The Last Bass Outpost

Because almost no one from the original band is still alive (just Gary Rossington if you leave Ricky Medlocke out who played drums - not guitar -  early on with Skynyrd)? I never saw them with Ronnie, only with his sibling. One gig - as a double-headliner with Purple in 2003 - was great.



The other, on the German leg of their more recent farewell tour, sounded a bit tired (but it might have been an off night) and they suffered from a way too small PA system in a too large hall, which they had to turn up beyond what it could reasonably take, sounding shrill and painful in consequence. My impression though is that they have concluded their touring life in any case, haven't they?

I'm always a bit surprised at how their political views changed. From a band that campaigned for Jimmy Carter (with Ronnie at the helm) to one that campaigned for George W Bush (fronted by Johnny). They did, however, balk at the inauguration of a more recent former President and also didn't like to be part of a campaign video.

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lynyrd-skynyrd-reject-free-bird-video-trump-golf-course-8532917/

And they did away with the Confederate Battle Flag (still lavishly flaunted in 2003) 'already' in 2012 (deeming it to have been "hijacked by the wrong people"); on their farewell tour they performed before an oversize Stars & Stripes backdrop. Which I guess makes them by some people RINOs - REBELS IN NAME ONLY !!! 

Gary Rossington passed March 6 so now I'd guess they  call it quits. R.I.P Gary.

Gibson is still a business. I would'nt think they'd pay more than necessary. The only thing I would think of for them business wise is to make very clear for collectors what prices the originals go for, down clean at the Gibson site so the comparison to their very special Vintage Original Specs should be the obvious bargain. "Hmm, should I click on the original 375000$ or the 12500$ V.O.S aged and all?" Why not help boost the legacy and really use the Gibson.com-platform to do it?

New single of Extreme. First release in 15 years.
Nuno has an unmistakable style of his own.

Ok track, but why do they have to do the generic tune down and where's the funk that made them stand out in the early 90's? Sounds just like any modern metal band, I'm sure they can be more inventive than this.

Remember, the defect is why Gibson calls it a mod and charges more. That's the Gibson way.

Unlike Fender, who charges more for fake worn finishes

In this case they are actually discounting 100$. Then raise the question if you consider the Babicz bridge an upgrade or not? What I don't understand is why they they did'nt fill the wood defect before applying a solid finish.

Indeed, as long as he sculpts his songs to suit his own voice he's fine.

Uli is great as long as he does'nt sing.

I like it! Very stylish. Is it stained brown?

This concert took place in 2016 so maybe an inspiration for the Gene-bird?