@@Lost-xl6im Say WHAT!!!??? Freebird was done than done again, dbl tracked. Who GAF about 'technially difficult. If ii GAS i'd just listen to Joe Pass.
@@Lost-xl6im The scale he uses is not what matters, it’s his phrasing and vibrato that makes him great. Besides, he typically blends the minor and major scales a la Eric Clapton
.38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Charlie Daniels Band....the best of the best following LS and ABB. Southern Rock heaven.
Dont forget little feat southern rocker is what i became it started in 3rd grade with beatle music THEN mom got csn first record i started to bloom vocal wise we. We're a music family my brother Johnny was in a great band his second band toured with Janis AND big brother n.holding co. I twisted mom to get me a acustic it did it .by teaching myself took a spell led zepplen ll came out i got electric then got into a robin trower cover band derek was amazing he really culd play robin's licks i played bass learning more guitar chops lots of zepplen Hendrix trower then Marshall Tucker came to play i meat toy tommy i loved them man allman brother s. Band sealed the deal of course lynyrd skynyrd first record took me to a hole different sound that was all i listen to and all southern rock bands i got really good God. Bless all these southern cats i THANK god for giving me the gift to play like my southern rock icons long live southern rock my rebel heart won't give my confederate flag off my ampeg svt bass amp no offense peace to you all keep the songs of the south alive when COVID dies i want to do a cruise thing like the ones that thay do it's gota be simply keep southern rock alive cruise anyone dig that??
Don’t forget The Outlaws, The Johnny Van Zant Band, Pure Prarie League, ZZ Top, Blackfoot, Black Oak Arkansas, all from the 70’s. Best time ever to be a Southern Rock music fan and to have seen these bands live in concert. 🔊
just two more cents worth, ;) i think Toy Caldwell is somewhat overlooked in the bigger sense. "under-rated" barely covers it. what a talented singer/song writer and guitarist. definitely one of my earliest influences. even changed my tastes in music. the 1st time i heard _Can't You See?_ ...epic... cheers to good old Caldwell and long live Southern Rock!
Toy Caldwell was as good as any player and singer. The way he picked and strummed was very unique and very melodic. Such a soulful singer as well, yes, he is very, very under-rated.
He was one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet, too. I got drunk with him one night, and after talking with him for 5 minutes, it was like he was your best friend. What a mega talent!
I am overcome with all the nemories that come rushing back to my mind. I was so blessed and lucky to be hired to Capricorn Studio as receptionist, assistant to Johnny Sandlin and all around good go-for. Yes i met all of these lovely gentlemen. It's the small things that were really special. A glass full of Crowne Royal at work, on my birthday, supplied by Charlie Daniels. VIP passes to Marshall Tucker from M.T. Paul Hornsby my friend, never to busy to show me his latest project. Paul i want to tell you Tucker, always gave one hell of a live performance! Johnny Sandlin's recollections of Duane Allman. And his optomistic and kind encouragement. Richard Betts and his great smile. Humble and happy to meet and shake hands with my parents downtown Macon on one chance night, Gregg Allman's laugh and crazy sense of humor. He had a blunt way of relaying the truth of a matter. Gary Rossington's aense of adventure. Spurred on by Ronnie Van Zant. Ronnie had an aura of a legend in the making. I had never heard of them, until the day they came in to make Gimme Back My Bullets. Ronnie was there for me in an unsavory situation. And yes his persistence was strong. He was not a quitter. Like i said so many memories. I could not cover here without writing a book, lol They are in my heart ❤ forever. Who wrote and who is singing the beautiful song i hear while describing the Skynyrd plane crash? My goodness, that is one lovely great song! I love it!! Is that Johnny VZ?
Jolene Loveland That song is "Angels and Fuselage' by the band Drive-By Truckers. It's the last song on their album titled SOUTHERN ROCK OPERA. The entire album is a concept album on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock in general. Another song on the album is titled "Ronnie and Neil" which is about the relationship b/w Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young. Other tracks are titled "Greenville To Baton Rouge", "Shut Up and Get On The Plane", "Cassie's Brother" etc...
Ivan, I'm late to the game. You stole my thunder! But thanks for setting Jolene straight on the facts. Shout out to drive by truckers from one old dog who drove equipment truck for both the Allman's, and Skynyrd. Peace
@@matthewtobin8 what a great time to be young and travelling across America by truck with the Allmans and Skynyrd. You must have had a blast. The Allmans were the soundtrack of my youth up here in the frozen wastelands of Canada, I was too young to see them in the 70s (my parents did though) but from the early 90s on they played in Ontario and upstate New York yearly and I never missed a show. Cheers
@@buckodonnghaile4309 thx for well wishes! If you like music before your time. The great white north has made some awesome stuff. The guess who, bro, Jeff healey, and of course my favorite Rush. Stay happy, and healthy, drink lots of moosehead beer!
I am from South Dakota. North yes. Am i a yankee? Nope. Besides Ronnie declared me an honorary Georgia Peach. That was kind of him. I miss all of them so much! And thank you for letting me know about the Drive By Truckers! I've heard of them here in Colorado, but had no idea that song was one of theirs. Thank you again!
