Artimus Pyle recruits Dolly Parton and Sammy Hagar to resurrect the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Nashville, Tennessee (Release): Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and former drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle has released the Artimus Pyle Band’s long-awaited album ‘Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.’
With a total of 13 tracks, this record features artists including Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Lee Brice, Billy Ray Cyrus, Warren Hayes, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, Lindsay Ell, and Dolly Parton.
Renowned as the untamed force behind Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle's impactful double bass drumming was instrumental in defining the band's iconic sound. His breakthrough moment came at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, where his authoritative drumming, initially credited simply as "Artimus Pyle, percussion", captured widespread attention. Further establishing himself as a sought-after session drummer, Pyle connected with acts such as Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band, eventually crossing paths with Ronnie Van Zant and Ed King at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia. This fateful encounter paved the way for the creation of 'Saturday Night Special,' leaving an indelible mark on Ronnie.
Making his live debut at Jacksonville's Sgt Pepper's Club in October 1974, Pyle assumed the role of Skynyrd's drummer following the release of 'Second Helping', contributing to the band's subsequent four albums, including the legendary 'Street Survivors'. Pyle survived the band's tragic 1977 plane crash that took six lives, including Steve and Cassie Gaines, along with the band's leader, Ronnie Van Zant.
"This project has been a year in the making, but when the fans hear it they will understand why it took so long," says Len Snow, Get Joe Records president. "Artimus is legendary within the Southern Rock space. The music that Lynyrd Skynyrd made will always live as a part of rock history. This album honors that music and gives Artimus a way to honor his former bandmates."
'Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd' Track Listing
I Know A Little - Micheal Ray
Sweet Home Alabama - Ronnie Dunn
Simple Man - Sammy Hagar
Needle And The Spoon - Lindsey Ell
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew - Chris Janson
Workin' For MCA - Lee Brice
That Smell - Jerrod Niemann
Gimme Three Steps - Marty Raybon
Call Me The Breeze - Billy Ray Cyrus
Saturday Night Special - Warren Haynes
The Hunt - Artimus Pyle Band
What’s Your Name - LOCASH
Freebird - Dolly Parton