Gary Rossington Plays Free Bird For The Final Time | Lynyrd Skynyrd Live at Ryman Auditorium 2022 

Absolutely, I did. I'm watching this after just watching Stevie Nicks singing Landside in memory of Christine McVie last year. So so sad.

Right here

We don't know for sure that he didn't go home and play it for his dog after this.

​ Woooooof ❤

As powerful as the first time I heard this beautiful song. Still brings a tear to my eye.

You tell them.. I just wrote a comment about it but it didn't put it on here on the replies to the comments.. it just went away.. you're so right it's totally different times that we lived in that made our music what it is.. really good.. there was a whole lot going on the past 50 to 60 years..and times were totally different now than when all the good music came about.. the times we lived in and what was going on then and how we were raised is the reason all that good music was made and came about..and I don't think music could ever be that good again because we live in so different of times..

​@dwightgraham7250 you are so right. Today's music isn't music I want to listen to!

Right on!

1980 here. Y’all really did

AMEN !!!

Best part about it is it's still available to listen to whenever you want. But you're right. I wish I had been there to witness it. I was born in 92' but raised on it.

Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Joplin , Rolling Stones just to get my favorite.

For damn sure ❤

Yeah I got lil pump unfortunately

Well said 👏

My moms died last year and when i think about her every time I hear this song, means a lot more than it did before.

I know exactly what you mean by me the same every week i play this song for a sort of healing. Stay safe mrs.🙏

Oh it'll definitely do that it will bring the tears if they need to come

These days are gone ... but to the ones that still listen and dream and hope may God Bless ... 🇺🇸

The reason why biblical songs were composed in the first place, allow those tears to flow freely, for healing and the emotional enjoyment of this anthem ❤hope you become emotionally stronger, after your profound loss 😢

agreed doug I am 62 and everytime I hear them I miss the members who have left us but johny and the band have kept their memories alive forever

You got that right, and our music will live/rock on forever. Rock on people 😊🦋

Yep, Boomer rock was AMAZING 🎸

Its no problem to shed a few years about this beautiful and amazing song. I was and am a LS fan from the start of Lynyrd Skynyrd and my favorite Guitar players where Gary Rossington & Allen Collins RIP ALL ORIGINALS and other Lynyrd Skynyrd members

You nailed it, my friend ❤, best comment !,

So true

Yessuuuuh!

No doubt about it. We didn't realize how lucky we were at the time! But we sure do now!

Our generations of music Will live forever in the words and melodies that all these great musicians brought forth into the music world true we did not realize how great they were at the time some were better than others everyone always has their favorites but for 40 years we had the greatest music in the world and the greatest music that will ever be written was written during our lifetime we have been very very lucky and very very blessed to had the opportunity to hear and see all these wonderful gifted people put their talent on display for us to enjoy for eternity

i had heard the same. I also heard that Ronnie made him meaner, any truth?

I was fortunate enough to meet Gary and the band before a concert in Tampa the start of the reunion tour at the pre-concert party. When the first band came on most people left. I spent 15 minutes at least talking to everybody 5 minutes. Having a beer with Gary. You wouldn't know that he was a rockstar. We didn't talk about the the business a little bit about the music. You did have a presence about him. I'll never forget him and I thank God that I had the opportunity to meet him and the rest of the band. Everybody was very cool ✌️🦅✌️

@@b0bcallahan575 What do you mean, "When the first band came on most people left" are you talking about at the pre-concert or the concert? Like do you mean that no one was left when the 2nd band came on stage at the pre-party? I guess Im confused.

Thats why he is and was my favorite guitarist and nice guy.

Without knowing any of them but just from watching them I always assumed that Gary was a quiet type of guy. Just had that baby face back in the 70s and Allen also seemed like a really Somber person, really quiet and shy type of energy Ronnie was obviously the polar opposite and Leon just seems like a wild dude, like a guy that didn't take shit either, I dont know much about Steve but he seems like he's in the middle of the pack type of fun surfer type of guy, Ed seemed like a polite quiet keep your head down and work, happy to be there guy but felt underappreciated at the same time. Dont know enough about Bob seemed outgoing especially for a drummer Billy looked like everyone's dad by the age of 26 and artimus seemed like a peacemaker. Its fucking insane the amount of talent that was in this band. Like everyone was top tier. Fucking power group each one could have been the most talented member in their own bands. Fucking insane story of this band and it seemed like the band was cursed. Too many people to have so much bad luck, it was almost like the powers that be, wanted them dead or had files on them all and wanted to take them out. I know it sounds like tin foil hat shit but when it was a proven fact that the Cia or fbi had files on Jefferson airplane and other bands from that era it doesn't seem too wild at all. Way too many coincidences and strange things that happened to these guys 9ver and over for it to be organically happening.

