Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. Six years after that, he joined Van Zant's younger brother Donnie's band, 38 Special. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. His cause of death has not been revealed. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. There will never be another like him.. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. 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. "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. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. 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. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 at age 70. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died at 70. Oscar Cainer tells all. 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. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. 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, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. Promoters regularly provided the band with drugs and booze, and according to drummer and crash survivor Artimus Pylethe, the musicians went wild overindulging. Junstrom was an original member of Skynyrd along with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns when they formed under the name My Backyard in 1964. 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. 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. And, you know what? You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. There will never be another like him. I remember when Larry played at the Forest Inn with Ronnie, Allen, Bob, Gary and others. In their Facebook post, 38 Special issued the following statement: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. There will never be another like him. . 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. 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! 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. We want to hear it. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. He exited the band prior to the recording of their debut album, 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, which made way for Leon Wilkeson to join as bassist. A cause of death has not been disclosed for Junstrom, who was born in Pittsburgh in 1949. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. Junstrom was in an early. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. Plastic surgeon reveals five cosmetic procedures she would NEVER get - from dangerous Brazilian butt lifts BEL MOONEY:Why does caring for my dad take over my life? 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. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. 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. 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. I bid you farewell and 73s! Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 appeared first on Consequence of Sound. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. JACKSONVILLE, FL. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. 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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. 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. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. 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Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. L.J. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. Lynyrd Skynyrd postponed a couple shows from their final Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in August due to founding member and guitarist Gary Rossington's heart surgery. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. Junstrom's cause of death has not been revealed. "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. [2], Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which 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. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. The southern rocker's death was confirmed by .38 Special on Facebook. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. . Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. We will miss our friend and partner.". 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. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. . He was 70. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. 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 post R.I.P. 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. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. The parents who fear their 11-year-olds will be scarred for life by the graphic sex education lessons that Two Insulate Britain protesters are jailed for contempt of court after they defied a judge's orders not to 'Derek fights on, it makes me fall in love with him all over again:' Kate Garraway reveals there are days French authorities fear 'narco-tourists' could flock to Normandy beaches after 'more than two tonnes of Hopes for cervical cancer vaccine after trials in mice showed it reduced tumours 80 per cent of the time. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. 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. 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.. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. (THECOUNT) Larry Junstrom, the bass player for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. 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. 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. My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "He rocked arena all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Biography [ edit] All rights reserved. Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 7, 2019. But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. The track is the sixth of eight singles and is being released as a limited edition 7 vinyl via Tarjas website. 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. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Though he parted ways with the band before they became one of the most iconic groups of the 1970s, even before Junstrom's departure, Lynyrd Skynyrd truly lived the raucous rockstar lifestyle. Larry Junstrom in 2006. Please accept my condolences. ', 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. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. 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. tips@metalinsider.net. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. 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. 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. Larry was good friend and I valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. All Rights Reserved. May God bless and comfort the family. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. The comments below have not been moderated. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. We will miss our friend and partner. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. 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 . However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. '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? 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. 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. One of the buggies, driven by Van Zandt crashed, and Junstrom rushed over to help turn it back upright. 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 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. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. Van Zandt told Larry, 'Thanks man,' and the two became friends, before forming what would become Lynyrd Skynyrd a few years later. There will never be another like him. His cause of death is yet to be made known. 1949 2019. 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 . Junstrom's cause . 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 are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. There is no word yet on Junstrom's cause of death. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. 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. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. 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Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. 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 was 70. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. 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. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Larry Junstrom Death Confirmation on facebook. 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. To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. 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. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. R.I.P. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. Get email updates about Larry Junstrom delivered directly to your inbox. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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. 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. 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 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.". Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. 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.
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