Will say I thought it was the best Skynyrd show I had attended of the 20 shows since 1988. I believe that Johnny may have stopped smoking or something because his vocals were 100% spot on . Opening act Black Stone Cherry were super and look forward to seeing them again.

We were so looking forward to seeing Lynyrd Skynyrd's last concert in Dallas, but although the band were as excellent as ever, the sound was abysmal and quite spoiled the night. We had previously seen Fleetwood Mac at this venue and had been very impressed with the sound, however, this time it was awful. The vocals were so muddy we could hardly even recognize which songs were being played. The guitars were incredibly loud leaving no rooms for the drums or vocals to be heard. Such a shame as the band were obviously playing their hearts out, but the sound was just not being reflected well at all. We were in the second row of the plaza seated area, dead centre so it should have been fine...it wasn't.

The sound and production were really good. I’m disappointed that they didn’t play ‘Gimme back my Bullets’, but other than that, everything was great.

Was very disappointed in the concerts. They didn't sound like the band I knew. We left early

Sound guys didn't mix everything very well for Skynyrd's performance. It all sounded really unbalanced. Frampton's performance sounded well mixed though. Everything else was good.Side note: The pavilion needs to provide more parking for handicap attendees. They think they run out of spaces and get sent to another lot several blocks away and you have to wait for a bus to come get you after parking way over there. Very inconvenient.

"It was a great show. They played most of the classics but it was what seemed to be a short set.With over 40 years of material they could have played all night. They could have thrown more picks! I did end up with a drum head and a very sweaty towel from Mr. Rickey! The one bad thing is that the Meet and Greet was not listed when I bought the tickets. I would have loved to do that one. It needs to be publicized when the tickets go on sale so fans can confirm it then. "

This was the second Skynyrd concert that my wife and I attended in the past year. Skynyrd played more than two hours the first time. At the Brandon concert, it was about 1 hour and thirty five minutes. That was a disappointment, otherwise great.

It was great!!! Although Mother Nature caused her own light show and the whole stadium had to take shelter. After evacuating to safety twice it did not bother us in the least.. These guys know that their loyal fans from their hometown was rocking that night.

"One of the best legendary bands of all time Lynyrd Skynyrd put on a great show. Very humble and interactive with the audience. Their song line up for the farewell tour is for sure all the favorites that the fans wanted to hear. Skynyrd Nation was well represented last night with die hard fans and great music. "

Concert was excellent, small venue was great . Well worth the money. During Freebird I had tears in my eyes. Last saw them the entire band was still alive and together. The people work the venue were not up to par. Seemed like they did not not what to do. The entry to the show was ridiculous.. LONG LINES. went to slow. Thanks. other than that could have not asked for more.

Lynyrd Skynyrd was amazing last year when we saw them in Nashville. This time in Dallas they mostly seemed tired. The fact that they were late starting the countdown for the New Year (2020) was also pretty aggravating! They didn't have enough apparel vendors throughout the venue either. The line to get to where you could actually buy something was horrendous so we just skipped it. This was supposed to be a New Years Eve Party! Also, they didn't mention that they had so many Nashville fans in the stands due to the NHL Winter Classic the next day. The drunks in the stands were almost more entertaining in the seats than the band was on the stage. It definitely wasn't worth what I paid for two people to attend.

"Well, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hands down the hardest working band in the land, came to my area. San Francisco. I can't recall the Southern Rockers playing a venue in San Francisco, let alone headlining, since the 70's, at the now, just a memory Bill Graham's Winterland Arena. It was Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Co. together for a night in the city by the bay. And what a weekend for the Bay Area to host an event with so much happening in and around the Golden Gate. I live just North of San Fran in the wine country. Usually a pleasant 45 minute drive South on the state route 101. Last night was no exception. I'm sure the boys in the band will be hanging around today to stop in at the 49ers new home in Santa Clara to take in the game vs. the Denver Broncos. I don't recall, but I believe their next performance is in Saratoga tonight which would take their tour bus right by Levi Stadium. What a fantastic state of the art sporting arena that is. Lynyrd Skynyrd, my FAVORITE band in the world, so close to home. A few years back they played at the now closed down resort, Konocti Harbor, in Clearlake, I was fortunate to see them there 2 or 3 times. They played both the outdoor amphitheater and the small, intimate indoor stage. On Superbowl Sunday of all days. Probably THE MOST badass kickass rock-n-roll show I had ever seen. And, I've seen a lot. Skynyrd took the stage immediately following the Denver Broncos and the Greenbay Packers Superbowl game. What a game that was. By games end the crowd inside the Konocti Resort was well lubed and rowdy. Setting the stage for a typical bar room brawlin beer guzzlin fist fightin broken furniture guitar slingin amplifier blowin rock show. Their signature giant Confederate Army flag dropped the lights came up, and BAM! like a ton of led, Gary Rossington's screaming Les Paul Guitar fired right down your throat. I have goose bumps and tears in my eyes right now typing this review. There they were, my hero's. Four feet in front of me. Jamming. Playing ALL the Skynyrd hits. They played for well over an hour. I Idolized Ronnie Van Zant since the day I first received the vinyl album Nuthin Fancy for my 13th birthday. It was 1974. I was use to my older brother smoking weed in his bedroom and listening to Prounced Lehnerd Skinerd in his bedroom and would always put my ear to the wall when the epic Freebird song would play. I would air guitar Allen Collins and his solo. What fond memories. I once drew a picture of Ronnie Van Zant that, I guess was so good, it was stolen from house during a party later in my life. I miss that drawing. Probably THE BEST drawing I have ever done. Forward to 2014, San Francisco, California. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Co. I didn't get to go. AGAIN. This is the 2nd time. First time was 1977. Day on the Green, Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California. Directly across the bay. I was given a ticket the night before the concert. It was my Birthday. It was the last concert Lynyrd Skynyrd would play in California before the horrific and devastating plane crash on October 20, 1977. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton. I couldn't get a ride. Oh, a lot of my friends were there for sure, but I couldn't hook it up. In fact the entire Sonoma County Rocker Army was on The Green for that show. Not me. And my idol was killed shortly after that day. No. Lynyrd Skynyrd at The Warfield Theater in Downtown San Francisco was way over my budget for me to attend. Lynyrd Skynyrd had finally out priced me. Kicked me to the curb. I am disabled now. I live on a measly little SSI income. I can't afford concert tickets anymore. The ticket prices for Lynyrd Skynyrd, in my opinion, were astronomical. Way over ""The Workin Man"" budget. So much for playin for the fans. So long Skynyrd, you are in a different stratosphere than I am now. I will still listen to every song, on every album you ever made. Even the ones you haven't made yet, because I AM a DIEHARD LYNYRD SKYNYRD FAN! To the core. My blood runs deep in the South. My hair is turning white, my neck has always been red, and my collar is still blue. Gary, carry on the name and your signature sound, I will always be your biggest fan. Johnny you are doing your brother proud. Instead of San Francisco, and spending two,three, or most likely four hundred dollars that I don't have, I drove 18 minutes westward to the little town and my former stompin grounds, Forestville, California. The infamous Forestville Club. Eric Lindell and his band returned to his Little Ol club that he always enjoyed playing so much. A place he calls home in West County. For 20 bucks. What a great show he put on. I danced my crippled self till 1AM. Eric Lindell what a fantastic musician and gentleman. Now that is my kind of venue. "

Have seen many concerts at this venue. The sound was too loud and distorted. The bands songs were okay but because they think they are better than they are it was laughable. Just funny to watch a band get upset with the audience because they weren't getting up and participating. The ones who were drank themselves into a better time than what was truly going on. The best song was the last, "Free bird". wouldn't recommend and suggest waiting for last minute to get the best deal.

