Mark, you have to face it - being a survivor of the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash places you in a very rare space in history.

I hope the jerk that wouldn’t let you park in the handicap zone knows that it’s against the law to rope off a handicap section of parking spaces !!😡😤

"cuter than a cotton sack full of red and white candy sticks",... !!!! .....never heard that,...love it,... ( it was great meeting the survivors and rescuers this weekend in ole miss.) dave.

Hey buddy, great to see ya! Be safe, see ya down the road.....thanks!

Last show I saw at the Dosey Doe was Leon Russell and I was about 10 feet from him, I could touch the steel guitar peddles. Great show. He passed away a year later. Another great story. Thanks

Thank you so very much for that story! 45 years soon to be 46 this coming October 20th as you and Artimus well know. So happy you two got to see each other. Thanks for sharing,I can't imagine the emotional part of all that. Artimus keeps on,keeping on. God Bless him for that and God Bless You too Mark!

Great story Mark! I’m glad to hear that you were able to see Artemis again. For a minute I was afraid things weren’t going to work out with some of the crew being difficult. I always enjoy hearing the way you tell your stories. It’s like talking with an old friend.

Okay . . . The "Please, Please, Please" Dun it. I'm subscribed. Thanks for the story. I was 17 when the crash occurred and played in what me and my buddies called a band, but we never were really very good. But we played Skynerd and some ZZ Top, Marshall Tucker, the Outlaws and several other bands tunes. I switched between Bass and Drums (that started when our drummer got slugged and a severely broken nose by a Jealous boyfriend at a show. He quit that night.) and we generally had a good time and even got a few more gigs. But hearing the news of the crash took the wind out of my sails for a while and I just sort drifted away from playing anymore. I remember hearing about what Artemus did after the crash and how he pressed on even after the guy shot him in the shoulder thinking that he was an escaped convict or something to that effect and thinking that that must have been one tough, determined dude. I don't know why but for some reason I keep thinking about all-a-y'all and all that happened and wondering about things since. I heard that Gary Rossington died a few weeks ago and, well . . . ya'll have just been on my mind lately. I just sort of stumbled onto your channel and I'm glad I did. Take care and I'll see you around. Keith Hailey aka the Tinker (cuz that's what I do)

Lovin' your stories, Mark! Keep 'em coming!

My wife Mary and I were there too great show. Thanks Mark for taking a picture with me. Thanks from CJ.

Just keep doing what you are doing. We are happy to have you and hear your stories.

What a wonderful story Love Artimus to me he is a Hero ❤️

Cool story brother Mark... Seeing Artemus Pyle after 45 years ! Good Luck 🍀towards your 10K sub count ! ❤🙏

I was a lowly stagehand/gopher back around 2007 for a Deep South show. There was an issue with the band's backdrop. I don't remember exactly what... But l DO remember we were pressed for time getting it raised behind the drum riser. Me and our drum tech had to all up in Artemus' grill during soundcheck with two extension ladders to get it raised. Our nuts and asses were all up in his face the whole time. After soundcheck l expected him to be PISSED! But no! Instead, he was impressed! He was so cool. We ended up talking with him 20-30 minutes just shootin the shit. Then he was like "Man we appreciate it. Let us play a song for ya during the show. What you want us to do"? I said "How about 'The Hunt'? Can yall do that one"? You should have seen the look on his face. He just said "What"?! "Nobody ever requests THAT one"! Then during the show, THEY NAILED IT! Super bunch of guys!

Sure miss seeing you and hearing the stories !!!

You mentioned being nervous around famous people. Dont know the source of that, but I've followed your videos for a while, let me just make this comment-I am a life-long Beatles fan, but if I were given a choice to sit down and have a supper with you or Paul McCartney, I'd choose you. You are a real, geniune, and enjoyable soul to be around. You are my people!

Cool Story Mark. Thanks For Sharing Your Videos

Always watching Mark - have a Blessed day -

Love the story Mr. Howard. Hope you're doing well. Waiting for the next one

mark my brother im going by the crash site in 2 or 3 weeks its lucky im working in jackson MS. this was the next big thing . 1st was graceland 3 years ago and played across the street art the hard rock cafe. the next thing was to go to site i will be there. added bonus robert johnsons museum .

I ran sound for the Artimus Pyle Band back in 2012 and his backup band is top notch and were the easiest to mix because they were such pros. He was a complete character and he gladly signed a couple of CDs I had. Glad you were able to hook up with him and thanks for the shoutout in the video. Hope you are doing better brother.

Cool story, sounds like the Texas heat was getting to everyone. That heat ain't no joke. Been all over Texas, the humidity around Houston makes it even even worse. Good to hear from you.

God bless you, Mark. Thank you for your posts sir.

Great stories.

Another great story 👍

Mark, thank you for Serving your Country, It is A Crying Shame that Artimus's Crew Did Not know your name, I guess that they did Not do any homework, I hope that you are doing well, due to your Injuries From the Plane Crash, Craig Reed has a Deal set up to get donations for the Surviving Members for their Medical Problems, I am sure you are aware of this Donation thing, My Best to you, Cousin Figel

That’s awesome Mark!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Good video Mark i always look forward to them. You have a good country way of talking much like we do here in Tennessee. I was eighteen when the plane crash took place , God Bless you and Take care.

Great story again Mark! Keep them coming 👍

Good to see you looking spry buddy, can’t wait to hear this story today…💜 & me, this old Marine here (like Artemus) respecting an Air Force pogue, go figure…🤷🏼🤣

Once a year, youtube should allow me to give a video 10 thumbs up. Cheers dude !

Another great one Mark.! 🤙🌴😎🌴🤙

Bad ass story, Mark!

bad ass mark another cool story

Hey Mark, good to see you back. Hope you are doing well. That's a good looking hat you got! Great story about Artimus, he is a super nice guy. Looking forward to your next podcast. Have a good one man

I love your stories,Mark. Our next story on Skynyrd Shorts, @Broadneck Music, I try to talk about Bob Burns. Just by listening and watching his interviews. You are the real deal and I hope to bring you more followers. I know the ordeall of standing and heat. MS

Artimus Artimus Artimus!

Thank you and we appreciate it. Got Allen Collins stories?

I enjoyed your show as always. You could talk about anything and thats just fine by me. Oh yeah,do you think you'll be getting into the b.b.q sauce business or is that the least of your worries right now? Great show bud.

Great story Mark. I wrote to your email and you never responded, I hope you are well.

Dosey Doe is notorious for being a shady joint. Andy Mckee cancelled on them after he found out they were charging $100 over his asking ticket price.

Artimus had a bad motorcycle wreck, trust me.

Did you ever do a show for Waylon Jennings

Well i hate to bring this up but i got to know whois the lier gene Odem or Tommy you were there were was Ronnie was he walking around drinking and shaking hands or was he asleep