Larry Junstrom 1949-2019
Lawrence E. Junstrom (June 22, 1949 – October 6, 2019) was an American bassist, best known for having been in rock band .38 Special from 1977 until 2014. He was also one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Junstrom was the bass guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd from its formation in 1964, until being replaced by Leon Wilkeson in 1971. Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of the Lynyrd Skynyrd leader, Ronnie Van Zant, formed .38 Special in 1974, with Junstrom joining as the bass guitarist in 1977.
An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Electric Bass".
Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which required surgery.
Junstrom passed away on October 5, 2019, at the age of 70.