The greatest American band in history in full flight .. At their peak there was not a band in the world that could follow them. .. Rest in Paradise .. Ronnie,Steve, Allen,Billy,Leon, Gary

Is there anyone who looks cooler standing almost completely still than Ronnie Van Zant? I think not.

Leon Wilkeson playing that funky, swampy Bass!.. One of the best ever!

You cannot say skynyrd doesn't jam like hell. Great tunes, great band.

Yes!!!!! Yes!!!! Yes!!!! ❤🔥🎼🎸🎤 When Ronnie is standing behind Steve Gaines playing the slide & he’s grinning from ear to ear he becomes a fan in that moment 🎸🔥♥️ Any song from this show is fire 🔥 Thank you for doing this one! Need to see FREEBIRD from this show!!

Van Zant was such a force of nature.

Underrated Lynyrd Skynyrd tune... Steve Gaines really shines.

When Ronnie told the crowd to "Make it rain", he literally meant it. That part of England had been suffering from a lengthy drought that summer.

Allen Collins, Gary Rosington, and Steve Gaines. Greatest trio ever! Just didn't last long

I'm really surprised to see someone reacting to T For Texas but it's really great. Jimmie Rodgers was the original yodeling cowboy but he had a huge impact on lots of music to follow and he was quite the character and he's from the 1920s so think about this, in the 1970s, Lynyrd Skynyrd was paying homage to Jimmie Rodgers and keeping his music alive. That was fifty years later. Half-a-century. And now here we are reacting and looking at Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 70s and keeping that music alive, 50 years later, half a century. What do you think about that? And one thing I like a lot about the way Lynyrd Skynyrd does this, as I get older and have played in bands for years, is Leon Wilkeson on the bass. They only show him a little bit he's on the right with a funny hat on his head but that guy is a savage beast on the bass guitar. He's playing so damn hard and it's just relentless and it's so funky and driving. And this is in the middle of typically a long show. I can't even imagine how much endurance Leon has. If you listen to the cut from their double live album one more from the road of this song, the fidelity is better and you can really hear the bass line well. Whoever edited this had zero idea about who is playing what, because it hardly ever showed the person playing that was actually playing something significant. And you didn't ever see Billy Powell at all except for a couple very distant shots of a black grand piano on the stage. At least I could tell it was his black grand piano and not the white one that he sometimes used. Lord. And of course Artimus Pyle is so much fun. And you're right, they do have their own styles and based on just a horrible editing job and them not ever showing what was happening at the real time except occasionally by accident, it seemed like maybe Steven Gaines was playing slide guitar initially and Gary Rossington was playing the riff and then Allen Collins was basically playing rhythm. But definitely at some point later you can tell Steve's guitar style and they did have a very brief cut of him just totally rocking out picking.

I love that "goddamn son!" look on Ronnie's face when Steve Gaines starts going to town on that slide. The potential this lineup had.

Skynyrd rocked it out so hard the stones just wanted to go home

They were opening for the Rolling Stones here. They blew the stones away and pissed them off. This was the greatest band that never achieved it's total potential

Was fortunate enough to see them live twice in 1976. They headlined one and opened for the Doobie Brothers on the other (blew the Doobies off the stage). This is Knebworth in England. Think they were opening for the Stones this time around.

Only the BEST band to ever take a stage!!!!!!!!!

You do a great job picking the right versions to listen to

What’s funny is, they were opening for the Stones and Mick told them they couldn’t go out onto the tongue. Ronnie and the boys, did it with a grin. They blew the Stones away, what a show!

Thank you so much for allowing Lynyrd Skynyrd to be a part of your life. Much love and respect to you my guy.❤🎸🎸🎸🎤🤘

They blew all head liners off stage back in the day

i love the proud look in Ronnies eyes as he watches new bandmate Steve Gaines tear it up !!!

Skynyrd was one band that sounded just as good or better live than they did on the studio albums. I saw them right after my 17th birthday in April of 1977.

