Allen talks about why to take chances on the band....second interview is Allen and Gary talk about how they got Dale to join RCB.... edited by Tony Beazley
I am from Jacksonville, FL and know them all....Dale Krantz-Rossington was asked by GARY ROSSINGTON (Who later became her husband) and Allen Collins to be in Rossington Collins Band. This woman, besides being sweet & an amazing Singer is NOT WHAT "wingnutt4200" said.....you need to KNOW a person before passing judgement on them...actually, we aren't supposed to pass judgment on anyone. Dale was ASKED to be in this band & she kicks ASS in the vocal dept. I actually HAD to sing, "Don't Misunderstand Me" at Judy Van Zant's wedding to Jack Gronin in late 1980's reception party. I sang "Don't Misunderstand Me" in front of ALL the famous people from my town, Jacksonville, FL.....and I KNOW I'm not as good a singer as Dale, but she complimented me with sincere kindness, so do NOT put her down or anyone else you don't know, whether they be famous or not!!!!!!! Suck on that info people!!
It wouldn't matter to me either way how she became or who asked. I just ordered the album along with about six other Lynyrd Skynyrd CDs and the movie Lynyrd Skynyrd. She's not only a good singer but she is one hell of a good-looking woman I mean absolutely beautiful the most mesmerizing eyes I have ever seen! She is top-notch in my books that is my judgment! and I'm trying to go down and see them in Tennessee I hope I can make it driving a truck is very hard but I may have to lay my keys down and drive down there! This is their last tour
Dale has such a strong Rock n Roll voice. Unusual for a Lady! Very few can pull it off. She is one of the rare ones that can. Always loved The Rossington Collins Band!!! Definitely I look up to Dale. She's a Giant!!
It was quite good. But remember, in those days, alot of people, and music biz execs did not take women in bands and the recording biZ seriously. Their loss.🌍🪲🫤
They're musicians. They wanted to continue in their specialized field of expertise. Any fan can tell you, they made the right choice. RCB rocked! Fortunately got to see them in concert, too. No Lynyrd Skynyrd Band for sure but they all held their own. Another awesome concert experience for the fans who love music! ❤️❤️
I remember RCB came to Memphis. I got there early. I walked to the front door of the venue and it was open. Walked in and found my way to the main floor. Nobody said anything to me, I got to watch them rehearse for the show! It was awesome! My seat was on the balcony and I watched the concert
if you LISTEN to Dale, she sounds alot like Janice Joplin.....I got the chance to actually SEE them in San Diego a long time ago.....and Dale blew us all away......she gave it her all.....just the way Ronnie would have wanted it.....she's a hell raiser just the same as Ronnie.....She's a great singer....married to a great guitar player.....mr &mrs gary rossington!
It did effect Gary and Allen's friendship. That's why they had seperate bands from 1982 on - the Allen Collins band never seemed to get off the ground. Of course they made up after Allen's accident. Their friendship was pretty deep so it was restored but not ever the same.
This was a great band. Allen Collins was a fantastic explosive guitarist that played with more energy than anyone that i have ever seen play a guitar in my life. It's damn shame he had that car accident. He was well on his way to a big comeback. He got his second chance. It seems that that band was really cursed. Skynyrd that is and he would surely have been still there today if he hadn't wrecked that car. think about all of the hard ships that the band had. It was all smooth sailing until the rift between Ed King and Ronnie. From then on it was all down hill. Sad story really. I hope they all died with peace in their hearts. A few are still with us. They have a lucky star on them. Dale is a great vocalist.
I recently got to thinking about it and I don't believe after Ed left that he and Ronnie ever spoke to each other again, it was another sad part of the Skynyrd story.
I loved RCB. I loved Dale on vocals. She was such a great and powerful singer. I saw them live in San Francisco. What an emotional night. To see the band, most of Lynyrd Skynyrd playing together again was a dream come true. They're all gone now. Rip Gary, Allen, Billy, Leon, Steve, Cassie and Dean. 🙏😪
God Bless Dale Kantz Rossington Gary and Allen Collins 🎉 What blessing these people became in people's lives 😊 Lift them up 👆 to say thanks the beautiful music 🎶 you given us
What a GEM of a VIDEO. Glad I found this. I've been listening to the L.S.B for years and years. I still remember that terrible accident in 77. I just got in from the Philippines back to Japan during my time in the marine corps. Great Video THANK YOU.
We all got excited when we heard about The RCB. I live in Louisville Kentucky and we saw LS at least once a year or so. Dale was a welcome edition to the family. She is very strong on vocals and show skills 🎉
I moved to Jacksonville in 76 from NC. I was 8 years old. Soon as I got there, I was in a park and a local girl around the same age taught me how to French kiss. I miss the 70's.
