Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. The bassists death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which Junstrom joined after leaving Lynyrd Skynyrd and performed with for parts of four decades. Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. Junstrom's cause . 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. All rights reserved. Rock legend Larry Junstrom of Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special dies aged 70, Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70, Now tributes have poured in for the longstanding bassist after his former band .38 released a statement on their social media page announcing the sad news (pictured with .38 Special band mate Don Barnes), 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. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dead at 70 He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. Vocalist Nick Holmes commented: Musically, this track has an intentional repetitive element that builds throughout [], Trivium have surprised their fans by releasing a cover of Heaven Shall Burns Implore the Darken Sky. The cover is featured on a split 7 that the group will be selling throughout their European tour. He just can't do it anymore.". Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in director Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the early rehearsals at the so-called Hell House, a cabin on a creek in rural Florida, and the bands chemical proclivities. My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. Remembering Jacksonville Rock Legend, Larry Junstrom Junstrom would go on to record and perform with the band for the next four decades until his retirement, featuring on some of their biggest hits, such as Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. A cause of death has not been disclosed for Junstrom, who was born in Pittsburgh in 1949. . Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. 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. 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. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. 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. L.J. 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. The fun times on ham radio and hanging out at the lake house. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. 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. "We did this because of Gary Rossington, the last founding member of the band," guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com. The southern rocker's death was confirmed by .38 Special on Facebook. 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. Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd Founding Member, Dead at 70 The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. He was there for me in 2014 when times were tough, a true friend. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. There will never be another like him. 1949 2019. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. 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. The news of Junstrom's death was announced with a touching statement on the .38 Special's Facebook page on Sunday. He was 70. We will miss our friend and partner.. Larry Junstrom, Early Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist, Dead at 70 Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Larry L.J. Junstrom. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. R.I.P. He left the group in 2014 when he retired. I bid you farewell and 73s! 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. In August, they were forced to postpone shows so that founding member Gary Rossington could recover from heart surgery. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. All Rights reserved. Larry Junstrom in 2006. Lawrence Junstrom Obituary - Orange Park, FL - Dignity Memorial We always had so much in common and talked up a storm. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. 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. Listen to the track below: Host, the new dark wave project from Greg Mackintosh and Nick Holmes have unveiled a video for their latest single, My Only Escape. The track is taken from their debut album, IX, out February 24th via Nuclear Blast. I remember when Larry played at the Forest Inn with Ronnie, Allen, Bob, Gary and others. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Celeb obsessed? 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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. 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. 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. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd & .38 Special Bassist, Has Died - Stereogum Lynyrd Skynyrd Founding Bassist Larry Junstrom Dead at 70 - PEOPLE.com But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Larry Junstrom - Wikipedia Larry Junstrom 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. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. For full obituary and coverage. . And, you know what? Listen to the song below and pre-order the album here: Firstborne, featuring Chris Adler (ex- Lamb of God) and James LoMenzo (Megadeth) have shared a video for their song, Intercontinental Champions. Watch the clip below: Tarja Turunen and Torsten Stenzels Outlanders has released an adaptation of Hans Zimmers We Own The Sky featuring Ron Bumblefoot Thal. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. 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. Former LYNYRD SKYNYRD And 38 SPECIAL Bassist LARRY JUNSTROM Dead At 70 The band announced that the "Big Man on the Big bass" died over the weekend. Larry Junstrom - Wikipedia The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. We will miss our friend and partner. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dies at 70 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 Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). "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. 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. R.I.P. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special - Yahoo! [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. (THECOUNT) Larry Junstrom, the bass player for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. 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. We will miss our friend and partner. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 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. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding bassist Larry Junstrom dead at 70: 'There will Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. 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 . On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . 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. He was 70 years old. They had a unique, driving sound rock sensibilities with a touch of twang that served them well, both in the recording studio and on the road. 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. We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . Get email updates about Larry Junstrom delivered directly to your inbox. Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Founding Member Larry Junstrom Dead At 70 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. 38 Special bassist and Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom (1949-2019 "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Larry Junstrom, founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, dies at 70 Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. 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. 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. He left the group in 2014 due to a hand injury. 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