One of the greatest bands there ever was!!!!!

Can't beat a Skynyrd tune on a Sunday night. Thanks for the video and for your reaction it was awesome as usual.

This is such a great song, I don't think they ever did a studio version of this song

All of Skynyrd’s live performances had a more energetic upbeat tempo compared to the studio. I just love their live swagger and bravado.

Ronnie smiling at Gary and Steve's guitar playing gives me the chills.. he knew they were on their way with Steve in the band.

Damn!!! These dudes were F'n amazing. Blues and rock come together.

"Bring out my mules, and kick 'em one time!"

These guys were pure magic when they hit the stage. They were such an incredible incredible incredible to see Live. their music could light up a crowd like no one before or since. You can't help but smile and start stopping your feet.😁

guitars, guitars and more guitars................that's the Skynyrd got my boots flying!

There is no studio version of this by Skynyrd

After watching a few videos from this concert, I'm convinced that Billy Powell got caught in the bus with the camera director's daughter before the show. WTF could be the excuse for not panning to one of the best 'rock' pianists of all time during fire breathing solos that sometimes lasted more than a minute during an entire show? This time, they messed up and we at least SAW a piano from a distance before they cut away. I just don't get it.

Billy Powell banging those keys!

The keyboards are none other than the late great Billy Powell. Rest in peace

Travelin’ Man is awesome too

I had the honor and pleasure to see this lineup the summer of 1977, in philadelphia pennsylvania.. It was a packed show at j f k stadium with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter frampton, dickie betts and great southern, and j giles band. ❤ It was an awesome all day event. An incredible show and a day I will never forget

You see how Van zant listens and watches his guitars, he was very demanding of the band. Him smiling says he likes how well they are playing.

They looked like party guys. And they were. But they were nothing but professional musicians!! Practiced and really f*ing good!! ❤️❤️✌️

I think it's fantastic that you are learning to differentiate between some of the more subtle factors even though they're all really important. That's really cool. I mean I bet half the people on here wouldn't understand you talking their way through a hip-hop anthem. But it really is the same kind of skills that get brought to bury no? That's why I like your reaction so much I think, keep on man.

They covered a lot of J.J. Scale songs, and he loved it!!

BIZ ALWAYS seem to be having a good time on here - yo, they pay you for this?!?🤣😅😂

TRUE ROCK GODS. NO JEALOUSY OR RIVALRIES AMONG THEM. thank you my friend

My favorite reaction-video the man didn't stop the song one damn time!!!!!!

The hero of this performance is drummer Artemis Pyle. Gosh, what a great job he did. I mean they all played great, but he really stands out.

The drummer was the great Artimus Pyle.

I love how ronnie smiles when Steve Gaines plays slide. He hadn't been in the band very long and ronnie thinking dam look who I got in band

Watch the whole knebworth concert. Amazing. When they opened for led zeppelin the manager told them 30 mins only and no freebird. No band wanted to follow them

T for Texas 76 Winterland

When Ronnie said make it rain, they were playing in England in the middle of a drought. There's about 250,000 people there

If I had a time machine I would be in that crowd.. skynyrd nation lives on 🤟🦅 i love all these skynyrd reactions I recommend you listen my favorite song Ronnie Vanzant ever sang called If I'm Wrong Edit this same show they preformed a song called traveling man and it is there with my favorites

version of "T for Texas" at Convention Hall 1977 is awesome.

Right at the top of the list of my favorite LS songs and performance AUGUSTA GA

Straight up PURE TALENT!!! That's why, we in the South are SO proud of having a connection to this band.

I Agree with you!!! Thanku!!! Cheers to you!!! Great Job!!!!

Here's a Lynyrd Skynyrd song no one has reacted to. Yet, it's such a great song that John Cougar Mellancamp loves performing it live in his concerts. The song is "Down South Jukin' " from the Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd album

The whole Knebworth show is great to watch but this is one of my favorites from that show.

