I grew up in Julington Creek in Mandarin, Jacksonville, Florida in the 1970's just down the street from Skynards Allen Collins , went to school with his daughter. Also Molly Hatchett lived just a few miles away off of Loretto rd in Mandarin lakes. We loved seeing them around and visiting their tour bus which was always parked at the k-mart parking lot in Mandarin. Those were Awesome times and their music is timeless.
I grew up on the Northside of Jacksonville, rough and tough like the Westside. I spent my weekends in Riverside just north of Lakeshore where Ronnie grew up. I went to teen clubs from there and Ronnie's father picked me up a few times before I had my license.
STEVE, THE LAST TIME I WAS IN JAX, IN 1994 I WENT TO RONNIE'S , CASSIE'S AND STEVE'S GRAVESITES, BEFORE THE ASSHOLE'S TRIED TO GET INTO RONNIE'S TOMB, TO SEE IF HE WAS BURIED WEARING THE NEIL YOUNG SHIRT.. THAT'S WHAT I READ ON THE INTERNET ANYWAY, I HAVE THAT SAME T-SHIRT, I SAT ON THE BENCH THAT CHARLIE DANIELS PUT THERE AND TALKED TO RONNIE'S GRAVE SITE FOR 2 HOURS, DID THEY EVER FIND THE PEOPLE WHO DESTROYED HIS GRAVE, THEY SHOULD HE HUNG ON A TALL TREE WITH A VERY SHORT ROPE, THAT MADE ME SICK TO HEAR THAT, COUSIN FIGEL
If y’all have Netflix there’s an excellent documentary called “if I leave here tomorrow” “a film about Lynard Skynard” A must see I’ve watched it a couple times
So, the part about the water glass falling, and Ronnie running out of the bar and down the street at top speed, that did not really happen? The dude with the gun, probably did not really want to kill anyone, just put a big scare into him..this stuff happens, sometimes a gal will tell you she is single, or not mention another man at all, so you cant always blame some guy for flirting with a gal..the guy with the gun probably knew this..just wanted to scare Ronnie and get him out of there.
The song says nothing about a water glass falling, it says simply "the water fell on the floor" I always assumed it meant that he had pissed himself...his water fell on the floor...after all it was poetry.
Very cool to hear the details of the real event. One afternoon, I had a similar situation back in '82 and I was singing the words to that song, over and over as I hid from trouble and got out of it, that was a song I could relate to very much. One of my all time favorites, but especially back then.
bill wyman wrote a coupla books he said if i die with out the books these stories of the times will never ever be heard... so it is very important that the stories lives times be told..very very important...
I have heard bits and pieces of this story but never the details about the little things. Thanks Steve for filling in the gaps......When I got my Harley Softail years ago I named her "Linda Lu" cause Ronnie never got to ride the real one! Well......it's off to my painter to have the "Lu" removed! Boy......to hear the real story from you is amazing stuff. When "Pronounced" came out in 73, I wore that song out! (I was 15 years old).......funny, at 58 it's STILL my favorite tune from the boys!........Thanks again brother! Ed
I miss Ronnie, the music is still fresh after all these years
I grew up in Julington Creek in Mandarin, Jacksonville, Florida in the 1970's just down the street from Skynards Allen Collins , went to school with his daughter. Also Molly Hatchett lived just a few miles away off of Loretto rd in Mandarin lakes. We loved seeing them around and visiting their tour bus which was always parked at the k-mart parking lot in Mandarin. Those were Awesome times and their music is timeless.
Thanks for sharing that with us Steve. Great tale.
Sir, I haven't seen your videos for about a year...I'm praying you are well.🙏🙏🙏
The first Skynyrd song I learned to play on guitar. Still fun to play.
Holy cow, what a damn awesome story! Unbelievable...All these years, I had no idea the song was written about a real incident!
Great video. Thank-You for sharing this back story to a great song.
Thanx Steve.great stories
Great as usual, Steve!! 💙🌴
This was great 🕊️🎸....Thank you for sharing!!
Great story...❤❤❤⚘
You had me at “Beaver Street”………!!!!
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Thanks Steve... Another awesome background story.. Love your page Bro..
STEVE, DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OF HELL HOUSE? DID YOU GROW UP IN OR AROUND SHANTY TOWN?, COUSIN FIGEL
I grew up on the Northside of Jacksonville, rough and tough like the Westside. I spent my weekends in Riverside just north of Lakeshore where Ronnie grew up. I went to teen clubs from there and Ronnie's father picked me up a few times before I had my license.
