Artimus Pyle

Personal Info

Birthday

July 15, 1948

(77 years old)

Place of Birth

Artimus Pyle

Biography

Pyle was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-71 as a sergeant in aviation.

He joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1974. He survived the 1977 plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant, Cassie Gaines andSteve Gaines. Pyle suffered several broken ribs, but he and other survivors walked several hundred yards to a farmhouse to try to get help.

Known For

Beyond the Call to Duty

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tribute Tour

Filmography

2021
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live at Knebworth '76
as Self
2018
If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd
as Himself
2016
Beyond the Call to Duty
as Mr. Hoover
1996
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird, The Movie & Tribute Tour
as Himself
1987
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tribute Tour
as Drums
1976
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live at Winterland 1976
as himself
1975
Lynyrd Skynyrd : Live at Winterland 1975
as himself
Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Old Grey Whistle Test
as Himself