Lynyrd Skynyrd Members Honor Late Guitarist Gary Rossington on New Tribute Song

Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on Brother Cane's 'Prince Charming' honoring the legacy of the original Skynyrd guitarist.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:40pm

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An extreme macro photograph of a well-worn, textured electric guitar neck in earthy tones, conveying the history and legacy of the instrument.A tribute to the legendary guitar work of Gary Rossington, whose music left an indelible mark on Southern rock.Indio Today

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke have contributed to a new song by the Southern rock band Brother Cane that pays tribute to the late Gary Rossington, the original guitarist for Skynyrd who passed away in 2023 at the age of 71. The song, titled 'Prince Charming,' reflects on Rossington's enduring impact on music and life, according to Brother Cane's Damon Johnson.

Why it matters

Gary Rossington was a founding member and integral part of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for hits like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird.' His passing in 2023 marked the end of an era, and this new tribute song from fellow Southern rockers Brother Cane, featuring Skynyrd members, honors his lasting legacy.

The details

The song 'Prince Charming' appears on Brother Cane's new album 'Magnolia Medicine' and is available now. Damon Johnson of Brother Cane says the song 'arrived to me fully formed and literally perfect' the day after Rossington's funeral in March 2023, reflecting on their friendship and Rossington's impact as a 'hero' and mentor.

  • Gary Rossington passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 71.
  • The new Brother Cane album 'Magnolia Medicine' featuring the Rossington tribute song 'Prince Charming' is available now.

The players

Lynyrd Skynyrd

The iconic Southern rock band known for hits like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird,' of which Gary Rossington was a founding member and integral part until his passing in 2023.

Johnny Van Zant

The lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who has contributed vocals to the new Brother Cane tribute song honoring the late Gary Rossington.

Rickey Medlocke

A member of Lynyrd Skynyrd who has also contributed to the new Brother Cane song paying tribute to the band's original guitarist Gary Rossington.

Brother Cane

A Southern rock band that has released a new song called 'Prince Charming' honoring the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington.

Damon Johnson

The frontman of the Southern rock band Brother Cane, who says the tribute song 'Prince Charming' arrived to him 'fully formed and literally perfect' after Rossington's funeral.

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What they’re saying

“Gary Rossington was a hero for me that later became a friend and a mentor. Something magical happened the day after his funeral in March of 2023 when this song arrived to me fully formed and literally perfect.”

— Damon Johnson, Frontman, Brother Cane

The takeaway

This new tribute song from Brother Cane, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd members, serves as a poignant remembrance of Gary Rossington's enduring impact on Southern rock music and the lives he touched as a founding member of one of the genre's most iconic bands.