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Video tribute played during the band's performance of 'Tuesday's Gone.'

Tesla guitarist shares warm memories of late Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder.

Late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist played with the band for close to 60 years.

Fellow musicians took to social media to pay their respects.

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.

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

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

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

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.