🎸💯 Lynyrd Skynyrd ROCKING OUT‼🔥 "T For Texas" is the Skynyrd song I've been recommending to all reactors. BizMatik, you're the 1st & only one to actually do it‼☮ ❤ 🎶

I'm ALWAYS there for the live versions.

One of the all time great performances by one of the all time great bands! I am a NJ guy who happens to have watched this reaction from a hotel in Jacksonville, FL tonight - home of Lynyrd Skynyrd, so I am really felling it. Man, so many classic songs from this amazing band, and not sure all that you’ve reacted to already, but here are a few suggestions: Needle and a Spoon, Curtis Loewe, Sweet Home Alabama (guessing you already reacted to this all time classic?), Tuesday’s Gone, Whiskey Rock and Roller, and the list goes on!

Last Rebel is another great Skynyrd song.

They even blown the rolling stones of the stage..in England..

Thanks bro...I got to see Skynyrd live fox theater many years ago ... double live album...it was absolutely amazing...one more for the road....

They put the Skynyrd touch on this one!!

Jimmie Rodgers is considered the Father of Country Music. If you ever want to delve deep into Country music, it starts in the 1920s with Mr Jimmie Rodgers. T for Texas was originally called Blue Yodel Number 1.

Jimmy Rogers recorded this song in 1926, considered the first country song, but actually the first rock song in history, peace!

Love the cut-in with Artimus on the skins...

That was so Allman Bros to start.

I read that Ronnie's voice was going out alot on tour, and he was gonna step down as singer and just be behind the scenes. Steve Gaines who had an amazing voice and someone else was supposed to come in and share vocals with him. The article was after the plane crash and he wouldn't say who was supposed to replace Ronnie.

As a producer for decades i search out Skynyrd reactions because theyr close to my heart with songs like; Simple Man and Tuesday's Gone, Curtis Lowe, and my favorite pickin' by Steve Gaines "I know a little ", you should do reaction

They never recorded a Studio version. It couldn't be better than this. But they did cover Crossroads, that might be cool in the Studio 😊 RVZ forever

In the performance in Oakland Coliseum '77 Ronnie couldn't hear himself,if you noticed he kept looking over at Gary Rossington to see where he was an slide Guitar to indicate when to come in on vocals

One Word GREAT!!!!!

This is LS at its finest the background is the rolling stones were saying this is there last tour. Knebworth was held every year.Saturday, August 21, 1976 Knebworth House, Knebworth Band list 10cc Hot Tuna Lynyrd Skynyrd The Don Harrison Band The Rolling Stones Utopia. Estimated crowd 150.000 to 250.000 the stage was in the form of the Rolling Stones tongue. Mick told everyone stay off of it. When LS was playing freebird Ronnie took Gary and Allen out to the tip of the tongue. They played in a middle spot and it took four hours for the next band to come on stage. Also Steve this was his 9th performance with the band Ronnie loved his band he called the guitarist his mules because they did all the work. AUGUSTA GA

Jimmie Rodgers (born James Charles Rodgers, September 8, 1897 - May 26, 1933) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Widely regarded as "the Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive rhythmic yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler". He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists, and he was inducted into multiple hall of fames. Originally from Meridian, Mississippi, Rodgers was the son of a railroad worker. During his early childhood, the family moved according to the needs of his father's employment, or Rodgers' own poor health. As a teenager, he was musically influenced by the diverse vaudeville shows that he often attended.

Biz, I'm hearing that piano too! Thank you for this.

Jimmie Rogers was known as the Singing Brakeman and was the first American musical superstar....

Best band ever🎉😂. Too bad it all ended so suddenly n violently. 😢10-20-77. RIP Skynyrd 💯💔🙀

That's just one great jam

That Les Paul Custom Southern Rock Bluesy 🪴🛣️🏁

The most underrated LS song.

Top Shelf Skynard here ...saw that tour in '76.