Unbelivable , Those guys we're so FANTASTIC... Every thing for me and my wife, when she had to and get something to drink, so I followed, oops the place was so Dark and well they had a light mounted on a box which I did not see, well my right foot hit that box and I went crashing down hit the box, then the deck. After this we had to leave the concert right after I fell because of the pain I was having. After this Great and Fantastic concert I found out I broke a tiny bone in my wrist and I've been wearing this cast I just wish I didn't happen. The one thing is I missed FREEBIRD and I wish them guys would be somewhere local again, but it was the last. I would like to Thank those Guy's they were just FANTASTIC !!!

"For starters I couldn't get parked drove around from 5.45 to 6.45 then drove out of Wembley and never got park anywhere near the stadium so never saw the band so had to watch on youtube I thought they were average sorry to say, I'm a musician my self so I think I no what i'm talking about. they didn't play either of my favourite songs thumbs down from me. "

Lynyrd Skynyrd had a great show in Brandon (Jackson) MS, Friday night 9/27. I did the Gold VIP, worth every penny. The band is tight and played a very hard driving set with hits spanning their entire career. Gary Rossington looks well and played wonderful; as well as Ricky Medlocke and Mark. Rickey was with Skynyrd back in the early 70's playing drums for the Muscle Shoals sessions and it is fitting for the band to have Ricky close out their career with him in the band (since 96/97). Johnny Van Zandt adds strong vocals and the way they added Ronnie in to sing a verse of Freebird at the end is very classy. I started with this band as a kid, getting their first album literally as it had just been unpacked from a box in a small record store in North Texas. The shop owner spun it up and I had never heard anyone like this. My town had no record stores. Took it home, put it on the turntable and was hooked from that point forward. So it is fitting to end this in Jackson MS seeing one of rocks greatest bands, true musicians, following a dream and staying true to their music. Great Show!

"The show was great, but be careful where you sit. I paid for 4th row seats only to be extremely disappointed to find that my view was obstructed. It was not center stage, but still, If you pay for premium seats on the floor in the 4th row, your view shouldn't be so bad that you have to watch it on the big screen. "

"Had a blast at the concert overall. I'd suggest a different lead off band as Marshall Tucker sounded horrible! I was very disappointed with the lead singer! The best part of their group was the flute player. Lynard Skynyrd put on a great show! The music sounded spot on and the ambience was perfect! I'd do it all over again, but wouldn't be in a hurry to get there if Marshall Tucker was leading. "

"Really good show with lots of energy. Only half the venue sold though on a Saturday night..... Did not appreciate the hassle I was given by the tour manager about my camera. He should be feel lucky I spent $190 for two tickets. Instead he was just an a$$. You should appreciate loyal fans... Not run them off. I will not pay to see them again in this lifetime thanks to my encounter with this jerk."

Can I just say that this my have been one of the BEST concert lineups EVER!!! 🥰Family Reunion, Black Stone Cherry and Lynyrd Skynyrd?! OMGSH😲!!! I have a bucket list of things that I want to see, but probably never will. Seeing Skynyrd and experiencing FREEBIRD Live is one. THIS concert is sure to get you and stir the rebel in your soul. Definitely, not a show to be missed!!🔥🔥

"Great show. They sounded great.. just wonderful. And the Forest Hills venue was beautiful and first class. Skynyrd was at the top of their game. Iconic and legendary artists. Amazing show. Hank Williams Jr was awful though.. odd & confusing act IMO, complete with a carnival-like stage-intro announcement on the PA mentioning how many awards and hits he has (we didn't know any of his ""hits""). He constantly told stories about how famous and important he is, who he wrote songs for, his father, etc etc... His act seemed like one long lecture and bio/promo to a captive audience. Strangest parts were when he started-- for some very odd reason-- playing Cat Scratch Fever and Walk This Way covers, and about 30 seconds into each song, stopped to talk more, and never returned to finish those songs, and, also when he took the stool halfway through his show for an ""acoustic set"", and was basically talking the whole time, barely playing the guitar or any long form songs. After a relatively upbeat first few songs, this ""acoustic"" set yak-fest just popped the air and energy right out of the place. Maybe this is all why he is still an opening act, and not the headliner. Talked way too much, and couldn't wait for the lame act of this cocky blowhard to end. "

As always a great show at mardi gras universal studios. 90 miniyes of non stop skynard nation!! Great sound. Good weather. Moderately packed. Mardi gras is a standing only outdoor venue with no slope on the ground so view is generally blocked by people in front of you. Otherwise great show!!

good show overall the only issue is with live nation and the handling of the parking lot they open gates then close them instead of just making it easy to leave it just leads to confusion and long back ups

The performances by the Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank jr. were truly epic. We missed BlackBerry Smoke despite arriving 1 hour early from a hotel 3 miles from venue. I'm not sure if Cellairis Amphitheater is always a "total cluster with no clue" or their were other circumstances. We had front row center seats and Hank came out just as we mad what I'm talking about as far as getting people parked, inside, facilities, merchandising etc. Go see these artist, don't go to Cellairis Amphitheater in Atlanta, period.

Everything was perfect except for the fact they were way short on toilets

A lot on energy. Lights were amazing, vip food was out of this world. Beer was ice cold

Opening bands were good. Wished that Skynyrd had played longer. Left a lot of big hits out. Still a great concert. Will be buying new DVD from concert.

"This Concert was so Bitter Sweet! I can honestly say I have seen thousands and thousands of concerts over the years and Lynard Skynard NEVER disappoints. However, this show was by far the VERY BEST CONCERT EVER! It makes me sad to think that I will never experience the Warmth, Excitement, Extreme Fun, & Overall Euphoria as I did on Saturday night, again due to this being their Farewell Tour! I love this band and they love their fans! Simply AWESOME Band! True Entertainment! This band has always been my Husband's Favorite Band and soon after I met him, I realized why. They have climbed hurdle after hurdle with loss and crazy black clouds following their path over the many years that they made their musical way. Yet, they are still on top and saying Farewell! I Love Lynard Skynard! "

First of all, the band was amazing. My only complaint was all the cigarette smoke. I know it is difficult to enforce, but having a smoke free zone would be very helpful for all parties. I'm still trying to recover from a sore throat that night. Also, I wish there was a limit on alcoholic beverages. One woman was drunk and almost physically attacked my friend. I'm sure that if alcohol was limited, this wouldn't have happened. I know this is a very unpopular opinion, but I would also like to enjoy the concert without fear for my safety.

