artimus pyle was the original drummer. he's still alive
"Leonard Skinner, the no-nonsense, flat-topped basketball coach and gym teacher whose name is forever linked with Jacksonville’s legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in his sleep early Monday morning. He was 77.
"Coach Skinner had such a profound impact on our youth that ultimately led us to naming the band, which you know as Lynyrd Skynyrd, after him. Looking back, I cannot imagine it any other way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time."
~ Gary Rossington"
This was pulled from their myspace page, blog posted yesterday
most hardcore skynyrd fans dont like artimus pyle, they think he's a liar. they get crazy when i start messin with them about skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd will neverrrr die ! haha
:rockon :taz :clap I've loved Skynyrd since I was Northern youngster! Them and the Allman Bros turned me on to Southern Rock!!! :clap
