To the family of Larry Junstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Ginger Baker Larry Junstrom Wiki, Biography Age, Cause of death Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. We will miss our friend and partner. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. His cause of death has not been revealed. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom has died aged 70 In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. 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. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 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. 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. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. I bid you farewell and 73s! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star . 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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. 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, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. a kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. See Larry Junstrom in 38 Specials videos for Hold on Loosely and Caught Up in You below. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Larry Junstrom in 2006. 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. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. There is no word yet on Junstrom's cause of death. 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. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. 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. L.J. Send us a message at: Let others know about your loved one's death. 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? Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. ', 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. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. He was 70. We always had so much in common and talked up a storm. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. Please accept my condolences. 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. 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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. An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dead at 70 JACKSONVILLE, FL. 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. 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. He was 70. Larry Junstrom Obituary (1949 - 2019) - Philadelphia, PA - The Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. Larry Junstrom, Bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, Dies at 70 "We give 110 percent at everything we do and that shows in our ability to survive the trends in the music business.". May God be with the family and grant you peace and comfort. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. 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. 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Larry Junstrom, one of the founding members of popular rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has reportedly 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. 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 . "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. R.I.P. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special - Yahoo! 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. He was there for me in 2014 when times were tough, a true friend. Larry Junstrom, founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 70 Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. He would remain with the band until 1971, but left before they recorded their first album, 1973s (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd). 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. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry's family. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. Larry Junstrom dead - Founder of rock legends Lynyrd - The Sun The comments below have not been moderated. 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. 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. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. "In the recent years it's been pretty well publicly known that Gary's had a heart issue. Larry Junstrom, Founding Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dead at 70 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.". Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. He left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. All rights reserved. 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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. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dead at 70 You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom dies at 70 Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. Van Zandt told Larry, 'Thanks man,' and the two became friends, before forming what would become Lynyrd Skynyrd a few years later. Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until he was replaced by Greg T. Walker in 1971. Celeb obsessed? Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. You could put a model airplane together with his breath, Junstrom said of Collins fondness for sniffing glue.