PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today that Lynyrd Skynyrd is still set to perform at the 2023 event.
On their Facebook page, the band announced Sunday night that band member Gary Rossington passed away. Rossington was an original Lynyrd Skynyrd band member, skilled guitarist, and songwriter.
“Our Festival has lost a great friend, entertainer, and music icon,” said Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis. “Our hearts go out to his entire family, all his fans and to the thousands of people whose lives he has enriched. We know we will have a special guest and guardian angel watching over this performance.”
The Lynyrd Skynyrd concert is still scheduled for Sunday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. on the Wish Farms Soundstage. Tickets are still available for purchase.
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