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Rock legend Larry Junstrom of Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special dies aged 70, Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70, Now tributes have poured in for the longstanding bassist after his former band .38 released a statement on their social media page announcing the sad news (pictured with .38 Special band mate Don Barnes), The musician played a huge part in the band as he featured on the 12 studio albums; the last was released more than a decade ago in 2004. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Born Lawrence E. Junstromin Pittsburgh on June 22, 1949, Junstrom was one of the founding members of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, joining the Jacksonville-Florida-bred band after singer Ronnie Van Zant, drummer Bob Burns and guitaristsGary Rossington and Allen Collins joined forces in 1964 as My Backyard. 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The track is taken from the groups upcoming album, Apocalypso, out March 3rd via Season of Mist. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. Larry Junstrom - Wikipedia He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. "We did this because of Gary Rossington, the last founding member of the band," guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com. 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I bid you farewell and 73s! He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in director Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the early rehearsals at the so-called Hell House, a cabin on a creek in rural Florida, and the bands chemical proclivities. Along with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Bob Burns and Allen Collins, Junstrom was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1960s but left before the band released its first album, "Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, in 1973. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. The Tragic Death Of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant - Grunge.com May God be with the family and grant you peace and comfort. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. How Prince Harry's chat with guru who compared Hamas terrorists to Jews who battled the Nazis has appalled JAN MOIR: Goodbye Ken, the world always seemed safer with you on the airwaves, Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction, study warns. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Even worse, many such slurs aren't from men but 'I couldn't do it without you': Victoria Beckham poses with her whole family after her PFW show - as she Brooklyn Beckham puts on a loved-up display with wife Nicola Peltz as they head back to hotel after Cruz Beckham supports his mother Victoria as he carrying his very own VB handbag on the way to her show Like father, like daughter! Lynyrd Skynyrd Founding Bassist Larry Junstrom Dead at 70 - PEOPLE.com Now tributes have poured in for the longstanding bassist after his former band .38 released a statement on their social media page announcing the sad news. Skynyrd also paid homage to one of the bands co-founders, writing, Rest Easy, LJ, you will always be remembered as the big man, on the big bass with the even bigger heart!, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dead at 70 Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Thania Junstrom; step-son, Jason Brown; brothers: John and Bill Junstrom; and host of extended family and friends. He wasnt out of the spotlight long, though, hooking up with another all-time classic Southern band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Specialin 1976 and playing with that band for 38 years on 12 studio albums until 2014 and scoring such hits as Hold on Loosely and Caught Up In You. He retried from .38 Special in 2014 following a hand injury that required surgery. We want to hear it. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until he was replaced by Greg T. Walker in 1971. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, Ronnie Van Zant, formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977. Lynyrd Skynyrd is known for hits including Sweet Home Alabama. He was 70. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. I think they felt they were supposed to smoke every cigarette and drink everything provided and eat whatever they wanted and throw the rest against the wall, Pylethe adds in the film. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom has died aged 70 The news was announced on Sunday via statement . Van Zandt told Larry, 'Thanks man,' and the two became friends, before forming what would become Lynyrd Skynyrd a few years later. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to The Big Man on the Big Bass. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. . K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special Bassist Larry Junstrom Dead at 70 Junstrom's cause of death has not been revealed. Vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy comments: In the early days of Trivium, back when we were discovering the many [], Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. Lynyrd Skynyrd postponed a couple shows from their final Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in August due to founding member and guitarist Gary Rossington's heart surgery. Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom has died aged 70 We will miss our friend and partner. King was a former member of the southern rock band and was known for co-writing the band's most famous hit "Sweet Home Alabama." Funeral Services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL with visitation held 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. There will never be another like him. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. Larry Junstrom Cause of death. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. . Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. He is pictured in 2012, left, with band mate Don Barnes. Just five days ago, Junstrom made a rare public appearance at the opening of the Sweet Homegrown Traditions exhibit in Clay County, Florida, documenting the founding of the band. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. We will miss our friend and partner.. He was 70. In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. He exited the band prior to the recording of their debut album, 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, which made way for Leon Wilkeson to join as bassist. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. BORN June 22, 1949 DIED October 6, 2019 AGE 70 Obituaries Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Send us a message at: Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. From a young age he showed interest in music, leaning to play the saxophone and clarinet in the 5th and 6th grades before being inspired to pursue the rock starlifestyle watching The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist for the band .38 Special, has died at the age of 70. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. Junstrom would perform and record with the group up until his retirement in 2014, playing on hits like Hold on Loosely, Rockin into the Night, and Caught Up in You.. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. JACKSONVILLE, FL. He was 70. For full obituary and coverage. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. Lynyrd Skynyrd shared the following message via Facebook: Rest Easy, LJ, you will always be remembered as the big man, on the big bass with the even bigger heart! Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died at 70. Enjoy all things country? Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. He left the group in 2014 due to a hand injury. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. By Kirk Fox October 7, 2019 0 Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their. The cause of Junstrom's death has of yet not been announced. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding bassist Larry Junstrom dead at 70: 'There will He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. Lawrence Edward Junstrom (June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019) was an American bassist, best known for having been in the rock band .38 Special from 1977 until 2014. Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom dead at 70 He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. 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