Ya me too…! Living in the moments of a time so full of joy we don’t even know it, until we do. It’s so sad to think what they were doing we were robbed of further magical Melodie’s. I have to be so grateful of Their gift to us & know it’s our cultures madness merged into a subconscious surreal experience exuded guitars & poetic profoundness. Miss ya Ronnie, Stevie, Cassie Dean 🧡🧡🧡🧡
It’s hard to believe that Gary is the only member left from the band. Rick Medlocke was a early member but left. I swear Jacksonville Fl. was a real hotbed of talent in the late sixties and early seventies.
@@jaray7710 I said original members Bob Burns was the original drummer not Artimus. Bob left because he was having mental health issues and they brought Artimus in. He was a excellent player for sure.
Have a listen the Jonny Jenkins album Ton Ton Macoute where members of the Allmans backed him in the studio. Outstanding. There are 2 volumes of Duane Allman recorded music called An Anthology. All his guest spots and some ABB cuts. Also outstanding.
Yes, it's incredible! I hope you've heard Bozz Scaggs' cover of Fenton Robinson's 'Loan Me a Dime' (with Duane on guitar). If not, please give it a listen. You'll thank me! :)
Ronnie VanZant, a remarkable man with a remarkable talent. Mr. Vanzant provided the music of our time. Not a man to write down lyrics instead committing to memory every song he performed. Ronnie certainly delivered great Southern Charm along with his mastery of vocals. Ronnie Vanzant, an outstanding human being an exceptional artist gone too soon.
Ronnie was a lot more thoughtful than y'all. He would most likely have taken the flag down sooner. Besides, he thought "Southern Rock" was a gimmick cooked up by MCA. It's funny af how poorly understood Ronnie / Skynyrd are, often by "fans." RVZ, not only progun control, outright hated firearms.
Ronnie said, if it's not worth remembering it's not worth singing. Amazing he never wrote anything down. Another fact. All the solo's Free Bird they were all written and played the same every night. No improvisation. I think by doing this, Ronnie ensured his songs would live on, Even if they have been living to many new fans in a cover band. Pretending to be Skynyrd.
Actually, Duane Allman's solo on the end of Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett has been credited by some as the creation of southern rock, thus making him "the FATHER" of southern rock.
When I heard the Allman Brother's first album in 1970. I was totally speechless. The sound was so different and amazing for those times. I wore that piece of vinyl out. After all those years I can still put on the Brothers and get lost for half a day. PS..I love the cover of 'Hey Jude' by Pickett. Another excellent song that Duane played on is 'Lend Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs. Have a good day everyone.
My first concert was Allmans Dec 28, 1972. I listened to UK classic and Prog . There still was plenty of time for Southern rock. The only classic headliner southern rock band I missed was Skynyrd CDB, Outllaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Allmans. I DROVE a limo for 38 special in 1991... that...was special! Jeff Carlisi - so cool ! Danny Chauncey, Donny VZ, ,Don Barnes was out for 3 years... Southern rock,'s gonna do it agin!
Great video. Outlaws were also huge and so talented, and you have to include ZZ Top in the mix. Southern rock was the soundtrack of the 70’s as much as the Stones, Who and Zeppelin. Typical bands on FM radio KMET in Southern California in the mid 70’s: Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Allaman Brothers, Skynyrd, Outlaws, Yes, ZZ Top, Genesis, Queen, Black Sabbath, Mountain, Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Molly Hatchet, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, and more...what an incredible era of unique bands with true musical talent.
I stayed in Atlanta until 79 then onto LA. Same early-Mid 70's playlist but you have to add the local and/or southern talent, plus lots of blues. Elvin Bishop, Mothers Finest, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Blackfoot, and Little Feat. We were tuned into these bands about 6-8 years before they went national.
@@bbb8997 I've seen Jimi. Johnny Winter and too many to list but Rory Gallagher in Vancouver in the late 70's is my favourite concert. Rory was on stage tapping his foot before he even plugged in what a night. :-) Peace
Same here for me, but I was on the other end of the state (around the Sacto-area during that time), listening to KFRC 610 AM out of Daly City (Bay Area) & KZAP FM. Don't forget Foghat, Poco, AeroSmith, the MIGHTY VH Bro's, Bo Diddley, Uncle Ted, aka "da NUGE", Toto, Kansas, Frank Zappa, the Dead , the Stones, Clapton, Starship, Journey, .38 Special, Rossington-Collins, Marshall-Tucker Band, Alvin Lee, etc ... The list goes on & on!! What a Blessed time to be alive & coming of age!!
I like all music; I haven't found a genre yet that hasn't put out some great music. I will never forget discovering how great Lynard Skynard is, long after that awful crash, and just playing their stuff over and over. People of all ages love this music. It never goes out of fashion. After a day of fun at the river with people in their early 20's on up, "Simple Man" began playing, and everybody began singing this great song. We all knew the words, and for the duration of the song we shared the same feelings. Southern Rock is alive and well in Texas.
Starre LaBell IT makes me feel so good to know their are so many Skynyrd fan's out there. I grew up with all the band & lived 2 houses below Billy Powell @ Green Cove Springs, Fla. I live on lake Asbury & they would ski on the lake & would be white as ghost because they partied all night & slept all day. LOL You have a good day Starre LaBelle & ROCK & ROLL FOREVER. Larry USMC SEMPER-FI VIET NAM 1969-1970 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I drove trucks coast to coast for many years, & the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, & Charlie Daniels kept me company for many a mile; that wasn't all I listened to, but it's the best American music written, in my humble opinion.
