Legendary musician Peter Frampton took to the stage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas on Sunday to introduce a tribute performance honoring the late Gary Rossington, co-founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Rossington passed away on March 5 at the age of 71.
Frampton, who had previously announced his retirement from touring in 2019 due to his diagnosis of inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscle disorder, appeared in good spirits as he stood with a cane and paid tribute to his friend and tourmate. “Gary Rossington was a southern rock icon and an original founding member of our beloved group, Lynyrd Skynyrd,” said the 72-year-old rock icon. “He inspired millions of fans and musicians. He’s now joined his fellow Skynyrd bandmates in rock and roll heaven, but we will all enjoy their music forever.”
