Ronnie Van Zant was the frontman for the band, which included Bob Burns on drums (at first, later replaced by Artemis Pyle), plus Larry Junstrom on bass and Gary Rossington and Allen Collinson on guitars. He was 70. He just can't do it anymore.". Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. I bid you farewell and 73s! Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Billie Eilish, Drake y Twenty One Pilots encabezarn Lollapalooza 2023 en Chile, Argentina y Brasil (Actualizacin), Kelsea Ballerini Has Travis Kelce Thinking About Changing His Last Name in SNL Promo, The Weeknd Drops First Live Album, Live at SoFiStadium. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. L.J. a kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. The cause of Junstrom's death has of yet not been announced. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We always had so much in common and talked up a storm. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. ', In his prime: Junstrom, left, with his bandmate Barnes in 1986, Born Lawrence E. Junstrom on June 22, 1949in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the future icon moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 10-years-old. Junstrom appeared on all 12 of 38 Special's studio albums, from their self-titled 1977 debut to 2004's Drivetrain, before a hand injury forced him to retire from the group in 2014. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. Lynyrd Skynyrd postponed a couple shows from their final Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in August due to founding member and guitarist Gary Rossington's heart surgery. "He rocked arena all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. He was 70 years old. Larry Junstrom in 2006. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. By 1969 they changed their name, releasing their debut album in 1973,Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced L?h-nrd Skin-nrd),which included such soon-to-be-classics as Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man and one of the most enduring rock anthems of any era: Free Bird.. Inside Matt Hancock's 41-hour battle to save his career when photo of 'a snog and heavy petting' with aide Will Vladimir Putin's empress pay the ultimate price for his war on the West? There will never be another like him. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. His cause of death is yet to be made known. His cause of death has not been revealed. Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until he was replaced by Greg T. Walker in 1971. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. Six years later, Junstrom joined Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zants band .38 Special and worked on their first self-titled studio album in 1977. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoyed spending time with family especially his wife, Thania, Nascar, Jaguars and Gator Football, Fishing, Ham Radio Operator and loved all animals. On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. One of the buggies, driven by Van Zandt crashed, and Junstrom rushed over to help turn it back upright. There will never be another like him. Larry L.J. Junstrom. Celeb obsessed? Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star . The track is the sixth of eight singles and is being released as a limited edition 7 vinyl via Tarjas website. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. times. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died at 70. I was so nervous before that show that I could not sleep for three night before, but once I hit the stage it was natural and everyone said I did great.". Sign up for service and obituary updates. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the rock bank Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for 38 Special, has died, his band confirmed on Facebook Sunday. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70. There is no word yet on Junstrom's cause of death. For full obituary and coverage. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. tips@metalinsider.net. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist for the band .38 Special, has died at the age of 70. There will never be another like him.. . A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits . The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. "We did this because of Gary Rossington, the last founding member of the band," guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. There will never be another like him.. Larry Junstrom, founding member and bassist for classic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, his former bandmates in rock group 38 Special wrote on Facebook. Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary, If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the bands early rehearsals at the infamous Hell House, a cabin in rural Florida, as well as speaking out on the bands frequent drug use. is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Thania Junstrom; step-son, Jason Brown; brothers: John and Bill Junstrom; and host of extended family and friends. By Libby Birk All Rights reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. We will miss our friend and partner.". He was 70. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. He was 70. Junstrom would perform and record with the group up until his retirement in 2014, playing on hits like Hold on Loosely, Rockin into the Night, and Caught Up in You.. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL with visitation held 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. Along with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Bob Burns and Allen Collins, Junstrom was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1960s but left before the band released its first album, "Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, in 1973. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Just five days ago, Junstrom made a rare public appearance at the opening of the Sweet Homegrown Traditions exhibit in Clay County, Florida, documenting the founding of the band. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. Our librarians in Special Collections were able to find some phenomenal photos of .38 Special from the Florida Times-Union Editorial Archive Collection, which is housed at the Main Library. