News about Gary Rossington

At CMT Awards, Peter Frampton honors late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 3, 2023
On Sunday, legendary singer-songwriter Peter Frampton made a rare public appearance at the CMT Awards in Austin, Texas. The Frampton Comes Alive actor appeared on stage in a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd's late Gary Rossington, who died at the age of 71. Rossington, the last original member of the legendary rock band known for hits including Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, and Gimme Three Steps, to name a few, was the British-born musician. The appearance at the awards show was a simple feat, following Frampton's diagnosis of inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disorder four years ago. I'm here tonight to honor a dear friend and tourmate who lost so recently.' Gary Rossington, a southern rock icon and a founding member of our beloved band, Lynyrd Skynyrd,' said the Show Me The Way rocker, 72, described Rossington as a lead and rhythm guitarist.

In Austin, LeAnn Rimes stuns in a shimmering gown with a thigh-high slit

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 3, 2023
LeAnn Rimes to the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas, looked nothing less than magnificent in a dazzling thigh-high slit. The country star, 40, oozed confidence as she paraded down the aqua blue carpet outside the Moody Center, displaying her stunning red hairstyle. In tousled beachy waves, the two-time Grammy champion sported a radiant, dewy makeup look, with blush and a pink lip gloss. She bared a few of her tiny tattoos, including the word "god's work" on her left forearm and "grace will lead me" inks on her inner elbow, even as posing for photographers. Rimes, who has been selected for CMT Performance of the Year, will be on stage and performing at the event.

Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last OG member, passes away aged 71

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2023
Gary Rossington, a Lynyrd guitarist and songwriter, died at the age of 71, according to a Facebook post.

Gary Rossington dead at 71: Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist was the last surviving original member

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2023
Gary Rossington, a guitarist and songwriter, died on Friday at the age of 71, according to the band, who posted a Facebook post. "We're sorry and sad that we must inform that we's lost our brother, colleague, family friend, and guitarist, Gary Rossington today,' the group said.