Gary Rossington
| Born | December 4, 1951 |
| Hometown | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Spouse | Dale Krantz-Rossington |
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“I knew that Free Bird was going to be my lead”: Rickey Medlocke unpacks his history with Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Veteran guitarist (and former drummer) reveals how essential Damon Johnson has become, the secret to sounding like the late original guitarists, and the unfinished songs co-written with Gary Rossington
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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist says Neon Nights at Clay's Park is 'going to be nothing but fun'
Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will be performing at Neon Nights at Clay's Park on Aug. 10. Festival starts on Aug. 9 with Brad Paisley.
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‘Does your conscience bother you?’: Lynyrd Skynyrd and the real meaning of Sweet Home Alabama
On an early summer’s day in 1973, while waiting for the last of his bandmates to arrive for rehearsal, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington unfurled a speculative riff on a sunburst Les Paul. “Play that again,” ordered frontman and group-leader Ronnie Van Zant, a man only the unwise would ignore, before writing a lyric that has resonated for more than half a century. Even its title continues to evoke. In 2009, the words “Sweet Home Alabama” appeared on license plates issued by the state eulo
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Ricky Medlocke defends Lynyrd Skynyrd’s decision to continue with no original members
Medlocke says he and vocalist Johnny Van Zant are continuing with the blessing of the late Gary Rossington – and they’re not just a cover band
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Damon Johnson on playing with Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd – and why Eddie Van Halen gifted him a guitar
From touring with Van Halen, to finding his own niche as a blood-and-guts player with some of rock’s biggest names
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Damon Johnson on how he came to play with Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Johnson has been tasked with filling roles held by a string of iconic guitarists – and he's been determined to do the source material justice every time
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Q&A: Lynyrd Skynyrd's Rickey Medlocke on spending a life in music
At Rickey Medlocke age, music has always been in his blood and something he knew he'd always want to do.
- EntertainmentAlbuquerque Journal, N.M.
Find out when Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform in Albuquerque
Mar. 19—"You Got That Right" — Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to Albuquerque. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 29, at Sandia Resort & Casino. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, on sandiacasino.com or etix.com. The 50th anniversary tour will celebrate the legacy created by former members Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed ...
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59News Digital Exclusive: Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — It’s not everyday you wake up to an interview with one of Southern rock’s most legendary singers, but 59News Digital Producer Seth McVey was fortunate to talk with the Lynyrd Skynyrd front man about their return to the Mountain State. On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 59News virtually sat down with Johnny […]
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In Memoriam: remembering the rock musicians we lost in 2023
Raising a toast to those musicians, producers, songwriters and artists who passed away in 2023
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Remembering the guitarists we lost in 2023
We had to say goodbye to a staggering number of guitar geniuses this year. We salute those players and their contributions to the instrument
