Lynyrd Skynyrd Shorts Episode 3 Steve Gaines Sings!

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  • @georgegaylord
    @georgegaylord 3 місяці тому +5

    Steve was a beast of a singer,writer , and guitar player. He was destined for greatness but unfortunately he died way way to soon. Cherish the gifts for your ears he left behind as any live or recorded music is very rare.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  3 місяці тому

      No doubt. The Jason Isbell of his time...

  • @BrianMatteson-jh5ux
    @BrianMatteson-jh5ux 2 місяці тому +2

    Steve Gaines what a talented man so sad😢

  • @lisaaltavilla4095
    @lisaaltavilla4095 Рік тому +13

    Its criminal that fate took away such a great guitarist !! Brilliant talented guy 🎸❤️

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      A lot of talent went away on that plane. Don't forget about Cassie and even Dean Kilpatrick...who was a pretty awesome guy himself.

    • @lisaaltavilla4095
      @lisaaltavilla4095 Рік тому

      @@gtrfletch yes !! indeed 👍

  • @ringokidd387
    @ringokidd387 Рік тому +4

    Looka Here! October the 20th 2023! I was Blessed and fortunate to be at the Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial along with the rest of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Nation got to meet Mr Gene Odom got to hang out with Gene and many rescuers and other plane crash Survivors I was Blessed to meet a lot of wonderful beautiful Souls ... We even motioned it second it and voted for Mr Gene Odom to be our bona fide President of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Nation and he willfully Accepted! We prayed for Ronnie Van Zant , Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines and ALL! Uncle Gene and I got to hang out and tell fishing stories... I love listening to his stories better than my own! Hahaha! How cool is that?

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      I think you may see Gene on one of our shows soon....

    • @ringokidd387
      @ringokidd387 Рік тому +1

      @@gtrfletch sounds Awesome ! Lookin forward to it!

  • @vlassisnikas7634
    @vlassisnikas7634 Рік тому +4

    Very interesting story. The Steve Gaines audio file is pure gold. Good job! Fly high now free birds. R.I.P. Ronnie, Gary, Allen, Billy, Steve, Cassie, Leon, Bob. You are so missed.

  • @MrJRHblues
    @MrJRHblues 10 місяців тому +2

    I am fucking blown away! Thank you

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  10 місяців тому

      Every week, we read stuff on there that absolutely blows us away. Thanks for watching and let me know what you would like us to cover. Join in!

  • @edyoung4010
    @edyoung4010 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for posting this. Another piece of Rock n Roll history. Steve Gains is my all time favorite guitarist. A phenomenal talent. Gone way to soon.

  • @pattodd7784
    @pattodd7784 Рік тому +12

    Not only did we lose Ronnie, we lost a great guitar player that was just getting started. One of the biggest tragedies in rock.Took out the heart of the band.

    • @michaelcrowson3174
      @michaelcrowson3174 Рік тому +2

      Gains was as good as Ronnie singing.

    • @michaelcrowson3174
      @michaelcrowson3174 Рік тому +3

      I still love Ronnie. He was humble but strong.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +2

      Ronnie had a power of lyrics and personality that drove the band. No one else could do this...it is what holds bands together. Mick Jagger has it. Paul McCartney did not.

    • @perbes100
      @perbes100 Рік тому +1

      Stubborn as well. That's why the crash happened.

    • @pattodd7784
      @pattodd7784 Рік тому +1

      @@perbes100 Yeah, Ronnie definitely had that "invincible" mentality.

  • @RobertBottoms-rg3yo
    @RobertBottoms-rg3yo Рік тому +8

    Thanks for posting this. I’m 37 years old and remember my dad jamming this on the stereo when I was around 6 years old. Fast forward to being like 16 and I smell weed for the first time and my mind makes a direct flashback to that moment in time. RIP Dad, good stuff.
    I’ve only recently started researching Lynyrd Skynyrd and as a musician myself it’s crazy the amount of talent they had on board at any given time. While every life lost the day of the plane crash was equally tragic, losing Steve Gaines was just a big of blow to the band as Ronnie.
    King was King though. Thanks again.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +2

      This is the coolest story I have ever heard and makes me so proud to be a Skynyrd guy! My little brother was 8 years younger than me and grew up much the same way. I bet your dad was cool!

