This proved only a momentary reprieve for many of the survivors. Both were killed when the band's plane crashed on Oct. 20, 1977. After surviving the plane crash that killed several of his bandmates, the drummer for Lynyrd . Lynryd Skynyrd's first two albums were quite successful and included the signature songs "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama," which established the band as a viable act. The Last Flight of Lynyrd Skynyrd It Was the Day the Music Died Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Even once the touring stops, their songs will still live on forever. By Dave Ling. As the coffin was only removed, but not successfully opened, Van Zant's favourite cane fishing pole and black, snakeskin-festooned hat are the only definite items known to have accompanied the legendary singer to the afterlife. Keyboarder Billy Powell climbed to the top of the fuselage and sat trying to absorb the gravity of what happened. The plane had broken apart into tiny little pieces, scattered about the forest floor. I woke up screaming, and my mom came running in going, Honey what is it? I said Mama, I dreamed the plane crashed! And she said, No, honey, its just a dream. And I said, No, mom, its too real! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The plane they chose for this tour was a 1948 Convair 240. ' Unfortunately, it was all too real. They claimed the surviving members had agreed via a blood oath and also a consent order that the bands name and story were to be protected. The bandmates, almost to a man, had lost their fathers early on. Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash Lynyrd Skynyrd is considered to have one of the most gruesome band histories because they lost several people in the aerial accident. It became the bands second platinum album, but unfortunately, several of those responsible werent alive to enjoy the accomplishment and wouldnt be around to create more music. Aerosmith said 'No,' Lynyrd Skynyrd said 'Yes' to the plane. 45 Years Ago Today: The Crash That Killed Multiple Members Of US Rock Ronnie Van Zant slept on the floor in the rear aisle. Pilots Walter McCreary and William Gray were already aware of a fuel issue and there is speculation that they were attempting to transfer oil from one engine to the other but instead mistakenly jettisoned whatever remaining fuel they had, causing the left engine to also shut off, a major issue at 9,000 feet in the air. In what mustve felt like an eternity, the plane finally descended into the trees. Young, old and every age in between has found something to relate to in the bands profound sound. Despite the controversy sparked by the first film attempt, a 2018 documentary called Lynyrd Skynyrd: If I Leave Here Tomorrow was released, with the cooperation of Gary Rossington (pictured right).

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