FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LATHUM NELSON

LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO COMMENCE ‘VICIOUS CYCLE’ TOUR

SEPTEMBER 16 IN TRENTON, NJ

GUITARIST GARY ROSSINGTON TAKING ADDITIONAL TIME OFF

AT HIS NEUROLOGIST’S REQUEST

LYNYRD SKYNYRD will now commence their “VICIOUS CYCLE” tour September 16 in Trenton, NJ after the band’s founding lead guitarist GARY ROSSINGTON rests under doctor’s orders.

ROSSINGTON–who underwent a successful open-heart surgery in late February–was originally advised to take some additional time off before returning to the road after it was discovered that he suffered a mild seizure. ROSSINGTON’s neurologist will monitor him over the next five weeks, as there is some artery blockage.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, who were forced to cancel the remainder of their “Party of a Lifetime” co-headlining tour dates with Sammy Hagar, will cancel their own “VICIOUS CYCLE” tour dates through September 13 to accommodate ROSSINGTON’s recovery.

For those fans wanting ticket refunds, please contact venue box offices for details. It is anticipated that LYNYRD SKYNYRD will make scheduled performances at a later date in these cities.

Here are the “VICIOUS CYCLE” tour dates in support of the band’s current album of the same name on Sanctuary.  For more information, please go to lynyrdskynyrd.com.

Tue      9/16                Trenton, NJ                            Sovereign Bank Arena

Thur     9/18                Columbus, OH                       Germaine Ampitheatre

Fri       9/19                Noblesville, IN                        Verizon Wireless Music Center

Sat      9/20                Burgettstown, PA                  Post-Gazette Pavilion

Sun     9/21                Dayton, OH                            Nutter Center

Tue      9/23                Bloomsburg, PA                    Bloomsburg Fair

Wed    9/24                Albany, NY                             Pepsi Arena

Fri       9/26                Raleigh, NC                           Alltel Pavillion

Sat      9/27                Charlotte, NC                         Alltel Pavillion

Sun     9/28                Chattanooga, TN                   Finley Stadium

Tue      9/30                Tulsa, OK                               Tulsa State Fair

Thu      10/2                Oklahoma City, OK               Zoo Amphitheater

Fri       10/3                Bonner Springs, KS              Verizon Amphitheatre

Sat      10/4                St. Louis, MO                         UMB Bank Pavillion

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