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Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until being replaced by [[Leon Wilkeson]] in 1971. [[Donnie Van Zant]], the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, [[Ronnie Van Zant]], formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977. |
Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until being replaced by [[Leon Wilkeson]] in 1971. [[Donnie Van Zant]], the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, [[Ronnie Van Zant]], formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977. |
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An avid amateur radio operator, he |
An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Electric Bass". |
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Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 due to a hand injury which required surgery. Larry Junstrom died on October 6, 2019. |
Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 due to a hand injury which required surgery. Larry Junstrom died on October 6, 2019. |
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| Birth name | Larry Junstrom |
| Born | June 22, 1949 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Southern rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass |
| Years active | 1964–2014 |
Lawrence E. "Larry" Junstrom (June 22, 1949-October 6, 2019) was an American bassist, best known for having been in rock band .38 Special from 1977 until 2014.[1] He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Biography
Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until being replaced by Leon Wilkeson in 1971. Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, Ronnie Van Zant, formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977.
An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Electric Bass".
Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 due to a hand injury which required surgery. Larry Junstrom died on October 6, 2019.
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: .38 Special". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
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