He was 70. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. Junstrom's cause of death is not yet known, however his former band mates lauded the southern rocker asa kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. 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. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s. Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until he was replaced by Greg T. Walker in 1971. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. 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. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. Promoters regularly provided the band with drugs and booze, and according to drummer and crash survivor Artimus Pylethe, the musicians went wild overindulging. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. L.J. We want to hear it. I think they felt they were supposed to smoke every cigarette and drink everything provided and eat whatever they wanted and throw the rest against the wall, Pylethe adds in the film. The longstanding bassist rocked with the band until he was 1971. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Sign up for service and obituary updates. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. 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. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. He left the group in 2014 when he retired. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. tips@metalinsider.net. 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. Please accept my condolences. He was 70. His death was announced Sunday on the official Facebook account of .38 Special, a rock band that Junstrom joined in the 1970s following his stint with . Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. Biography [ edit] Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. 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. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the rock bank Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for 38 Special, has died, his band confirmed on Facebook Sunday. Junstrom's cause . Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "He was truly one of a kind, a congenial travelling 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. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. ', 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. He would remain in the band for nearly 30 years, playing on all 12 of the bands studio albums, including such classic hits as Hold on Loosely, Caught Up in You, and Teacher, Teacher. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. For full obituary and coverage. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. His first guitar was a Silvertone 6-string, and he began playing in a cover band called After Five before joining My Backyard. 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. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. 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. His cause of death is yet to be made known. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. Larry Junstrom in 2006. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. 1949 2019. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. 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And, you know what? I will miss the great conversations & all the .38 special band stories while riding around looking for real estate. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. 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? 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.. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy comments: In the early days of Trivium, back when we were discovering the many [], Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. 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. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Special's Facebook page. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. His cause of death has not been revealed. 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 bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. a kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The Big. . Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Death 5 Oct 2019 (aged 70) Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, USA. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 at age 70. Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. 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. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. His cause of death has not been revealed. 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. There will never be another like him. 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. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. Larry L.J. Junstrom. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. 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. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. Junstrom helped form Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates - vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, drummer Bob Burns and guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins - under the name My Backyard. 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. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. There will never be another like him.. 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. 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? [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. Sortilge share new song Derrire les Portes de Babylone, Firstborne drop Intercontinental Champions video, Tarjas Outlanders drop new single We Own This Sky featuring Ron Bumblefoot Thal, Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burns Implore The Darken Sky, Machine Head announce North American Burn My Eyes 25th anniversary tour. Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. The news of Junstrom's death was announced with a touching statement on the .38 Special's Facebook page on Sunday. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. 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. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. 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. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. We will miss our friend and partner.. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. There will never be another like him. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. L.J. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. R.I.P. Oscar Cainer tells all. There will never be another like him.. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. 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. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. He was 70. Celeb obsessed? However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. May God bless and comfort the family. 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.
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