Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Gary Rossington is on the mend following emergency heart surgery.
The 69-year-old, who is the last living original member, is expected to make 'a full recovery,' according to updated posts on the band's Instagram and Facebook pages.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary Rossington as he recovers from emergency heart surgery,' read the social media post, which included a clip from a recent concert without Gary.
On the mend: Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Gary Rossington is on the mend following emergency heart surgery; Gary pictured in 2019
'Gary is home resting and recovering with his family at home. He wants everyone to know he is doing good and expects a full recovery.'
The band went on to confirm that the band will continue to go on with its live itinerary without Rossington for now.
Gary has been on hiatus from the band since they decided to resume their live show schedule following the halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update: The 69-year-old, who is the last living original member, is expected to make 'a full recovery,' according to updated posts on the band's Instagram and Facebook pages
'After this past year, the country being shut down and everything we have all been thru, the Rossingtons encouraged the band to go perform in his absence. Music is a powerful healer! We all felt playing the shows and bringing the music to y'all was a better option than cancelling the performances.'
They went on to wish 'Gary a speedy recovery and we will see the Skynyrd Nation very soon!'
'Please do us a favor and say some prayers for the Rossington family and if you would like to leave him a (positive) message please do! He will look forward to reading -----them!'
Along with suffering a heart attack six years ago,