Vince if you want to hear Skynyrd at their best Listen to Ronnie and the boys live in Atlanta Georgia at the Fox Theater The very first song is a cover of Cream’s song Crossroads and it is fire This whole concert was recorded live-It’s called One More From the Toad

Ima old Skynard fan fer shure.

Those bad ass guitars are gonna make it rain!!

Wish the cameras would have highlighted Billy Powell on the keys more. They barely got him in the video! A damn injustice!! But some great footage of Ronnie VanZant.

Have you ever did Skynyrd's Travelin' Man yet? That would be a nice one to do too...

I say it all they time. They were the best. Great ear you got there. Yeah, Billy Powell was great on the keys, and Artimus Pyle is the drummer, and the only band member still alive. The backup singer, Leslie Jo Hawkins is still alive, but wasn’t visible in this video. She too survived the plane crash. This is a song that the only did live. I don’t think that there is a studio version. They recorded a live album in Atlanta to save The Fox Theater, ONE MORE FROM THE ROAD, and this song does appear on the live album.

What can I say again you brought the music keep up the good work 👍

That was filmed at the Knebworth Festival in 1976. The "tongue" on the stage was restricted to only the Rolling Stones, but Mr. Van Zant being who he was pressed his luck went out on the tongue, getting into a scuff with Mick Jagger about that. It is well known that the "Jacksonville 5+" were a lot better at this than the Rolling Stones who were notoriously sloppy by that time. Yes, Jimmie Rodgers wrote it originally in the 1920s and it was a slow, bluesy type song. The "Jacksonville 5+" made it a driving song and changed some of the lyrics. Mr. Van Zant is smiling because he knows he picked the right replacement for Mr. King with Mr. Gaines (the bearded guy in the light blue jeans). He is the brother of backup singer Cassie Gaines. When Mr. Gaines auditioned for the band, soundman Kevin Elson was told, "If he sucks, just cut him off". Mr. Elson responded, "Not only does he not suck, this guy can play. He's good.". Just like that, he was a member of the band. No matter the version, 'ole Thelma was a problem and was likely to get herself a "rounder" (probably a gun shot). I often say, "Gimme a "T" for "Terrific". This song goes over well live and most if not all performances of it by the "Jacksonville 5+" are live performances. Billy Powell is the keyboard player and Artimus Pyle is the drummer. The tee shirt Mr. Van Zant is wearing is from Muscle Shoals Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. They are the "swampers" referenced in Sweet Home Alabama.

The guitarist in red and the most hair is Gary Rossington…who just recently passed away…he was the last surviving original member of the band.

First let me say Lynyrd Skynyrd is the greatest band ever! Jimmie Rodgers was a early country musician. He sang alot about the railroad & sadly he died very early from TB.

They are good!!

The best version of T For Texas in on Skynyrd's "One More From The Road" recorded live album.

Perfect performance to check out, and awesome reaction. Been listening to Skynyrd from the beginning and I figured I'd be tired of listening to them by now, but I'm not. Their music is just too damn good. I've always loved how they share the stage and feed off of each other's playing. I don't think there's a studio version of this. They perform it on their live album, One More From the Road. This may be the performance it was taken from, but I think this one was a little different than the one on the album. This is my first time seeing this video. It was badass!!👍👍

Man on the slide guitar is Lynyrd Skynyrd Steve Gaines phenomenal guitarists, the whole street survivors album is a must to listen to the whole thing is just so good, it's like ear candy with the Superior three guitar attack Steve Gaines was just on another level that made Allen and Gary bring the best A game each had. I was lucky at thirteen to have seen them live, what a concert.

Another Southern rock band from Jacksonville Florida is Molly Hatchet. You must react to Flirting with disaster by Molly Hatchet. The guitar work is amazing.

Legends

350,000 people, the concert where they blew the Stones away. Stones 2 hrs late.Skynyrd played nearly 4hrs.

The Jimmie Rodgers song was actually called Blue Yodel no.1

Great band and an awesome song...