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. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. 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. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. For full obituary and coverage. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the rock bank Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for 38 Special, has died, his band confirmed on Facebook Sunday. The news of Junstrom's death was announced with a touching statement on the .38 Special's Facebook page on Sunday. Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? 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. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry's family. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. times. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. 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 L.J. Junstrom. 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. 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. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. He was 70 years old. I will always keep those great memories in my heart, reminding me December 30, 2019 | Dunnellon, FL | Friend. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. The track is the sixth of eight singles and is being released as a limited edition 7 vinyl via Tarjas website. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. 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. 2:23 Larry Junstrom, an original member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died. May God be with the family and grant you peace and comfort. 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. 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. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. He was 70. Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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 rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. 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.. 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. The band announced that the "Big Man on the Big bass" died over the weekend. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. One of the buggies, driven by Van Zandt crashed, and Junstrom rushed over to help turn it back upright. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. He was there for me in 2014 when times were tough, a true friend. 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. The southern rocker's death was confirmed by .38 Special on Facebook. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. 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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. There will never be another like him.. 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. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. Larry Junstrom, one of the founding members of popular rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70. [2], Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which required surgery. He left the group in 2014 due to a hand injury. 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. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. There will never be another like him.. 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. The post R.I.P. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. His cause of death has not been revealed. 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. L.J. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. However he left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of the bands smash-hit 1973 debut album Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. Sortilge share new song Derrire les Portes de Babylone, Firstborne drop Intercontinental Champions video, Tarjas Outlanders drop new single We Own This Sky featuring Ron Bumblefoot Thal, Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burns Implore The Darken Sky, Machine Head announce North American Burn My Eyes 25th anniversary tour. The longstanding bassist rocked with the band until he was 1971. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. L.J. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. (THECOUNT) Larry Junstrom, the bass player for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. To the family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 appeared first on Consequence of Sound. Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. "We give 110 percent at everything we do and that shows in our ability to survive the trends in the music business.". Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. 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. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . 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. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. JACKSONVILLE, FL. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He was 70. There is no word yet on Junstrom's cause of death. His first guitar was a Silvertone 6-string, and he began playing in a cover band called After Five before joining My Backyard. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until he was replaced by Greg T. Walker in 1971. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. 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. 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. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. 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. 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 sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. 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? My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. 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, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. 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. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. Larry Junstrom, founding member and bassist for classic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, his former bandmates in rock group 38 Special wrote on Facebook. 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. Larry Junstrom in 2006. 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 will miss our friend and partner. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. Something went wrong, please try again later. Larry was good friend and I valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. Vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy comments: In the early days of Trivium, back when we were discovering the many [], Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. 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. . We want to hear it. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. Please accept my condolences. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80.