Inspiration for Lynyrd Skynyrd dies

[Truckin]

Leonard Skinner, gym teacher for members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and inspiration for the bands name, has died at age 77.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100920/ap_on_en_mu/us_obit_skynrd_inspiration

 

[That 70s Guy]

 

[Groovy Man]

Wow....sad news....

but who would of thought he's out live most of the band...

Leonard Skinner didn't like the long haired, back in the day.

R.I.P. Coach.

 

[METALPRIEST]

R. I. P.

 

[Rocker440]

Bummer! The coach and the departed Skynyrd members may well meet again. R.I.P. Coach!

 

[Sweaty]

R.i.p.

 

[Magic]

If there is an afterlife, the deceased band members can now sing praise to their coach in the pearly gates.

 

[Cinder]

Yes I read this in the papers yesterday and wondered if if would get a mention here. Cant believe the band were named after a school teacher, just goes to show doesnt it?

R.I.P.