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Leonard Skinner Passes Away
Leonard Skinner, the no-nonsense, flat-topped basketball coach and gym teacher whose name is forever linked with Jacksonville’s legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in his sleep early Monday morning. He was 77.
"Coach Skinner had such a profound impact on our youth that ultimately led us to naming the band, which you know as Lynyrd Skynyrd, after him. Looking back, I cannot imagine it any other way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time."
~ Gary Rossington
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Michael Cartellone Special Appearances
Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present three art exhibitions by acclaimed drummer for the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd/Artist Michael Cartellone. Michael will make three special appearances at the following Wentworth Gallery locations in January 2011.
Saturday – January 8, 2011 -1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wentworth Gallery - Las Olas
819 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Special Private VIP Reception with Michael Cartellone - For additional details
Please call 954-468-0685 or 800-732-6140
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Saturday - January 8, 2011 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wentworth Gallery - Town Center Mall
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL
Special Private VIP Reception with Michael Cartellone - For additional details
Please call 561-338-0804 or 800-732-6140
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Sunday - January 9, 2011 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wentworth Gallery - The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL
Special Private VIP Reception with Michael Cartellone - For additional details
Please call 407-903-9055 or 800-732-6140
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PHOENIX AZ PRESALE ON TUES - 9/14
Hey there Skynyrd Nation. We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend last week! Now that you're back to the daily grind, we have a little something to help brighten your week… a new concert presale!
Skynyrd is performing at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix on October 28th and all members of the Skynyrd Nation are eligible for first access to tickets. You will be able to purchase your tickets before anyone else in the general public starting on Tuesday September 14 at 12pm (MST). Always remember, these presale tickets are limited and are only available on a first come, first serve basis. So, please be sure to get your tickets on Tuesday before they are sold out.
10/28/2010 - Arizona State Fairgrounds (Phoenix, AZ)
Presale tickets can be purchased at: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/lynyrdskynyrd
*** If you are having difficulty accessing the ticketing link, make sure you are allowing cookies. If that isn't working for you try using another browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc…). If after trying that and you still can't get in, please call 212.420.1700 or email skynyrdnation@artistarena.com for assistance.
See you in Phoenix!
- Skynyrd Nation
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LYNYRD SKYNYRD SET TO APPEAR ON JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON
LYNYRD SKYNYRD SET TO APPEAR ON JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON
Tucson, AZ - The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21 ½-hour live show is going to be spectacular.
From live remotes to amazing dance and production numbers, to sensational music performances (e.g., David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynryd, WAR, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, OneRepublic, The Grascals, The Roys, and Barry Manilow, etc.), to side-splitting comedy and dramatic appeals by some of America's most popular entertainers, the two-day television event is certain to delight viewers Labor Day weekend.
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MAYSVILLE NC PRESALE TODAY
Skynyrd is coming to Maysville, NC with special guest Trace Adkins this October! We want the Skynyrd Nation to have first access to presale tickets before the general public, so get ready for this presale to start today, August 31 at 12PM Local Venue Time! Remember, tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, so get them before we run out!
10/08/10 - Deppe Music Pavillion (Maysville, NC)
Presale tickets can be purchased at: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/lynyrdskynyrd/
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Additional presales may be announced shortly. Please do not call or email about shows that are not listed here, as we will post the information as soon as it's available.
We'll see you there!
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Skynyrd on Lopez Tonight
Lynyrd Skynyrd performs 'Sweet Home Alabama' on 'Lopez Tonight'
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Tune In This Evening (8/26) to See Lynyrd Skynyrd Perform on 'Lopez Tonight'
Legendary southern rock troupe Lynyrd Skynyrd will be performing this evening on Lopez Tonight. The show, hosted by comedian George Lopez, airs at 11 PM ET on TBS.
In addition to performing one of their hits, be sure to catch the start of the show for Johnny Van Zant and Gary Rossington’s opening skit with George!
Lynyrd Skynyrd have just released Live From Freedom Hall this summer. The CD/DVD not only captures the band in its most natural state – on stage- but is also one of the last concerts to be recorded with longtime members Billy Powell and Ean Evans, both of whom passed away last year. The release is a tribute to and a celebration of all things Skynyrd, and features a track list of greatest hits.
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SKYNYRD GUITAR HERO® AND ROCK BAND® GUITARS
Calling all Skynyrd Nation Rock Band® and Guitar Hero® fans!
ArtGuitar.com is currently giving members of Skynyrd Nation a $50 rebate on the purchase of wireless Lynyrd Skynyrd RiffMaster™ guitar controllers (for PS2 and PS3).
The promo code for the $50 rebate at checkout is FreeBird.
Please visit ArtGuitar.com for more information and to view the six Skynyrd
guitar designs.
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LARAMIE, WY PRESALE WEDNESDAY
Heads up in the midwest! Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to Laramie, WY for an rockin' night of music at the University of Wyoming this September! As a special member of the Skynyrd Nation, we want YOU to have first access to presale tickets before the general public. This presale will begin Wednesday, August 4 at 10AM Local Venue Time. Remember, presale tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, so get them while we've got them!
9/17/10 - University of Wyoming Arena-Auditorium (Laramie, WY)
Presale tickets can be purchased at: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/lynyrdskynyrd/
*** If you are having difficulty accessing the ticketing link, make sure you are allowing cookies. If that isn't working for you try using another browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc...). If after all of that and you still can't get in, please call 212.420.1700 or email skynyrdnation@artistarena.com for assistance.
