Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. His cause of death has not been revealed. Larry Junstrom, Early Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist, Dead at 70, Jason Isbell Releases Death Wish From New Album, The Cadillac Three and Elvie Shane Knock You on Your Ass With New Collab Hillbilly, David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78, How Deem Spencer Learned to be Vulnerable on His New Album adultSW!M, Suki Waterhouse Won't Take Romance For Granted on New Single 'To Love', Travis Barker Says His Finger Ligament Surgery Was a 'Success' After Postponing Blink-182 Tour, J-Hope, Boygenius, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week, DeSantis Disney Appointee Said Tap Water Might Be Turning People Gay. Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. Larry was good friend and I valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. 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? The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The post R.I.P. 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. 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. Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. On Sunday (October 6), 38 Special confirmed . Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. 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. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. times. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. 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.. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. 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. However he left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of the bands smash-hit 1973 debut album Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. There will never be another like him. There will never be another like him. 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. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. The band announced that the "Big Man on the Big bass" died over the weekend. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. 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. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. 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." Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. 2:23 Larry Junstrom, an original member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died. He was 70. 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. But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . Junstrom was in an early. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Our thoughts go out to Junstroms friends and family during this difficult time. 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. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. He was 70. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. He was 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. How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until Do not sell or share my personal information. In August, they were forced to postpone shows so that founding member Gary Rossington could recover from heart surgery. Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Billie Eilish, Drake y Twenty One Pilots encabezarn Lollapalooza 2023 en Chile, Argentina y Brasil (Actualizacin), Kelsea Ballerini Has Travis Kelce Thinking About Changing His Last Name in SNL Promo, The Weeknd Drops First Live Album, Live at SoFiStadium. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. We will miss our friend and partner. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. (THECOUNT) Larry Junstrom, the bass player for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. 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. 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. I will miss the great conversations & all the .38 special band stories while riding around looking for real estate. Biography [ edit] There will never be another like him. As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. Harry Styles sends fans into meltdown after breaking five month silence with cryptic tweet, 'REFUSING TO GO QUIETLY': Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' on REGAL estate from Charles - and 'top role' in royal family despite being KICKED OUT, Tom Sizemore dies after Saving Private Ryan actor suffered a brain aneurysm, Family left heartbroken with wife in tears after being kicked out of a pantomime show, Jeremy Kyle Show guest who famously had skull inked on face tragically dies, Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool and lucrative bonus he sacrificed sums him up, New Partygate WhatsApp messages show No10 aides feared stories on Downing St 'p**s ups' getting out - meaning THEY KNEW they were breaking Covid laws, PartyGate rulebreaking would've been obvious to Boris Johnson - because he was THERE, Dolly Parton's hit songwriter David Lindley dies, Ferry catches fire in English Channel with 183 people on board as lifeboats scramble, Denise Welch tears up as she announces she's become a grandma for the first time, Mum shouts at kids for being loud at night - but CCTV showed the sinister truth, Ruth Madoc glittering career as she makes final on-screen appearance after death aged 79, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. 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. 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 would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). There will never be another like him.. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist for the band .38 Special, has died at the age of 70. Six years after that, he joined Van Zant's younger brother Donnie's band, 38 Special. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". Founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bassist of 38. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. [2], Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which required surgery. Just five days ago, Junstrom made a rare public appearance at the opening of the Sweet Homegrown Traditions exhibit in Clay County, Florida, documenting the founding of the band. ', 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. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. In their Facebook post, 38 Special issued the following statement: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their. 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. I've had enough of life': Grandmother, 86, is reduced to tears after killjoy Tory RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: As Florida governor and Donald Trump rival Ron DeSantis steps up his bid to win the Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers speaks out on his deep depression after chemotherapy which left him having 'How I snatched JK Rowling's baby out of her abusive husband's arms - and helped her flee with the Harry Top equestrian rider, 39, once known as the 'golden girl' of horse eventing, is facing jail after being A possum feared extinct is discovered by an amateur naturalist in Papa New Guinea being cooked on a Now California reparations panel RAISES amount it wants to give 1.8m black people from $220,000 to $360,000 My weekly horoscope: What will March 4th 2023 bring for MY star sign? We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . 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. What Truly Happened to Opie's Mom on Andy Griffith, R.I.P. 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. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. He was 70. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. L.J. 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. Get email updates about Larry Junstrom delivered directly to your inbox. By Libby Birk All rights reserved. My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. 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 bid you farewell and 73s! tips@metalinsider.net. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. May God bless and comfort the family. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . The fun times on ham radio and hanging out at the lake house. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 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. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. Larry Junstrom, the bassist for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The Big. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. 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. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. 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 Junstrom in 2006. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. He was 70 years old. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Larry Junstrom, one of the founding members of popular rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70. May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 7, 2019. His death was announced Sunday on the official. Larry L.J. Junstrom. 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. 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. His cause of death is yet to be made known. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. There will never be another like him.. We will miss our friend and partner. Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. The news of Junstrom's death was announced with a touching statement on the .38 Special's Facebook page on Sunday. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. 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.