I also meant to add something to my last comment.

When Lynyrd Skynrd played Freebird, they didn’t sing the lyrics out of respect for their fallen members. They simply played the music and the crowd was emotional and very moved.

It is still one of those fine moments in live music where you think back and can still hear the music, smell the grass, and could still remember exactly where you were sitting at Starwood when it happened.

Volunteer Jam XIII was held again at Starwood Amphitheatre in Nashville. Special guests included William Lee Golden, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Chapman, Great White and others, including Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was Johnny Van Zant’s first appearance as Skynyrd frontman, replacing his brother, Ronnie, who died in the 1977 plane crash that killed three members of the band.

This lineup of Lynyrd Skynrd became the new lineup that toured for the next 35 years and beyond.

The Outlaws were there, also Allman Brothers. I lived 2 miles from this place back then. There were other bands too. I just can't remember them all. I'll find my stub.