Lynyrd Skynyrd was honored Sunday night during the CMT Music Awards with an all-star performance featuring members of the Allman Brothers Band, Billy Gibbons, Slash and Paul Rodgers. LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd also served as backing singers.
The tribute was introduced by Peter Frampton with a sweet tribute to Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member, who died on March 5 at the age of 71. “Gary not only helped define the band’s sound, he inspired millions of fans and musicians.” Frampton continued, “He’s now joined his fellow Skynyrd bandmates in rock and roll heaven, but we will all enjoy their music forever.”
Watch the heartfelt tribute here.
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