Check out the live album Allman Brothers SUNY at Stonybrook 9/19/71 if you haven't heard it. It is really good. The Blue Sky with Duane and Dickey is phenomenal.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 it's funny you mention it, i just re-discovered it after not listening to it in a while. i've heard it twice in the last week. Duane and Dicky are indeed just amazing! iconic album! Cheers!
What an absolute Gem ! This is one of the best things ever put together on Southern Rock. Proud to be from the South. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting. Good Vibes 👣
Road my bike 400 miles to KC to see Allmans and Marshall Tucker, Tucker cancelled and ABs played for over 3 hrs. Then saw Skynyrd, Van Zandt dedicated Free Bird to Skydog, all in the early 70s, I was hooked, still am. Saw LS a few years back, they are so tight and still one of, if not, the best Rock Band to see live. ABB, the kick started the whole thing.. those 2 bands, how can you not get a groove going listening to that music
From Africa to the bayou to the Miss to St. Louis and Chicago and Detroit, to the east and west and across the Atlantic and back again in the form of progressive rock and all the other forms out of the 60s and 70s. Music is magical.
As a teenager, I saw a show in about '73 at the Orpheum Theater in Boston with Marshall Tucker, CDB, The Outlaws and Elvin Bishop. The show went until 1 a.m. and the last hour involved all of the personnel of each band performing "Goin' Fishin" together! THAT was ROCK!
Super interesting history lesson. I am from the south and a rocker, but had no idea of the start of southern rock. I love that expression that one of the record executives said about nothing is going to come out of the South. I’m happy that he didn’t know what he was talking about.
Ronnie Van Zant's music has influenced so many of the artists that came after him,and is still being played today by millions of people all over the world nearly 50 years after his passing.It was a tragedy of unspeakable proportions that happened that October day in 1977,truly one of the darkest days in music history.
@@moreblack exactly Bowie you can give him points for being creative and thinking out of the box ,but he was weird and if we was being honest we could say it was a lot of nonsense that some people could really say it sucked , and Kurt Cobain just angry and hollered ,Van zany and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the music that we all loved that was truly great music
That was quite interesting to watch! Much obliged for posting! The majority of music loving people now and then completely missed out on this powerful and important stream of Southern American music.
When I was in high school in 1970, Idlewild South came out. We had a record store at the school and nobody wanted the album. So i bought it. And I've loved the Brothers ever since. In Summer 2021 I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. It was surreal, to hear some of the great hits live, which I never thought possible. And who was the main attraction...??? It was Skynyrd.
That first album is still one of the best rock albums of all time. As usual the bean counters are not visionaries, but the people got it big time . But this was new
I'd love to see a "Southern Rock PT II". Southern rock is blazing it's way back with the subtlety of a bulldozer. Y'all need to check out bands like Preacher Stone, Whiskey Myers, Cadillac3 and the like. BUT, first and foremost...BLACKBERRY SMOKE! Look them up...buy their records and DVD's...call your local stations and demand airtime. These bands are being ignored just like the great southern rockers of the 70's. It was the people like us that brought those bands to the forefront, and it's gonna take we the people to bring it back. And trust me...it's out there!!
I forgot to say this thanks for posting these bands. Otherwise, we would ever have heard of them unless they played locally. I am just speaking for myself regarding local
Into all that bands you mentioned. Superb every one of them, hard too see them having same legacy as the one and only ABB tho. But hope they all have massive success.
Hey Jude = goosebumps and tears! Such an excellent doc, just excellent! Do today's musicians even try to be this real anymore? Clearly it was sincerely, genuinely, honest-to-gawd all about the music. And what music.....!
I like how they played drive by truckers at the end just shows that their are still lots of great southern bands still playing some bands to check out black berry smoke whiskey myers, The Cadillac Three, shovels and rope and hogjaw
My dad was friends with Rick Hall and around 77 I was young and dad took me cause toy and Waylon was there. I'll never forget seeing Waylon play guitar for hank Jr. They did uncle pen
Southern Rock is a term used by Yankees to describe Rock and Roll from the South. As Gregg Allman said, calling Rock from the South Southern Rock is like saying Rock Rock"
There are a lot of idiots that don't understand that R-N-R was born in the South,from white kids listening to the blues and gospel music. How damn dumb can a yankee be?
Dam. no truer phrase ever spoken, no heavier burden of truth to know than Greg’s statement @21:35. Hope Dwayne was there waiting on you bro.... RIP Greg RIP Dwayne
Imagine what they could have done if Duane had not died. In 1970, I was in a high-school radio club. We had a little in-school station and we also had a record store. There was this grey album on the shelf called Idlewild South that nobody would buy, so I bought it. I've loved the Brothers ever since. A few years ago, I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. I could not believe that I was hearing some of the old classics live.
Only cds in my truck are live at Filmore East and Live at Filmore East remastered. Greatest music of my time came out of the south. Charlie Daniel's will tell you.
I love The Byrds and Gram Parsons but their music is better described as "country rock". Country Rock is a musical cousin to Southern Rock, close but not quite the same animal.
I would venture a guess due to time restraints that's why they left out 38 Special, Molly Hatchet & ZZ Top to name a few.But still a good documentary.Thanks for posting it.
