Gary Rossington
Latest about Gary Rossington
Gary Rossington’s ‘Free Bird’ SG will be loaned out for a series of A-list gigs
By Phil Weller published
The Chicago Music Exchange is working with Rossington’s family to help put the iconic guitar in the hands of big-name players, in a new initiative that aims to honor the late Southern rock icon’s legacy
Marcus King recalls playing with Gary Rossington at the late Lynyrd Skynyrd legend’s final show
By Matt Owen published
King joined his hero during the band's 50th Anniversary show in November 2022 to perform Saturday Night Special – a track that had hugely influenced him as an aspiring guitar player
Steve Morse left the music industry and became a pilot – before Lynyrd Skynyrd reignited his passion for playing guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Steve Morse has opened up about his stint away from the music industry, and explained how playing on a Lynyrd Skynyrd live album reignited his passion for playing guitar professionally
Remembering the guitarists we lost in 2023
By Jackson Maxwell published
We had to say goodbye to a staggering number of guitar geniuses this year. We salute those players and their contributions to the instrument
Gary Rossington shaped the sound of Southern rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd – and his guitar style influenced everyone from the Black Crowes to Metallica
By Martin Cooper published
Learn the distinctive pentatonic licks of the Les Paul-toting Southern rock master
Lynyrd Skynyrd release footage of Gary Rossington’s blazing final performance: “It is certainly bittersweet”
By Matt Parker published
The Southern rock legend was captured playing Gimme Three Steps at the band’s 50th Anniversary show at The Ryman
How Gary Rossington played through the pain to define the quintessential Southern rock sound with Lynyrd Skynyrd
By Alan Paul published
We pay tribute to the ultimate survivor, who broke every bone in his body and still kept the music going with a style that inspired generations of players
Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album will feature Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington and many more
By Matt Owen published
The mammoth 30-track effort features nine originals and 21 rock anthem covers, and will also feature Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Chris Stapleton, Melissa Etheridge and others
Get The Pick Newsletter
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!