Billy Powell called 911 Tuesday night complaining of chest pains , police say . Paramedics found him unresponsive and he was pronounced dead at the scene . The man who shot Powell, a former Marine Corps reservist, has been charged with murder in Powell's death. ` Among the Southern rock band 's acclaimed songs are `` What 's Your Name , '' `` Freebird '' and `` Sweet Home Alabama , '' all released in the 1970s . ` Thanks for being you , '' one mourning fan writes on Lynyrd Skynyrd Web site .
Billy Powell called 911 Tuesday night complaining of chest pains , police say . Paramedics found him unresponsive and he was pronounced dead at the scene . The man who shot Powell, a former Marine Corps reservist, has been charged with murder in Powell's death. `` Thanks for being you , '' one mourning fan writes on Lynyrd Skynyrd Web site .