In the case of Skynyrd and The Allmans and many other bands the producers and record companies always think they know best .Thank god for the mavericks like Ronnie Van Zant, Duane Allman and Phil Walden. Who have visions and won't compromise .But Cooper deserves credit for getting behind them
I was at a few of those shows at Summerfest in the late 70s/early 80s. I remember the bass player using the Hoan bridge as an echoplex. Also saw the ABB and Molly Hatchet at Summerfest.
If you have difficulty attempting to describe the “spirit, feeling and emotion” that is generated from this recipe of musical freedom, then you understand it down to your core. Muscle Shoals was the spark that started this wildfire. No doubt about it, there’s something in the water down there below the Mason Dixon Line. 🍑✌🏻
Allen Collins: tremendously underrated.
Nothing technically difficult what he played .Pretty much minor penatonic scales .
But.......he wrote great songs and I saw him live on stage. Phenomenal stage prescence
They realize it every time they yell freebird, Though
@@Lost-xl6im Say WHAT!!!???
Freebird was done than done again, dbl tracked.
Who GAF about 'technially difficult.
If ii GAS i'd just listen to Joe Pass.
@@Lost-xl6im The scale he uses is not what matters, it’s his phrasing and vibrato that makes him great. Besides, he typically blends the minor and major scales a la Eric Clapton
.38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Charlie Daniels Band....the best of the best following LS and ABB. Southern Rock heaven.
This was the greatest times to grow up there was a change in the air
Terry Vinson that about says it
Dont forget little feat southern rocker is what i became it started in 3rd grade with beatle music THEN mom got csn first record i started to bloom vocal wise we. We're a music family my brother Johnny was in a great band his second band toured with Janis AND big brother n.holding co. I twisted mom to get me a acustic it did it .by teaching myself took a spell led zepplen ll came out i got electric then got into a robin trower cover band derek was amazing he really culd play robin's licks i played bass learning more guitar chops lots of zepplen Hendrix trower then Marshall Tucker came to play i meat toy tommy i loved them man allman brother s. Band sealed the deal of course lynyrd skynyrd first record took me to a hole different sound that was all i listen to and all southern rock bands i got really good God. Bless all these southern cats i THANK god for giving me the gift to play like my southern rock icons long live southern rock my rebel heart won't give my confederate flag off my ampeg svt bass amp no offense peace to you all keep the songs of the south alive when COVID dies i want to do a cruise thing like the ones that thay do it's gota be simply keep southern rock alive cruise anyone dig that??
YES YES AND YES!
Don’t forget The Outlaws, The Johnny Van Zant Band, Pure Prarie League, ZZ Top, Blackfoot, Black Oak Arkansas, all from the 70’s. Best time ever to be a Southern Rock music fan and to have seen these bands live in concert. 🔊
just two more cents worth, ;) i think Toy Caldwell
is somewhat overlooked in the bigger sense.
"under-rated" barely covers it. what a talented singer/song writer and guitarist. definitely one of my earliest influences. even changed my tastes in music. the 1st time i heard _Can't You See?_ ...epic... cheers to good old Caldwell and long live Southern Rock!
I'd have to say when Toy was on his game singing can't you see . No one could touch him .
Toy Caldwell was as good as any player and singer. The way he picked and strummed was very unique and very melodic. Such a soulful singer as well, yes, he is very, very under-rated.
He was one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet, too. I got drunk with him one night, and after talking with him for 5 minutes, it was like he was your best friend. What a mega talent!
again! Definitely Toy Caldwell! 24 hours st a time! I love
Where we all belong, from 1973 !
Goodbye Gary. You boys are back together.
Thanks for the music that lives on.
I've never heard anyone bleep "Jesus Christ" as a curse word and I appreciate you doing that CMT.
I am overcome with all the nemories that come rushing back to my mind. I was so blessed and lucky to be hired to Capricorn Studio as receptionist, assistant to Johnny Sandlin and all around good go-for. Yes i met all of these lovely gentlemen.
It's the small things that were really special. A glass full of Crowne Royal at work, on my birthday, supplied by Charlie Daniels. VIP passes to Marshall Tucker from M.T. Paul Hornsby my friend, never to busy to show me his latest project. Paul i want to tell you Tucker, always gave one hell of a live performance! Johnny Sandlin's recollections of Duane Allman. And his optomistic and kind encouragement. Richard Betts and his great smile. Humble and happy to meet and shake hands with my parents downtown Macon on one chance night, Gregg Allman's laugh and crazy sense of humor. He had a blunt way of relaying the truth of a matter. Gary Rossington's aense of adventure. Spurred on by Ronnie Van Zant. Ronnie had an aura of a legend in the making. I had never heard of them, until the day they came in to make Gimme Back My Bullets.
Ronnie was there for me in an unsavory situation. And yes his persistence was strong. He was not a quitter.
Like i said so many memories. I could not cover here without writing a book, lol
They are in my heart ❤ forever.
Who wrote and who is singing the beautiful song i hear while describing the Skynyrd plane crash? My goodness, that is one lovely great song! I love it!! Is that Johnny VZ?
Jolene Loveland That song is "Angels and Fuselage' by the band Drive-By Truckers. It's the last song on their album titled SOUTHERN ROCK OPERA. The entire album is a concept album on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock in general. Another song on the album is titled "Ronnie and Neil" which is about the relationship b/w Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young. Other tracks are titled "Greenville To Baton Rouge", "Shut Up and Get On The Plane", "Cassie's Brother" etc...
