“Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Live • Oakland Coliseum, 1977
Widely regarded as one of the definitive live performances of “Free Bird.” Recorded during the band’s Street Survivors tour, this show captures Lynyrd Skynyrd at the height of their powers.
Happy 4th of July! 💥
I can’t believe I just had to announce on live TV the death of a friend. I can’t believe this is where we are in America.
Charlie was a man of God. A Christian. A Patriot. A family man. A husband and father. And a really good man.
Everyone, everyone counted him as a friend. That’s because in a business of narcissism and competition Charlie supported everyone. He texted, he DM’d, he called, he cheered you on and complimented your work.
Charlie was also a legendary influence. Most notably on young people. College kids on gameday kickoff and my own kids asked if I knew Charlie Kirk. He won over a generation.
He also counted Americas leaders as his friends. I know.
Charlie was incredibly persuasive and an unparalleled debater. He engaged and invited those who thought him wrong. Even those that thought him evil.
It says something real that the only rebuttal to stop Charlie was violence. But it won’t stop Charlie. Because it won’t stop us. You just lifted up Charlie.