Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Last Gig With Gary Rossington Coming to Theaters

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s remaining live performance with founding guitarist Gary Rossington will display in film theaters throughout the U.S. in July.

The live performance movie, titled The fiftieth Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd, will have fun the band’s enduring legacy, whereas additionally honoring Rossington, who died on March 5.

“We are excited to share this special night and celebrate 50 Years of Skynyrd music with the Skynyrd Nation and fans of these timeless songs,” singer Johnny Van Zant mentioned in a assertion. “We had been lucky to seize this particular night with Gary Rossington and Dale Krantz Rossington and the entire particular company that had been in a position to be a part of us on stage. It is actually bittersweet as a result of this was Gary’s final present, however we’re so lucky that we had been in a position to share one final particular night time collectively onstage, doing what Gary cherished.”

The performance, recorded on Nov. 22, 2022, at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, featured Lynyrd Skynyrd blazing through many of their most popular songs, including “What’s Your Name,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Simple Man” and “Free Bird.” The set featured appearances by country singer Jelly Roll, John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne and Brent Smith, singer for the hard rock group Shinedown.

The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd will premiere on July 8 and screen for a limited, one-week run in movie theaters, drive-ins and outdoor venues across the country. Fans can head to the film’s official website to find screening locations and purchase tickets.

You can watch a trailer for the film below.

Even though the death of Rossington left no remaining original members in Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band has vowed to continue. The Southern rock giants have a full slate of tour dates this summer, including a run of performances alongside ZZ Top as part of the Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour.