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The band calling itself Lynyrd Skynyrd today can still put on a good show; however, they are missing the lyrics of Ronnie Van Zant and the great riffs and solos which were a hallmark of Rossington, Collins, King or Gaines in their recent recorded work. (The ABB as we know is still creating timeless music today as they did in 70 & 71. Not counting the 9 yr break between BWIAB and Hittin'theNote.) This is both sad and ironic in Skynyrd's case seeing as how they have both Ricky Medlocke of Blackfoot and Hughie Thomasson, the resident stud of the Outlaws band, (if you believe his publicity and another topic altogether.) rounding out the triple lead guitar attack of Skynyrd.
As for my boy Carlosofanalretentivecoronado, yes in all probability Freebird was written before Duane died; however, Ronnie dedicated it to Duane's memory in at least 1 of 3 Skynyrd shows I attended so long ago. And the Cardiff Wales show in 75, Ronnie dedicates it to the memory of Brother Duane. Also Ronnie in all likelyhood didn't consiously set out to write his epitaph or have any idea that the song would come to be one of rock musics most enduring anthems, but we know that is what the song has become to so many of us. Peace.