RIP Allen Collins. He never makes the "top 100" guitarists of all time list but boy he sure was! I often wonder how many great songs and guitar riffs were inside of Steve Gains as well as he was a top flight musician as well. What a band!

Man…Billy Powell just blows my mind. So talented on the piano🖤

Allen Collins was and will always be one of the greatest guitarist of all time.

Graduated in 76. I was blessed to grow up with the best music in the history of the world

What a feeling that must have been, walking off that stage knowing that you were possibly the greatest band in the world at that point, knowing that you just played your ass off, knowing that you just blew those fans away, knowing they would never forget what they saw and heard that night. Amazing!

All I got to say is that The Best there EVER was and Best there EVER will be...✝️⭐🦅😍🤩😍🤩😍😘

There’s a lot of legends in southern rock, but there’s only one G.O.A.T., the lynyrd skynyrd band!!!!!!

I was a fan in the seventies of the original band. I was fortunate enough to see them three times in Columbia South Carolina. I cannot even explain the grief that came with the losses of the plane crash in 77. However, I am grateful for the music that I can still enjoy today. May all four of those lost in the crash, rest in peace today and forever.

Skynyrd was, is and will always be simply the best!

I was fortunate enough to see the band twice before the plane crash. The first time was in December of 1973 when they opened for The Who at the Montreal Forum. A friend and I had taken a bus from Toronto. We had never heard of them and had no idea what to expect. Needless to say, they were amazing. In those days opening acts seldom received a standing ovation but Skynyrd did. They returned to the stage and played a very long version of Free Bird. Almost 50 years and countless concerts later, it remains one of my favorite memories.

Lynyrd Skynyrd just was the best. Everyone in the band were Olympians. Praise the Lord He gave them to us. There is a time for every season. I'm glad I didn't miss this one.

Probably the greatest trio of guitarist ever!!!

I love you Billy Powell.

You think you're listening to Ronnie sing, Gary play the guitar, but you realize well... realize yourself too... just like them, we are embodied by something, that pulsates, flows, boils,... to the point to explode our souls...what we have left is enlightenment..it's life...thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd for existing, for being part of our lives...Thank you so much.

Simply put,The best band to ever step foot on a stage.

This video, I am thankful for. It was Sometime in 1976 between the time after Ed King had left and just added the wunderkind Steve Gaines!!

Probably the best live performances ever

God them such talent Ronnie was a musical genius had such a great ear for what he wanted a song to sound like. My opinion never recorded a bad song and when they recorded it it was theirs wether they wrote it or not. My heart was broken that I never got to see the original line up. May they rest in peace . their music will live forever and birds will always be FREE!!! God bless them all.

I listen to this band every day without fail. Usually deep cuts. Concerning Freebird, Allen must had cables for tendons. The Freebird solo is a monster solo and murder on the hands and wrists. But Allen always played it perfectly. And Gary's slide tone is unreal. The greatest band ever.

My continual respects to the Greatest Southern Rock Band ever and I’m glad I breathed air at the time when the original/Ronnie Lynyrd Skynyrd roamed this earth.

Allen Collins was the best guitarist in the world in my opinion just awesome flawless the best it's so sad he went to soon .

Allen just completed everything .he was the best.

Best southern rock band of all times, this bands got the stuff nobody's come close to life's songs than Ronnie and the guitars are unmatched by any band

I just came here to say one thing... FREEBIRRRRRRRD!!!!!!! R.I.P boys ❤🙏 Thanks for the memories.

Mr Collins damn sure beat the tune out of that Gibson every time he played this.

I could watch Billy play piano all day long!!!

Ronnie,s firm discipline for tightness, shows in every live Performance & recorded material as well , R.I.P. , You All !

