Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Special’s Facebook page. He was 70.
Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. He exited the band prior to the recording of their debut album, 1973’s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, which made way for Leon Wilkeson to join as bassist.
In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special,...
Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. He exited the band prior to the recording of their debut album, 1973’s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, which made way for Leon Wilkeson to join as bassist.
In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Jimmie Van Zant, the cousin of Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynrd and Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special, died on Thursday night after a long battle with liver cancer. The news was brought to the public on Van Zant’s facebook: It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Jimmie Van Zant […]
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- 4/9/2016
- by Jenny C Lu
- Uinterview
[Press Release] New York, NY (March 31, 2015) – Loud & Proud Records is proud to partner with Blackbird Presents to release the CD/DVD “Lynyrd Skynyrd - One More For The Fans!,” a celebration of the band’s incredible musical legacy. On one special night last November 12, 2014, an extraordinary collection of artists came together at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga to honor Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most influential bands of our time. The uniqueconcert featured performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with special guests Trace Adkins, Alabama, Gregg Allman, BlackberrySmoke, Cheap Trick, Charlie Daniels, Peter Frampton, Gov’t Mule,Warren Haynes, John Hiatt, Randy Houser, Jason Isbell, Jamey Johnson, Aaron Lewis, moe., O.A.R., Robert Randolph and Donnie Van Zant. Keith Wortman, creator and...
- 3/31/2015
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
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