Nothing is American anymore

Amen brother❤!

Ronnie, Yes I still remember you and will never forget you!!!

My mom said the same thing ! She had the biggest crush on Ronnie. She said everyone she knew missed school that day because it was too many emotions. 😢

I was in 8th grade bro

Same, here, in central Connecticut in high school junior year: we were all horrified. They are still my favorite band of all time. One of the most original sounds ever! And soulful.

That's right the original group is gone so they need to let go

I’m 24 but I grew up with parents who are now in their late 50s so I grew up all my life listening to lynryd skynrd and man I cried like a baby when Gary played that first note right here! I never got to experience a concert but man am I glad I was shown what true good music is!! When we lost Gary here, it only made the concerts that much better up in heaven 🦅🇺🇸

AMEN😊🦋🇺🇸

im sorry for your loss

Hes a free bird Now 🙏

I'm so sorry for your loss

So sorry for your loss.

Had to have been a good man if, he loved Gary and the Skynyrd family. Always felt close to the band since seeing them on my birthday in '76. God bless you and may your husband always be a freebird.

Thank you! Me too! I never would’ve wanted to live in any other time in my life. 60s and 70s the best.

Fact

I believe god made me a teen in the 2010s bc this is the time and place I’m meant to be on this earth same for all he creates but dang I look back at y’all’s life style and the live music yall got to experience Grateful Dead Lynyrd skynyrd Pink Floyd the list goes on and I’m jealous lmao if I could ever time travel to one moment in the past it would be 69 Woodstock

The Best!!

since you have lived the 70s.... was there fortnite back then?

No way you can't listen to the entire song, that would be a sin. Anthem to my life ✌️

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

Real shyt..it's one of the most cliche over played Skynyrd songs.. metallica has enter sandman.. sabbath has iron man..nirvana teen spirit..I can live without them...but free Byrd..fkn right I'd want this at my funeral..timeless!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

I saw them in St. Louis this year. They plaued much longer than ZZ Top.

When it's on it is on!!!!

For Sure Brother.

Artymus is still kicken, not the OG lineup but he contributed a s-ton to the music.

They will live forever in our hearts in heaven and upon the Earth.

Me as well... Loved seeing him wearing a cross around his neck and on his hat

They are rocking in Heaven

Feel your pain bro 👊 but you couldn’t have picked a more iconic song if you tried, your dad would be smiling all day long, he will always be smiling that you picked this iconic song for him ❤👍

Had this played at my husbands funeral. I know he was smiling.

My cousin sang this at our son's Memorial Service. He would have loved knowing we chose this.

I want it at my funeral

@popeofwrenching4357. WTF man? Why would you want to retire the tribute band?

No shit? You lucky bastard what a band that was!

I saw them four times before the plane crash The last time was seven shows before the plane crash in Fresno which was right after a day on the green in San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area at the Oakland coliseum brought to you by the man who did the most for rock and roll in California history Mr Bill Graham. We need a new hero like Mr Graham. Someone who has the courage to bring great acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd to California Great acts like Peter Frampton back in the day and seeing all of them at the Oakland coliseum that day was an amazing event I was in junior high. I will never forget it and at the moment I was in heaven so unlike you I realized I was seeing something that I may never see again every single time I saw Ronnie on stage I knew that I was witnessing greatness. Every time I saw Allen's energy the laid-back lead play of Ed King only to be out done by the stylistic superiority and better skills of Steve Gaines. And yes Gary was a great player too in his own right. He sure had the look back in the day. You saw Gary rossington it was sort of like seeing Phil Kennemore from y&t it just registered This man is a rockstar a real rock star.

ticket price...$10!

