Gary Rossington
Gary Rossington | |
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Rossington performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gary Robert Rossington |
| Born | December 4, 1951 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2023 (aged 71) Milton, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1964–2023 |
| Formerly of | |
| Spouse |
Dale Krantz (m. 1982) |
Gary Robert Rossington (December 4, 1951 – March 5, 2023) was an American musician best known as a founding guitarist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, with whom he performed until his death. Rossington was also a founding member of the Rossington Collins Band, along with former bandmate Allen Collins. Rossington was both the longest-serving and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd by the time of his death.