Georgia Southern University - Reflector Yearbook (Statesboro, GA)

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' 7 Leave Here Tomorrow, Will You Still Remember Me? LYNYRD SKYNYRD Georgia Southern rock fans turned out in record number on October 13 to hear the nations most popular proponent of Southern Rock . . . Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sponsored by the Student Union Board (SUB), the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert proved to be the most successful concert in Georgia Southern history, with ticket receipts totaling over $21,000.00. As over 4,500 fans screamed their approval, Lynyrd Skynyrd performed one high energy number after another. Sweet Home Alabama , an obvious crowd favorite, was followed by Gimme 3 Steps and They Call Me The Breeze. The band played Crossroads then ended their performance with their classical guitar ramp, Freebird. Tragedy struck the band only one week after their performance here. En route from Greenville, S.C. to a concert date at Louisiana State University, the twin engine plane in which they were traveling crashed, resulting in the death of the lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and background vocalist, Cassie Gaines. The Georgia Southern concert opened the band ' s four month tour, ironically named the Tour Of The Survivors, making Georgia Southern the last college to see Lynyrd Skynyrd perform. 22 Lynyrd Skynyrd

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