Combining the iconic talents of legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd member and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame drummer Artimus Pyle, the infectious vocal of son Chris Pyle, and the blistering guitar licks of Eric Gales, PYLETRIBE is proud to release their new single ‘EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” on Madison Records.
LISTEN HERE TO “EGYPTIAN PRINCESS”
“EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” was recorded at Ovation Studios with engineer William Stevens, and Chris Pyle wrote, sang, and played guitar on the track. It is one of the coolest songs I’ve ever played drums on, especially when Guitar Wizard Eric Gales joined us with a scorching guitar solo. Rocking musicians all over the world will love this song!” – ARTIMUS PYLE
“EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” is just one of those songs that feels so right from the very start”, said band leader Chris Pyle. “Having my dad on drums is always the most I could ever ask for. And then to have Eric Gales, widely regarded as one of the best blues guitar masters in the world, to play on the song is such an honor! “Egyptian Princess” was already a fiery groove and then Eric doused it with gasoline!”
Being part of Lynyrd Skynyrd was a life-changing opportunity for Artimus. Not only did he form a close friendship with singer Ronnie Van Zant, but the music he made with the band cemented his place in rock and roll history. He and the other band members were recognized for their talent in 2016 when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Artimus continues to make music and share his talent through PYLETRIBE, a band formed by his son Chris Pyle. “Chris is an incredibly talented musician and songwriter, and I know Ronnie Van Zant would be proud of him,” Artimus says.
“PYLETRIBE really has been in the making my entire life, although most of that time I was playing as a drummer in other people’s stories”, said Chris. “Then it hit me one day that I had a lot to say, so I picked up the guitar and started writing the songs, and of course I had to have my dad on drums. Playing with my dad, who was in one of the biggest bands in the world, has been a joy. And there’s just this natural bond that we share musically, which feels just like breathing to us when we play. We don’t even have to think.”