  • @WhiteOak09
    @WhiteOak09 Рік тому +5

    Great songs never get old and sound great whoever is singing them.

  • @rmgibsontx
    @rmgibsontx 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for what you guys are doing.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  8 місяців тому +1

      It is so much fun! Keep hanging with us and commenting, that is where the true fun is. Thanks again.

  • @Ladysensei
    @Ladysensei Рік тому +4

    Oh my word this is priceless!! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @duurnamets9678
    @duurnamets9678 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow amazing love it

  • @SimpleManGuitars1973
    @SimpleManGuitars1973 Рік тому +9

    I devour any bootleg of Steve I can get because Ronnie let him improvise way more than the others and there was always something fresh and cool in his playing. I Never Dreamed was the pinnacle of his playing to me. He's just flat out one of my all time heroes and reminds me of an American Paul Kossoff in the sense that he died WAY too young with SO much unfulfilled promise. Just one of the all time great rock and roll tragedies. I believe Ronnie thought he had really met his soulmate in Steve. Allen and Gary could write great riffs but Steve could write, play, AND sing. He was a true triple threat and was already helping Ronnie to take some breathers on the last tour by singing in You Got That Right and soloing on Aint No Good Life.

    • @diegogardner6218
      @diegogardner6218 Рік тому +1

      Was there ever a time Steve sang free bird?

    • @SimpleManGuitars1973
      @SimpleManGuitars1973 Рік тому +3

      @@diegogardner6218 No. The only time he sang That Smell was when they were in soundcheck in Sheffield England in 1977 and they were still working on it. The tempo was much slower. They were also working on You Got That Right and if you've never heard that Sheffield Soundcheck I HIGHLY recommend it!

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      And we will probably get to it but my favorite in the soundcheck was Allen's favorite, their version of Haunted House!

    • @SimpleManGuitars1973
      @SimpleManGuitars1973 Рік тому +2

      @@gtrfletch You ever heard the rehearsal tapes from the living room when they were teaching Steve the songs? It's really cool.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +2

      @@SimpleManGuitars1973 OMG. I have tons of LS stuff and was present for the Oct 30 studio concert in 1973 but I have NEVER heard of this tape...anyway to share? Could we get it on the show? gtrfletch@gmail.com

  • @gottadomor7438
    @gottadomor7438 Рік тому +10

    I've been a LS diehard almost a half century - summer 1976 - & proud privilege say saw them w/ Gaines in the line-up. (Tho King was my favorite LS guitarist back then, admittedly.)
    Said it before say it here again, the Street Survivors LP coulda been called, a Steve Gaines solo record - with Skynyrd backing him up.
    Of 7 original songs, Gaines had 2 co-credits & 2 alone.
    Yeah by that time Skynyrd WERE tighter than cowboy boots 2 sizes too small, & a juggernaut just starting to roll, (and b/c of Gaines' remotivating them
    all) but SS has Steve Gaines' guitar signature ALL over it, first groove on the vinyl til the needle lifts off at the end.
    Buddy Holly's plane crash will always be, "the day the music died"; but Steve Gaines's career cut short for me, the one still stings the most. Ronnie Van Zant had already reached the top of the hill - stardom & - now - legendary status; but Gaines' climb up the mountain just starting. And. the. sky. was. the. limit.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +3

      Steve had a rare magic. The loss hurts me to this day.

    • @NathanSmith-xf7rk
      @NathanSmith-xf7rk 3 місяці тому

      Well said brother 👍

  • @jimilite
    @jimilite Рік тому +1

    That was really good to hear, thanks so much for sharing that. God bless em all for bringing much happiness to us all hey...