Lynyrd Skynrd was great as usual. I have seen them 3 times on this tour. The Venue was managed totally inappropriately. The lines were ridiculous. They were so long to get in with only a few places open to go through that we missed the first two bands. Get your act together First Security Amphitheater!

All 3 bands, sound, production were great. Vendors adequate. Getting in to venue POOR. Only 4 lines not enough people to man them. Took us over an hour in line. Not enough porta potties and they were dark. Some 35 cent 6 hour chemlights could have solved that problem. We had reserved seats and people with lawn tickets kept walking up past us to take pics. That was fine but many hung around and blocked our view, need more security. Promoter was either inexperienced or just cheap. All employees were courteous and agreed with us on amount of staff and porta potties.

the concert kickass in true skynyrd fashion us old school er ' s rocked thanks guys the tribute to our troops and the moment in memory of ronnie just put me right where I knew the music would take me and all of us here in the northland again thanks for memory's and keep on keeping on rock on man!!!!!!!!

Me and my best friend missed shows in our area so I suggested a road trip to Little Rock Arkansas and I’m glad we went! The show was so good we had such a good time The only suggestion I have for the venue is the line to her in was so long. About 4 blocks long! That was a bit ridiculous and we almost missed the opening show

This concert had a strong triple bill of Asleep at the Wheel, the Allman Betts Band, and the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd. Each band put on an incredible show and could have headlined individual shows. My only complaint is that I would have liked longer sets by each band. Lynryd Skynyrd, in their final farewell tour, knew what the audience wanted and provided it, with greatest hits and a few other cuts.

"INCREDIBLE. One of the best shows I have ever been to, Paul Rodgers still sounds marvelous and Johnny Van Zant has a great voice, I’m so grateful I got the opportunity to go. No matter where you sit you can see a lot. I cried at the end because of how good at was and they showed Robbie on the big screen during ‘Free Bird’. It was an experience I’ll never forget. "

If I was just reviewing Lynyrd Skynyrd, this would get FIVE Stars. Lynyrd Skynyrd rocked the house as they've always done. Firing up the crowd and playing crowd-pleasing song after crowd-pleasing song. This was my 5th time seeing them, though never with the most famous lineup. They always sound good and have great musicians. The Allman Betts Band was a bit disappointing. Okay, so maybe I expected too much after seeing the actual Allman Brothers on two occasions including New Year's Eve 1981. The band is now led by the sons of Greg Allman and Dickey Betts. Fine musicians, but the music just didn't seem to inspire. The new original songs might be hits if it were 1979 and not 2019 (2020) They played some Allman Brothers, of course, and played some covers, like 'Purple Rain'. Admittedly, they played it well, but couldn't/shouldn't they have played more music from their fathers' band?

Awesome concert. Only issue was, we bought very good seats. The only people standing in the seated area of course pretty much totally blocked my view. Made me appreciate the music more, BUT, if you want to stand, buy floor tickets and be respectful of those that want to sit back and enjoy. Yes, i know its a rock concert, but people should still be respectful.

The two openers were boring but I've become accustomed to that by now. But Skynyrd rang in the new year properly. The setlist was solid and threw some lesser known goodies I wasn't expecting. Gary, the sole remaining original member, ripped it on guitar and never disappoints. The tribute to Ronnie and the other deceased members nearly brought tears to my eyes; it was wonderful. The show included a New Years countdown and thus the first song of the new decade was Free Bird, complete with disco ball and Ronnie's archival vocals. Second time seeing Skynyrd and left satisfied yet again

I think that the Allman-Betts Band should have been the opener and had a shorter set. If they're going to use their famous last names as the name of their band, they should be playing more Allman Brothers cover songs. That is what the crowd was expecting and most were disappointed. Asleep At the Wheel has put in the time and work over the years to not be relegated to a 30 minute opening set. Lynyrd Skynyrd was great as always, but I was a little disappointed that some of their most famous songs were left out in the rush to finish before midnight.

"The atmosphere was Buzzin in Glasgow Pre Gig at the Solid Rock where we went for Jack Daniels n Coke.....and even more Buzzin when we arrived at the SECC Hydro.... The energy was Amazin..... 3rd time seein them and they were Fantastickal! What a Gig.... what a Nite.... Still Buzzin! Lynyrd Skynyrd.... ROCK !"

"The show was spectacular to say the least! We had great seats and the sound was amazing! ""Freebird"" was a fantastic performance everyone was out of their seat. The guitarists were so talented and amazing. I had not been to a concert in over 10 yrs and they sure did not disappoint! Thanks to all who made the show possible! "

"Lynyrd Skynyrd has put on one of the live in the moment shows I have ever seen. Farewell tour leaves us always wanting more but the energy and connection the band made with the audience made it truly memorable. Having seen Lynyrd Skynyrd 8 consecutive years I truly am sad not to continue the tradition. However, the best was saved for this farewell tour. "

"The piano intro to 'Free Bird' was absolutely astounding! All in all I can't wait to see these dudes again! I have been a LS fan since the early 70's and this was my first-- was not disappointed! I also found that Cody Wickline was much more impressive than on 'The Voice'!! He was a great opening act for the whole show! Rock on, Dudes! Elaine"

"Great Concert!!! Lynyrd Skynyrd never disappoints. I think they went above and beyond to interact with the crowd. This performance was free with the purchase of fair entry ticket and the crowds were huge. Was nice to see people who maybe couldn't afford the price of a concert ticket these days enjoy a free concert at the fair. Sounded Fantastic and was so much fun. "

"Great Venue, Great Music. They a few of my favourite songs by them; Free Bird, Simple Man, Gimme Back my Bullets, etc. However, i don't remember much as I had gotten drunk and threw up on a few people so I didn't get to see the whole show but I did get to hear it which is all that matters to me. The atmosphere there was amazing so alive and energetic. 10/10 would do again. "

"Lynyrd Skynyrd was awesome! They played for a solid hour and a half, rocking the house the whole time. No, it’s not the original Lynyrd Skynyrd but you would never know. Johnny Van Zant has filled in admirably for his brother and it was great to see Gary Rossington still playIng those guitar licks. My only complaint is with the parking at the Toyota Amphitheatre. It literally took an hour to park and more than an hour to get out. There has to be better traffic control or people will not make the trip to Wheatland. Rock on! "

"Amazing! Massive Wagons and Status Quo guest starred. Massive Wagons were good, Status Quo absolute brilliant, amazing song choices and they performed spectacularly. Lynyrd Skynyrd were out of this world, loved every second. Video background was lovely and showed us again they will never forget thier roots. So grounded and appreciative of all the attending fans. Skynyrd chose the perfect set of songs and everyone was up singing and rocking away. I will never forgot it. A night to remember. Thank you for blessing us last night 29/07/2019 @ SSE Arena Wembley London"

