1968 Lynyrd Skynyrd Song Uncovered by Steve Vest Sideman Songwriter

When I wrote LONG HAIRED HIPPIE BOY, it was one of my most popular opening act songs. Ronnie Van Zant needed original songs in 1968 and quickly learned the lyrics and took it over for his band. I continued to play the harmonica on it and sing chorus on it with One Percent which became the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. It was a very popular song in Florida and Georgia. We played it at festivals and concerts. Also, I've played it with The Allman Brothers Band, 38 Special and Mollie Hatchet.

[@dickboba]

The best part of this video is when the Cicada chorus joins in!

[@terrywalters8354]

That was great Brother Steve

[@briano3128]

If we ever met we would have been friends forever.,all the best.

[@davidtrueslayor7474]

Yeah man rockin' in the swamp I enjoyed it Mr. Vest!!!

[@davidtackett9815]

My man steve vest keep on going brother

[@JannaBrewer]

Awesome Steve!! Thanks for another great performance! 🎶

[@stevevestsswampchat8248]

Janet Brewer Thanks for your support Janet. You're a true sister.

[@suziewong2181]

Love this!❤❤❤⚘

[@TWayneD1020]

Thank you Steve !!!

[@paulmeinart2851]

Nice harp work stevo.

[@durkdurkington1643]

this sir, is a tune.

[@michaelpursey7102]

Thanks Steve, Ronnie loving this venue,hahahaha

[@kropkamark]

I think you found your groove pal !!!!

[@chadhendrixson9840]

Dang steve! I knew u were badass but dang!

[@joleneloveland2942]

and thank you to the cicadas, locusts or whatever for their background vocals!

[@harmonicamikemerrill1715]

Love it

[@amosmoses8718]

Steve, great show. Please tell us about the song Curtis Lowe, that was one of my favored songs of all times.

[@stevevestsswampchat8248]

I remember Lacy taking me, Ronnie and Gary to Rexall Drug Store to hear a shoe shine man play a dobro in the 60s. We were still young. It was in Avondale between Lakeshore and Riverside. I believe Gene Odom knows more than I do about who Ronnie had in mind in this song. That is the only experience I had.

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ steve
Do you remember a blind Black man who used to sit and play an old worn out box top guitar in front of Pic N Save on Normandy Blvd / He always had his old bulldog with him and he played for tips. I somehow thought that this man may have had some inspiration for Curtis Lowe since he was a neighborhood staple.

[@Fknstud833]

great song, are you in Jacksonville fl.

[@1000mg.]

Anybody know if Brother Steve is still alive? April 2021

[@nickcarpenter1196]

You might as well tell people that Elvis Presley is your half-brother, it would be just about as truthful as saying that you recorded this yourself in the front row,

[@nathueil1]

Donchu be talking to him like that on here boy!

[@motorcyclemark2889]

He in fact did p!ay music with Skynyrrd back in the early days