Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Dies

16. fyi for all you experts - "bitchslap" - you're not educating me on anything...and btw - the singer (JVZ) has been with the band for twice as long as the original was. yes, it's not the original singer or band anymore, but i give these guys credit for carrying the torch...long live skynyrd!

Posted at 10:35AM on May 7th 2009 by anthonysdreamgirl**

17. We'll miss you Ean! Have a good jam with Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, Alan, Leon, Billy, and Hughie.

Posted at 1:47PM on May 7th 2009 by Tom Crude

18. I thought the photo was of Courtney Love


RIP Dude

Posted at 12:23PM on May 7th 2009 by Victoria

19. Of all the original members of the band only Gary Rossington is left. Sad its true, but death is part of life people. That band has left some excellent music behind, so the essence of their beings lives on. Jacksonville, Fla. is their hometown, and we do love them here. They are still like gods here, and always will be.

Posted at 12:30PM on May 7th 2009 by Wanda

20. So sorry to hear about this. Ean was a great addition to the band after Leon passed away. Really going to miss him. I see that several on here say Gary is the only original member left. The truth is that technically Rick Medlocke is also an original member even though he was not on the plane crash when it went down in 1977. He originally played drums and was the only other member with the exception of Ronnie Vanzant to sing lead vocal on classic pre crash skynyrd songs. Greatest band ever. So much tragedy. Just doesnt seem fair. God bless Eans family, band members, friends and fans. "Your free as a bird now"

Posted at 9:32PM on May 7th 2009 by Steve

21. I saw Lynyrd Skynryd in the 70s at a Willie Nelson 4th of July picnic in Tulsa. It was right before the plane crash. I love the band. They were ahead of their time. Condolences to the family.

Posted at 10:26PM on May 7th 2009 by curtis lowe

22. Ean may God give you rest, you have given us much Joy as a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Now as Ronnie said You're "as free as a bird now" So fly on my prayers are with your family and band mates during this time your fans will never forget you. and as they say in Mad Hatter from Vicious Cycle Now that you're there say hello to our brothers

Posted at 2:05PM on May 8th 2009 by guitar man savannah

23. Bitch slap..bite me know it all clown. I saw Skynyrd in concert 2008 and they were awsome.

Posted at 11:49PM on May 7th 2009 by they are all going to laugh at you

24.

SKYNYRD FAN SINCE '74.

**flicks bic in respect of the band, pours a shot out for those finally free***

Posted at 12:16AM on May 8th 2009 by i_am_the_best_ever

25. R.I.P # 17 Wanda..I am from and grew up in jacksonville, fl...I use to go to freebirds all the time down by the beach.

Posted at 1:00AM on May 8th 2009 by R.I.P

26. In 1964, SKYNYRD was Ronnie (vocals) Gary (guitar) Allen (guitar) Bob (drums) and Larry (Bass) Anyone who joined the band after those members are not original...know yer facts! However, they were and always will be the greatest of all times. Plain and simple, the Allman Brothers may have started this southern music thing, But...Skynyrd took it out of the south and gave it to the world. So long live skynyrd, then... now and in 50 years when you hear some small kid trying to play "Freebird" for the first time. Just rest in peace to every fan, family member and the ones that has gone on.

Posted at 1:44PM on May 8th 2009 by James

27. Steve...Tell me how Ricky Medlocke was an original band member when he played drums for skynyrd, when they had Bob Burns on drums long before "Medlocke"?

Posted at 10:19AM on May 11th 2009 by James

28. Too bad they can't change their name out of respect for the 99% of their dead bandmates, but obviously too many drunken fans would not know how to find them

Posted at 12:56AM on May 9th 2009 by ingscram

29. Great band, I love them and saw them in 77. However, after the crash the band signed an agreement with Ronnie's widow that they would never continue with less than 3 original members. I guess that money trumps everything, including anyone's beloved memory. Change the name and quit ripping off the ignorant.

Posted at 4:03PM on May 9th 2009 by ingscram

30. Sad, Another one of Southern Rock legends lost. Growing up listening to this band (and still do) Greatest talent ever recorded... RIP

Posted at 8:07AM on May 9th 2009 by phil hinckley