Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, passed away at the age of 71.

Lynyrd Skynyrd made the following statement on their social media page, announcing Rossington’s passing:

“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today.

“Gary is now with his SKYNYRD brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does.

“Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time.”