"Saw Lynyrd Skynyrd again Friday night. After 31 years on tour, these guys can still rock out with the best of them. I've seen them in several different cities on several different occasions and have never been disappointed. Friday night at the Amp in Rogers, AR, they proved once again that they are one of hardest working bands out there today. Their farewell tour setup is amazing! They've combined footage of past concerts and family pictures to show where they came from and how they got to where they are now. I hate to see them quit touring, but I'm damned glad I got to see one of their final shows. "

"Lynyrd Skynyrd can do no wrong. I got to see them and ZZ Top at the Backyard in Austin, Texas. I am young, but I know enough of their music to appreciate them. This was one of the better live concerts I have ever gone to. It seemed like everyone in the crowd knew every word to every song. I distinctly remember the concert as being family friendly but extremely exciting too. These guys may be getting old, but they will keep on rocking until they just can't rock any longer. Not only did they play the hits, but some other great songs too. Hopefully they will keep putting on great shows like this for a while. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that everyone should get to see at least once in their life. This was an amazing show and I feel lucky to have been able to see both of these great bands. I have known their music since I was a child, and have grown up hearing their wonderful songs. If you ever get the chance, I would definitely suggest going to see Lynyrd Skynyrd. You will not regret it. "

Lynyrd Skynyrd was awesome!! Always put in a great show. The only complaint is that they never sing The Ballad of Curtis Lowe. It's a classic and they need to make room in their set to sing it. The best band in concert ever!!

Of course the show was awesome. A big thank you to the band for acknowledging their Canadian fans, and most importantly our Canadian Military, by hanging our Canadian flag. Thank you for another unforgettable evening

It was a great concert, I my opinion they do not make music like that anymore, those boys are the last of their kind. Southern Rock lives. Great show, great venue, will go again! 5 stars

First time I had ever seen Lynard Skynard live, although I listened to their music from 1980 till my end on Earth! Just never had the chance to go to one. Great night best wishes to all the members of the band as they move on to new things in life. From Hickory NC 💕💕:cross_mark::large_circle::cross_mark::large_circle:

We’ve seen Skynyrd 12 times or so. They have never disappointed, but this time they seemed to step it a notch or two. They were amazing. Also ZZ Top, 38 Special and Blackfoot were awesome. It was a great night of music!

Concert was fantastic!!!! Could've had more Blackberry Smoke and less of Jason Aldean. Drove 5 hours for Skynyrd's Homecoming Show. They delivered as always however, I was very disappointed in the crowd poor interaction with Johnny. The crowd should've exploded when video appearances of Ronnie.

It was a great concert. I was very moved by the respect shown to previous band members and literally fought back tears when Johnny left the stage after putting the hat and flag on the mic during Freebird. Ronnie would be proud of his little brother.

I have attended multiple concert versions of Skynyrd survivors since the Rossington Collins Band and have never been disappointed. Since this was the last time I will most likely see them, they kicked my southern rock ass and gave e all they had to give. I still have a shit eating grin on my face. Proud and lucky to be a member of Skynyrd Nation!

Amazing! Never will tire of listening to or watching Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert!! Loved it! Wish I could have gone to the Biloxi show tonight where I saw them in 87 for the 10th anniversary!!! Saw them last year at Flambeau Fest!

I didn’t have the best seats in the house and I didn’t have the worst. But, the amazing quality of this show made where we were the greatest place to be. Wow, what a great time.

This was the second time we saw them on the Farewell Tour, we went to the Dallas Show back in May and both times was amazing!! At WinStar we were really close to the front so we got some awesome pictures of them. We have been talking about trying to get to another show before it’s over. Go see them if you can because they put on one hell of a show!

What I saw was awesome!!! I had to leave right as Skynyrd was coming on because I got THE CALL to receive a kidney transplant!!! I had to be at the hospital by midnight. I received my kidney transplant on July 28, 2018. Almost 11 months post kidney transplant and doing wonderful!!!❤️❤️👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻

It was fantastic to finally see one of my all time favourite rock bands growing up in the 70s following them sharing the pain and loving there music that’s what makes it all worth it the wife and I have seen some great bands over the years but to see Lynyard Skynyard Was for us the icing on the cake a dream come true .from Pete & Mad

Saw them with jamie Johnson great show and good vibes all around

wonderful place to see a concert...easy in and out . we sat in upper area-309- and it was fantastic...Skynyrd was fantastic..sooo much energy and just fantastic performance...read some poor reviews about the wharf prior to attending but I would definitely come back again....Little warm for late September but nothing anyone could do about that....Greatly enjoyed the evening....bathrooms and concessions easily reasonable and very accessable….love Orange Beach and Skynyrd...Johnny Van Zandt was a great showman

Warm up bands were great But when Lynrd Skynyrd came out it was game over GREAT SHOW!!!!

This was my 18th Lynyrd Skynyrd show, and first at the Wharf. Both opening acts were GREAT! and Skynyrd is ALWAYS GREAT!

The performances were awesome! The venue was so nice. It was an overall great experience.

This has to be one of ghe best shows i have ever seen.

Awesome concert! Have always loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hope they decide to keep playing from time to time. The USA needs them.

Opening acts were great weather was wonderful crowd was excellent and the main event was superb.

Opening acts were very good, especially Black Stone Cherry. They rocked the First Security Amphitheater! I had seen Skynard in concert several times in my youth, but this was the first outdoor performance. The sound was impressively crisp, and Skynard was firing on all cylinders! Weather was near perfect, cool, and refreshing. The venue was great, but the ladies bathroom line was a bit long. Might need additional facilities for an event of this size. Overall, I give this event 4.5 stars. Lynard Skynard rocked the river at First Security Amphitheater in Little Rock!

From start to finish, Skynyrd was the best ever! Great sound! Amazing personal experience from the band. Great View of the River behind the stage.

This concert was awesome, from the first band to the last one: Lynard Skynard. All our favorites were performed and it was a great experience. First Security Amphitheatre is a great venue down by the river. It was a little chilly, but we were prepared with extra clothing and a blanket. Didn't actually need the blanket. My only negative was that I am short (under 5') and when the people in front of me and two rows down, stood up - I lost my view of the stage. Now that I know how the seating arrangements are, I can prepare for next time.

I bought lawn seats and for being lawn seats we could see the band really good! I was happy with it

One of the best concerts I've seen in years. Lynyrd Skynyrd is my favorite band. Always has been. To see the end of an era is sad, but i grew up with the greatest bands/music ever!!! Thank you Skynyrd for a memorable night.

All three bands were AWESOME...great light show....amphitheatre needed more trash cans....

I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd back before the tragic crash. My first concert. They were just as amazing this time, 45 years later. Great concert!

Great show by Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as Black Stone Cherry. Enjoyed the outdoor venue.