These are the only guys on the planet whose playing styles and aggressive pick attack could ever make a peavey amp sound comparible to a mighty marshal. (Back in that day)

Skynyrd by far is the best rock band ever. I saw them 4 times before the plane crash, then again in 2018 in Nashville with my son. We had a great time

The best Southern Rock Band of all time, & one of the Best Bands of all time period!! They never got the full credit they deserved… Not One Of Them!!! Each Band Member was killer in his own right on his own guitar, drums, piano, & everything else.. Their music was raw, real, honest, to the point.. it touched everyone’s 💜 in a different way that listened to their music!! God Bless Every One that was ever in Lynyrd Skynyrd !!!!!!!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅. 🦅🦅🦅 Can’t forget the 3 original Honkettes 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇. 😇😇😇

The best rock band of all I grew up listening to them an I still do to this day thanks for posting

All these comments and nobody gonna mention my ole buddy Leon...

THE MOST AWESOME AMERICAN BAND 👏🇺🇸🙏👀😎

Southern Rock at its finest !🤘

I was a huge fan, still am. I cry, they shouldn't have died. ✈️🎩

I watch a show about the band and Ronnie told people he would not see the age of 30.They are the greatest band on earth.

And that is how it is done.

Always been a free bird, 70's rock.

I want to say this is from the Asbury Park, NJ Convention Center show from July 13, 1977. I've seen it on You Tube before, and I want to say the whole concert is available to watch.

Just fantastic wow how I loved that band

Allen Collins guitar was "firebird" and he will get the credit he deserves for that great anthem eventually I believe

I've been listening to their great music since back in high sch way back in the late 70's, such an amazing band. Their music helped me thru so much in my life. God bless the world's rock n all musicians*

All the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd were so talented and hard~working and they definitely paid their dues. They’re my all time favorite band and now they’re all together againn; in Heaven, and I hope they’re having the the time of their lives. RIP, Freebirds, you’re free at last.

It reminds me of the freedom we've lost

If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me For I must be travelin' on now There's too many places I got to see If I stay here with you girl Things just couldn't be the same 'Cause I'm as free as a bird now And this bird you cannot change Oh oh oh oh oh oh And the bird you cannot change And this bird you cannot change Lord knows, I can't change Bye and bye baby, it's been sweet love, yeah yeah Though this feelin' I can't change Please don't take it so badly 'Cause Lord knows, I'm to blame And if I stay here with you girl Things just couldn't even be the same 'Cause I'm as free as a bird now And this bird you cannot change Oh oh oh oh oh oh And the bird you cannot change And this bird you cannot change Lord knows, I can't change Lord help me, I can't change Lord I can't change Won't you fly high free bird yeah Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd Album: Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd (1973) Songwriters: Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant

A young Lynyrd Skynyrd? The ONLY Lynyrd Skynyrd ! Best there ever was. RVZ was the greatest song writer there has ever been!

Been listening about every day and night, Sense my first album the street survivors Cross rodes I'm a freebird 🕊️ from 1978 till now and forever ♾️

Whoever put this up …. Thanks !!

Yes,the best band ever! Best there ever was...best front man,best guitarist's,best everything....it all came together w these guys....I'm still saddened by it all..... incredible....

The greatest band of all time folks rvz

This song hit me as prophetic the day I heard of the crash cause I was a Rock drumming teen at the time and played Skynyrds music which I did & do love. RIP Guys🎹🎵🎸🎶🥁😇🙏

One of the two best songs to come out of the South, this one and Simple Man. RIP Lynyrd Skynyrd.

MAY THEY GIVE THIER MUSIC OFTEN IN HEAVEN.

I sure wish I was there

Saw them in Greenville on the last concert. So glad their music lives on. My grandson is a big fan now. He’s older than I was when I saw them in 77. Wow time flies.

Born in 65 in Michigan this is my favorite band

Best band ever . Saw them many many times over the years. Sad that all the originals are gone now. I remember when JVZ had his own band, they opened for the Outlaws, with Molly Hatchet and a local band from Greenville /Spartanburg area at the Carowinds amusement park in the early 80’s There were members from Outlaws and Hells Angels .Everybody was toking and passing in every line on all the rides. It was a hell of a show!