Ivan, I'm late to the game. You stole my thunder! But thanks for setting Jolene straight on the facts. Shout out to drive by truckers from one old dog who drove equipment truck for both the Allman's, and Skynyrd. Peace
@@matthewtobin8 what a great time to be young and travelling across America by truck with the Allmans and Skynyrd. You must have had a blast. The Allmans were the soundtrack of my youth up here in the frozen wastelands of Canada, I was too young to see them in the 70s (my parents did though) but from the early 90s on they played in Ontario and upstate New York yearly and I never missed a show. Cheers
@@buckodonnghaile4309 thx for well wishes! If you like music before your time. The great white north has made some awesome stuff. The guess who, bro, Jeff healey, and of course my favorite Rush. Stay happy, and healthy, drink lots of moosehead beer!
I am from South Dakota. North yes. Am i a yankee? Nope. Besides Ronnie declared me an honorary Georgia Peach. That was kind of him. I miss all of them so much! And thank you for letting me know about the Drive By Truckers! I've heard of them here in Colorado, but had no idea that song was one of theirs. Thank you again!
This doc gave me goosebumps. So glad this got recorded before so many of these guys passed away.
Ya me too…!
Living in the moments of a time so full of joy we don’t even know it, until we do. It’s so sad to think what they were doing we were robbed of further magical Melodie’s.
I have to be so grateful of Their gift to us & know it’s our cultures madness merged into a subconscious surreal experience exuded guitars & poetic profoundness.
Miss ya Ronnie, Stevie, Cassie Dean 🧡🧡🧡🧡
It’s hard to believe that Gary is the only member left from the band. Rick Medlocke was a early member but left. I swear Jacksonville Fl. was a real hotbed of talent in the late sixties and early seventies.
@@danielcombs3207 Artimus
@@jaray7710 I said original members Bob Burns was the original drummer not Artimus. Bob left because he was having mental health issues and they brought Artimus in. He was a excellent player for sure.
My god, how had I never heard that cover of Hey Jude before. It’s incredible.
Have a listen the Jonny Jenkins album Ton Ton Macoute where members of the Allmans backed him in the studio. Outstanding.
There are 2 volumes of Duane Allman recorded music called An Anthology. All his guest spots and some ABB cuts. Also outstanding.
Google the muscle shoals document it’s awesome and in there as wel
Thank God for the fact we still have Hank Williams Jr
Yes, it's incredible! I hope you've heard Bozz Scaggs' cover of Fenton Robinson's 'Loan Me a Dime' (with Duane on guitar). If not, please give it a listen. You'll thank me! :)
You can thank Duane Allman for that one. He convinced Wilson to record it.
Ronnie VanZant, a remarkable man with a remarkable talent.
Mr. Vanzant provided the music of our time. Not a man to write down lyrics instead committing to memory every song he performed.
Ronnie certainly delivered great Southern Charm along with his mastery of vocals.
Ronnie Vanzant, an outstanding human being an exceptional artist gone too soon.
Yeah Ronnie was pure brilliance
He would spit in Gary's face for taking down the Confederate flag.
@@wildestcowboy2668 you got a point there son.
Ronnie was a lot more thoughtful than y'all. He would most likely have taken the flag down sooner. Besides, he thought "Southern Rock" was a gimmick cooked up by MCA. It's funny af how poorly understood Ronnie / Skynyrd are, often by "fans." RVZ, not only progun control, outright hated firearms.
Ronnie said, if it's not worth remembering it's not worth singing. Amazing he never wrote anything down. Another fact. All the solo's Free Bird they were all written and played the same every night. No improvisation. I think by doing this, Ronnie ensured his songs would live on, Even if they have been living to many new fans in a cover band. Pretending to be Skynyrd.
These were the bands that came out in my teens and shaped our musical taste for the rest of our lives. Thank you big time...every single one of you!
You are correct, me to, I cannot really listen to any new music of today.
Being from Florida it damn sure made us all proud. I bought a guitar because of the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd!
Lynyrd Skynyrd was way better than all of them but they were all great for their time and for their legacy in music history
Same here ❤
Duane Allman, the godfather of Southern rock.
Actually, Duane Allman's solo on the end of Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett has been credited by some as the creation of southern rock, thus making him "the FATHER" of southern rock.
Marshall Tucker Band and Allman Brothers Band, what a show that would have been.
Great footage of the legendary Ronnie Van Zant.
Growing up in Western NY and coming of age in the 70's ALL these bands were what I listened to and I still jam them.
When I heard the Allman Brother's first album in 1970. I was totally speechless. The sound was so different and amazing for those times. I wore that piece of vinyl out. After all those years I can still put on the Brothers and get lost for half a day. PS..I love the cover of 'Hey Jude' by Pickett. Another excellent song that Duane played on is 'Lend Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs. Have a good day everyone.
My first concert was Allmans Dec 28, 1972. I listened to UK classic and Prog . There still was plenty of time for Southern rock.
The only classic headliner southern rock band I missed was Skynyrd
CDB, Outllaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Allmans.
I DROVE a limo for 38 special in 1991... that...was special!