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      God Bless Skynyrd for sure

  • @martinherve2688
    @martinherve2688 Рік тому +1

    THANKS for sharing !

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      We are just having fun and getting to share with yall is awesome. I love the comments section of this the most...

  • @HAGMAN3926
    @HAGMAN3926 Рік тому +4

    Your Podcast gets better every time

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      Very kind. We may suck sometimes but our passion for this band will never die! We invite anyone with stories or questions to join the show! Just holler!

  • @timreece3430
    @timreece3430 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video....

  • @margiewhitehead2453
    @margiewhitehead2453 Рік тому +3

    Steve Gaines in my opinion was absolutely one of the baddest guitarist that's ever lived . And I've got a bunch of his songs from when he was playing with his own band . I know a little was master piece of Steve Gaines . Now Brother's you have literally blew my mind with these shorts ! Damn Straight you have blew me away ! I'm so frickin glad I found your channel . And I'm subbing to your channel right now .

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      Please join the conversation! We have been lovers and followers of LS forever. I truly think Steve was gonna take this band to the stratosphere! If you have any topics that you wish us to discuss, hollar! You can find me on twitter @broadneckmusic

    • @margiewhitehead2453
      @margiewhitehead2453 Рік тому +1

      @@gtrfletch Absolutely Will do ....I don't know though 😂 when I get started on a topic about Skynyrd I drive myself nuts sometimes 😆 and I don't have to many friends for that reason and im being serious....I know I wrecked them out and drove em crazy but the biggest part of my family including me are musicians and I just play rythm guitar but Let me invite you sometime to watch a couple videos of a band that my first cousin plays in Here in Harlan County Ky and that's where I live. The name of their band is Kudzu Killers and I know that's a wierd name but these boys got it going on and im so proud of my First cousin because he's really one of the best guitarist anywhere . And he can play the lead to Call me the Breeze by Skynyrd absolutely to a absolute can't tell it from Gary Rossington and he's the only one around here that can even think about that . Anyways I'll give you the name of the 2 songs and these are shot professionally here in The city of Harlan. I won't drown is the first one and Hey somebody is the other one and the lead singer plays Harmonica and take my word he's Badd As Hell to. And I'll leave it alone with this right here...if you ever watch the show The Voice....The kid from Harlan County that won it a few years back named Jordan Smith....His brother Tyler Smith is in this band to and can rip a guitars a new one to. So back to Lynyrd Skynyrd....The best choice That Ronnie ever made was taking Cassie's word about her Brother Stevie Gaines. That man in my opinion is one of the greatest guitarists ever and ill take that to my grave and I'm listening to Simple Man right now as I'm writing this comment that'll take you a half of a day to read . I'm sorry for going in about my family and my Cousin playing guitar but I just want someone that's legitimate to watch those videos and if you do could you please reply back to me and let me know what you thought about them !?. And I'm going to shut the Hell up if I can lol 😂 and I better clear something up right quick 🤣 I'm using my friends phone right now because mine is out of commission until I get someone to fix it and my name is Wendell Burkhart . I have Facebook on my phone and you can look me up sometime and kinda get a look of where I live. Now I'm leaving it with this again 😂 back in 1982 I decided to go on my first deer hunt and the very first morning I was in a tree stand and my gun fell and discharged and hit me right through my right elbow and literally destroyed my hopes of ever being able to play guitar the way I had wanted to. I still play some but it just gave me more drive to learn everything I could about any kind of music I love. Wether I can play it or not. So I'm sorry but I told you when I get started 😂 My main goal is to learn everything I can possibly learn about Skynyrd and I am 57 and I'll continue to look and search and listen to anything you could tell me and would appreciate it so so much. And thank you for replying back to me because that doesn't happen much.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      @@margiewhitehead2453 ua-cam.com/video/csckbSvC_uY/v-deo.html I just watched this video for Hey Somebody by the Kudzu Killers. I would go to see them perform for sure! I will be listening for more. I subscribed to the channel! Thanks for the rec!

