Greg Walker, Formerly Of Lynyrd Skynyrd/Blackfoot Releases New LP.

Greg T. Walker has spent roughly six decades immersed in the music industry, carving out a career as a true survivor. Though he’s always stayed away from drugs, he openly admits that alcohol, cigarettes, and the chaos of rock ’n’ roll life were part of his journey. On June 6, his current band, Two Wolf, released their self-titled debut album under Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records, and this week, the group is celebrating the release of its vinyl edition.

Beyond Two Wolf, Walker helped found the legendary Southern rock band Blackfoot and was an early member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. His Two Wolf bandmates include blues-rock singer and guitarist Lance Lopez, vocalist/guitarist Kris Bell, and drummer Rusty Valentine.

 

Now 74 and living quietly in rural Florida, Walker reflected on his long, colorful life in a recent interview.

When asked if he ever regretted leaving Lynyrd Skynyrd in the early 1970s, Walker said no. He explained that while he loved the band and the music they made together, he missed what he and Rickey Medlocke had started with Blackfoot. The split, he emphasized, was amicable, and their friendship endured until the tragic 1977 plane crash that claimed several Skynyrd members’ lives.

Recalling the crash, Walker described feeling completely devastated, saying it took days to comprehend. He revealed that he and his band had been invited to fly with Skynyrd shortly before the accident but declined due to concerns over the pilots’ drinking a decision that ultimately saved their lives.

 

 

Walker also shared his excitement for the upcoming Rock Legends Cruise, which he’ll be joining for the 13th time. He enjoys meeting fans aboard the ship, signing autographs, and taking photos, saying he feels lucky and grateful for the continued support of audiences.

Reflecting on his touring days, Walker recalled Blackfoot’s 45-date tour with The Who across the U.S. and Canada, praising the band and their crew for their professionalism and kindness.

Finally, he fondly remembered hearing Blackfoot on the radio for the first time in 1975 while driving through New Jersey. When their song “Not Another Maker” came on, the band was stunned into silence before erupting in excitement a memory Walker says still feels fresh today.