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Title: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by mojoman on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 12:49pm

Longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd pianist Billy Powell passed away Tuesday night.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Powell’s decades-long association with Lynyrd Skynyrd began in the early ‘70s when the band hired him as a roadie. Powell became the official keyboardist for the band in 1972.

At this time the band has postponed the January 30 show in Kinder, La, and January 31 in Biloxi, Miss. New dates for these appearances have not yet been announced.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Nellcote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 1:17pm

"Billy Powell on piano" was a frequent acknowledgement from
Ronnie Van Zant. What a shame. Guy could play.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by wiseblood on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 1:38pm

I don't wish this to happen any time soon...but it will obviously happen one day...

What happens when Mick or Keith or any of the guys finally goes...

Fucking sad day for sure. I hope they stay here on this planet another 30 some odd years AND in good health. But it just sucks getting older and watching your heroes go.

RIP Billy.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 2:49pm

Damn another Skynyrd member gone. I loved his playing. A hard life indeed. R.I.P. Billy.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Factory Girl on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 3:42pm

In my youth, Lynyrd Skynard were Huge. They were as Huge as Led Zep with the druggy kids.

"OOOH, that smell, can't you smell that smell..."

RIP BILLY POWELL

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Edith Grove on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 6:41pm

The only band member that was physically able to attend the funerals of his friends after that horrific plane crash.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=89760981

RIP Billy

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Nellcote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 7:32pm

I feel worse now than earlier today.
Good article here, with many links.
Say what you want, the intro piano to
Freebird is truly rock legend material.....

http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-01-28/story/lynyrd_skynyrd_keyboard_player_bill_powell_dead_at_56

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Edith Grove on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:00pm

Now that ain't nice, Billy ! :aimama

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Edith Grove on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:07pm

Probably my favorite logo next to the lips/tongue:

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Nellcote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:11pm

Edith Grove wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:07pm:

Probably my favorite logo next to the lips/tongue:

I had this on a tee shirt back in the day....from a show I caught them at in August '77 @ Cape Cod Coliseum.....Thanks for posting!

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Edith Grove on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:24pm

Nellcote wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:11pm:

Edith Grove wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:07pm:

Probably my favorite logo next to the lips/tongue:

I had this on a tee shirt back in the day....from a show I caught them at in August '77 @ Cape Cod Coliseum.....Thanks for posting!

Would you believe I still have mine? :blankfriggingstare1

Fits a bit tighter now, letters cracking, but I still wear it on rare occasions!

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Nellcote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:36pm

Edith Grove wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:24pm:

Nellcote wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:11pm:

Edith Grove wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:07pm:

Probably my favorite logo next to the lips/tongue:

I had this on a tee shirt back in the day....from a show I caught them at in August '77 @ Cape Cod Coliseum.....Thanks for posting!

Would you believe I still have mine? :blankfriggingstare1

Fits a bit tighter now, letters cracking, but I still wear it on rare occasions!

Rock On!

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Glimmer Twin on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 8:53pm

Sad. 56 is way too young. Probably did not take care of himself and dabbled in things that are not too healthy. It's amazing the Stones, specificaly Keith, have made to their ages. RIP Billy Powell.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 10:34pm

Edith Grove wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 6:41pm:

Really,I didn't know that. Or remember it. As the case may be. Thanks for that EG.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by sirmoonie on Jan 29^th, 2009 at 12:59am

That guy was awesome! Survived a freakin' plane crash. His interview after the crash, with his nose all busted up, is just amazing.

He was like the glue in Skynyrd, and seemed to love the band and its music. Great guy.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Zack on Jan 29^th, 2009 at 4:39am

Factory Girl wrote on Jan 28^th, 2009 at 3:42pm:

"OOOH, that smell, can't you smell that smell..."

Friends of mine always quoted that lyric when they smelled weed, but the reference is actually to the smell of death. Ironic, innit?

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by platter on Jan 29^th, 2009 at 7:16pm

thank you for all the honky tonk billy powell. rip.

i saw these guys was in poughkeepsie 5th row center back in 98 or 99. great show...these guys rock. they are arguably americas best hard rock and roll band. the almond bros and aerosmith are a close second.

Title: Re: RIP:Billy Powell
Post by Factory Girl on Feb 1^st, 2009 at 12:00pm

I need a copy of Street Survivor right about now. :keithpunky