Man their 3 guitar attack really set the standard for all Southern Rock bands! Still proud of our hometown folks! Can’t help but to think about them when I drive past “The Jug” on Lenox Ave.✌🏻🎸🎶

I guess I was very fortunate!!!! We drove down to St Louis in 1973 to see the Who during the Quadrophenia tour, and there was this Southern rock warmup band we hadn't heard of--- They were Great!!!!! It was Lynyrd Skynyrd!!!! Saw the original band again at Hawthorne race track in Chicago in 1976, and again in Madison, Wis in July of 1977!!!!!! 3 more times after that mostly in Milwaukee------

As I listen, I think about when I was younger and hearing some of the best music ever to come to life and feel that while ya we all get older, but we don't have to grow up. Rock till you drop

No other rock song can touch it.

My first rock concert just after my 17th birthday in April of 1977. At UD arena in Dayton Ohio. Nazareth opened the show.

The Best Ever!! Had everything & had it in droves!

Steve Gaines and Allen Collins pouring on the lead on Free Bird. I saw them in Oakland New Years Eve '76/'77. No doubt, Skynyrd was the genuine article, one of kind.

Class of 1975 😍🗽🗽🎶

Awesome!! The Band

I seen these guys in St. Louis Missouri , on their last tour right before the crash . What a loss of good , fun loving great bunch of people ! You not only can tell it by the music they play , but you can see it as it naturally comes from within right before your eyes , The just don't make'm like that anymore .

Still i hold them all in my heart of the best of the best

Historical clip! Wow!

If anyone wants to experience this classic rock music live should go see The Artimus Pyle Band. Definitely the real deal as far as modern day rock n roll. I've seen APB many times and I also saw the Lynyrd Skynyrd band that tours currently. APB is way better then today's Skynyrd. Does anyone else have an opinion on the two compared to one another?? I'd love to hear from true fans who saw both. Anyone out there ?????

Best ever version by a mile

Seen Skynyrd in july of1977 Soldier Field Super Bowl of Rock.

Rare and old if it had Ed King playing guitar

Always and forever my favorite band.

I saw Billy Powell with Eddie Money at the Emeral Queen casino, I had no Idea until Eddie introduced the band.

The anthem of my youth....Oh but what would have become of the band if not for the McComb incedent. Fly high

#1, Good ol Boy Band

Blessed to know Art and got to meet Bob Burns thru him...Loved their close fridndship...

Them boys could move mountains..

There life's is written in there music,

There's that ubiquitous Budweiser beer can atop Billy's piano!...always there!

Got to see them in Madison Wisconsin July 7 1977

Alabama loves Skynyrd,..

No Showboating ! The Greatest of all time True Entertaining their fans with good time ! storied ! Southern way of life heart loving Music

Thanks for sharing this video! This takes me back in time. To this day I remember where I was driving to when I heard the news their plane had gone down. We lost a huge up & coming band.😞

Allen Collins and Steve Gaines and Gary Rossington top Guitar 🎸 🎸

Great video of this timeless rock masterpiece.

R.I.P. Gary

🎼BRING ALL MY MULES OUT HERE ..! 🎸🎸🎸

Undoubtedly the best rock Era in history 70s &80s

i got to see lynyrd skyyrd live twice in the 70's , first time was opening for the who on the quadraphenia tour , then a year or so later they were playing as one of three bands at the spectrum in philly. hearing free bird before it was a smash was mind blowing and you can imagine how crazy the crowd went!. one of my favorite bands of them all.

I was fortunate enough to see Skynard live twice & later partied w/ the Rossington Collins band & got all their autographs,, Rest in Peace my brothers

They went way too soon the greatest Southern band ever, and it's very eerie how this concert and this song in particular almost as if they had a premonition...

Classic what a great band

The Best

Yeah gary rossington is a slide genius . Man how smooth can you be

Ronnie, YOU ARE THEEEE GREATEST (Mistro) of all time. All eyes of his court, stare and wait for his command, wow it's AWESOME to watch everytime, they perform this song.

The best of my experience in life ❤ ♥ 💕 💓

I understand the way this group having a grudge each other since for them is like one hit wonder, which the closeness is inseparable to run that show until that day: part of this song, that he predicted his own death, not even by suicides, or drugs, but fate-meaning, he’s ready for it.RIP⚜️

I WAS IN BASIC TRAINING U.S. ARMY, DIDNT KNOW OF THE CRASH TILL 6 MONTHS LATER.