    • @bryangermain
      @bryangermain Рік тому

      No, Steve didn’t leave KC on the bus with them. He joined them a couple weeks in North Carolina.

  • @sirgalahad3574
    @sirgalahad3574 Рік тому

    Fantastic. I would have loved seeing what Skynyrd could have done with Gaines in the mix for even a few extra years.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      Agreed! Jeez, what we missed. Skynyrd would be as big as the Beatles...in my humble opinion.

  • @nicholasnorliffe46
    @nicholasnorliffe46 Рік тому +1

    if Steve Gaines had of lived he would have become one of great singer/songwriter/ guitarists

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      Therefore the story about Ronnie becoming a country artist and the band continuing with Steve at the mic....plus I always say that he was Stevie Ray Vaughn before Stevie Ray Vaughn.

  • @anthonycurran362
    @anthonycurran362 Рік тому +1

    Cool stuff, saw them on that tour👌

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      Me too. Miami or not really in Miami but close. The power always just knocked me out.

  • @amandabillings2517
    @amandabillings2517 Рік тому +2

    It makes you wonder just what is out there that we have not heard of Steve Gaines.

  • @rockincsm0142
    @rockincsm0142 7 місяців тому +1

    So cool

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  7 місяців тому +1

      Indeed and Ronnie was going to let him take more and more....

  • @rollinscossingtonjr.1025
    @rollinscossingtonjr.1025 Рік тому +1

    that smell was written the night after gary rossingtons car wrec , allen went to ronnies house and woke him up telling him about garys car wreck ......there was a saying back then " the smell of death is around him or her " setting at ronnies kitchen table allen said the smell of death is around this band " so ronnie and allen penciled out the lyrics......billy hit a state troopers wife in 76 car wreck.....allen wrecked his jeep in 76 and gary wrecked in 76 ......that smell was written in september of 76 and worked up in november of 76'

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      This just says so much about Ronnie. I loved all of his ANTI songs. He saw what guns do to people and society, he saw what the spread of concrete was doing to the environment and he saw what drugs and alcohol were doing to his friends. And he wrote awesome songs about it! Thanks

  • @davidmitchell1239
    @davidmitchell1239 Рік тому +1

    The clip is running slow. If you speed up the playback to 1.25 it sounds more like it should.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  11 місяців тому

      And you are absolutely correct. Thanks

  • @bretthumphrey6821
    @bretthumphrey6821 Місяць тому

    Wow where did you guys get this from never heard it before awesome ❤❤❤

  • @TommyRogersAlabama
    @TommyRogersAlabama 4 місяці тому +1

    The tape is dragging pretty bad, about 25% slow, you should reproduce it to a normal or closer normal speed. Also, Steve sang lead in other songs (You Got That Right). He also brought to the table some of the new stuff on street survivor. That was the reason Ronnie brought him in so quick.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  4 місяці тому

      Steve was going to become a solo artist and a huge star, similar to the Jason Isbell story. His superior talent was undeniable.

  • @Liam-wf4ul
    @Liam-wf4ul Рік тому +1

    Him and ed king share the same birthday

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  11 місяців тому

      One of the weirdest coincidences of all time...

  • @bobbiepeak8859
    @bobbiepeak8859 Рік тому +1

    Steve gains took Ed Kings spot when Ed quit. Barry Hardwood who is he in the tribute band with Johnny Van Zant?

    • @CraigS5.5
      @CraigS5.5 Рік тому +1

      You are correct. Steve did take Ed’s spot. I don’t listen to much of the newer Skynyrd stuff. It just not Lynyrd Skynyrd.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      I much respect the post Ronnie Skynyrd stuff but the band name should have been something different or just Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band, like they were in 87

    • @roofermarc1
      @roofermarc1 Рік тому

      I never listened to the tribute band myself, not the same by a long shot

  • @Blues.Fusion
    @Blues.Fusion Рік тому

    I wish Steve wasn't on the plane that day. Then we could have got Skynrd 2.0 with SG fronting instead of Dale who I think is great too.

