He's a free bird now
Sad news out of Florida...Billy Powell, keyboardist for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has passed away.
"Billy Powell, the only keyboardist Lynyrd Skynyrd ever had, died last night at his home near Jacksonville, Florida. He was 56. No cause of death has been announced, and a post on the official Synyrd Website reads, “A Great Loss — Beloved Pianist for the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band, Billy Powell, passed away last night. We will post more info shortly. The family and band request your respect and understanding during this difficult time. Thank you.” The band is canceling upcoming shows and directing fans to its Website for tour updates.
....Powell is credited for crafting the intro for their epic anthem “Free Bird” (Number 191 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Songs of All Time).[..]"
56...way too young. Thanks for your music, Billy...it was the soundtrack to a wonderful time in my life.
Here's some of their music, Three Steps:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GyOgVFDocs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GyOgVFDocs
And of course, Free Bird...Billy is there in the beginning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mioGewkWVdo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mioGewkWVdo&feature=related
