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Will Skynyrd Be Able To Continue?

This year has been a changing of the guard in the world of rock and roll. Three different ICONS have decided to call it quits after a “farewell tour.” Bob…

AUBURN, AL – APRIL 22: Lynyrd Skynyrd performs during Music And Miracles Superfest at Jordan-Hare Stadium on April 22, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama.

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This year has been a changing of the guard in the world of rock and roll. Three different ICONS have decided to call it quits after a "farewell tour."

Bob Seger and Kiss have both decided to call it a career.

And with their "Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour," Lynyrd Skynyrd is exiting stage left as well. However, before they could call it a wrap, they've had to postpone their tour due to founding member/guitarist Garry Rossington's ailing heart.

After undergoing recent heart surgery to "fix a leaky heart valve," Rossington is said to be feeling better and plans to rejoin the band for two shows in October.

As far as rumors go, the band have now said they have “every intention” to finish off their Farewell Tour in 2020.

Oh, and who else might be calling it quits soon? Don Henley has openly said that he doesn't see himself onstage much longer, so if you haven't seen The Eagles...

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.