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      A lot of us have thought that but I now think that Steve would be solo. LS was nothing without Ronnie..in my opinion.

  • @jeffkaufman9875
    @jeffkaufman9875 Рік тому +1

    What’s all this about Leonard Skinner’s shorts?!..

  • @Kguth819
    @Kguth819 Рік тому

    The Japan shows were all professionally taped but will never see the light of day from those. Even the extra footage from the Pepsi Tribute is missing…and the guys who filmed it were murdered I believe.
    The version you’re playing of the soundcheck is running slow. The correct version/proper speed is out there. This one makes Steve sound like Barry White.

  • @0703azgirl
    @0703azgirl 6 місяців тому +1

    So much talent taken away because of one incompetent pilot. So sad. A double tragedy for the Gaines family.

  • @gregjaidee1491
    @gregjaidee1491 Рік тому +3

    It just goes to show you how important Ronnie Van Zant was to Skynyrd. After the plane crash the other bands didn't compare to the music Ronnie put out. I think Gaines was a great guitarist but his vocals are nothing compared to Ronnie!

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      Ronnie was Skynyrd and everyone knew it. We will be talking about Johnny Van Zant (and the JVZ Band) in upcoming episodes. I saw him just as he turned 19 and he was fantastic....

    • @bbb8997
      @bbb8997 Рік тому +1

      It was not just Ronnie, it was the whole was greater than the sum of the parts. Ronnie would agree. Steve added another dimension to the band. he was just coming into his own.i prefer his guitar to Gary & Allen. I prefer Ed King's playing to their playing as well. give Ed & Steve their due.🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @davidrice3337
    @davidrice3337 Рік тому +1

    what has transpired in the last few yrs is disgraceful - Now Rick Medlock is claiming to be an original member - - Steve was plugged in - he pulled out a slide and started jamming - Ronnie told Dean if this dude wasn't good to turn him down - if you just unplug you can ruin expensive eqipment -also Steve didnt just jump on the bus - he had to quit his job , his band and get his things in order - edit -
    Yes he was a great singer

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому +1

      Always like hearing better info. There is quite a bit that we discuss that is more legend that true. But Steve finding Skynyrd was a miracle!

  • @charleswilliams8197
    @charleswilliams8197 Рік тому +1

    That's not Steve Gaines does not sound like him

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  Рік тому

      By all accounts it is Steve but a few folks have noticed that the tape drags a bit. I am not 100% about it but I got that tape in the 80's. My friends in the taper/sharing community at that time (we traded cassettes), were pretty sure.

    • @ledsled1001
      @ledsled1001 Рік тому

      The tape is just slow……the pitch is not standard tuning

  • @JohnDoe-ls1vd
    @JohnDoe-ls1vd 5 місяців тому +1

    Growing up in the 70s..I always loved LS. Personally I think Ronnie was the least talented of all the guys! Good Mgr. tho.
    RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd

    • @gtrfletch
      @gtrfletch  5 місяців тому +1

      Interesting take. Remember, the lyrics all come from Ronnie and how can you deny the POWER of his voice? right, maybe he was not Paul Rodgers but he was unique in many ways and had some stuff that was incredible. And, you are correct, as a leader, he was the stud.

    • @JohnDoe-ls1vd
      @JohnDoe-ls1vd 5 місяців тому +1

      Not all lyrics came from Ronnie!!!

    • @nealeboden5157
      @nealeboden5157 5 місяців тому

      You obviously no nothing of how Lynyrd Skynyrd started and became the powerhouse they were in 77 it was because of Ronnie van zant talent as a songwriter and his presence on stage was masterful. The guy was Lynyrd Skynyrd . It has never ever been thd powerhouse with out him . U know very little about Skynyrd

    • @nealeboden5157
      @nealeboden5157 5 місяців тому

      @@JohnDoe-ls1vdyes they were he was the songwriter the singer the leader the boss he was the genius in front of the band