Jeff Carlisi - so cool ! Danny Chauncey, Donny VZ, ,Don Barnes was out for 3 years...
Southern rock,'s gonna do it agin!
Jeff Carlisi was and still is cool!
Thank God for Ronnie's persistence we got Simple Man
Amen to that
Ronnie van zant is God period.
I was 15 then. Heroes then and now at 61. I thank God for rockers like them in my youth, and life!!! I guess I'm just a simple man!!!
And there you go out of your youth and indeed became "a simple man" still living on.
Thank you for putting this back on here
Great video. Outlaws were also huge and so talented, and you have to include ZZ Top in the mix. Southern rock was the soundtrack of the 70’s as much as the Stones, Who and Zeppelin.
Typical bands on FM radio KMET in Southern California in the mid 70’s: Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Allaman Brothers, Skynyrd, Outlaws, Yes, ZZ Top, Genesis, Queen, Black Sabbath, Mountain, Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Molly Hatchet, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, and more...what an incredible era of unique bands with true musical talent.
I stayed in Atlanta until 79 then onto LA. Same early-Mid 70's playlist but you have to add the local and/or southern talent, plus lots of blues. Elvin Bishop, Mothers Finest, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Blackfoot, and Little Feat. We were tuned into these bands about 6-8 years before they went national.
glad you mentioned Rory Gallagher, one of most talented artists ever: lead, slide, & national steel guitar. Johnny Winter & Duane Allman
@@bbb8997 I've seen Jimi. Johnny Winter and too many to list but Rory Gallagher in Vancouver in the late 70's is my favourite concert. Rory was on stage tapping his foot before he even plugged in what a night. :-) Peace
@@billmaxwell6157 Eric Quincy Tate to that list, Wet Willie
Same here for me, but I was on the other end of the state (around the Sacto-area during that time), listening to KFRC 610 AM out of Daly City (Bay Area) & KZAP FM. Don't forget Foghat, Poco, AeroSmith, the MIGHTY VH Bro's, Bo Diddley, Uncle Ted, aka "da NUGE", Toto, Kansas, Frank Zappa, the Dead , the Stones, Clapton, Starship, Journey, .38 Special, Rossington-Collins, Marshall-Tucker Band, Alvin Lee, etc ... The list goes on & on!! What a Blessed time to be alive & coming of age!!
I like all music; I haven't found a genre yet that hasn't put out some great music. I will never forget discovering how great Lynard Skynard is, long after that awful crash, and just playing their stuff over and over. People of all ages love this music. It never goes out of fashion. After a day of fun at the river with people in their early 20's on up, "Simple Man" began playing, and everybody began singing this great song. We all knew the words, and for the duration of the song we shared the same feelings. Southern Rock is alive and well in Texas.
That's all you have to say? I like all genres of music. Slayer put out some good tunes, but why limit yourself to one band?
Ulysses North Slayer! That's not even worth a coment. I've been a DJ for 40 years.
mrdjdave Beck I deleted his comment...he was a troll. Name calling over a music video? I should have done it before this.
You're right...Slayer? Lol.
Starre LaBell IT makes me feel so good to know their are so many Skynyrd fan's out there. I grew up with all the band & lived 2 houses below Billy Powell @
Green Cove Springs, Fla. I live on lake Asbury & they would ski on the lake & would be white as ghost because they partied all night & slept all day. LOL You have a good day Starre LaBelle & ROCK & ROLL FOREVER. Larry USMC SEMPER-FI VIET NAM 1969-1970 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Starre LaBell Thank God for Texas and its Texans!
What a great documentary! Thanks for uploading it!
What a GEM.Thank you for this great piece of history.
I drove trucks coast to coast for many years, & the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, & Charlie Daniels kept me company for many a mile; that wasn't all I listened to, but it's the best American music written, in my humble opinion.
I agree with you! From a Southern Woman 😜
Michael Hanby damn right brother
Me too 48 states and Canada.
17:36 not many live albums have had the impact of 1971's Live @ the Fillmore!
Brilliance indeed!
double album as well!
truly innovative!
Check out the live album Allman Brothers SUNY at Stonybrook 9/19/71 if you haven't heard it. It is really good. The Blue Sky with Duane and Dickey is phenomenal.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 it's funny you mention it, i just re-discovered it after not listening to it in a while. i've heard it twice in the last week. Duane and Dicky are indeed just amazing! iconic album! Cheers!
I'm sure the kids today will have the same type of amazing memories from their youth at the big outdoor music festivals such as Coachella, etc.
This is a great documentary!
Best music ever...A way of life..
What an absolute Gem ! This is one of the best things ever put together on Southern Rock. Proud to be from the South. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting. Good Vibes 👣
I can honestly say I like every song Ronnie Van Zant was part of.
Road my bike 400 miles to KC to see Allmans and Marshall Tucker, Tucker cancelled and ABs played for over 3 hrs. Then saw Skynyrd, Van Zandt dedicated Free Bird to Skydog, all in the early 70s, I was hooked, still am. Saw LS a few years back, they are so tight and still one of, if not, the best Rock Band to see live. ABB, the kick started the whole thing.. those 2 bands, how can you not get a groove going listening to that music
You sir are a fan!!!
Excellent documentary not only told the story of southern rock but also the story of the south as a whole. Great stuff
the best southern rock blues band that will ever be !!
