Gary Rossington

Counting down the best songs co-written by the late stalwart Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist.

The guitarist was been the only constant in the band for nearly 50 years.

The last remaining founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd had battled health issues in recent years.

Guitarist believes his former bandmates would love to know their music is still being performed.

Band reports that the guitarist is "resting and recovering with his family at home."

The guitarist returned to performing, joining his band on a lineup that also featured ZZ Top and Cheap Trick.

The guitarist has been recovering from recent heart surgery.

The band's last remaining original member underwent the procedure on July 31.

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington is apparently taking a "battery of nitroglycerin pills to stay alive."

Lynyrd Skynyrd have been temporarily forced off the road - but not, they insist, because singer Johnny Van Zant had a heart attack.