On this date in 1977...

[StormingB81]

A plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd Crashed killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines (Steve's sister) and road manager Dean Kilpatrick also the pilot and co-pilot. And still to this day one of the best bands!

One of my favorite songs!

http://youtu.be/5NbTpssTGRI

[dizzyfish]

I still remember that day. I was walking through the dining room where my step-dad was drinking coffee and he stopped me and told me the news. I was a senior in high school.
Looooong time ago - but sometimes it still feels like yesterday.

[Stephanie]

I didn't remember the day per se, but they were one of the many rock bands I was listening too back then. That's when rock really ruled!

What an awful tragedy for the fans and family, but what a legacy of great southern rock Lynyrd Skynyrd left!

[vbhoutex]

If I had taken the job I had been offered by a friend of mine to be part of the stage crew for the band I probably would have been on that plane. My friend was and he did survive. I couldn't believe it when I heard about the crash. To this day I still think they are one of the best.

[Stephanie]

If I had taken the job I had been offered by a friend of mine to be part of the stage crew for the band I probably would have been on that plane. My friend was and he did survive. I couldn't believe it when I heard about the crash. To this day I still think they are one of the best.

I'm remember you talking about that a while ago. WOW!

[Category 5]

I wasn't alive yet but I'm a HUGE Skynyrd fan, their legend lives on...

[O Town]

I was only 4 so I don't remember the event, but totally enjoy thier music.
I have so many favs but I think this has to be my most. Take that back
2 most, lol. They have a live 2fer so here you go.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYG8wRr_H0[/youtube]