Lynyrd Skynyrd was my 1st concert when I was 20 yrs. Back in 1987 in Little Rock, AR. I have always loved their music. And I will till the day I die. Thanks for my life time of awesome music. God bless each and every one of you in the band and all the ones behind the scene. Hate that this was the last tour!! Go enjoy your life and hold and kiss your family all the time. Thanks for rocking my world for so many years! Love to all - April from Arkansas

Love Lynyrd Skynyrd. Brought my son and my 15 year old granddaughter with me to the concert. They loved it too. Lynyrd Skynyrd sounded as good live as they do on their recordings. They will be missed

The Lynyrd Skynyrd concert was absolutely amazing and everything I'd hoped it would be! I'd never seen them live before and when I heard they were on their farewell tour, I rallied!! I came in from out-of-state because they either didn't play in my state or I missed it. I went to the Arkansas one because the timing was convenient for me, plus I'd never been to AR before, so it was a novel experience! The 2 opening acts of this concert, Mac Powell & the Family Reunion and Black Stone Cherry, were awesome and really got the crowd pumped up with the right vibe! Then there was a long dramatic pause between when Black Stone Cherry went off the stage and Lynyrd Skynyrd came on. Of course, there was a lot of setting up to do with all those instruments, but it was long dramatic pregnant pause nonetheless. Finally, the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd slowly came onto the stage, one by one, with their entry music playing in the background, "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger, and the crowd went wild!!! I was so excited!! Then they played their songs, I think it went on for about 1.5 hours, with their grand finale of course being Freebird. I shed some tears during that song, it's always so beautiful. They did a great job commemorating the original members who had died in that plane crash in 1977 and bringing their spirits into the concert, as well as blessing up the entire crowds. Lynyrd Skynyrd really has soul to 'em. I love them so much!! It was even more of a beautiful experience because of the venue being an outdoor amphitheater right on the Arkansas River, which is beautiful lit up with colorful lights all around and on the bridges crossing the water, and the water reflections of the lights. It was a really special place to have a concert. I'm so glad that I went to this one! Thank you!!!!! <3

I had an absolutely wonderful time seeing this show. Not a fan of country music but Hank Williams Jr. was really good, actually knew some of the songs. Skynyrd was awesome. I am glad that I went, had never seen them before, it was definitely worth waiting for. There music is so iconic. I just sat there and listened to song after song that brought me back to some sort of memory for each song. How many bands can you say that about. Sad to see you go, but music that will live on and on.

From the M&G to the note!!! What a fantastic evening, they were spot on with every note, showed their love for the fans and the lives lost in the plane crash. That night brought back so many memories of growing in a simpler time! Las Vegas will miss you guys!!!

We had an awesome time seeing Lynyrd Skynyrd Saturday night November 30 at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida! 12 of us fans -- mostly diehards, some new -- had a bunch of fun, even sitting in the cheap seats. We were on the back row and stood the whole time with a beer or a drink in hand. It was a great way to end the Thanksgiving weekend! The band played about all of the big hits, although I would love to hear some deeper tracks live like All I Can Do is Write About It, Am I Losin', The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Comin' Home, Whiskey Rock A Roller, Things Goin' On, and a few others. But the band killed their hits and sounded as good as ever during the post 1977-era. A great time was had by all!!!

The show was everything I expected and they played all my favorite song. This was my first time to see them play and I loved it immensely. Would love to see them again. Loved the security in and around the place. Simply put, my wife and I loved the whole experience. Thank you

Amazing performance by all band, especially Lynyrd Skynyrd! Unforgettable night! Loved the upgraded seating! Thank you

All 3 bands were awesome. Had great seats. Cant wsit to see them again. Loved Asleep at the wheel. Allman Betts band is on there way to the top. And of course Skynyrd blew the roof off. I couldnt hardly talk the next day.

All of the bands were awesome! There were four of us in my group. Allman Betts Band was amazing! Lynyrd Skynyrd rocked the house!

Lynyrd Skynyrd played what is now billed as their final Dallas appearance on New Year's Eve, with Asleep @ The Wheel and the Allman-Betts Band opening. Hadn't seen Asleep @ The Wheel for 40 years, but Texas Swing and Bob Wills is still the King. The Allman Betts band was phenomenal, covering a couple of their own songs and numerous Allman Bros. classics. Highlights were Ain't Wastin' Time No More and Blue Skies. Skynyrd closed the show with their usual thundering guitar runs. A scorching version of Needle and the Spoon, rarely heard by me lately, was an early highlight, and the closing 4 songs of Gimme 3 Steps, They Call Me The Breeze, and of course Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird sent us out into 2020 with a happy glow. I must say this was the smallest crowd I've seen for Skynyrd in years, which was surprising. This made the 10th time I've seen this historic band (three before the plane crash), and I'll miss them.

They were awesome!!!! Words can't describe the experience. I have never seen Lynyrd Skynyrd, but know and love their music. Their show was fantastic! Every song was perfection! They owned the stage. I look forward to seeing them again. Go Skynyrd nation!

SKYNYRD NATION showed up, on NEW YEARS EVE at the AAC GREAT CONCERT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynyrd Skynyrd concert was awesome especially since it was my birthday. Purchasing tickets was easy and saving to my phone meant no chance of losing them or not getting them in the mail. Overall easy and great experience.

Nothing like bringing in the new year with a Skynyrd Concert... Skynyrd Nation

The sound is great as well as the bands. Also, the seats are great! We were even upgraded for some reason from section 300 to 119. A wonderful experience.

Got there and the crowd was small. They upgraded our tickets from upper deck to the bottom deck. Geart seats great show great New Years Eve.

Our fabulous New Year's Eve started at the Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas, just a 12 minute walk from the AAC arena. Asleep At The Wheel performed some exciting Western Swing music to liven up the house! Then The Allman Betts Band sparked things up further with some Southern Fried Rock, getting everyone in the mood to hear some Lynyrd Skynyrd. When they rolled the videos of album covers from the band and the music started up, it was like my first Skynyrd concert in 1976! One of the coolest things they did was to sell their cd's for 20 bucks each in support of the Shriner's charitable organization and hand out tickets to win an autographed guitar at the end of the show. No, I did not win the guitar, but I applaud the group for their philanthropy and their gift of talented musicians who keep the Spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd alive into this new decade! I will remember this spectacular show for as long as I live!

Second time this I was able to attend Skynyrd concert. Great to see a band who is finishing up a career together.

"Seeing Johnny do this on the final @Skynyrd tour paying tribute to his older brother Ronnie made me tear up just a little. And also the candle vigil on the screen with all the members that have passed away. Hands down the best show I’ve ever been too! #Skynyrd"

"Just saw Lynyrd skynyrd tonight. There were more flags on the stage then the entire democratic Debate. They also took the time to honor all that have served. @Skynyrd thanks for an awesome show in Vegas. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸"

Amazing night, the last of Lynyrd Skynyrds world tour, They absolutely ripped the stage apart, Freebird had us all in tears, the archive footage was so moving, Hope to see them again, pls RT

"Got the chance to see one of my favorite bands of all time last night. Superb act! Thank you, @Skynyrd ! Thanks also to Mr. Rossington and Van Zant!"