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Born Lawrence E. Junstromin Pittsburgh on June 22, 1949, Junstrom was one of the founding members of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, joining the Jacksonville-Florida-bred band after singer Ronnie Van Zant, drummer Bob Burns and guitaristsGary Rossington and Allen Collins joined forces in 1964 as My Backyard. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Junstrom's cause . He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Plastic surgeon reveals five cosmetic procedures she would NEVER get - from dangerous Brazilian butt lifts BEL MOONEY:Why does caring for my dad take over my life? Now. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. LARRY Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died aged 70 The band would go on to achieve worldwide success with hits including Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird, selling 28 million. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 2:23 Larry Junstrom, an original member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. The comments below have not been moderated. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 appeared first on Consequence of Sound. I remember when Larry played at the Forest Inn with Ronnie, Allen, Bob, Gary and others. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. The news was confirmed on the band's Facebook page and on .38 Special's social media channels - the band Junstrom spent most of his career with. In August, they were forced to postpone shows so that founding member Gary Rossington could recover from heart surgery. Junstrom performing at the Dixon May Fair in 2010, Last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Obituary Lawrence Edward Junstrom June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019", "Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom dead at 70", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Larry_Junstrom&oldid=1112599879, This page was last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20. We will miss our friend and partner. By Kirk Fox October 7, 2019 0 Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. He exited the band prior to the recording of their debut album, 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, which made way for Leon Wilkeson to join as bassist. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. The musician played a huge part in the band as he featured on the 12 studio albums; the last was released more than a decade ago in 2004. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Lawrence Edward Junstrom (June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019) was an American bassist, best known for having been in the rock band .38 Special from 1977 until 2014. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. A cause of death has not been disclosed for Junstrom, who was born in Pittsburgh in 1949. 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However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. memorial page for Larry Junstrom (22 Jun 1949-5 Oct 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203617813, citing Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County . With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Junstrom was an original member of Skynyrd along with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns when they formed under the name My Backyard in 1964. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. Sprawling home where JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in 1996 is listed for sale for $7 MILLION by current Royal Mail increase price of first class stamp by 15p to 1.10 in record-breaking hike. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. From a young age he showed interest in music, leaning to play the saxophone and clarinet in the 5th and 6th grades before being inspired to pursue the rock starlifestyle watching The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. He left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). 1949 2019. The southern rocker's death was confirmed by .38 Special on Facebook. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. He wasnt out of the spotlight long, though, hooking up with another all-time classic Southern band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Specialin 1976 and playing with that band for 38 years on 12 studio albums until 2014 and scoring such hits as Hold on Loosely and Caught Up In You. He retried from .38 Special in 2014 following a hand injury that required surgery. We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. 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As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. His death was announced Sunday on the official. . What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. "We give 110 percent at everything we do and that shows in our ability to survive the trends in the music business.". Junstrom's cause of death has not been revealed. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. He was 70. May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 7, 2019. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Promoters regularly provided the band with drugs and booze, and according to drummer and crash survivor Artimus Pylethe, the musicians went wild overindulging. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to The Big Man on the Big Bass. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Though he parted ways with the band before they became one of the most iconic groups of the 1970s, even before Junstrom's departure, Lynyrd Skynyrd truly lived the raucous rockstar lifestyle. Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, Ronnie Van Zant, formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977. Subscribe to Consequence of Sounds email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. JACKSONVILLE, FL. In their Facebook post, 38 Special issued the following statement: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. That was our road managers duty to carry a briefcase with probably $250,000 in cash to bail people out of jail and placate hotel owners. Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. The news was announced on Sunday via statement . Larry Junstrom, one of the founding members of popular rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Bizarre moments in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial so far, Stolen car crashes into another car causing building to collapse, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. Junstrom was in an early. Enjoy all things country? CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream.
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