Tammy's Photo Gallery
Hi Everybody - I'm posting some of my favorite family photos here including a few of me and my family. Thanks for visiting! I always welcome your memories and comments.
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Me and my mom, Nadine. |
Me and Dad when I was really little! Michelle by Ronnie VanZant
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My dad - how he looked when he |
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These are letters I received in one of my comment boxes - here or from youtube.
Thanks so much - very much appreciated.
"a friend of mine--ken miller--knew ronnie--his band opened for skynyrd a few times in cleveland in the early 70's. he played cards with him & just talked. my friend has been recognized by the rock hall for his bands music accomplishments for local cleveland talent. they were called brimstone. the last i spoke to him, the original band was working on new music after 35 years. he only had good things to say about ronnie. i've had the chance to play with kenny back in the 90's. just knowing someone who had met ronnie was amazing for me. we did alot of skynyrd stuff. we had 3 guitars, so we could pull it off. played some big biker shows in the summertime thru the 90's. i learned plenty from kenny & the others from that band--they were called glass onion after a beatles song by lennon. you can tell me if you know, but i always felt ronnie would have been an outlaw with waylon, johnny, willie & the others. he fit their style, & his writing would have change! d country sooner. i agree with other comments--he was a genius. his writing is all anyone needs to experience. & i thought freebird child was very good. i know heartfelt when i hear it. that must have been emotional. good work"
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"Great Pics! Your dad was a very special person and has touched the hearts of so many people. We love and miss him. |
"GREAT JOB ON FREEBIRD CHILD LOVE IT GOD BLESS YA" |
"Hi Tammy, I was so happy to find your website and to read and see how you have been since losing your dad. When I first saw your site here 2 weeks ago, I cried and cried and cried...and cried. It's like it opened a 32 year release valve. I wanted to write you then but could not get the words together to say it right. For all those years no one could really understand my 'obsession' or pain involved with the whole Skynyrd story. It all began for me back in 1974 as a young teen. To say I love(d) your dad is a grand understatement. He touched my life so very deeply. He has been my best mentor. I finally realized today, the pain never left because I have never been able to tell him how much he impacted my personal life and values. Now thru you, I can. With that comes such a healing that has not been able before. Nothing could cure the heartache until now. Please keep doing what you are doing. I support you 100%. The song is phenomenol!"
God Bless, Myra
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"Wow i bet your dad is so proud. He was my hero given I'm only 20 years old. You are amazing. Keep up the good work. Godspeed" |
"l became a fan of Ronnie's in 1974. His songwriting, the lyrics reached out and grabbed me. I have since raised a son on Ronnie's music, and am in the process of educating my grandson as well." |
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"Great site and some wonderful pics. I listened to the song Freebird Child on youtube and it is an awesome song. |
"I Love all your pics and memories...he will always be there for you in your life...he's your angel now...he's protecting you and guiding you.. you have inherited a GOD given talent....use it, but use it wisely!! Your father was a wonderful Man..! you know that and so does millions of others :) God Bless.. Take care" |
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"Tammy, I love your idea. Freebird Child. That is so Awesome. I am a huge fan of your Dad's and was looking at stuff on you tube about him and came across your post. I have to admit I never knew he had a daughter named Tammy. I knew he had Melody. But I am sure glad I know now! I'll be back to visit again and I will be sure to tell all the fans I know to check out this site! God Bless!" |
"Hello ! Tammy,I thought I'd send you a quick email to tell you have much I like your songs.They are songs people can really relate too ! And thanks for keeping good music ALIVE !" |
"Your song really means alot to me, everyone has a dream and should try to live that dream, mine is writing comics, short stories, and your dad's band has always been my favorite band. Keep the freebird flying tammy, I know you are going to make it. Your Uncle Johnny recorded a song many years ago call Brickyard Road, that song touches my heart just like your did. thanks . I added you as a friend on my space hope to hear
