LYNYRD SKYNYRD ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FUTURE

Following the death of co-founder, Gary Rossington and lots of speculation from fans, Lynyrd Skynyrd has made some decisions about the future of the band.

In a press statement on Monday (4-3) they announced that the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour featuring ZZ Top will go on as scheduled. It will kick off July 21 in West Palm Beach, Florida and run through the end of September. After that, they’ll tour in Brazil.

The current members of the band, led by Johnny Van Zant, the singer for the past 36 years, were unsure if they would continue following Rossington’s death. After much discussion with the band, the families of Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, and Dale Rossington, the collective feel that keeping the music alive, is in the best interest of the fans and everyone involved.

Dale Rossington stated, “I recently lost my husband and partner of over 41 years. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother and friend, but most importantly was a world class musician and songwriter.”

She said, that at every chance, he expressed how timeless the music was, and “it was always his goal to keep the music alive for his brothers, because that was always their dream.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ryman Auditorium performance in Nashville on Nov. 13, 2022, will be theaters across the U.S. in August. After that, it will air on PBS. The show was Gary Rossington’s final performance with the band.

Skynyrd is scheduled to do some shows outside of the tour and the next one will be at Jubilee Days in Brandon, Mississippi on April 29.
TL;DR:

Lynyrd Skynyrd announced that the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour featuring ZZ Top will go on as scheduled.
It will kick off July 21 in West Palm Beach, Florida and run through the end of September.
Skynyrd is scheduled to do some shows outside of the tour and the next one will be at Jubilee Days in Brandon, Mississippi on April 29.

FAST FACTS

Co-founder and last remaining original member, Gary Rossington died on March 5, 2023. He was 71.
More Quotes: Johnny Van Zant says, “Gary was not only my brother, bandmate and friend. I think he loved me as much as I loved him. We would do anything for each other. We laughed, we fell, we cried and made up, and shared the stage for the last 36 years. Gary, along with my brother Ronnie and Allen started this band and left us all a legacy of music that has stood the test of time, and crossed three generations of fans. The music they created, and the music we created, together since 1987, was always meant to be experienced LIVE. We have come together with the founding band member estates, and everyone involved, and feel the music should continue for everyone to love and enjoy. So we will continue to perform for the Skynyrd Nation.”
Judy Van Zant Jenness adds, “Lynyrd Skynyrd has been a part of my life for 50+ years. The journey has been filled with love, joy, friendship and tragedy. Ronnie, Gary and Allen’s dream was to write music that would connect with people and to play that music live. I cannot say with certainty what those who have passed on would want us to do, but I do know what Gary wanted. And I know what the fans want. To show our undying love for those who are no longer with us and to pay tribute to them, the music will continue. The Lynyrd Skynyrd family is unified in this decision.”

SIDE NOTES

LYNYRD SKYNYRD & ZZ TOP: THE SHARP DRESSED SIMPLE MAN TOUR:

July 21 – West Palm Beach, Fla. @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 22 – Tampa, Fla. @ Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 23 – Alpharetta, Ga. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 28 – Rogers, Ark. @ Walmart AMP
July 29 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
July 30 – Woodlands, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ^
Aug. 07 – Denver, Colo. @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*
Aug. 10 – Mountain View, Calif. @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug. 11 – Wheatland, Calif. @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Aug. 13 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
Aug. 17 – Maryland Heights, Mo. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
Aug. 19 – Tinley Park, Ill. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
Aug. 20 – Noblesville, Ind. @ Ruoff Music Center
Aug. 25 – Cincinnati, Ohio @ Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 26 – Clarkston, Mich. @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Aug. 27 – Toronto, Ontario @ Budweiser Stage
Sept. 01 – Charlotte, N.C. @ PNC Music Pavilion
Sept. 02 – Columbia, Md. @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
Sept. 03 – Burgettstown, Pa. @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
Sept. 08 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Sept. 09 – Hershey, Pa. @ Hersheypark Stadium
Sept. 10 – Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Sept. 15 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 16 – Ocean City, Md. @ Ocean City Bike Fest
Sept. 17 – Camden, N.J. @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

ADDITIONAL CONFIRMED LYNYRD SKYNYRD APPEARANCES

April 29 – Brandon, Miss. @ Jubilee Days – Brandon Amphitheater
May 05 – West Panama City Beach, Fla. @ Thunder Beach at Frank Brown Park
May 19 – Bushkill, Pa. @ Lost Highway Motorcycle Show & Concert 2023
May 20 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
May 27 – Laughlin, Nev. @ Laughlin Event Center
June 16 – Santa Rosa, Calif. @ Country Summer Music Festival
June 17 – Del Mar, Calif. @ Toyota Summer Concert Series
July 14 – Prior Lake, Minn. @ Lakefront Music Fest 2023
July 15 – West Fargo, N.D. @ Red River Valley Fair
Aug. 04 – Sweet Home, Ore. @ Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2023
Aug. 06 – Sturgis, S.D. @ Sturgis Buffalo Chip

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Lynyrd Skynyrd issue statement on band’s future after the death of last founding member Gary Rossington: https://t.co/2pWJwz4I4t

— Loudwire (@Loudwire) April 3, 2023