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Down South Jukin'™ :: Down South Jukin' :: Shootin' tha Breeze :: Billy Powell dead at 56. Author Topic: Billy Powell dead at 56. (Read 24 times) skynyrdkeys New Member member is offline Jersey Joe Joined: Apr 2007 Gender: Male Posts: 27 Location: Phoenix, AZ Billy Powell dead at 56. « Thread Started on Jan 28, 2009, 5:26pm » It is with deep regret that I post the following. Billy Powell (June 3 1952 - January 28, 2009) died early this morning of an apparent heart attack, he was 56. I, personally, would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends and of course to the the band. I believe I speak for all of us when I say he will be greatly missed. The members and family of "Freebird" (my tribute band) offer our prayers and support to his family and the band during this very difficult time. Billy was one of the greatest piano players of all time. His intro to Freebird was known the world over and his musical exploits with Lynyrd Skynyrd are legendary. I'm sure most here know his history with the band so I won't go into it here. I just want to say, as someone who portrays him in a tribute band, that he is one of my idols. His unique style and fun loving attitude on stage have changed my life for the better and that his contibution to Lynyrd Skynyrd can never be duplicated or replaced. Again, my deepest sympathies to the band and his family. He was truly one of the greats of Rock'n'Roll. Fly on Freebird - to the big jam in the sky. "Jersey" Joe Bar-Nadav Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Forum Jump--------------------» Home--------------------» Down South Jukin'--------------------- Shootin' tha Breeze- Southern Fried Magazine- George McCorkle ~ Last Of The Singin' Cowboys- Welcome New Members- Birthday Announcements.- A Southern Thang- Southern Thoughts ~ Lyrics & Poetry Of Jody Willman- All I Can Do Is Write About It- The Hooty's Photo Gallery- The DSJ Photo Gallery- Linda Lou's Laugh Lounge- DSJ Chat Room- Announcements- Site updates--------------------» Southern Music Alliance----------------------------------------» 43 The Hawk--------------------- 43 The Hawk- Straight Shootin'--------------------» Southern Fried Magazine----------------------------------------» Southern Rock Society----------------------------------------» All Things Music--------------------- Tony's Video Vault- Media--------------------» Lynyrd Skynyrd--------------------- Anythang Skynyrd- Concert Reviews & Photos- History Of The Band- Band Members --- Ronnie Van Zant --- Allen Collins --- Gary Rossington --- Leon Wilkeson --- Billy Powell --- Bob Burns --- Ed King --- Artimus Pyle --- Steve Gaines --- Cassie Gaines --- JoJo Billingsley --- Leslie Hawkins --- Johnny Van Zant --- Dale Krantz - Rossington --- Carol Chase --- Rickey Medlocke --- Hughie Thomasson --- Michael Cartellone --- Ean Evans --- Mark Matejka--------------------» Susan's Wild Eyed Southern Boys--------------------- .38 Special (About the band) --- Don Barnes --- Donnie Van Zant --- Danny Chauncey --- Gary Moffatt --- Larry Junstrom (L. J.) --- Bobby Capps --- Jeff Carlisi --- The .38 Special Road Crew --- The Ladies Behind The Men- Concert Reviews & Photos--------------------» Van Zant Country Style--------------------- The Family- The Music and Van Zant --- Johnny Van Zant --- Donnie Van Zant --- Bobby Capps --- Matt Hauer --- Erik Lundgren --- Gary "Mojo" Hensley --- Noah Hungerford --- Steve Cirkvencic --- Jimmy Clark- Concert Reviews & Photos--------------------» Southern Rock--------------------- Southern Rock Bands --- The Allman Brothers Band --- Black Oak Arkansas --- Blackfoot --- The Charlie Daniels Band --- Ghost riders --- The Marshall Tucker Band --- Molly Hatchet / Gator Country --- The Outlaws --- The Renegades Of Southern Rock --- Rossington Collins Band --- Saturday Night Special Band --- ZZ Top --- Others- Jimmie Van Zant Band--------------------» Tribute Bands--------------------- Freebird- The Gator Alley Band--------------------» Technical Support--------------------- 43 The Hawk Help- DSJ Help- Forum and General Board Issues