Junstrom, bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd from their formation through 1971 (his recordings with the band can be found on their Collectybles album), he's probably best known for being the bass player in .38 Special from 1977 through 2014, playing on all of their albums.
.38 Special posted this:
The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us.
He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream.
He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high - a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. There will never be another like him.
We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry’s family. We will miss our friend and partner.
Larry “L.J.” Junstrom
1949 - 2019
Junstrom (on far right) in early Skynyrd:
Junstrom on bass for this early recording:
This is a song that he co-wrote with Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant for .38 Special:
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