Famous Guitarist-songwriter Gary Rossington has passed away at the age of 71 on Sunday, March 5.

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Gary Rossington was the last surviving member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Gary Rossington is an American musician, best known as one of the founding members of rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Born on December 4, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida, Rossington formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964

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Rossington played guitar on some of Lynyrd Skynyrd's most famous songs, including "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama,"

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Rossington was involved in a serious car accident in 1976 that left him hospitalized for months

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Rossington has also released solo albums and collaborated with other musicians.

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