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Charlie Starr on the spiritual moment he played Gary Rossington’s famed ‘Free Bird’ 1961 Gibson SG
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
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
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
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
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
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
“That amp quite literally changed my life”: Damon Johnson explains why finding the right amp kickstarted his career
Back in 1990, Johnson bought a pricey but career-changing amp that he says “was worth every penny”
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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