Artimus Pyle (1991-)

More than just a "tribute" to Lynyrd Skynyrd – a tribute to the man that defined it. The Artimus Pyle Band is a high energy, true to the music, and true to the era rock group. - See more at: http://www.artimuspyleband.com/#sthash.ixMlslYQ.dpuf

Since 1991, Artimus Pyle has been estranged from Lynyrd Skynyrd, which he joined in 1975. In a new interview, the drummer said the rift was instigated by Ronnie Van Vant’s widow, Judy. Read More: Artimus Pyle Discusses Split With Lynyrd Skynyrd | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/artimus-pyle-discusses-split-with-lynyrd-skynyrd/?trackback=tsmclip

Thomas Delmer "Artimus" Pyle (born July 15, 1948) is an American musician best known for playing drums with Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1974 to 1977 and from 1987 to 1991, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.