Historic 1992 Gary Rossington Westwood One Agreement

This fully executed multi-page contract—dated January 28, 1992—is a museum-grade artifact of Southern rock genealogy. Personally hand-initialed by legendary guitarist and Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder Gary Rossington, this legal instrument structures the broadcast terms mapped out to capture and globally distribute a milestone international performance during the band's major 1992 resurgence tour.

As the sole continuous founding member of the group, Rossington's active-era legal validations represent a premier centerpiece for rock-and-roll archives and elite popular culture collections worldwide.

Production Specifications & Concert Covenants

Issued from the executive business affairs offices of radio syndicate giant Westwood One, Inc. in Culver City, California, the contract coordinates an international recording matrix:

• The Hammersmith Odeon Recording: Sections 2 and 3 formalize the parameters to capture the band's live set in London on February 29, 1992, guaranteeing a continuous 24-track capture running a minimum of 75 minutes.

• Corporate Loan-Out Infrastructure: Registers the band's lender as Skyrydr, Inc., explicitly furnishing the services of "Lynyrd Skynyrd 1992."

• Strict Trademark Nomenclature: Section 14 mandates that all public references to the band must be followed immediately by the active calendar year of use, matching the size and prominence of the name without parentheses.

• Financial Allocations: Sets a baseline performance fee of $25,000.00, split between a $6,250.00 advance and an $18,750.00 final payout routed through the Haber Corporation.

Technical Studio & Exclusivity Riders

The text preserves advanced engineering requirements to transform the raw tape into a broadcast-ready package:

• The Ken Elson Mix Down Clause: Designates veteran engineer Ken Elson to mix down the master tape, delivering a completed mix on 1/4-inch tape at 15 ips non-dolby.

• 18-Month Exclusivity Blackout: Section 8(a) enforces a strict territorial radio blackout period, barring the performers from rendering a live or recorded concert for any other radio syndicator or network for 18 months following the initial broadcast date.

Autograph Pedigree & Archival Condition

• Pristine Rossington Letters: The lower margin of page 2 features a remarkably large, fluid, hand-penned autograph flourish inside the official “INITIAL HERE” grid, tracking directly to the iconic guitarist in rich black ink.

• Syndicate Validation: The final page is officially authorized and counter-signed on behalf of Westwood One, Inc. by Eric R. Weiss, Vice President of Legal/Business Affairs.

Dating back over three decades, the original premium bond paper sheets remain in magnificent, pristine condition. Housed within archival-grade storage sleeves to ensure permanent preservation, this certified live entertainment ledger represents the absolute zenith of premium Southern rock heritage collecting.