STEVE, THE LAST TIME I WAS IN JAX, IN 1994 I WENT TO RONNIE'S , CASSIE'S AND STEVE'S GRAVESITES, BEFORE THE ASSHOLE'S TRIED TO GET INTO RONNIE'S TOMB, TO SEE IF HE WAS BURIED WEARING THE NEIL YOUNG SHIRT.. THAT'S WHAT I READ ON THE INTERNET ANYWAY, I HAVE THAT SAME T-SHIRT, I SAT ON THE BENCH THAT CHARLIE DANIELS PUT THERE AND TALKED TO RONNIE'S GRAVE SITE FOR 2 HOURS, DID THEY EVER FIND THE PEOPLE WHO DESTROYED HIS GRAVE, THEY SHOULD HE HUNG ON A TALL TREE WITH A VERY SHORT ROPE, THAT MADE ME SICK TO HEAR THAT, COUSIN FIGEL
How did I not find this guy until now?
If y’all have Netflix there’s an excellent documentary called “if I leave here tomorrow” “a film about Lynard Skynard”
A must see I’ve watched it a couple times
So, the part about the water glass falling, and Ronnie running out of the bar and down the street at top speed, that did not really happen? The dude with the gun, probably did not really want to kill anyone, just put a big scare into him..this stuff happens, sometimes a gal will tell you she is single, or not mention another man at all, so you cant always blame some guy for flirting with a gal..the guy with the gun probably knew this..just wanted to scare Ronnie and get him out of there.
The song says nothing about a water glass falling, it says simply "the water fell on the floor" I always assumed it meant that he had pissed himself...his water fell on the floor...after all it was poetry.
Ronnie told the story in 3 minutes Steve lol
lol
Thanks Steve !!
Thanks
STEVE, DO YOU STILL STAY IN CONTACT WITH GARY ROSSINGTON, OR HAS HE LEFT THE OLD PEOPLE AND THE MEMORIES BEHIND? , CHEERS, COUSIN FIGEL
I talked to him a few years ago when he was in the hospital in Wyoming. I didn't get to go to Bob's funeral so I missed seeing him there.
R.I.P. MR. BOB BURNS, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, COUSIN FIGEL
how in the world does he remember every detail when sure they were high an something
prdwilson now hold up how you know he don’t remember that
prdwilson ok I see what you are saying. ✌️
@ prdwilson'
I remember the 60s. What do you want to know ? Everyone wasn't messed up.
How old would Ronnie be
68/69
Great video. Thank-You for sharing this back story to a great song
Very cool to hear the details of the real event. One afternoon, I had a similar situation back in '82 and I was singing the words to that song, over and over as I hid from trouble and got out of it, that was a song I could relate to very much. One of my all time favorites, but especially back then.
bill wyman wrote a coupla books he said if i die with out the books these stories of the times will never ever be heard... so it is very important that the stories lives times be told..very very important...
That is one of the most important songs in rock and roll history ,so awesome!!!
This is so great to hear these stories!!! Thank you brethren! ! Keep them coming!!
I have heard bits and pieces of this story but never the details about the little things. Thanks Steve for filling in the gaps......When I got my Harley Softail years ago I named her "Linda Lu" cause Ronnie never got to ride the real one! Well......it's off to my painter to have the "Lu" removed! Boy......to hear the real story from you is amazing stuff. When "Pronounced" came out in 73, I wore that song out! (I was 15 years old).......funny, at 58 it's STILL my favorite tune from the boys!........Thanks again brother! Ed
Lloyd Bonafide wait how you know that
Lloyd Bonafide well now hold up you knew Ronnie?
Lloyd Bonafide I wish I had heard the Allman Brothers back in the day. Thank you for your answer.
@ Lloyd
That was rude, and you are a poser and the truth ain't in you. Where is West's Tavern ? Landmarks please.
Love to hear your stories & thoughts! Great memories! Thanks for sharing! God Bless Steve!! 🌴🐊🎶
Steve you awesome if remember anymore let us know quick question how come u never played with them
amazing video, thank you very much.
Beautiful. 🌱
Notice how at no point did anyone talk about going to the police.
Once agian love your stories man
My mom and dad grew up with skynard
This guy lived Homosassa.
Where is Steve Vest now
Thanks Steve......
+mark kropka Love that bit about Allen's long legs btw