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YouTuber gets the chance to try Gary Rossington’s legendary Free Bird Gibson Les Paul/SG – so he plays Free Bird
By Phil Weller published
Tyler Larson of Music Is Win was brave enough to try some Free Bird licks on the actual Free Bird guitar

Rickey Medlocke talks us through every Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, and what made each of them special
By Rich Davenport published
Having served in Skynyrd as a pre-fame member and later as a crucial part of their reunion, Medlocke has more insight into the idiosyncrasies and genius of each of the band's six-string aces than just about anyone

Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
By Phil Weller published
Appearing at a book launch event, Morse took on five classic rock cuts with YouTube royalty in the tiny crowd

Charlie Starr on the spiritual moment he played Gary Rossington’s famed ‘Free Bird’ 1961 Gibson SG
By Matt Owen published
Starr had the chance to use Rossington’s iconic Gibson to perform a Lynyrd Skynyrd medley last year, after it was announced the Les Paul/SG would be loaned out to a host of players for live use

Gary Rossington’s ‘Free Bird’ SG will be loaned out for a series of A-list gigs
By Phil Weller published
The Chicago Music Exchange is working with Rossington’s family to help put the iconic guitar in the hands of big-name players, in a new initiative that aims to honor the late Southern rock icon’s legacy

“I knew that Free Bird was going to be my lead”: Rickey Medlocke unpacks his history with Lynyrd Skynyrd
By Andrew Daly published
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

Rickey Medlocke on the first time he played Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic Free Bird guitar solo
By Matt Owen published
Medlocke rejoined Lynyrd Skynyrd as their new guitar player in the early 1990s, and one of his main responsibilities ever since has been to tackle Allen Collins’ legendary lead effort

Listen to Leon Wilkeson’s bassline on Lynyrd Skynrd’s What’s Your Name
By Chris Jisi published
Lynyrd Skynyrd icon Ed King pays tribute to bassist Leon Wilkeson

Steve Morse left the music industry and became a pilot – before Lynyrd Skynyrd reignited his passion for playing guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Steve Morse has opened up about his stint away from the music industry, and explained how playing on a Lynyrd Skynyrd live album reignited his passion for playing guitar professionally
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