Junstrom's cause of death has not been revealed. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. The longstanding bassist rocked with the band until he was 1971. 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His first guitar was a Silvertone 6-string, and he began playing in a cover band called After Five before joining My Backyard. On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer, postponed a couple shows from their final, guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd Founding Member, Dead at 70, King Charles' Reported Reason for Evicting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Revealed, Hoda Kotb Makes Brief 'Today Show' Appearance Amid Family Health Matter, Rickey Smiley Shares Son Brandon's Suspected Cause of Death, Tom Sizemore Dead: 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor Was 61, 'Grey's Anatomy' Alum Announces Retirement from Acting, 'Creed III': Why Sylvester Stallone and Rocky Balboa Are Missing From Latest Film, Ryan Seacrest Addresses 'American Idol' Future After Exiting 'Live With Kelly and Ryan', Shania Twain Reveals If Ex Robert 'Mutt' Lange Is Still With Former Friend Marie Anne After Affair. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. Junstrom's cause . In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. King was a former member of the southern rock band and was known for co-writing the band's most famous hit "Sweet Home Alabama." 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. There will never be another like him.. A cause of death has not been disclosed for Junstrom, who was born in Pittsburgh in 1949. 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. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. 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. 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. 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. 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. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). 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In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Sprawling home where JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in 1996 is listed for sale for $7 MILLION by current Royal Mail increase price of first class stamp by 15p to 1.10 in record-breaking hike. 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. 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. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was 70. He was 70. . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. 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 statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. We want to hear it. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. All Rights reserved. Even worse, many such slurs aren't from men but 'I couldn't do it without you': Victoria Beckham poses with her whole family after her PFW show - as she Brooklyn Beckham puts on a loved-up display with wife Nicola Peltz as they head back to hotel after Cruz Beckham supports his mother Victoria as he carrying his very own VB handbag on the way to her show Like father, like daughter! 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. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. 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. 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. Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," 38 Special's Facebook post reads. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. He left the group in 2014 when he retired. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. All Rights Reserved. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. May God be with the family and grant you peace and comfort. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. We will miss our friend and partner.". Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the future icon moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 10-years-old, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Beaming Harry and Meghan enjoy date night at private members' club, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died at 70. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Death 5 Oct 2019 (aged 70) Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, USA. 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? 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. Smart and talented, a tremendous musician. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. And, you know what? The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? 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. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. "We did this because of Gary Rossington, the last founding member of the band," guitarist Rickey Medlocke told PopCulture.com. 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. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until Do not sell or share my personal information. Oscar Cainer tells all. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. Lynyrd Skynyrd is known for hits including Sweet Home Alabama. There will never be another like him. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. We will miss our friend and partner. The comments below have not been moderated. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. 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. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. 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. He wasnt out of the spotlight long, though, hooking up with another all-time classic Southern band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Specialin 1976 and playing with that band for 38 years on 12 studio albums until 2014 and scoring such hits as Hold on Loosely and Caught Up In You. He retried from .38 Special in 2014 following a hand injury that 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. But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. May God bless and comfort the family. The band announced that the "Big Man on the Big bass" died over the weekend. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. 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. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. Something went wrong, please try again later. We will miss our friend and partner.. 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? 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 . 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. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary, If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the bands early rehearsals at the infamous Hell House, a cabin in rural Florida, as well as speaking out on the bands frequent drug use. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. His death was announced Sunday on the official. L.J. 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. 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. May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. Larry Junstrom, the bassist for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. 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. 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. Six years after that, he joined Van Zant's younger brother Donnie's band, 38 Special. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. He was 70. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. 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. 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. a kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Biography [ edit] The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. He died on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.[3][4]. 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. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. All rights reserved. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. 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.. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . He was 70 years old. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. 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In their Facebook post, 38 Special issued the following statement: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Sign up for service and obituary updates. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. 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.. 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. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . ', 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. Junstrom would go on to record and perform with the band for the next four decades until his retirement, featuring on some of their biggest hits, such as Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You. 1949 2019. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. Enjoy all things country? He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. "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. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. L.J. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. 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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. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry's family. The cause of Junstrom's death has of yet not been announced. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. His cause of death is yet to be made known. 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. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. We will miss our friend and partner. 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. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. 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. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Bizarre moments in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial so far, Stolen car crashes into another car causing building to collapse, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. He was 70. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. 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. 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.". The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. There will never be another like him. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. times. To the family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. One of the buggies, driven by Van Zandt crashed, and Junstrom rushed over to help turn it back upright. For full obituary and coverage. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Promoters regularly provided the band with drugs and booze, and according to drummer and crash survivor Artimus Pylethe, the musicians went wild overindulging. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. He was 70. Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. His cause of death has not been revealed.