From Africa to the bayou to the Miss to St. Louis and Chicago and Detroit, to the east and west and across the Atlantic and back again in the form of progressive rock and all the other forms out of the 60s and 70s. Music is magical.
I had the honor to see The Allman Brothers at Laguna Seca in California! They are truly an amazing group of musicians wow what a show!!!
As a teenager, I saw a show in about '73 at the Orpheum Theater in Boston with Marshall Tucker, CDB, The Outlaws and Elvin Bishop. The show went until 1 a.m. and the last hour involved all of the personnel of each band performing "Goin' Fishin" together! THAT was ROCK!
Good documentary thank you you have put this together
I still have my Eat a Peach cassette I bought in 1987.
I can sleep at night now. Thanks for sharing
Super interesting history lesson. I am from the south and a rocker, but had no idea of the start of southern rock. I love that expression that one of the record executives said about nothing is going to come out of the South. I’m happy that he didn’t know what he was talking about.
Ronnie Van Zant's music has influenced so many of the artists that came after him,and is still being played today by millions of people all over the world nearly 50 years after his passing.It was a tragedy of unspeakable proportions that happened that October day in 1977,truly
one of the darkest days in music history.
Yessir!
Just a damn shame.
Ronnie should be remembered ABOVE guys like Kurt Cobain and Bowie.
@@moreblack exactly Bowie you can give him points for being creative and thinking out of the box ,but he was weird and if we was being honest we could say it was a lot of nonsense that some people could really say it sucked , and Kurt Cobain just angry and hollered ,Van zany and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the music that we all loved that was truly great music
That was quite interesting to watch! Much obliged for posting! The majority of music loving people now and then completely missed out on this powerful and important stream of Southern American music.
I swear the greatest clips of interviews I’ve ever seen! Good Shit!😂👌never seen it.
Can anything beat Passion, Intensity and Determination. When it is something you feel intensely then it will show and relate to many others.
Awesome interview!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it !!!
When I was in high school in 1970, Idlewild South came out. We had a record store at the school and nobody wanted the album. So i bought it. And I've loved the Brothers ever since. In Summer 2021 I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. It was surreal, to hear some of the great hits live, which I never thought possible. And who was the main attraction...??? It was Skynyrd.
thank you for this video RandallTSkynyrd.......Long live the ABB and southern rock.....Music never dies....!
That first album is still one of the best rock albums of all time. As usual the bean counters are not visionaries, but the people got it big time . But this was new
I'd love to see a "Southern Rock PT II". Southern rock is blazing it's way back with the subtlety of a bulldozer. Y'all need to check out bands like Preacher Stone, Whiskey Myers, Cadillac3 and the like. BUT, first and foremost...BLACKBERRY SMOKE! Look them up...buy their records and DVD's...call your local stations and demand airtime. These bands are being ignored just like the great southern rockers of the 70's. It was the people like us that brought those bands to the forefront, and it's gonna take we the people to bring it back. And trust me...it's out there!!
I will for sure check them. And give my honest opinion on them. 😄
I forgot to say this thanks for posting these bands. Otherwise, we would ever have heard of them unless they played locally. I am just speaking for myself regarding local
You should also check out The Steel Woods, The Vegabonds, Allman Betts Band, Them Dirty Roses and Brent Cobb among others.
Into all that bands you mentioned. Superb every one of them, hard too see them having same legacy as the one and only ABB tho. But hope they all have massive success.
was surprised the video only covers 3 bands. Wishing there was a second video about Blackfoot, Charlie Daniels Band, and Molly Hatchet.
I'm so old, I remember when music from the 70's wasn't called "classic rock"! LOL
I'm with you on that one brother! LMAO
It was the best of our musical lives.
Now we’re classic or old school
We’ll that happened quickly
Black Oak Arkansas..blew the door open for southern rock and also influenced rock music ..if you havent seen Jim Dandy and the band, go now!
I’ve been looking for this since I first saw it on CMT. Thank you for uploading
Hey Jude = goosebumps and tears!
Such an excellent doc, just excellent! Do today's musicians even try to be this real anymore? Clearly it was sincerely, genuinely, honest-to-gawd all about the music. And what music.....!
I like how they played drive by truckers at the end just shows that their are still lots of great southern bands still playing some bands to check out black berry smoke whiskey myers, The Cadillac Three, shovels and rope and hogjaw
The Singing River still singing in Muscle Shoals! Rock on, Funk on! Dream on.
Thank you for posting this. I saw this documentary years ago and loved it.
Back here watching it again watched it for the first time last night it’s really good
My dad was friends with Rick Hall and around 77 I was young and dad took me cause toy and Waylon was there. I'll never forget seeing Waylon play guitar for hank Jr. They did uncle pen
That is a awesome documentary southern rock was is and will always be a high mark in American music
I'm American by birth and
Southern by the grace of God ....🙏
Jacksonville, FL - birthplace and capital of Southern Rock!! Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Rossington-Collins Band. Amazing bands from Jacksonville!!
Don't forget Tom Petty.
Southern Rock is a term used by Yankees to describe Rock and Roll from the South. As Gregg Allman said, calling Rock from the South Southern Rock is like saying Rock Rock"
There are a lot of idiots that don't understand that R-N-R was born in the South,from white kids listening to the blues and gospel music.
