Skynyrd always delivers!
by Lowride on 8/18/09Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair - SpringfieldGreat show! Johnny continues to front the band with strength and enthusiasm. Love the man and love the band!
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As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band's critically acclaimed debut album 'Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd' in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band's colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark "Sparky" Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. Gary Rossington continues to have a significant presence and creative influence with the band, while making select appearances on the road.
The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, "It's about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There's nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music." Adds Rossington, "We're still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren't with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too."
With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.
Great show! Johnny continues to front the band with strength and enthusiasm. Love the man and love the band!
I've seen skynyrd more than once and i think this was one of their lesser performances. It was so loud in the mid america center that u couldn't hear or understand the words. The best sounding and performing of skynyrd was at an outdoor arena in my opinion. I was surprised that there were so many empty seats! Is it cause of the economy or something else? I think that bo bice was over all a better concert
Great all the way around. Opening act Bo Bison (not sure of spelling) was awesome. He played for almost a hour and kept fans going. Lynyrd Skynrd played all their songs and only one of the new ones off the new album coming out. Which was great. Concert on time. Great show . Would recommend and go again. kjkc
I loved it!! Have been a Skynyrd fan for over 25 years! I am thankful my kids get to enjoy a great show just like I did when I was high school!!!
Here's the stitch: I went to the concert for Lynyrd Skynyrd while simply tolerating the fact that Bo Bice would be present. However, when Bice stepped onto the stage and lit up the crowd with his nice guy facade and friendly demeaner. He rocked out to some of his greatest hits including "Witness" and "Got Money". I must concede that I left the concert a big Bo Bice fan. Lynyrd Skynyrd, as expected, delivered 210%. Their performances of "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Sweet Home Alabama", and, of course, their finale of "Free Bird" made it feel as though we were among GODS. Johnny Van Zant does his brother proud and hauntingly sounds just like him.
Skynyrd is AWESOME & always puts on a geat concert!
I took my 13 year old son to his first live concert and we had a great time with LS and Skynyrd Nation. Skynyrd had the crowd going all night, which is easy with their meaningful and iconic tunes. It's great to hear they have a new "album" coming out this year too.
GREAT, awesome, fun, enjoyable, memories, spectacular, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great sound and awesome music. Highly recommended.
Glad to hear they played the old tunes. Not many surviving members in the band anymore, but these guys gave it their all. A nice tribute. Some good song choices...it was nice to hear Needle and the Spoon since it is a little less well-known but still an awesom song.
Bo Bice was great! I would advise to go get his 2nd CD. Lynyrd Skynyrd was very loud and amazing--- Great!
Lynyrd Skynyrd put on an outstanding show. With on one original member left, you would never know it. The guitar work in Free Bird is one of the most amazing things you will ever see on a rock stage. The only reason that I did not give them 5 stars is that at times it was so loud that just sounded like noise.
We took my daughter for her 18th birthday. She has been a huge fan of Skynyrd every since she was little. They put on a great show. She had a huge smile on her face the whole time. Bo Bice was also a favorite of ours from American Idol. It was great to get to see both of them. Gas $30 Tickets $80 smile on her face Priceless. Thanks to Skynard and Bo Bice for making her 18th birthday one she will never forget.
Too loud at first, The sound level made the mix muted and not clear. About two songs in, the problem was corrected. then on Sweet home Alabama, the base was out of whack and it rumbled over the music. Overall, it was good, high energy and classic Skynyrd romp through the oldies. Free Bird close of the show was the highlight.
The concert was a very enjoyable experiance. Bo Bice was also great.
It was awsome!!!!! We all had a really great time!!
Wow!!! Lynyrd Skynyrd is truly the best ! Their music rocks you straight to your core. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Sound. What an inspiration to our son who is a talented guitarist.
This concert was phenomenal! Everyone waiting in line and in front of the stage was so energyzied and excited. The crowd seemed almost 50/50 in those coming to see Bo Bice or those who were there to see Skynyrd. Bo was just awesome and his voice was powerful and rich. His connection with the crowd was magnetic and his smile and shout-outs to the crowd was genuine. Plus the guy can really rock! Skynyrd was all that you would expect and more! Their performance was 5 stars and never let up for one moment. They just drew the crowd in and blew the roof off with their outstanding musicianship and vocals! I loved every second of this show and it's a concert I won't soon forget!
The show was great!Bo Bice was a great opening act to the show.Skynrd was awesome from beginning to end!
My husband, 17 y/o daughter and myself attending this energizing performance. As Johnny VanZant said...they were in Skynyrd country and it showed The audience was exctited and the band felt it!