As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Junstrom appeared on all 12 of 38 Special's studio albums, from their self-titled 1977 debut to 2004's Drivetrain, before a hand injury forced him to retire from the group in 2014. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. He was 70. Junstrom performing at the Dixon May Fair in 2010, Last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Obituary Lawrence Edward Junstrom June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019", "Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom dead at 70", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Larry_Junstrom&oldid=1112599879, This page was last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20. Six years later, Junstrom joined Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zants band .38 Special and worked on their first self-titled studio album in 1977. Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Billie Eilish, Drake y Twenty One Pilots encabezarn Lollapalooza 2023 en Chile, Argentina y Brasil (Actualizacin), Kelsea Ballerini Has Travis Kelce Thinking About Changing His Last Name in SNL Promo, The Weeknd Drops First Live Album, Live at SoFiStadium. He just can't do it anymore.". . Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary, If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the bands early rehearsals at the infamous Hell House, a cabin in rural Florida, as well as speaking out on the bands frequent drug use. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the rock bank Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for 38 Special, has died, his band confirmed on Facebook Sunday. JACKSONVILLE, FL. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Larry Junstrom, the bassist for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. 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." 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. 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.. . He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. 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, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. 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! Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . He left the group in 2014 when he retired. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. 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. 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. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. He is pictured in 2012, left, with band mate Don Barnes. Subscribe to Consequence of Sounds email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox. "We did this because of Gary Rossington, the last founding member of the band," guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com. My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. The news was announced on Sunday via statement . 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 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. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. He was 70. Junstrom was in an early. We will miss our friend and partner. The comments below have not been moderated. Six years after that, he joined Van Zant's younger brother Donnie's band, 38 Special. There is no word yet on Junstrom's cause of death. 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. 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. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 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. Vocalist Nick Holmes commented: Musically, this track has an intentional repetitive element that builds throughout [], Trivium have surprised their fans by releasing a cover of Heaven Shall Burns Implore the Darken Sky. The cover is featured on a split 7 that the group will be selling throughout their European tour. The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. Junstrom helped form Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates - vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, drummer Bob Burns and guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins - under the name My Backyard. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. 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. French heavy metal outfit Sortilge have unveiled their latest single, Derrire les Portes de Babylone. The track is taken from the groups upcoming album, Apocalypso, out March 3rd via Season of Mist. Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 7, 2019. Our librarians in Special Collections were able to find some phenomenal photos of .38 Special from the Florida Times-Union Editorial Archive Collection, which is housed at the Main Library. Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". Junstrom's cause of death is not yet known, however his former band mates lauded the southern rocker asa kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. The news was confirmed on the band's Facebook page and on .38 Special's social media channels - the band Junstrom spent most of his career with. There will never be another like him. Oscar Cainer tells all. Get email updates about Larry Junstrom delivered directly to your inbox. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We will miss our friend and partner.". Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their. We will miss our friend and partner.. Larry Junstrom - Wikipedia Larry Junstrom 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. Send us a message at: We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . In August, they were forced to postpone shows so that founding member Gary Rossington could recover from heart surgery. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. His first guitar was a Silvertone 6-string, and he began playing in a cover band called After Five before joining My Backyard. The longstanding bassist rocked with the band until he was 1971. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Special's Facebook page. By 1969 they changed their name, releasing their debut album in 1973,Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced L?h-nrd Skin-nrd),which included such soon-to-be-classics as Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man and one of the most enduring rock anthems of any era: Free Bird.. "He was truly one of a kind, a congenial travelling 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. His cause of death is yet to be made known. Prince Andrew has 'offered to manage prestigious Royal estates including Balmoral but King Charles has told PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Yes, Madonna toyboys are fun but not if you value your dignity. We want to hear it. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 appeared first on Consequence of Sound. Inside Matt Hancock's 41-hour battle to save his career when photo of 'a snog and heavy petting' with aide Will Vladimir Putin's empress pay the ultimate price for his war on the West? It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. 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Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. He was 70. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. 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. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. Junstrom's cause of death has not been revealed. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Please accept my condolences. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoyed spending time with family especially his wife, Thania, Nascar, Jaguars and Gator Football, Fishing, Ham Radio Operator and loved all animals. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. All rights reserved. May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. 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. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. 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Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. 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. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. 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 was 70 years old. His death was announced Sunday on the official Facebook account of .38 Special, a rock band that Junstrom joined in the 1970s following his stint with . 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. He would remain in the band for nearly 30 years, playing on all 12 of the bands studio albums, including such classic hits as Hold on Loosely, Caught Up in You, and Teacher, Teacher. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 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. 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. Listen to the track below: Host, the new dark wave project from Greg Mackintosh and Nick Holmes have unveiled a video for their latest single, My Only Escape. The track is taken from their debut album, IX, out February 24th via Nuclear Blast. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the future icon moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 10-years-old, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Beaming Harry and Meghan enjoy date night at private members' club, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. He was 70. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. L.J. 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. 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. We will miss our friend and partner. The band announced that the "Big Man on the Big bass" died over the weekend. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. May God bless and comfort the family. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry's family. 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. Sprawling home where JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in 1996 is listed for sale for $7 MILLION by current Royal Mail increase price of first class stamp by 15p to 1.10 in record-breaking hike. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Larry L.J. Junstrom. memorial page for Larry Junstrom (22 Jun 1949-5 Oct 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203617813, citing Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County . 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. Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. He was 70. tips@metalinsider.net. He left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). A cause of death has not yet been revealed. 1949 2019. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Enjoy all things country? Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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." [2], Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which required surgery. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," 38 Special's Facebook post reads. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star . Ronnie Van Zant was the frontman for the band, which included Bob Burns on drums (at first, later replaced by Artemis Pyle), plus Larry Junstrom on bass and Gary Rossington and Allen Collinson on guitars. Now. Listen to the song below and pre-order the album here: Firstborne, featuring Chris Adler (ex- Lamb of God) and James LoMenzo (Megadeth) have shared a video for their song, Intercontinental Champions. Watch the clip below: Tarja Turunen and Torsten Stenzels Outlanders has released an adaptation of Hans Zimmers We Own The Sky featuring Ron Bumblefoot Thal. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. Celeb obsessed? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. He was there for me in 2014 when times were tough, a true friend. In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. There will never be another like him.. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I bid you farewell and 73s! The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The Big. As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. May God be with the family and grant you peace and comfort. The bassists death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which Junstrom joined after leaving Lynyrd Skynyrd and performed with for parts of four decades. His death was announced Sunday on the official. Van Zandt told Larry, 'Thanks man,' and the two became friends, before forming what would become Lynyrd Skynyrd a few years later. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. And, you know what? The fun times on ham radio and hanging out at the lake house. 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. All Rights Reserved. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. We always had so much in common and talked up a storm. 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. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. There will never be another like him. How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until Do not sell or share my personal information. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. 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. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. L.J. To the family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. For full obituary and coverage. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. ', In his prime: Junstrom, left, with his bandmate Barnes in 1986, Born Lawrence E. Junstrom on June 22, 1949in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the future icon moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 10-years-old.