Larry Junstrom in 2006. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, Ronnie Van Zant, formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977. We will miss our friend and partner. 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. [1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . However he left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of the bands smash-hit 1973 debut album Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. By Kirk Fox October 7, 2019 0 Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. His cause of death has not been revealed. They had a unique, driving sound rock sensibilities with a touch of twang that served them well, both in the recording studio and on the road. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s. 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 . Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. 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. My deepest condolences to the Mann family, may God be with you at this time of your sorrow. 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. Lynyrd Skynyrd launched their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, in part because of Rossington's ongoing health issues. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd & .38 Special Bassist, Has Died - Stereogum Lawrence Junstrom Obituary - Orange Park, FL - Dignity Memorial He was there for me in 2014 when times were tough, a true friend. 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 Cause of death. 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. The cause of Junstrom's death has of yet not been announced. As he was: A throwback picture of Junstrom, shared by his band 38 Special's Facebook page. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. . 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 . Truly a talent that will be greatly missed by many. His cause of death has not been revealed. Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Founding Member Larry Junstrom Dead At 70 Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. He was 70. His death was announced Sunday on the official Facebook account of .38 Special, a rock band that Junstrom joined in the 1970s following his stint with . Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd Founding Member, Dead at 70 Biography [ edit] Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died at 70 - USA TODAY The post R.I.P. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. 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. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom has died aged 70 Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. 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. 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. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us, the band's heartfelt announcement began. The bassist's death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. Larry Junstrom, Bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, Dies at 70 He was 70. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. tips@metalinsider.net. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. 'Our story is one of hope': Conjoined twins who made history as first EVER pair survive to separation As Charles Bronson faces a parole hearing on Monday Will Britain's most violent prisoner soon be painting Is this Britain's most despicable man? "We give 110 percent at everything we do and that shows in our ability to survive the trends in the music business.". There will never be another like him.. Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. His death was announced Sunday on the official. "He rocked arena all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died at 70. 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. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. We will miss our friend and partner., Mourned:Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Larry Junstrom has died aged 70. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 at age 70. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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? Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom dead at 70 Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom has died aged 70