I had an absolutely amazing time watching you guys perform at Wembley Arena last night, I’ve never been to Wembley before and the whole place was packed with only a few seats unoccupied. I genuinely hope that you continue to make fantastic music like you have for all these years, your touring days may be over but the legend of Lynyrd Skynyrd will go on for a long time yet, and when my children get older I’ll play your music to them and maybe get another generation into your music. The pleasure is all ours to be able to come out and see you perform, have a safe trip home and I’ll be keeping my eye out for your next album

Got to see you in Wembley on Saturday night, it was my first Skynyrd concert and you were amazing, thank you for the music while I was growing up, safe journey home

Absolutely amazing show, thank you all so much!!!! ❤️🎶 listening to Free Bird and all the members going full out at the end of the song.... unforgettable!!! 🤯

I took my three daughers and was absolutely floored at the show you put on both music wise and visually. I had no idea you all had Paul Rogers with Bad Company there which was beyone all expectiation. Love you guys

Went to see Lynyrd Skynyrd last night, they have been on my bucket list for a long time. Received upgraded seats via a stage crew member. Made my night for sure!

Such an amazing time being able to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, and feel super lucky to see them on their last tour. They put on an amazing show, and the fact that they’re so supportive of the Troops and this country is why they’ll definitely not be forgotten.

09/27/2019 Lynyrd Skynyrd Farewell tour! An awesome experience that I will never have again, mainly because that’s their last tour *ever* time for the Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute bands to role in.

This current incarnation of Skynyrd crackled with energy all night long . As you listen to the tracks live, you can once again marvel at the triple threat guitar interplay of original guitarist Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke, and Mark Matejka that Skynyrd helped popularize in Southern Rock; you listen in awe to the rolling thunder rhythm section of drummer Michael Cartellone and bassist Keith Christopher; you flicker your fingers along in time as keyboardist Peter Keys tickles the ivories for some honky tonk sounds; and then you sing along full-throated with the rousing vocals of Johnny Van Zant, younger brother of Skynyrd’s creative force, the late Ronnie Van Zant.

But the best part of the evening, as noted earlier, was the guitar work. Rickey Medlocke, while not an original member of the band, joined Skynard in 1996, and his chemistry soloing off of and playing in harmony with Rossington and Mark Martejka was a delight to watch. All are dynamic players and brought the songs to life. The evening’s encore, “Freebird” showcased that chemistry more so than any other song.

This show. This show goes into my top ten. This performance was astounding. The energy was always there. The dancing was there and the singing was there. Everything came together to make one incredible performance. From the lead vocals to the pianist to the five guitarists and the two backup singers. It was a night and musical performance to remember. And if this really is the last time Lynyrd Skynyrd ever performs in New Orleans, no one can say they were left unsatisfied.

The band started their career as the southern Rolling Stones, and they always had a biker, edgy violence to them. The electric guitar as phallic rifle tote imagery, and the sexism and drugs as the deep south in the 1970s, was there stamping grounds. All of that is gone. Johnny was never the lead singer Ronnie was, Ronnie was all husked out drawl -he dared you to make something of it. Lynyrd went through the early 1970s numbers and went through them very well, “What’s Your Name,” “That Smell,” “I Know A Little,” what passes for a power ballad “Tuesday’s Gone,” set stand out “Simple Man,” and the obvious one two to close the evening, “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”. It wasn’t great art, it wasn’t even great rock, but it was sufficient nostalgia

On Sunday, July 14th, fans took to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, to see Lynyrd Skynyrd and supporting act Hank Williams Jr. perform. You might be surprised to see a Southern-rock band fill up a large outdoor venue in New York City, but iconic music like Skynyrd’s has no boundaries.

Moments later, Skynyrd returns to a fog-machine-blanketed stage for their signature tune. As the famous power ballad ramps up, a palpable sense of excitement bubbles throughout the X: We’re about to rock the hell out. And rock we did, as Skynyrd exploded out of the organ-kissed intro and into five minutes of absolute face meltery. Van Zant exits the stage midway through, allowing a video clip of his late brother to assume digital frontman duties. Forming a wall at the lip of the stage, Skynrd's three guitarists and bassist squeeze absolute fury out of their axes, epically ripping through the song’s protracted climax as a disco ball fractures flashing light everywhere. This is pure rock ‘n’ roll id, the pleasure center of the guitar universe. Or, to borrow a phrase from my reporter’s notebook: AWW FUCK YEAH.

Sweet Home Alabama was received rapturously, and the 10-minute-long encore was, naturally, Free Bird. A video screen at the rear of the stage depicted flickering candles bearing the names of all the Skynyrd personnel lost over the years, and there was moving footage of Ronnie Van Zant himself, singing the song, looking down on his bandmates, new and old, as they brought the show to a climax.

There was nothing wrong with Skynyrd’s show — the band is packed with ace musicians and Johnny Van Zant is very strong as a frontman — it’s just that it wasn’t as special as it could have been, given the circumstances.

If you never got the opportunity to witness Lynyrd Skynyrd live, then you really missed one of the all-time greats. Thanks to the original "Street Survivors", the legend and legacy of Southern Rock's finest band will live on forever.

"And to my surprise and chagrin, instead of coming out and doing a hard-charging epic version of “Free Bird,” they brought out their acoustic guitars, a guy with a flute and a woman with a harp. And then they sat down and did a medley of Peter, Paul and Mary songs – “Michael Row the Boat Ashore.” “Puff the Magic Dragon.” What’s going on? ……….. I’ll tell you what’s going on. I am totally fucking with you. They came out and smoked their way through a kick-ass, all-time version of “Free Bird,” a song I’ve wanted to hear live for, well, a long time. “Now I can die happily,” I told Sonny Boy. I didn’t record it as I wanted to enjoy it sans camera in my face. You can dial a version up anywhere. This one ran about 10 -11 minutes as, if it were any longer and they’d run into a curfew."

Toward the middle of the set, the strains of the winsome "Tuesday's Gone" had the crowd screaming and swaying. When they followed up with "Don't Ask Me No Questions," the energy really picked up. But as the opening notes of "Simple Man" wafted from the stage, a cowboy in the crowd cried out, "Is this my funeral?" I'm sure many in the crowd felt the same way.

The performance focused on the band’s early years; through 1977. The group, aided by two backup singers, opened with “Workin’ for MCA” before playing the lone newer song: 2009’s “Skynyrd Nation,” a messy, raucous bar singalong. From there, the pace picked up even more, with classic rock staples “What’s Your Name,” “That Smell” and “I Know a Little.” The crowd, at times, overpowered Van Zant on the middle song while the three guitarists and bassist swayed in unison, side by side.

"Van Zant belted with rough hell yeah, good ole boy authority, his Ronnie DNA clearly evident. But Skynyrd, no matter what their incarnation, has always been driven by their power guitar trio, and Rossington, Rickey Medlocke, and Mark Matejka didn’t disappoint, whether playing the jump-jazzy I Know a Little or a crunching Saturday Night Special."

