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" We know what the Dixie flag represents and its heritage; the Civil War was fought over States rights. "

Gary Rossington

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" I've always heard that the reason you fall is to get back up and keep going. So when that happens, or life throws you bad breaks or curves or deals you the wrong hand, all I've ever known is to keep going. "

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" I love being Southern because of the people and the fans we have. People down here are more friendly - really warm people. "

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" I'm feeling real good and trying to take care of myself and living healthy. As good as I can feel. "

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" To see fans singing our songs and loving them and dancing or crying to some of them, it feels like the first time you ever played it. It really gets to you, like day one. "

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