Rickey Medlocke- Guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd/ Icon of Rock & Roll/Native-American Songwriter

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What learning the banjo at the age of 3 did for his career
looking back. He started performing at that early age which led
him to meeting the original Lassie and The Lone Ranger. He taught
himself the guitar by age 5 and drums by age of 8. Who was his
biggest influence and the advice he received from this
person? 
Rickey discusses how he landed with Lynyrd Skynyrd the first time
as a drummer, songwriting, vocals and recorded the first and last
album or the Muscle Shoals sessions. 


A deep dive into his Native American Heritage and the issues that
they deal with. Rickey goes into his feelings on how everyone can
pay the respect that is deserved to Native people. He talks about
the history and The Removal of Native American Act, casinos are
not the answer, and the need for awareness. Do you know when
Native American month is? 


Rickey gives us his take on the tragic plane crash that claimed
the life of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and
others. Why they have stopped answering questions about it, how
he could have been on that flight, and where he was that night.
Who and how he was asked to rejoin Lynyrd Skynyrd which got him
$1.50 and a snickers candy bar? 


A good story of opening for the band- KISS, how he will look back
on his career, and his interaction with the fans. 


Links:


Rickey Medlocke Website: https://rickeymedlocke.com/index.html


National Indian Education Association: https://www.niea.org/


Native Women’s Wilderness:
https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/


Lynyrd Skynyrd Website: https://lynyrdskynyrd.com/


 


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Extra 5


What it was like attending Woodstock who was his favorite band


Is there a special Lynyrd Skynyrd show for Rickey that stands
out?


 


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