penny of my little fast food job went to seeing live shows!
I'm 64 and I loved skynyrd ... Free bird!!
They are in total command of their material and completely own the stage. Nothing fancy. Just talent.
Rip Gary Rossington, the last original member. This was always my favorite song by them. He will be missed :(
And yet there are current tour dates listed at the top. Who's touring as Lynyrd Skynyrd? I know why, but it's pathetic.
If you don't like give me 3 steps thwn you're not a fan.
I heard this song live on the radio back in the seventies. I had there cassette to. Lol. I would put this song on when I ran my 327 69 camaro down at the drag strip. Rock on Lynard skynard. Those were the good old days. Today not so good.lot of bullshit. Lol
LYNYRD SKYNYRD'S WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ABOUT! RONNIE VAN ZANT WILL PLAY UNTIL GOD COMES
and then ronnie will ask him for 3 steps
Greatest Southern Rock Band EVER.
Second only to the ABB 😉
I’m 26 years old now watching this wishing I was born 50-60 years younger,man. What a life the older generation had back then none of this fake egotistical rubbish.
No you don’t son but it was one hell of a ride.
Watch filthy franks video talking about how goofy you sound
Best years.
Best music .
There was some fake rubbish back then, also.
There was a lot of shitty stuff going on. War for one thing. Protesters being killed in the streets. A lot of racism. THE DRAFT. That’s why we smoked so much hanging out in big groups and always played our music loud. The cars were cool though.
3:11 I love how Ronnie's walking by, and Steve's playing his part a little louder, so ronnie stops and stares like "This is Gary's moment. You'll have your chance with sweet home."
Such a reach , he is playing rhythm his volume pretty much stayed the same throughout the whole song
The energy from this concert is just insane
They blew away the stones at this concert
I'm sure Skynyrd had an awesome set but it's pretty damn hard to blow the Stones away. I mean they are, after all, The Rolling fucking Stones.
No mate they blew them away
Lynyrd was a much better band than Rolling Stones
I think they blew away the WHO & manager
@D Lay You might *prefer* Skynyrd to the Stones, but your comment is ridiculous.
One promotional slogan called LS “The Rolling Stones of the South”.
Im 56 years young and been a LS fan my whole life and never seen this song played live until now just unreal , It always made me chuckle when he said Excuuuuse me haha ! Rest easy RVZ you were the best !
There was a live version of this from Atlanta in 1976, and after he said "Excuuuse me!" it sounded like he said "I ain't gonna fight him over his cunt." Sorry if my language offended, but it sounded for all the world to me like that's what he said. BTW, I'm 58 myself, and'll never get tired of hearing them perform this song, I don't care where or when!
@@TheBrooklynbodine , Thats our RVZ !
@@TheBrooklynbodine If you listen closely, he says it here too!
@@BST-lm4po Yes, he does. BTW, tomorrow (1-15-22) would've been his 74th birthday. Had he lived, how much does anybody wanna bet he'd still be performing it, assuming he was physically able.
@Kelly Wilson I also love RVZ's whistle and his growling, teeth baring, approval while watching Collins, Rossington, and Gaines nail it!
Ronnie plants himself on that stage and owns it. He has this slow mastery of motion.
A lost long long time ago+Best days of my life+Been a SKYNYRD HEAD since 1975👍
@@JohnnyCollins-cv4gx Skynyrd Nation 🦾🪽🎸
Ronnie so cool..classic front man..when that plane went down music changed forever
Hello Walter how are you doing today
Skynyrd ain't Skynyrd without Ronnie 😢
Damn right! And the absolute shit show that they became. Nothing but a tribute band... It took 12 musicians, not counting the "Honkettes" to recreate what the original band did.
THEY DID PRETTY DAM GOOD AS REPLACING ORIGINAL LEONARD!
Thier live performances were spot on with the recorded sessions, they difently were one of the best Rock groups to ever take a stage!
❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️ Beautiful. Cassie Gaines ❤❤❤❤
💔💔💔
"Cuttin' the rug' ha, ha, ha! Beautiful! Loove these guys! Great music!!!
The BEST band and their BEST song on the BEST live performance you will ever hear!!!
Ronnie was the conductor, maestro and band leader all in one! Steve Gaines took Skynyrd to a whole new level of tightness, and feel like never before. Ronnie knew he had all the pieces now to go forward for years to come. Shame a tragedy stopped a massive surge of energy and epicness we will only dream about. Steve Gaines likely would have made like 4-6 more albums with LS, but he would have branched off into blues jazz writing, and Jazz guitar/Classical as well. Steve would have had a solo career after Skynyrd, with many projects he already had on the table when he died. Honkettes were the best blues/Gospel-rock singers around period, for this type of music... They brought it in spades. They all did... God Bless these few video concert treasures we have to listen to and watch. I was just too young at the time to go see them live. Always will love their music till I die!
They truly played together as a team. Everyone got their time to play lead and be in the spotlight.
When you're this good, too many guitars is never enough... ;-)
It was a great gig , the weather was great and Lynyrd Skynyrd were smoking , absolutely on it . This is how I remember them . 👍🇬🇧