"Tonight, given the unenviable task of following a high-octane hour-long special guest slot from a revitalised Status Quo, the iconic US rockers take a while to get into their stride. Southern American slide appears no match for South London power chords and a muddy sound drowning out Van Zant’s vocals, confusing the trio of guitars and wiping out much of Peter Key’s ivory tinkling on a grand piano, doesn’t help matters. But slowly the impetus builds as the sheer strength of songs such as What’s Your Name, That Smell and Three Steps seduce the audience."

In this reviewer’s humble opinion, Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the best American bands ever. Their sound is built upon the solid musicianship of its members, melodic vocals, well written music and song lyrics. They can rock as hard as anyone ever has and they can also slow it down for a touching ballad. No iteration of Skynyrd will ever match the original band and its members, but this version deserves a lot of credit for carrying the music forward. They have not sat on the band’s laurels, they have produced new music in the years since they reunited. Here’s hoping that this will not be the final tour for Lynyrd Skynyrd, that they will find a way to come back after a hiatus like The Who, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac have done over the years.

Only with the step-change into barreling rock for closing trio - Gimme Three Steps, JJ Cale’s Call Me the Breeze and the signature Sweet Home Alabama - did the concert burst fully into urgent life. And when they performed Free Bird as the encore - with Van Zant pointing at an image of his brother onscreen and intoning “Yes sir!” after the line “…would you still remember me?” - it was obvious Lynyrd Skynyrd intend to party all the way to the end. They had saved the best until last.

And with longstanding guitarist Rickey Medlocke on fire, the last 40 minutes were nothing short of sensational.

It’s everything you’d expect from hearing such a classic live: everyone is immediately on their feet with the opening riff, the only distraction being Van Zant’s questionable choice to tie a confederate flag around his mic stand.

As the theme of most recent farewell tours – the gave the crowd exactly what they came for. There were many respectful video montages, and late guitarist Ed King was thanked before “Sweet Home Alabama” by way of the video screen. When it finally came time for “Free Bird,” there was even a section with Ronnie singing and the rest of the performers looking up at him. This segued back into his brother’s live vocals. It was as tactful a tribute you could have short of a hologram. It was a reminder of how great this band was and how much music they will leave behind.

Skynyrd have three guitarists, whether they need them or not, and all were given ample latitude to indulge in squally solos. They strapped on their boogie shoes for I Know A Little and paid general tribute to their blues forebears on The Ballad of Curtis Loew but the flab set in soon enough on the likes of ponderous ballad Tuesday’s Gone.

Both songs sounded superb on the big stage, flanked by Peter Keys behind a white piano and Michael Cartellone on drums, with lead singer Johnny Van Zant exhorting the crowd to “turn it from a Tuesday night to a Saturday night.” It was as satisfying a musical experience as one could expect from the Southern rockers, delivering the hits without missing a note.

With only guitarist Rossington remaining in the band from those early incarnations, Lynyrd Skynyrd came to Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday, December 8th, to say goodbye for what looks to be the very last time. And they were not holding back. They bulleted through anthems and power ballads, cranking up the volume past ten to blow holes in the walls with their three guitar onslaught that has always been their signature. “You guys ain’t tired are you?” asked singer Johnny Van Zant, the youngest of the Van Zant brothers, who came aboard in 1987. “Cause we’re just getting started.”

"This version of Skynyrd is taut and polished. Rossington shared leads with Rickey Medlocke, former Blackfoot guitarist and Skynyrd member since 1996, and to a lesser extent Mark Matejka. And Johnny Van Zant more than adequately approximates his brother’s voice and commanding stage presence. He had vocal assistance all night from two backup singers. They played all the hits, starting with What’s Your Name, then Saturday Night Special, a rare gust of Southern sentiment for gun control."

Let’s cut the BS. Lynyrd Skynyrd may be southern but calling them ‘redneck rock’ was uncalled for. Sure…the songs are southern. Sure…they probably have more Johnny Cash downloaded on their Spotify than they do Black Sabbath. Like it or not, Lynyrd Skynrd is one of the biggest rock bands in the history of hard rock. This is also their farewell tour…and I, for one, believe it really is. This is not just another Kiss or Ozzy trick…Skynyrd deserve accolades for keeping their music alive after surviving many deaths.

Wind jerked the main stage sound and rain teased the crowd as longtime Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant wasted little time leading the act through songs spun religiously by classic rock radio: "Whats Your Name," "That Smell," "Tuesday's Gone" and "The Needle and the Spoon" each fueled the band's chilly outing.

Kicking the night off with Workin' for MCA, the band treated fans to a series of their bes hits, such as Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Gimme Three Steps, That Smell, Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird.

It was great to see Lynyrd Skynyrd at what is likely to be the band’s final Stagecoach—although it was a little sad, too. Regardless, the music and legacy of this band, the creator of the Southern rock genre, will always live on. (Scroll down to see some photos from the show.)

The music was nostalgic, harmonies along with the twang of the guitar, and heavy on the slow songs like Tuesday’s Gone, and Simple Man, the kind of songs where the people put up up their lighters and sway. Actual Bic lighters, not cell phones like in new times. The vibe was not high energy – they’re on their farewell tour, after all – reminiscent of the many nights we can all relate to, when you lie on your bed while staring at the ceiling, music playing and you let yourself and the melody take flight – a true free bird! People stood, paying tribute with lighters ablaze, doobies lit, swaying as a united front – as the Skynyrd Nation.

This lineup performed all of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s major hits including "Saturday Night Special," "Tuesday's Gone," "That Smell," “Gimme Three Steps,” "What's Your Name?" and "Simple Man."

Even though few in the crowd tried to ruin it for others, seeing Lynyrd Skynyrd on their final live performance is like witnessing the end of a chapter in American history. The self-proclaimed street survivors have laid bricks in the foundation of Americana, Southern Rock, and just plain old Rock and Roll.

But of course, no Lynyrd Skynyrd concert would be complete without their signature and best-known song ‘Free Bird’. Following a short break at the end of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’, the crowd knew exactly what was coming next. ‘Free Bird’ opened with an impressive piano introduction and following the first verse, an archive video of the early band playing live was played and accompanied by the band on stage. In a very touching tribute to his late brother Ronnie, Johnny Van Zant allowed his brother’s vocals to belt out the second verse. But it wasn’t just the band singing at this time, as the arena was in full voice – every word, note and intonation known by heart. The impressive light show made the extended instrumental an absolute pleasure to watch and in a further tribute to the original band, a video reel displaying the names of all band members was played, showing the current right back to the founding members.

The other thing that made the gig special was the sheer quality of the three guitarists, individually and collectively. They all brought their own complementary styles too- Ricky the harder edged element that made Blackfoot such a force to be reckoned with in their heyday, showcased to best effect on ‘Needle And The Spoon’, and Sparky with a fluent, melodic style that also reflected his origins in country- which made him perfectly placed to take the lead on ‘The Ballad of Curtis Loew’.

