Lynyrd Skynyrd - Lyve- The Vicious Cycle Tour (2003)

Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyve - The Vicious Cycly Tour

This is modern Lynyrd Skynrd performing at their very best. This line-up contains some excellent seasoned rock veterans performing at their very best. Johnny Van Zant is on lead vocals, Gary Rossington (a founding member of Skynyrd) is on lead and slide guitar, Billy Powell (founding member is on keyboards), Rickey Medlocke, (formerly of Blackfoot) is on lead guitar, the late Hughie Thomasson (formerly of the Outlaws) is on lead guitar, Michael Cartellone (formerly of Ted Nugent and the Damm Yankees) is on Drums, the Mississippi KId Ean Evans is on bass. Also, you get Carol Chase and Dale Krantz Rossington as background singers. This dvd also contains other backup musicians. They play all the classic from the old Skynyrd and include some new songs. Every song performanace is excellent. Some highlights include an awesome version of "Traveling Man".
This performance has excellent slide guitar play by Gary Rossington. It also, contains Ronnie Van Zant singing along on the big screen with Johnny
Van Zant.It's like a part of the past and part of the present together.
Another highlight includes the performance of "Freebird" which features the excellent "three guitar" performances by Rossington, Medlocke, and Thomasson, along with the "three guitar" performances of Allen Collins, Gary Rossington, and Steve Gaines on the Big Screen. Again, it's part of the past and part of the present. The current guitar players pay tribute to three guitar players from the past.(Note: Gary Rossington was one of the guitar players of the past and one of the current ones also.) Billy Powell performs like a seasoned professional on the piano. All, the members play like seasoned professionals. This is an awesome concert dvd.
It was recorded and filmed at The Amsouth Amphitheatre in Nashville,TN on July 11, 2003 before a packed crowd. The set list consists of 20 songs. There is bonus material also, which includes a video of "Red, White and Blue". This is definitely a 5 star dvd in all respects, it is well packaged, it has a beautiful picture of this version of Skynryd performing on stage on the cover of the dvd. This is one of my favorite all-time dvd's, I never get tired of wathcing it. It is a true classic that will stand the test of time. I highly recommend it. August 8, 2008

The best Lynyrd Skynyrd ever

I'm listening to Skynyrd Songs for over 30 years now, and the bands style affected my own guitar playing style and the sound of my band a lot. But this DVD tops ANYTHING I ever heard from Lynyrd Skynyrd! What a fun to see and hear them performing on stage! What a sound they developed and raised over the years! Just Great!

The precision of the band's setup and the powerful drums of the new drummer lift the bands performance on a new level. The unexcited way of acting - without even a glimpse of routine - and though showing so much fun and enthusiasm playing their songs is just unique.

For me and my band, this DVD is all we need to motivate and fire us up for our upcoming shows.

A must for Lynyrd Skynyrd fans anyway, but also a must for lovers of real Live performances! May 3, 2008

Skynyrd Lyve

Awesome Concert Skynyrd at it's best. A must have for Lynyrd Skynyrd Fans and you southern rock collection. Video quality is great and so is the sound March 11, 2008

Great Value

This video is well worth the money. We play it often for parties and other events. It is a favorite among guests! July 23, 2007

Rock-on!

This is an incredible dvd! Make sure you turn your volume up high! Almost as good as being at one of their concerts. Highly recommended. June 8, 2007

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