from you soon"
Julian
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"I cannot express the feelings I feel knowing you are grown now and have chosen to sing! Now we can get to know you and your music just like we loved your father's. I hope you achieve all your dreams!" Sheree |
"I hope and pray that as long as you fight for everything you want in life.you shall recieve.Your dad was a great man.Hopefully one day you will be in the rock and roll hall of fame beside your father where is where you belong" Jim F. |
"Hi, ive been a fan of lynard skynard for a long time. i was a little too young to go to concerts to see your dad play, but i have made it to alot of their concerts. ive seen them all over the states. i would have to say the best concert i seen, was when they played in fla. for the 30th year aniversary. will you be playing anywhere?? can i buy your cd in a store or just on the net? well i dont want to take too much of you time, your song freebird child was great i hope i hear more from you. oh yea, where did that doll come from in the picture?? take care" Ron
"Glad to be a friend and fan."Wolfgang Heuberger The Southern Rock Society
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Hello Tammy, I just came across your song Freebird Child on youtube. Being a fellow musician, I have to say that song is one of the prettiest songs I have ever heard. You truly |
Tammy, I am a huge fan of your music and your dad's. The apple has not fallen far from the apple tree keep up the great work... Your story is an inspiration you really have overcame alot of obstacles and i think that you really are a wonderful person.... :) - Beth M. |
Anyway, thanks for sharing and please help tokeep his memory alive! Peace, Rick
When your Dad's band reformed with your Uncle taking his place I was so excited.I have every album that Lynyrd Skynyrd have recorded which have been available in Australia.
Also I might be the only fan in Australia that has a tattoo of an Eagle and Rebel Flag with Lynyrd Skynyrd Freebird.If I had a dollar for everytime I have been asked about Lynyrd Skynrd I would be a millionaire.All I do is mention Sweet Home Alabama because that is the only song that gets airplay over here.
Last year I finally got to see Lynyrd Skynyrd play live.I flew all the way to Chicago saw them play along with Hank Williams Jnr(who I'd never heard before).I had a great night and wished it never ended.
Earlier this year I was back in your country and took a road trip from Miami to San Francisco.On the way I stayed in Jacksonville(outskirts) and visited your Dad's grave,your Grandparent's,Steve Gaines,Cassie Gaines and Leon Wilkeson.The only one I couldn't find was Allen Collins.I had only got back to Australia when I heard about Billy Powell.
I will be returning next year for the Simple Man cruise.Which I am really looking forward too.
I only have two gripes.Australian radio does not play enough Lynyrd Skynyrd and Lynyrd Skynyrd have never toured here.
Wayne (sent July 09)
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Great pics, Ronnie looked alot like he did when I saw Skynyrd the first time at Forrest High School in 70 or 71 Paid 50cents to get in...............Westside Shantytown Jacksonville,Fl.
Cecil T. |
I was fourteen on that dreadful day in 1977. Born and raised in south Alabama and still here today. Skynyrd music still plays in my home today and remains in my heart. I often wonder what the music industry would be like if Ronnie was still here. Thank You Tammy for FreeBird Child it moved me to tears. Love to You All. Keep The Dream.
Clay B. |
Take care, Eric D.
Thank U For Being my Frynd~ Your Dad wrote many of the songs in the Soundtrack of my Life. I carried Hymn around the World when I was in the Navy. I found out that people all over the World knew of Him & His MaGiC-MuZiC. May The FreeB1rd 0f Good Fortune Feather your Nest With The Very Best & U Be Forever Blest. HAPPY H0LIDAZE, Keep On Smiling & Whatever Ya' Do
TURN it UP & PRAY it PRETTY
MySpace is Your Space~+~ Peace Be Unto U & Yours
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Hiya Tammy,
I just wanted to say thank you for giving us "Freebird child". It is a great tribute to your dad. I have felt an incredible connection to Skynyrd music ever since I was about 13 and got "Gimme back my bullets" ( their best album in my opinion). I just learned of a new connection today, I share a birthday with your Grandma Marion/sister, Veterans day! God bless you and yours! Vern M |
Hey Tammy,
I am a big fan of your Dad and that's cool but I want to know more about you. Your music is great and I am your friend on Facebook. Keep giving us updates and pics, it's all good! Best regards, Mike D. |
Thanks so much, friends, for your notes and comments! Very much appreciated!
Tammy Michelle
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