The setlist for this tour, of course, focuses on the big hits and most of those come from their first 2 albums. Crowd pleasers each and every one, “Whats Your Name”, “That Smell” “Saturday Night Special” the hits just keep coming. Whilst his heart bypass operation has clearly slowed down founder member Gary Rossington, his playing is as good as ever and as a tribute to the Skynyrd of old the three guitarists (Gary Rossington, Ricky Medlocke and Mark Matejka) still thrill the audience by lining up and hammering out the riffs

Whereas Quo prefer to play it concise, Skynyrd prefer to wig out – and wig out they do, to mostly success. A handful of songs – lone reunion concession Skynyrd Nation among them – are kept short and sweet, but others such as The Needle and the Spoon devolve into technically impressive workouts for the veteran band, with pianist Peter Keys an absolute riot with his efforts, despite being dressed like a hip Colonel Sanders.

The band I thought were on top form with all of the members seemingly putting their heart and soul into their performance and they came across as enjoying the night as if it was just band practice for them. What a fantastic show and I really couldn’t have asked anymore of them.

A great crescendo to a fantastic night of boogie rock ‘n’ roll, from the opener Massive Wagons through the mighty Quo to Skynyrd themselves this was a great night. The sound was great throughout, possibly with the exception of Massive Wagon needing more volume and bass. The light shows for both Status Quo and Lynyrd Skynyrd were huge and really well done, and the full Hydro audience seemed to love it.

But the night was bigger than anything I would have expected. With a legendary lineup including Cheap Trick and ZZ Top, these long-running rockers gave the perfect cherry on top of a summer evening in Orange County.

The current tour has been billed as the band’s farewell tour because of Rossington’s continuing health problems. If Saturday night was the final night in Toledo, it was a fitting farewell for the most successful southern rock bands of all time.

Thank you Lynyrd Skynyrd for giving us a lifetime of music. Your lyrics have taught us “not to live too fast, that troubles will go and pass” and to never forget that, “there is someone up above”. I am sure that your music will carry on for many more years to come. I am so honored to be a part of your last show and watch you go out as the legends you all are. And in Johnny’s famous words from the night, “God Bless the simple man”.

And Lynyrd Skynyrd didn’t just cruise on auto-pilot for the billionth time, but truly tore into what could easily be placed near the top of the all-time classics list, all while capping off a career that’s had its share of tragedy, but will always be remembered even if they really do “leave here tomorrow.”

Bottom line: “If I leave here tomorrow/Would you still remember me?” There’s no doubt Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music will endure long after the band is gone, but on Friday night, they gave it one heck of a live send-off.

Lynyrd Skynyrd pulled out all the stops, not only musically and with heart-tugging videos, but with a wild and wonderful light show, ending with a giant mirrorball casting glistening diamonds of light over the arena.

The show was mostly a greatest hits show with a few newer, song not form the seventies thrown in. Tuesday’s Gone and Simple Man got best crowd response. I have not heard a crowd cheer like this in a long time between songs. Lately it seems to die off after a minute of cheering. Not tonight.

Lynyrd Skynyrd ended the night with a fantastic set of all the big hits that their fans were waiting to sing along with, topped with the Southern rock giants’ signature mind-blowing guitar solos. Their stage was elaborately decorated and included a big screen that showed some well-selected video clips of the band’s history or rock ‘n’ roll legends in general.

For 100 solid minutes, Skynyrd’s pickers have all those greasy Southern-fried riffs and solos to play, and they blazed through it nailing every note.

Overall, Lynyrd Skynyrd's tour stop at the Jones Beach Theater was bittersweet for many: the band's performance was top-notch, but it was their last time performing there. There was a feeling of nostalgia in the venue, and the audience knew that they were in the presence of living southern rock legends. Their shows are a testament that their music will stand the test of time. Well done.

The band moved on through lots of their hit songs, “What’s Your Name”, “That Smell” and “The Needle And The Spoon” to name a few. Gary Rossington showed that he still has it on guitar. His guitar playing was note for note perfect and full of energy. If not for his now white hair, you would think he was still 30 years old. The other guitar players, Rickey Medlocke and Mark “Sparky” Martjka were also solid and made that traditional three guitar Skynyrd sound come alive. Peter Keys on Keyboards, Michael Cartellone on drums and Keith Christopher on bass all work together well to create that classic sound the band are known for. Another thing they are known for is background singers and they were there too. Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase filled those spots perfectly. Last but not least, Johnnie VanZant, filling in for his brother! What a job he did. When you closed your eyes, you could actually imagine Ronnie himself up there.

Van Zant is the ultimate showman. His calls to the audience between songs--switching between addressing the crowd as "Syracuse" and "New York," to keep things fresh--were frequent, but not overplayed and most importantly, seemed genuine.

This was one show that you did not have to predict. The two big songs closed out the night as “Sweet Home Alabama” closed the main set and the band came back with it’s masterpiece and most requested live song “Free Bird” for the encore.

Lynyrd Skynyrd hit the stage actually ahead of schedule which was fun to experience vs bands that don’t start when they are supposed to. What can you say about this group that hasn’t already been said? They have a near cult following from around the world…and why not? They are special performers with special songs and that will always be a winning combination. None do it better and they have been perfecting their craft for a very long time, even with much tragedy in their past. This is the second time I have seen them in the last 6 months. To go from that to perhaps never seeing them again LIVE is a thought I do not relish. They are calling this 2 year tour LAST of the SREET SURVIVORS FAREWELL Tour. If it is indeed their last time through what a loss to those of us that still have many more years of R&R blood left in our veins .

The band re-formed in 1987 with Ronnie’s younger brother Johnny as singer. Personnel have changed over the years, but the repertoire has remained mostly the same. And more important, the musicianship has arguably gotten better. The three-guitar attack has never sounded more potent, with Rickey Medlocke, a member since ’96, and Mark Matejka, since ’06, joining Rossington.

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2 hours had passed when I left, ears ringing, eyes glossed over from a long day, and my music appetite completely filled. It was a pleasure Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thank you for your music, your passion, and the memories. Southern Rock will definitely live on thanks to your influence on the younger generations.

Skynyrd delivered a tinge of schmaltz—I’m not complaining; it’s a farewell tour, that’s what we came for—and some more than well-earned sentimentality. Before playing fan favorite “Simple Man,” a haunting, poetic ballad that in earlier years would’ve brought the lighters out to illuminate us all in the delicate glow of tiny firelights, Van Zant dedicated the night “to all fallen members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.”

"By this time of the night, the crowd usually begins to wane a bit as people make an early exit in an effort to get out of the parking lots. That was not the case this time at all. As I Iooked behind me, the vast majority of the crowd was still there standing and waiting for one more song. The band came back out and the venue erupted with emotion as the very first notes of “Free Bird” began to be heard. This was the moment everyone had been waiting for and the night had been building up to."