Lynyrd skynyrd / ZZ Top
by Rich on 10/20/24Northwell at Jones Beach Theater - WantaghLynyrd Skynyrd was fantastic, sounded great. Guitar solos in freebird was crazy good.
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As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band's critically acclaimed debut album 'Pronounced 'L?h-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd' in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band's colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark "Sparky" Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. Gary Rossington continues to have a significant presence and creative influence with the band, while making select appearances on the road.
The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, "It's about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There's nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music."? Adds Rossington, "We're still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren't with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too."
With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold,? Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.
Lynyrd Skynyrd was fantastic, sounded great. Guitar solos in freebird was crazy good.
This was an excellent show to see. All 3 bands were great. Songs that I enjoyed and loved all my life. Great music and great performances
All of the songs were played to perfection. The sound system was really dialed in. I would highly recommend all Lynyrd Skynyrd fans to attend a show on this tour. There is no equal to the music they make. I first saw them in 1975 and many times thereafter. One of the best acts in all of rock n roll history. Don’t miss this show!
We were in the 100 level and were told we could make our way to the stage area. My 10yo got to see the band up close and even had a cool exchange with guitarist Rickey Medlocke!
Show was fantastic! Was not aware that the Outlaws were warm up, thought just ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Personally I went for ZZ Top and Skynyrd was a big bonus. Just got tickets for Weird Al next summer in Eugene.
So much energy and sounded great. Love the tribute to the brands history
They've still got it!!! It was a great show! They music will live for ever and ever!
The music part was great. The show part was not. It felt very "commercial"and unauthentic with the smoke, crazy light show and the psychedelic visual adds on the big screens. Johnny has a great voice but he gave off used car salesman vibes with his commentary in between songs. I've seen them before many years ago and it wasn't like that back in the 90's and '00's. We left along with about half the people when they left the stage before encore. I preferred the ZZ Top performance.
Really fun concert with zztop and the outlaws and Lynyrd Skynyrd ! We go see Lynyrd Skynyrd every year at the Concord Toyota Pavilion, always a rocking good time !! Only thing I noticed is that there is so many security guards everywhere every two minutes walking by and it’s kind of too much imo !
The Outlaws opened and were a huge surprise. Amazing musicianship and high energy, great performances, and should have had a longer set. ZZTop tried but are old and slow, too little energy and several songs were accompanied on tracks. Very unprofessional as a headliner. Skynyrd were excellent as always...