This is such a gift, hearing them speak. I didn't know Dale and Gary married later, I thought his wife was chosen for lead vocalist. SHE is amazing!!! THANK YOU ❤️
I remember hearing don’t misunderstand me! I loved Lynyrd Skynyrd but this was something new! It stood out on its own! It still had a bunch of Skynyrd boys so you knew it was gonna be a tight band! I liked it and still do!
Between '80-'83 there were Guild guitar & bass ads with Allen, Gary, Barry & Leon and another ad with just Allen sporting a beard and yet another out-there, angular guitar. I'm sure these ads can be found somewhere on the internet.
Saw them after they formed at the Paramount in Seattle. Spotlight on an empty mic during an instrument only Freebird. Not a dry eye in the house..............
Gary and Allen were druggie fuckup emotional wrecks, their both being in love with Dale and Dale picking Gary also hurt the band whether they admit it or not.
Allens wife died of a hemorage due to pregnancy complications. That lead Allen in a downward spiral who couldn't cope with the loss of his wife. Gary had to let him go since he wasn't meeting up with the band, or showed up too high on drugs to perform/practice. Allen had become heavy into drugs. To say: something happened between Allen and Gary is not the correct wording. Gary has always loved Allen like a brother who tried to do everything for Allen. The band had to go on without Allen, but then Lynyrd Skynyrd started back up with Jonnie Van Zant. The opening bad for them was still RCB and still is to this day with Dale the lead singer. Dale was and still is backup singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@@kevenrowe2958 RCB was still performing ass the opening act after they went back to Lynryd Skynryd with Johnnie. Gary sometimes played both bands during a night. Dale is also (currently) a backup singer for Lynyrd Skynryd.
Note, my comment says "According to..." I'm quoting a book, not making a claim myself. I doubt Allen ever dated Dale as the first RCB concert tour in 1980 was interupted when Allen's wife died giving birth to their third child so he wasn't dating her at that time... at least not out in the open.
DALE WAS ATTRACTIVE STILL IS BUT NEEDS A HAIR CUT...ALSO THE LEGENDARY SCOTTISH BAND AND LEAD SINGER MAGGIE BELL,,,,NOW SHE WAS TRULY TALENTED..THE BAND FETURING GORGEOUSE THE LATE JIMMY MCcOLOCH WHO LATER ON WENT TO PLAY WITH WINGS HE WAS GREAT THAT WHOLE BAND WERE GOOD LOOKING AND ARE LEGENDS ..GARY WAS GOOD LOOKING AND SO WAS BILLY AND BOB AND ARTY AND ALLEN RONNIE WAS IN A WAY...HOWEVER THE ONES WHO PROTRAED THEM IN THE NEW MOVIE DOCUMENTARY DID A GREAT JOB THANKFULLY ARTY CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THE FILM THEY WERE GOOD LOOKG BUNCH PRICILLA PRESLEY SON NAVERONE PLAYS GARY...HE IS GORGEOUSE
@MidniteRider46 - Yeah I hear ya - I feel there's no essence in any new Skynyrd but it is cool to see them live these days playin the old stuff - cheers 'Was I Right or Wrong' Forvever!!
I can understand the comparison angle bc I find myself doing that exact thing with Johnny. It just ain't the same. The stage presence, the voice, nor the lyrics can ever compare to Ronnie. But I also do the same with the other members... just ain't the same. However, I'll follow them to my grave
ALWAYS follow your heart ❤️ It has your own personal answers and no one else's. Others may have advice for you, and love you, but they are not standing in your shoes. So trust in your own heart, 💜 It will never lead you astray,. 🗝️🎵❤️ Also that album helped ease the deafening silence that we all felt when Ronnie left us.
According to the book "Remembering The Freebirds of Rock and Roll" Allen and Dale couldn't stand each other and Allen even refused to come back and do an encore with her at one gig.
what that a good book? There were a few written including one by drummer Artimus Pyle. I just came back from JAX after visiting Allen Collins former home! It was amazing. I am still haunted his presence. He was brilliant; a raw talent and my reason for learning guitar.
Watch and hear AMANDA OVERMYER sing this same cover song DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME at all her rock concerts while on tour promoting her new Album SOLIDIFY (itunes). She sounds like DALE KRANTZ ... no kidding! Checkout Overmyer's version also posted over the RU-vid ...
i meant them back stage back in the 80s and all i said was the party is at my house and i dont remember what they said maybe because i had a whole bag of ludes carolyn coruzzi
Frankly, I think it was a poor choice. I do not think anyone could fill RVZs shoes but at least they should have tried. Not only did they need a male vocalist but one with a style similar to Ronnie's.
