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Lynyrd Skynyrd Say Goodbye With Last Of The Street Survivors Tour
Yet another musical act has announced that they will be embarking on a farewell tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd unveiling details of their forthcoming Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour presented by SiriusXM. The tour...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2018
Rocker Jimmie Van Zant Dies At 59
The cousin of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant was reportedly in hospice care awaiting a liver transplant in Florida before his death on Thursday (07Apr16)."It is with a very heavy heart that we...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2016
Gary Rossington Determined To Get Back On Stage After Heart Attack
The group's frontman Johnny Van Zant tells Billboard his bandmate has still got "a lot of life ahead of him" after his health scare. "Gary's doing good (sic)," he says. "I talked to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2015
Lynyrd Skynyrd Postpone Shows Over Gary Rossington's Heart Attack
The musician, who underwent a heart bypass in 2003, had been scheduled for surgery on the organ when he had the attack, and doctors subsequently repaired two heart stents and added a third....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2015
Guitarist Gary Rossington Suffers Heart Attack
Members of the musician's family have revealed doctors had to repair two heart stents and add a third. Rossington will also have to have another surgery so medics can add a fourth stent...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2015
Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Dies In Car Crash
The rock group's original percussionist passed away in the single vehicle accident in Georgia, U.S. on Friday (03Apr15). A spokesman for the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that Burns veered his car off...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2015
Robert Burns Jr., Former Drummer Of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies In Car Crash
64-year-old Robert Burns Jr., a drummer and former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died in a car crash, according to Reuters. The accident happened in Georgia on Friday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 April 2015
Bob Burns, Former Drummer Of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies In Car Crash Aged 64
The original drummer for the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died in a car crash. Bob Burns was involved in the crash on Friday (3rd April) in Cartersville, Georgia. The news was confirmed by Cartersville...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 April 2015
Beyonce's 'Bey Hive' Attacks Kid Rock With Stinging Remarks After He Criticises Their Queen
Kid Rock has angered many of Beyoncé's devoted fans after he criticised the 33-year-old 'Drunk in Love' singer in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. Kid Rock, A.K.A. Robert James Ritchie, said in was "flabbergasted"...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 28 February 2015
Moby And Lynyrd Skynyrd At The Namm Show [Pictures]
Trade shows aren't usually all that interesting for people outside of the specific companies in attendance, yet for the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show things are a little different. While it is, of...
By Stephen Caswell in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Remarkable Singer-songwriter Jj Cale Dies, Aged 74
JJ Cale, the infamous songwriter and musician responsible for Eric Clapton’s After Midnight and Cocaine, died yesterday (Friday, July 26) at the old age of 74, Reuters reports. Cale, who had a respectable performing career...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2013
Meat Loaf Cries On Stage As He Thanks Fans
Meat Loaf cried on stage as he performed what could be his last ever concert in London last night (10.04.13).The 65-year-old rocker paid an emotional tribute to his fans at his 'Last at Bat Tour'...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2013
Manic Street Preachers To Release New Album In 2014
Manic Street Preachers are planning to release their 11th studio album in early 2014. James Dean Bradfield, the group's lead vocalist and guitarist, insists the 'Design For Life' hitmakers' next record is ''much better'' than...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 November 2012
Lynyrd Skynyrd Abandon Confederate Army Flag Due To Race Row
Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd have opted to retire the Confederate flag which has been part of the band's stageshow for years - because the message of the banner has been lost amid race issues.Guitarist Gary...
By WENN on 24 September 2012
Black Crowes Star Johnny Colt Joins Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd have recruited former Black Crowes star Johnny Colt to replace the late Donald Evans, who died after losing his cancer battle in 2009.The Sweet Home Alabama legends are hitting the road in...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Beach Boys Restaurant To Open
The Beach Boys are following in the footsteps of Lynyrd Skynyrd by opening a themed-restaurant in Las Vegas.The rock group has teamed up with Sin City restaurateurs to create the Lynyrd Skynyrd Bbq & Beer...
By WENN on 05 December 2011
Van Zant Hospitalised
Lynyrd Skynyrd have cancelled a series of concerts after singer Johnny Van Zant was hospitalised over the weekend (06-07Aug11).The frontman was admitted to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday (06Aug11) to seek...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
Lynyrd Skynyrd Restaurant To Open
Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to open a restaurant in Las Vegas.The group has teamed up with several Sin City restaurateurs to create Lynyrd Skynyrd Bbq & Beer at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. The venue,...
By WENN on 10 June 2011
The Real Lynyrd Skynyrd Dies
The Florida teacher who inspired rockers LYNYRD SKYNYRD's misspelled name has died.Leonard Skinner died on Monday (20Sep10) at a nursing home in Riverside, Florida. He was 77. The Freebird rockers paid a sarcastic tribute to...
By WENN on 21 September 2010
Ac/dc, Kiss And Slash Lead Rock Nominations
AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, KISS and Slash are all up for two awards at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The four rock giants are all nominated for the coveted Band of the Year...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2010
Lynyrd Skynyrd Singer White Loses Cancer Battle
Rock legends LYNYRD SKYNYRD have lost another family member - former singer DEBORAH JO WHITE has lost her battle with cancer.The 58 year old, who performed as Jo Jo Billingsley, passed away on Thursday (24Jun10)...
By WENN on 25 June 2010
Bret Michaels To Return To Stage
Bret Michaels is to play live again following his brain haemorrhage.The Poison frontman - who suffered the haemorrhage last week - will return to the stage in a month, to play a promised tour date...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2010
Brave Bret Planning Concert Comeback From Hospital
Worried fans of ailing rocker BRET MICHAELS have been given a big boost - his aides are hopeful he'll be back onstage late next month (May10).The Poison singer is recovering in an Arizona hospital after...
By WENN on 29 April 2010
Hall Of Fame Inductions Marred By Rows And Refusals
The 21st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony held in New York City last night (13MAR06) was marred by the ongoing feud between past and present members of BLONDIE, and the SEX...
By WENN on 14 March 2006
Lynyrd Skynyrd To Be Kid Rock's Wedding Singers
KID ROCK and PAMELA ANDERSON's wedding will take on a rock theme - they've recruited LYNYRD SKYNYRD to perform at their nuptials. Bandmember GARY ROSSINGTON says Skynyrd and country star...
By WENN on 17 June 2003
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