Captured in concert at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN in 2022, the project delivers the band’s final show with last original founding member Gary Rossington before his passing in March 2023 at the age of 71.
Rossington was the Florida band’s last original founding member of the group, which released their debut album, "Pronounced 'Leh-'nerd 'Skin-'nerd", in 1973.
Featuring guests such as Jelly Roll, Brent Smith (Shinedown), John Osborne (The Brothers Osborne), Marcus King, Donnie Van Zant (38 Special), and more, the album showcases the band's unparalleled energy, their signature blend of blues rock and Southern hard rock swagger and stands as both a heartfelt tribute to Rossington and a celebration of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s lasting legacy in music history.
“50 years for Lynyrd Skynyrd… WOW!” says Johnny Van Zant. “We are so grateful to the devoted fans for their support throughout the years of transitions and losses. Last year we lost the great Mr. Gary Rossington. We unknowingly were able to have captured his final performance with us. It’s bittersweet but what a special place to have had his final performance, the mother ship of music - The Ryman Auditorium!”
“It was a very special night with incredibly talented guest as we honored the iconic musicality of Skynyrd,” he added. “We are so grateful to the Ryman and to all of those have work so hard to make this project become a reality! This will forever be a keepsake in our hearts, and we are so happy to be able to share it with our Skynyrd Nation.”
“Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman” will be available in multiple formats, including DVD, CD, and digitally.
The band is sharing footage of Jelly Roll joining the Southern Rock icons on “Tuesday’s Gone”, a classic from the 1973 debut.
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