Who Is On Tour With Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Lynyrd Skynyrd Tickets band is performing right now in their Big Wheels Keep on TurninTM Tour, which is taken from one of their tracks in their last album titled Last of a DyinTM Breed. This southern rock band was founded in 1964 and consists of classics such as. Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird." The band suffered a terrible fate in 1977 when lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines died in a plane crash. They disbanded for nearly ten years, then regrouped in 1987 for a tribute tour for the band's new singer, Ronnie's younger brother, Johnny Van Zant.

Gary Rossington, the only original member performing in the band and a rhythm guitarist, is leading Lynyrd Skynyrd. On tour, the band has Johnny Van Zant on vocals, Rickey Medlock on drums and backing vocals, Michael Cartellone on drums, Mark Matejka on guitar and supporting vocals, Peter Keys on keys, Keith Christopher on bass and

Johnny Van Zant headed the band in 1987 after the passing of the previous lead vocalist. Though he was compelled to take over after the murder of his brother, he has developed into a successful man and has been instrumental in ensuring Lynyrd Skynyrd keeps flourishing after over three decades. When it comes to staging vibrant performances every night, his voice and motions on stage are also really helpful.

There is also the founding member, Gary Rossington, who has a direct connection to Lynyrd Skynyrd from the early period. After giving him a mean scare in the 1977 plane crash that saw him sustain severe injuries, he soldiered on and ensured that the spirit of the band was kept alive. In the last decade, Rossington has fought health problems and even experienced emergency heart surgeries; however, his desire to perform Lynyrd Skynyrd songs for the audience turns him into a true rock n roll warrior. His solos and riffs are unique and cannot be compared to any other guitarist, and he is an iconic part of the band.

Rickey Medlocke is also the drummer and also performs the duties of a backing vocalist in the band. He has been part of the band since 1971, most probably before the recording of the debut album. Guitarist Medlocke left in 1972 to work on other bands but returned to the group in 1996. His pounding drums and southern howl fit perfectly with the band's raw and rebellious vibe.

Michael Cartellone has been with Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1991, which makes him one of the band's longest-serving drummers. This talented performer became a member of the band in 1999 and brought extraordinary and dynamic energy to the music. It is quite obvious from watching Cartellone play the drums, especially with such force and accuracy, that the man has been able to sustain such a position for quite some time. The man even has a Skynyrd tattoo on his person, so you know this is not just an opportunity to earn a living for him.

Mark Matejka can do both the first and second guitar parts that only Gary Rossington and Allen Collins used to deliver. His versatility is essential in helping the band emulate the rich harmonies that are associated with guitars. Matejka began serving as a touring guitar synthesizer for Lynyrd Skynyrd from 2006 to 2009 and was then promoted to membership. The lead guitarist from Cleveland has created a persona for himself appropriate to his ability to play like that old Skynyrd; he calls himself Sparky.

Peter Keys on keyboards retains the boogie-woogie rhythms and blue foundation that are essential components of the Lynyrd Skynyrd experience. He does a magnificent job with such keys to paint the background as the scorching guitars blaze through. Keys began to tour with the band over fifteen years ago as a supporting artist before becoming an official member in 2009. This is one of the performers who brings a certain degree of local taste to every performance.

Keith Christopher maybe California cool, but Lynyrd Skynyrd hired him as their bassist in 2017, and he provides the groove to power their southern rock sound. He is a very talented musician, and at the same time, besides playing bass, he also sings backups and supports their vocals. Having toured with rock singer Sammy Hagar for some time, Christopher was in a prime position to provide the strong backbone necessary for Lynyrd Skynyrd as the replacement for Johnny Colt.

Last but not least, in the current line-up of Lynyrd Skynyrd singers is Dale Krantz-Rossington. Called. Honketted by the rest of the band, her high-pitched voice was audible and clear over the guitars to provide vocals alongside Johnny Van Zant. Dale has been in the band since 1987 and has also been raising a family with Gary, the band's founder and another member. Her fans, especially the feminine ones, appreciate her flexibility in singing all sorts of songs as well as being able to express her feminity and glamour on stage.

Although the audiences will forever remember and miss those original members—Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell, and others—Lynyrd Skynyrd goes on performing. At present, Gary Rossington and Rickey Medlocke are the members of the band that connects the present lineup to the early days. Johnny Van Zant is rather commanding the band that his brother created, and other members of the band—drummer Michael Cartellone, guitarist Mark Matejka, and keyboardist Peter Keys—have spent several years in this band. The present-day formation boasts a blend of experienced musicians and new talent in Keith Christopher on bass and Dale Krantz on backing vocals, and the lineup's presence on stage is characterized by the sheer energy of Lynyrd Skynyrd. So long as the anthemic cries, the spinning guitars, and the emancipating spirit of rebellion continue to rock the arenas and festivals, the band that Ronnie Van Zant said would go on forever and never end does not disappoint.