Fans outraged after Lynyrd Skynard denounces Confederate flag

Examiner.com ^ | 9/19/12 | Kyle Rogers

[LaybackLenny]

Now the band has suddenly decided to become political correct. Gary Rossington, the only original member, grovelled to CNN's Fredricka Whitfield. He says he doesn't want to offend anyone by using the Confederate flag. He said the band will no longer display the flag. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama" in 1977. This was three months before the plane crash that killed three of the original members.

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The band released a new studio album just days ago ironically titled "Last of A Dying Breed." The band is preparing to go on tour to support their new album. However, there is a growing outrage among fans. Many say they have attended Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts for decades, but will never buy a ticket again. Twitter and Facebook have exploded with condemnation. Many are now calling the band a "fake," who just own the right's to the original band's name.

[pepsionice]

Lynyrd Skynyrd...to be honest, this version 2.0 of the band hasn’t had a 4-star hit since the original band was in the aircraft accident. They do a decent show, but there’s not much worth talking about.

[raccoonradio]

Sweet Home Alabama
Play that dead band’s song
Turn the speakers up real loud
Play it all night long—Warren Zevon

[a fool in paradise]

I heard the fans protested at a nearby Stucky’s.

[Bullish]

Great bands only live forever if they hang it up BEFORE they jump the shark and are just playing fairgrounds.

[raccoonradio]

Are they gonna substitute Sweet Home Alabama with
Imagine, mm’kay?

[max americana]

They’ll probably display the fag flag.

[raccoonradio]

Not putting up the Confederate flag anymore? It’s part of history. I have the L.S. box set. Maybe time to sell it. Yikes. (And I’m a Yank from Mass.: “That’s the cowboys and the hippies and the rebels and the Yanks, you just go and lay your hand on a Pittsburgh steeler fan and I think you’re gonna finally understand.”—Charlie Daniels band.)

[Reaganite Republican]

They’re ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd’ like I’m Kieth Richards, please

Never saw the real deal but caught Rossington-Collins Band in 79, they did Free Bird instrumental with a lone spotlight on an emptly microphone stand... very moving

[shibumi]

That’s OK.

Southern Man don’t need them around, anyhow.

[Republican1795.]

When you see this you wonder if the political correctness agenda has won.

[Lancey Howard]

I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Spectrum in Philly not long before the plane crash. That was a great band. These new guys are a bunch of leeches profiting off the name. It’s a shame.

[lefty-lie-spy]

I’m so happy to see so many Zevon fans here. I think Gary Rossington has just lost of third of their ticket sales for this tour. Too bad. I saw the old version 1.8x of Lynrd Skynrd in 1989 or so. They played a good show.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Thanks for reminding me that the show “Action” is on in a few minutes on IFC. Zevon’s “ Even a Dog Can Shake Hands” was the show’s theme song.

[The Cajun]

He said the band will no longer display the flag.

The band ain't Lynyrd Skynyrd from back in the day and never will be.

Nuff said.

[golux]

Absolute must read, if you will permit me, on the subject of the abandoning of the flag:

http://www.wnd.com/2010/09/209597/

[Cheapskate]

That Rossington-Collinstourwith Henry Paul Band kicked soooooo much ass

[Revelation 911]

the band (and RV's bros) have capitalized on Ronnie, Ed & Steves talents all these years - leeches, the lot...

Though this move is surprising given they capitalized on that flag as well in their marketing

[Northern Yankee]

Warren Zevon's first alubum is still one of my favorites.

The song, Frank and Jesse James is still a lot of fun to listen to at anytime.

[Northern Yankee]

Warren Zevon's first album is still one of my favorites.

The song, Frank and Jesse James is still a lot of fun to listen to at anytime.