Really, one of the greatest lineup of guitarists that a band has ever assembled. In fact, I can’t think of a better lineup that you mentioned. 🤔

​@@rossstevenson6206😮

It's an institution now. All of the original members are gone and only a few of the people that played with them in the past that were not founders are still alive. Artimus, He was as original as Steve Gaines was and the guys you see on the stage. The only other one I can think of would be Randall Hall. Non original member but played on the tribute tours in Allan's place at Allen's request.

Play it pretty for Atlanta

​@@monmixerI had tears when he put the hat on the mike stand. R.i.p. to all the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd that are gone. Your music lives on.

Charlie Daniel's was great but I didn't like when he changed the lyrics to long haired country boy ,to I get up in the morning and down in the afternoon. He was 80 when I seen him live but the p.c. change of lyrics lost all integrity of original song. I was greatly disappointed by

@@DaveDeline He got Nashville.

It's interesting, how our loved ones visit us in dreams. I experienced something I'll never be able to explain. Know that your brother is at peace and be grateful that you were able to connect w/ him. Wishing you all of the best. 🙂

bless you my dear, i relate very well with your experience. may we all be a free bird x

❤❤❤

Great song for a lost one, im sorry for your loss, aa im older and alone, family all gone, I would love to hear " Freebird" as I fly away into another realm , heaven hopefully

Amen, Skynyrd Nation will never die.🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

Amen, my brothers and sisters....not if this ol' boy has anything to say about it.....@@williambillwaynerobertson930

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT BRENT....MY UNCLE WAS BILLY POWELL 🙏 AND YES IN MY OPINION THE BEST THERE EVER WAS BUT SKYNYRD LIVES ON FOREVER!!! SUBBED YA, ....

Word!

Loved the respect for fallen members that was a great touch & Ricky Medlock must 166 years old cos i saw him with Blackfoot at the Ipswich Gaumont donkeys years ago but man he can still cut that solo with his eyes closed

I remember seeing the video of the technical difficulties

Hey Nathan, can the show your talking about, be viewed by the public??? If so, then how please...TY

Sounds exactly like something Johnny would do. People can dismiss him all they want, but Gary, him and Metlock kept that band together and touring.. keeping the dream alive and introducing new generations to LS

​@@princessoffire1107... You are absolutely right

​@@princessoffire1107Absolute Right i will miss him my favorite RIP Gary ❤you

The greatest rock song. I grew up in the 60s - 70s, but because I was an idiot, I didn't listen to rock music until I joined the Marine Corps. That's when I learned to love southern rock.

I thought I was the only one who teared up watching this especially when Ronnie sand the second verse. History was made here…

@@j.seward2526You catch the band this New Years Eve? What an homage it was.

Yes, that’s what I’m talking about. When they put Ronnie up, he sang the whole second verse. I had to cover my face because my wife was watching. She said, are you listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd again and I said of course.

Without a doubt!! 🤘😎🤘

Not saying that I invented it, but, saw Allman Brothers at Beacon Theatre in early 90's when Gregg asked at the end what song was that we wanted to hear and I just screamed FREEBIRD. Everyone around me looked at me and probably thought WTF??? I begged to differ. Recently, someone yelled the same thing at the end of Jackson Browne concert in Central Park to which he said something like AFTER ALL THIS YEARS IT'S STILL FUNNY Yes, funny and great Long Live LS!!!

That is heartbreaking. They must have been the best. As they say, only the good die young. Much love to you and your family.

Praying for peace for your family…thank you for sharing something so difficult… “John 8:36” ….you will be free indeed!

I have no words... Yet, so sorry for the loss of your boys. I can't even imagine. Prayers to you for peace and serenity in your time of mourning. God bless

No words, thank you for sharing. Comfort to your spirit untill you see your boys in heaven!

My goodness…. I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. 🙏🥺

Love the Skynyrd but not to forget about the AlmannBrothers Band . Dicky Betts passed on last Thursday. Devastated

Me too

Now, I'm holding back tears..That plane crash! Steve and Cassie Gaines, & Vanzant 😢❤😢

isnt it awesome how he can still make money off of his brothers back

@@13christbane I think his brother is absolutely cool with it.