How damn dumb can a yankee be?
@@carywest9256 not so stupid as you are dumb dixie boy. RnR is music originated from black guys, you re racist SOB. Can ya dig that, sucka?
@@fredsakay994 go bob on a knob,maggot!How ya like that?
is this meant to be a stupid argument
Southern Rock & Roll
will live on forever, because of *Lynyrd Skynyrd* and some others.
~ Long Live the Music of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band ~
What a time it was love 60 70s
Long Live SkyDog!!!! Duane Allman R.I.P.......
Duane Allman was a guitar genius!!
Without a doubt
Dwayne didn't play the guitar, Dwayne made love to guitar... ❤️
Yes.....and Stevie Gaines was awesome too....
REMEMBER Duane Allman this day! 49 years ago today we lost the greatest guitarist ever!
🍄🍑✌️❤️
24 short years....Such a shame....
Dam. no truer phrase ever spoken, no heavier burden of truth to know than Greg’s statement @21:35.
Hope Dwayne was there waiting on you bro.... RIP Greg RIP Dwayne
Thank you all for the best music ever... Peace
Southern rock was one of my favs, I grew up in the northeast, something about the beat, the guitars, Skynyrd, molly, Allman, so many great bands.
Imagine what they could have done if Duane had not died. In 1970, I was in a high-school radio club. We had a little in-school station and we also had a record store. There was this grey album on the shelf called Idlewild South that nobody would buy, so I bought it. I've loved the Brothers ever since. A few years ago, I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. I could not believe that I was hearing some of the old classics live.
This a wonderful informative documentary about a great period and genre of music.
Love this footage of Southern Rock History too from a different angle . Good stuff
Marshall Tucker Band 🤘🏼 ABB changed my life …. How many people would love to rewind time ? ⏰
Marshall Tucker was the best
Only cds in my truck are live at Filmore East and Live at Filmore East remastered. Greatest music of my time came out of the south. Charlie Daniel's will tell you.
Allman Brothers and Molly Hatched are my favorite southern Rock bands. I was born in North Carolina and raised in Tallahassee Florida. 🤘🏿
The soundtrack to my childhoood. Born in 73 but raised on all the music from Motown to swamp rock and blues.
35:00 Charlie Daniels the fiddle savant!! May he Rest In Peace
The Allman Brothers...often referred to and correctly so as the greatest of all time.
Nah....
What a voice in
"Gregg Allman"
What a guitar player
"Dwayne Allman"
Absolutely the best...!
@@dodibenabba1378 what band could you possibly say is better?? They had Daune Allman and Dickie Betts.
@@steveng1624 Gregg Allman was probably the best white soul voice I've ever heard in America. I mean that guy had magic in his voice.
@@dannydine5263
Many bands back in that era had something special, it was called
*Southern Rock*...When you hear it you're addicted.
Modern country music has roots in Southern Rock as a major influence in today’s sound.
RIP Gary Rossington 🕊️
The Byrds and Gram Parsons deserve a-lot of credit in this field.
Burrito Brothers blew me away when I was turned on to them.
I love The Byrds and Gram Parsons but their music is better described as "country rock". Country Rock is a musical cousin to Southern Rock, close but not quite the same animal.
As well as Mike Nesmith his first 3 albums with the First National Band laid the foundation of country rock.
Thanks for the upload. Perhaps there'll be a Part 2, one day, featuring Molly Hatchet, the Outlaws and such...
RIP Gary Rossington 💔💔🙏
I would venture a guess due to time restraints that's why they left out 38 Special, Molly Hatchet & ZZ Top to name a few.But still a good documentary.Thanks for posting it.
Thanks Ronnie for walking Al to his Bentley....
In the case of Skynyrd and The Allmans and many other bands the producers and record companies always think they know best .Thank god for the mavericks like Ronnie Van Zant, Duane Allman and Phil Walden. Who have visions and won't compromise .But Cooper deserves credit for getting behind them
I grew up in Muscle Shoals graduated school in 79. I'm back know it is a sweet home.
It's hard to watch this video because never stops when people talk.
Thank you for posting this!!
Saw Duane and Gregg in the 70s at Boston gardens good memory
There is Duane Allman and there is everybody else. The greatest ever to pick up the instrument.
When you trace the roots, it has a Southern Accent.❤
Ed King-fuckin rocks
Wow I Still have all them Records love the Art on them !
Those accounts of the planes crash just wrecked me. 😭 Overall what a great piece of history! Thank you!
Saw the original MTB five times here in Milwaukee. Great shows . Fantastic musicians. Greg Allmann put them down in his autobiography.
Silly Greg.
I was at a few of those shows at Summerfest in the late 70s/early 80s. I remember the bass player using the Hoan bridge as an echoplex. Also saw the ABB and Molly Hatchet at Summerfest.
I enjoyed this so much. ❤
thanks for sharing!!!
Everyone talks about Duane and Dickey (rightfully so) but Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, what a combination that was.
If you have difficulty attempting to describe the “spirit, feeling and emotion” that is generated from this recipe of musical freedom, then you understand it down to your core. Muscle Shoals was the spark that started this wildfire.
No doubt about it, there’s something in the water down there below the Mason Dixon Line. 🍑✌🏻
Wow I haven't listened to Marshall tucker since the 70s forgot how great they were
Rip Gary rossington