The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. 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. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. We will miss our friend and partner.". 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!' Smart and talented, a tremendous musician. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. That was our road managers duty to carry a briefcase with probably $250,000 in cash to bail people out of jail and placate hotel owners. He left the group in 2014 due to a hand injury. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. His cause of death is yet to be made known. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Celeb obsessed? 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? LARRY Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died aged 70 The band would go on to achieve worldwide success with hits including Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird, selling 28 million. "He rocked arena all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. 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. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Specials Facebook page. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. He just can't do it anymore.". 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. Death 5 Oct 2019 (aged 70) Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, USA. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. 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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. There will never be another like him. The cause of Junstrom's death has of yet not been announced. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. 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. 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. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. One of the buggies, driven by Van Zandt crashed, and Junstrom rushed over to help turn it back upright. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Something went wrong, please try again later. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. All Rights Reserved. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). Enjoy all things country? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. Larry Junstrom Death Confirmation on facebook. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 at age 70. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. The southern rocker's death was confirmed by .38 Special on Facebook. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. 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. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 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. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. 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. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. 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.. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. 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. I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. The fun times on ham radio and hanging out at the lake house. May God bless and comfort the family. "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," 38 Special's Facebook post reads. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 Spencer Kaufman, Concert Film Review: Metallica's S&M2 Is a Celebration of the Band and Their Fans, 10 Goth-Rock Albums Every Music Fan Should Own, R.I.P. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. 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. Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. 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He retried from .38 Special in 2014 following a hand injury that required surgery. He was 70. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Bizarre moments in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial so far, Stolen car crashes into another car causing building to collapse, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. 'Our story is one of hope': Conjoined twins who made history as first EVER pair survive to separation As Charles Bronson faces a parole hearing on Monday Will Britain's most violent prisoner soon be painting Is this Britain's most despicable man? To the family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. I will miss the great conversations & all the .38 special band stories while riding around looking for real estate. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. He was 70. 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Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. (THECOUNT) Larry Junstrom, the bass player for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . 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! Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. 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 . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. His cause of death has not been revealed. 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. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. There will never be another like him.. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. The comments below have not been moderated. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. In their Facebook post, 38 Special issued the following statement: 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 statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 appeared first on Consequence of Sound. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. 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', 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. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70. I was so nervous before that show that I could not sleep for three night before, but once I hit the stage it was natural and everyone said I did great.". 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. Please accept my condolences. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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