Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Readies Biopic

Former drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle, has opened up about his plans for a new biopic about the band titled Free Bird. Pyle both co-wrote and produced the film and says that it helps tell some untold stories surrounding the legendary Florida band. “This film’s story – MY story – is not just about the plane crash but also about my personal relationship . . .”More »

By on June 27, 2016

Former drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle, has opened up about his plans for a new biopic about the band titled Free Bird. Pyle both co-wrote and produced the film and says that it helps tell some untold stories surrounding the legendary Florida band. “This film’s story – MY story – is not just about the plane crash but also about my personal relationship with the genius that was Ronnie Van Zant, whom I loved like a brother and still miss to this day,” Pyle said of the film in a statement. Speaking to Deadline, Pyle added, “This is a much deserved movie for the fans of Skynyrd.” He adds, “We want this to be a good movie that tells a very passionate, intimate story about the music and the band and a rise and fall that happened so suddenly. I want the movie to portray my band members the way they were: real, funny people who loved the music, loved the success that allowed us to be able to travel the world and play for kings and queens all over this planet.” Copyright(c) 2016 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «