UPDATE:
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Dead at 49
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Bass guitarist Leon Wilkeson, one of the founding members of legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Friday (July 27th, 2001), a spokesman for the band's record label said. He was 49....
Lynyrd Skynyrd News
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2005
ROCK LEGENDS LYNYRD SKYNYRD AMONG 2006 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES.
BAND HONORED IN THE 21ST ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today that
Lynyrd Skynyrd will be among the inductees for its 2006 class.
Regarding the nomination, Gary Rossington said, "I'm thankful to
everyone involved. It's a great thing and a great day for all of us. I'm
glad those we've lost -- Ronnie, Allen, Leon, Steve and Cassie -- will
get the honor and recognition they deserve. I'm also thankful to Rickey
Medlocke and Larry Junstrom, who were with us in the beginning and
Rickey's even in the band with us now. Those two also deserve a piece of
this honor. We're just all really thankful for this."
Billy Powell commented, "Obviously this proves that the music is here to
stay and I feel I made a contribution to the industry and it certainly
completes a lifetime accomplishment for me. I'm more excited to receive
this honor especially on behalf of our brothers who can't be here, but
are watching from above."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction will happen March 13 at the
Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The ceremonies will be taped, edited
and broadcast on VH1.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began their career in 1973 with the release of their
cleverly titled "pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd." With more than 25
million albums sold to date, the band has become an American staple and
a permanent fixture in rock n' roll history. In 2003 the band
celebrated their 30th anniversary with the release of the studio album,
"Vicious Cycle," which was augmented by a successful tour and the
release of the DVD "Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyve: The Vicious Cycle Tour." One
of the hardest working groups in music today, Lynyrd Skynyrd performs
hundreds of shows each year.
INTRODUCING THE NEW LYNYRD SKYNYRD WEBSITE