Additional presales may be announced shortly. Please do not call or email about shows that are not listed here, as we will post the information as soon as it's available.
We'll see you there!
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Catch Lynyrd Skynyrd on A&E's Private Sessions This Weekend!
This Sunday, August 1st at 9AM, A&E's Private Sessions will feature Lynyrd Skynyrd! Tune in to watch as the southern rockers join host Lynn Hoffman to talk about their tragic past, how they decided to reform the band, and their inspiration behind their latest studio album, 2009's God & Guns.
Don't miss the extended version of "Free Bird," and performances of "Sweet Home Alabama," "God & Guns," and "Still Unbroken." Plus, Bret Michaels stops by to surprise the guys and talk about their tour!
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Wolfgang's Vault Presents Day on the Green 1977 Featuring Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Never-Before-Seen Concert Premiere on Public Television Wolfgang's Vault Presents Day on the Green 1977 Featuring Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd
The untouched tapes sat in the Bill Graham Archives for 33 years. Today, Wolfgangs Vault joins Grammy Winner Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd in support of public television with the U.S. nationwide release of a broadcast special and DVD: Wolfgang's Vault Presents Day on the Green 1977, co-produced and distributed by WLIW21 in association with WNET.ORG.
Wolfgang's Vault Presents Day on the Green 1977 featuring Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd premieres nationwide on public television beginning July 30, 2010 (check local listings) as part of WNET.ORG's landmark Public Television Rocks! initiative. The program features never-before-seen vintage concert footage, unearthed from the Wolfgang's Vault archives, of the July 2, 1977 concert event produced by Bill Graham. It captures Frampton at the height of the fan frenzy following the release of the album Frampton Comes Alive, and showcases Lynyrd Skynyrd just months before the plane crash that took the lives of lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and back-up vocalist Cassie Gaines. Program details are available at http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/public-television-rocks.html . An exclusive limited edition DVD of Wolfgang's Vault Presents Day on the Green 1977 is available at wliw.org/wolfgangsvault.com and will be available during the broadcasts to viewers who make a suggested donation in support of their local public television station.
Wolfgang's Vault is the world-renown online archive of vintage concert recordings dedicated to live music, which since 2003 has provides over 3500 concert audio recordings streamed free. With this public television special and DVD, Wolfgang's Vault opens its long-awaited Video Vault, giving music fans worldwide access to thousands of great concert videos from the past five decades.
Peter Frampton said of the public television program, "I saw this video for the first time recently in my kitchen, and I couldn't believe it! It brings back great memories of a great time."
Bill Sagan, CEO of Wolfgang's Vault, noted: "We are thrilled to be working with these performers to share these great recordings in support of public television. WNET.ORG and WLIW21 have been great co-producers to ensure music fans across the country can experience this show."
"Public Television Rocks! is all about bringing audiences unique music content and experiences that are not available anywhere else. WNET worked with Bill Graham in the 70s so we jumped at the chance to work with Wolfgang's Vault," said Joshua C. Nathan, Vice President of Business Development and Institutional Strategy at WNET.ORG. "Music fans are hungry for this kind of television programming. We are thrilled to co-present this classic summer concert by Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd for the first time ever."
Preview videos, program details and more can be found at http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/public-television-rocks.html and http://www.wliw.org/wolfgangsvault
About Wolfgang's Vault: Wolfgang's Vault is the online destination for live music and the world's largest collection of live concert recordings and vintage music memorabilia. Music lovers find free music streaming online here with hundreds of concert recordings from the last 50 years, downloads, and thousands of vintage rock posters, concert and band photos and retro and vintage concert t-shirts available for purchase. www.wolfgangsvault.com
About WNET.ORG: New York public media company WNET.ORG is a pioneering provider of television and web content. The parent of THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and Creative News Group, WNET.ORG brings such acclaimed broadcast series and websites as Need To Know, Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Secrets of the Dead, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Visions, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, Miffy and Friends, Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps and Cyberchase to national and international audiences. Through its wide range of channels and platforms, WNET.ORG serves the entire New York City metro area with unique local productions, broadcasts and innovative educational and cultural projects. In all that it does, WNET.ORG pursues a single, overarching goal - to create media experiences of lasting significance for New York, America and the world. For more information, visit www.wnet.org.
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New Skynyrd controllers for your Playstation games
The AG RiffMaster™ is a genuine wood, full-sized wireless guitar controller compatible with both Guitar Hero® and Rock Band® video games on Playstation's PS2 and PS3 console systems ArtGuitar's world renowned RiffMaster™ is the guitar controller for any Guitar Hero® and Rock Band® aficionado who wants to rock in style. Offering unrivaled performance, and wireless freedom, this is no cheap plastic toy controller, but a full-sized wood controller.
The high gloss image finish will make your guitar shine, with 6 different band images to choose from, it will be the envy of all your friends. The premium-quality strum bar, pick guard, and fret buttons guarantee that every note will be delivered on time, and with the highest level of toughness available on any Guitar Hero® and Rock Band® guitar controller. An adjustable guitar strap completes the look and ensures your axe will feel like the real thing on and off stage.
Visit ART GUITAR for details and to order your own.
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