Smith , however , dies in his sleep , the band says . He was a spokesman for the school 's policy against long hair . He reportedly sent several letters to the principal 's office . The band has had several hits , including ` ` Freebird ''
Skinner , 77 , dies in his sleep , the band says . He was a stickler for the school 's policy against long hair . He reportedly sent several students to the principal 's office . The band has had several hits , including `` Freebird ''