He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. Let others know about your loved one's death. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. 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. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The Big. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 2:23 Larry Junstrom, an original member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died. However he left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of the bands smash-hit 1973 debut album Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. This article about a United States bass guitarist is a stub. "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," 38 Special's Facebook post reads. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. 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. 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. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 alongside his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Bob Burns. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70 Spencer Kaufman, Concert Film Review: Metallica's S&M2 Is a Celebration of the Band and Their Fans, 10 Goth-Rock Albums Every Music Fan Should Own, R.I.P. 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. K4EB, rest in peace, my brother. We invite you to share condolences for Larry Junstrom in our . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70. The post R.I.P. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. 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. Inside Matt Hancock's 41-hour battle to save his career when photo of 'a snog and heavy petting' with aide Will Vladimir Putin's empress pay the ultimate price for his war on the West? Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star . 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. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. Theyre set to play the inaugural Exit 111 Festival on Friday in Manchester, Tennessee. 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. Junstrom first met Ronnie Van Zandt as a teenager when he noticed a group of boys racing beach buggies down his street. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. We always had so much in common and talked up a storm. The track is the sixth of eight singles and is being released as a limited edition 7 vinyl via Tarjas website. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Prince Andrew has 'offered to manage prestigious Royal estates including Balmoral but King Charles has told PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Yes, Madonna toyboys are fun but not if you value your dignity. I will miss the great conversations & all the .38 special band stories while riding around looking for real estate. Larry L.J. Junstrom. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Larry Junstrom - Wikipedia Larry Junstrom 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. The cause of the death of the longtime bassist of .38 Special has not yet been ascertained. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family, reads the 38 Special post on Facebook. He left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. 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. LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. Junstrom's cause of death is not yet known, however his former band mates lauded the southern rocker asa kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. There will never be another like him. I will always keep those great memories in my heart, reminding me December 30, 2019 | Dunnellon, FL | Friend. 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. It went on: We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. King played for the group in 1972, a year after Junstrom's exit, until 1975 and again from 1987 to 1996. ', 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. He was 70. The statement on .38 Special's social media channels read: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. 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. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. Promoters regularly provided the band with drugs and booze, and according to drummer and crash survivor Artimus Pylethe, the musicians went wild overindulging. "He rocked arena all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. 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. a kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. 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. To the family I offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. And so for us, what we wanted to was, we wanted to make sure that Gary stays with us as long as possible. His first guitar was a Silvertone 6-string, and he began playing in a cover band called After Five before joining My Backyard. Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in director Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the early rehearsals at the so-called Hell House, a cabin on a creek in rural Florida, and the bands chemical proclivities. 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." We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. It would turn out to be the last time Junstrom was seen alive publicly, prior to Sunday's announcement. There will never be another like him. Larry Junstrom, founding member and bassist for classic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, his former bandmates in rock group 38 Special wrote on Facebook. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. 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. It wasn't worth losing him during heavy touring like that. The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. He was a professional bass player for 38 Special and Lynyard Skynyrd. May God bless and comfort the family. Larry Junstrom, the bassist for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently on the road with their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago and there were about 100,000 people there. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 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 . 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. We want to hear it. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. 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. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. K4EB you will be missed also in the ham radio community as well. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. [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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. Published: 16:19 GMT, 7 October 2019 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 7 October 2019. He was 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. 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. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. 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, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Specials Facebook page. 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. There will never be another like him.. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. 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. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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. Larry Junstrom Death Confirmation on facebook. "We give 110 percent at everything we do and that shows in our ability to survive the trends in the music business.". BORN June 22, 1949 DIED October 6, 2019 AGE 70 Obituaries Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. 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 . The longstanding bassist rocked with the band until he was 1971. 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.". In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. The news of Junstrom's death was announced with a touching statement on the .38 Special's Facebook page on Sunday. 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. He was 70. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The. 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Biography [ edit] Even worse, many such slurs aren't from men but 'I couldn't do it without you': Victoria Beckham poses with her whole family after her PFW show - as she Brooklyn Beckham puts on a loved-up display with wife Nicola Peltz as they head back to hotel after Cruz Beckham supports his mother Victoria as he carrying his very own VB handbag on the way to her show Like father, like daughter! Send us a message at: 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. L.J. Born Lawrence E. Junstromin Pittsburgh on June 22, 1949, Junstrom was one of the founding members of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, joining the Jacksonville-Florida-bred band after singer Ronnie Van Zant, drummer Bob Burns and guitaristsGary Rossington and Allen Collins joined forces in 1964 as My Backyard. (Getty) "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us," the tribute read. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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. The announcement was made on Sunday via .38 Special's Facebook page. 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. 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Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. Larry was good friend and I valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70. May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief.