In Memoriam: Guitarist Gary Rossington was the last founding member of 2006 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Lynyrd Skynyrd. Rossington provided the rhythm and smoother, soaring slide guitar sounds of the band's powerful three-guitar line-up. His iconic solo on “Free Bird" is one of rock & roll’s most recognizable — and pervades popular culture. rockfa.me/LYNYRDSKYNYRD | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Gary Rossington was an enormous influence on generations of guitar players, and truly one of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar & slide. Fly High Freebird ❤️ | Country Guitar Players

Gary Rossington of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band has passed away. Prayers to Dale and family and the Lynyrd Skynyrd family. I'm really really sad right now. But I know he's with his band up there. This song has meant so much to so many. It's never felt like this. This unmistakeable intro will live forever. And so will you, Gary. Fly High. 🦅🙏 | Barefoot Rebel

The guitar solo in Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" is primarily played by Allen Collins, who also co-wrote the song with Ronnie Van Zant. While Collins handles the main solo, Gary Rossington plays the slide guitar part in the first half and contributes to the rhythm guitar. #lynyrdskynyrd #fans #love #band #guitar #piano #drums #music #concert #rock #reelsfypシ #Amazing | Lynyrd Skynyrd Fans