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FREE MY SOUL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hilarious

What is so Funny?@@dystopian..

@@jennystryker2967 greatest rock ballad. You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, but I think this son is overplayed still and way too repetitive and long. So, you saying this is the greatest rock ballad is funny as hell to me. Got it? Have a nice day.

@@dystopian.. - You're entitled to your opinion as well as everyone else, even though thousands probably disagree with you! Let as ask you...What do YOU think is the greatest rock ballad??? Or...give me a top 3!! If you're going to shit on someone's opinion...what's your opinion (on the top 3)??

ME Too...

Me to!

Got ya beat by 11 years and still rock Skynyrd as loud as ever

69 here too,,, And I still Crank it Up.... Happy New Year to All in 2024

Me too!!!!

Especially in the south and/or close to Jacksonville

Did mine !

I'm 58, grew up in the 70s and Billy Powell 🙏 was my uncle. So yes this definitely brings tears as his memory and Gary's are always on my mind, and well as all the Skynyrd Family....as part of the Skynyrd Family, and Skynyrd songs have this effect. Skynyrd was not just a band, but one of the biggest legacies to ever come out of the south. God bless you all.... may you all live long and prosper, listening to this sweet music 🎶

I just came to say the same. Grew up listening, lived in Jacksonville - brings me to tears when I listened to this. It’s been a sweet love 🤘🏻❤

Guess I kinda did got married in 86 at the age of 17 18 hell I can't remember but I definitely grew up listening to skynard

Rickey Medlocke started in 71 ..... I guess he's the closest thing left to them now.

Artimus is still kickin

he isn't an original member@@SparkyGarage

Still have the paper when they were on the way to Baton Rouge

Fly high angels Thank you God for this music ROCK ON SKYNYRD ❤

Me too. I am 66 now and yes, I only have good memories of this song.

I wash dear 🎉😢😢❤❤❤❤

You can attend any concert without Lynyrd Skynyrd performing and someone will holler "Play Freebird". 😂 One of the most iconic rock songs of all time.

Yeah man i was at someone’s house and we were grilling out and Johnny came over, this was prior to the reunion tour and he introduced me to Leon and it was one of best times in my life! I really am a authentic street survivor being i grew up in what Ronnie sung about and lived in,he called shanty town! They turned Ronnie Donnie and Johnny’s home into a National Historic Landmark you should check it out, it’s on Woodcrest and Lakeshore blvd in Jacksonville Florida it’s the second home on the right!

@@raymonddriggers That is very cool!

@@jeffa1961yeah I’ve been by there old practice studio on Park street it’s a shame it to couldn’t be saved on the historic sites being it was located in a area of Jacksonville that has high regards to preservation, several other bands have that building as their practice as well Dixie Dreggs I believe was one of them

60 here and saw them at Soldier Field in Chicago 7/10/77.

@@zellahI graduated high school that year!❤❤✌🏻

Agree! And another that never got the recognition is Neil Dougherty from REO. Great keyboardist

@chiefbrody75 I agree 100%.... good point.....

Billy died Jan 28 2009

This is a great tune… we all know that … but Billie put the finishing touch on it…. The guitars are fantastic but Billies contribution should never be underestimated. RIP to all the Skynyrd family.

And to think Billy started off as a roadie who said “I can play piano too”. The rest is history.

Unless you’re in guitar center and somebody is trying to play it with an amp cranked up And an out of tune guitar 😂😂😂

When you look for the definition of Southern Rock you go no farther than this. The Best of the best

@RVGP-AMOR very cool Thomas! 😎

@@RVGP-AMORsorry for your loss. 😢

@@perman66 sorry you got my comment and Thomas mixed up

Everyone is here for a purpose. We will all meet again one day in a place where there will be no more dying. Stay strong and know in your heart that you will see your sister again.

So sorry brother

Stay strong my friend, I feel your pain, experienced the very same thing with my best friend, might have been 1990, but still has the same emotions to this day, that best friend was my big brother ❤

​@@berserker9647It's from a chick, not a bro! Anyway, it's the thought that counts, so other than calling the girl "brother" instead of sister, your ❤ was in the right place, shorty!😮

I’m sorry for your loss