Artimus Pyle, a distinguished Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame inductee and former drummer for LYNYRD SKYNYRD, unveils the soulful “Easy Man” in collaboration with fellow Rock And Roll Corridor Of Famer Sammy Hagar. This heartfelt duet stands because the second digital single launch from Pyle‘s extremely anticipated studio album, “Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd”, which incorporates 13 tracks and might be launched on February 2, 2024, with distribution by BFD/Orchard, paying homage to the timeless sounds of LYNYRD SKYNYRD‘s iconic repertoire.
Followers who need to pre-order “Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd” on CD can achieve this by going to ArtimusPyle.com. As a part of a limited-edition bundle, music lovers may order the CD and an autographed collector’s version drumhead. Priced at $100.00, this unique bundle consists of the tribute album and a one-of-a-kind, autographed 15-inch drum head that includes Artimus Pyle‘s brand. Restricted in availability, this particular supply ensures followers a novel and collectible addition to their music memorabilia, making it vital whereas provides final.
Lengthy thought-about the “wild man” of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Artimus Pyle‘s highly effective and distinctive double bass drumming helped outline the legendary SKYNYRD sound. Artimus bought his first actual break on the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. His first recording lists — Artimus Pyle, percussion. Then with different work for the MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, Artimus grew to become often called a robust session drummer.
Utilizing his connections with Charlie Daniels and Marshall Tucker, each acts that usually toured with SKYNYRD, Artimus met with Ronnie Van Zant and Ed King at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia. The outcomes of that assembly — “Saturday Evening Particular” — tremendously impressed Ronnie. Artimus‘s reside debut with the band happened in Jacksonville’s Sgt Pepper’s Membership in October 1974. He would exchange their unique drummer (Bob Burns) following the discharge of the group’s second album, “Second Serving to”, and carried out with the band and on SKYNYRD‘s following 4 albums, “Nuthin’ Fancy”, “Gimme Again My Bullets”, “Road Survivors” and their reside album, “One Extra For The Highway”. Pyle was injured however survived the band’s 1977 horrific airplane crash that abruptly ended the lives of six individuals, together with band members Steve and Cassie Gaines, and most notably, frontman and musical visionary Ronnie Van Zant.
“This venture has been a yr within the making, however when the followers hear it they are going to perceive why it took so lengthy,” says Len Snow, Get Joe Information president. “Artimus is famous throughout the Southern Rock house. The music that LYNYRD SKYNYRD made will at all times reside as part of rock historical past. This album honors that music and offers Artimus a technique to honor his former bandmates.”
“Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd” monitor itemizing:
01. I Know A Little – Micheal Ray
02. Candy Dwelling Alabama – Ronnie Dunn
03. Easy Man – Sammy Hagar
04. Needle And The Spoon – Lindsey Ell
05. The Ballad Of Curtis Loew – Chris Janson
06. Workin’ For MCA – Lee Brice
07. That Odor – Jerrod Niemann
08. Gimme Three Steps – Marty Raybon
09. Name Me The Breeze – Billy Ray Cyrus
10. Saturday Evening Particular – Warren Haynes
11. The Hunt – Artimus Pyle Band
12. What’s Your Identify – LOCASH
13. Freebird – Dolly Parton
In 1979, LYNYRD SKYNYRD started to reunite, first for the fifth annual Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, and finally, because the ROSSINGTON COLLINS BAND (which included all of the remaining band members and Pyle, plus Dale Krantz on lead vocals and Barry Lee Harwood on guitar). Nevertheless, shortly after that, Pyle was in a automobile accident that broke his leg in 21 locations and shattered his hopes of remaining with the group. Pyle spent the subsequent three years therapeutic, each bodily and emotionally, earlier than returning to the States and establishing the ARTIMUS PYLE BAND (A.P.B.) to honor the music and legacy of Ronnie Van Zant.
In 1987, Pyle rejoined his former bandmates to tour and finally file as LYNYRD SKYNYRD 1991, however the expertise left him flat. Whereas he deeply cherished them, he not felt the magic he as soon as did with Van Zant on the helm, nor was he fascinated with returning to the occasion life-style for which the band was identified and stepped away from the group completely, solely to return in 2006 throughout LYNYRD SKYNYRD‘s induction into the Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame (the place he performed alongside Bob Burns).
Now in his 70s, Pyle nonetheless continues to honor Van Zant‘s musical legacy, recording and touring with the ARTIMUS PYLE BAND, now comprised of Pyle (drums),Scott Raines (guitar/vocals),Jerry Lyda (guitar) Brad Durden (keyboards/vocals) and Dave Fowler (bass).
Picture courtesy of Jeremy Westby / 2911 Media
