Sex Offending Ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd Star Jailed

• by Scott Colothan
• Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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• The pervert should be in jail. Yet another example of celebrity justice. Bought his way out. Not such a great drummer either, especially after he broke his leg in a motorcycle crash. He rides the coattails of a band he wasn’t even an original member of... hell, they kicked him out! Surrounds himself with sycophant wannabes, calls it a band. Sicko psycho. Rot in hell.

  ~ by Marc 11/23/2007

  

  • Marc,you should listen to know the facts,know what your talkin’ about before you run your damn mouth,shut the hell up jack-ass!

    ~ by The truth 11/30/2007

  • You can maybe say alot of things about the man. but for you to insult his drumming skills is obviusly heard through the ears of an ammiture. A little childish dont ya think???

    ~ by Rob 1/26/2009

• I have known Artimus for 20 years. Marc, you know nothing about this man except what you’ve read in the tabloids. He is not a pervert. His wife, who I also knew for 2 years, went nuts, took advantage of him and set him up. He did not buy his way out because he has no money. Today he is in touch with his daughters who love him dearly. You should shut the hell up because you obviously know nothing, not even that HE quit the band, not the other way around. Loser.

  ~ by Know The Facts 11/27/2007

  

  • I was part of the evolving Southern Rock scene in its hayday...Artimus Pyle is an over-rated over-coaked asshole...arrogant..ignorant...and a piss poor drummer...yes riding the coat-tails of a damn great Southern Band...dragging them into the mud with him..sad some are so blind....he did get fired for being what I described before...scum....if he comes near my kids he’ll eat my fist.”Proud to be Southern”

    ~ by Proud To Be Southern 11/28/2007

  • First of all he was never married. Second he is only in contact with ONE daughter. That is only because she is just as messed up in the head as he is. Third GET YOUR STORY STAIGHT....you never knew the women that you say he was ”married” to.

    ~ by really 11/29/2007

  • i don't believe that artimus was guilty of anything that he was accused of at all. i feel that he is a good man, and i feel that he wouldn't do anything to harm any kid at all. i also think that he is a very good drummer. i do agree that his wife did set him up and took him to the cleaners big time. i don't think it was fair to torcher someone like that makeing up things that wern't true at all. i do agree that the only thing that he is guilty of is not seeing what was happen

    ~ by angelo 11/14/2009

• I just don’t think he’s a ’lester. Doesn’t add up..

  ~ by Bev 11/27/2007

  

• If he was innocent, why plead guilty to the charge... That doesn’t add up. I don’t care if I had to rot in jail for the rest of my life... if I was accused of such a horrific charge, like having sex with a 4 and 8 year old, I would stand and fight. Key word here is GUILTY by his own addmission in the plea bargain. This guy is a stain on society and I hope he stays the hell away from North Carolina. Now that we know his past, I doubt he’d be stupid enough anyway...

  ~ by PLEAD GUILTY 11/28/2007

  

  • Point being...YOU don't know what you would do and havn't been in his shoes, in court there are many things worse than coping a plea to a crime you did not do.

    ~ by scales 2/4/2009

• I know Artimus Personally and the reason he didn’t plead not guilty was he didn’t want his kids dragged through the mudhole that his crazy wife created.The only thing Arite is guilty of is just being dumb

  ~ by javamonkey 11/28/2007

  

• I CAN BELEIVE HE GOT SET UP BY HIS WIFE IN THE 90’S IF A MAN LOOKED AT HIS WIFE WRONG HE WENT TO JAIL.

  ~ by SANDY 11/29/2007

  

• I just want to say thank you to all the people that see right through this disgusted minded human being. This man has never had a straight story when you asked him about what really happened. He took that plea bargain when he found out that the eight year old was about to take the stand. His lawyer knew that he had no way out once that would of happened. What would you have done if two of your daughters came to you and told you there’s a monster under my bed that keeps touching me..it̵

  ~ by really 11/29/2007

  

• Strand him in the Antarctic with Jacko and Gary Glitter!

  ~ by beanpoppy 11/29/2007

  

• I think we should ask, if he really did this horrific crime of having sex with two little girls and the judge ”really” thought he did it, would he have given him simple probation even with a plea bargain? Come on people he got railroaded big time.

  ~ by Would kick Marcs ass 11/29/2007

  

• I’ve known Artimus for almost 30 years and he is not a pervert. His ***hole ex lied about him and his children. He probably plead guilty because it is awfully hard to prove a negative. Wish him well.

  ~ by patrick 11/29/2007

  

• Anyone who believes the news media hype is an idiot -

  ~ by lahlah 11/29/2007

  

• well, all of his friends seem to come to this web site and stick up for him. They would be just the ones to hersay just what the f*** DID happen with the girls, and just what the f*** the sob is doing leading drum workshops for children in Black Mtn. NC. The circumstances would influence the mass judgement of the sitt.

  ~ by interested 11/29/2007

  

• My problem with Artimus is that he continues to make horrible music. I always thought he sucked as a drummer anyway. This guy is just another southern rock has been loser. I saw him with Deep South. These guys couldn’t even afford good instuments. What a bunch of losers. THEY SUCKED. Artimus is a fag.

  ~ by George 11/30/2007

  

• Well I don’t really know one way or the other, I can say I have seen and heard artimus with his and other bands over the last 20 something years, so to say that he is a lousy drummer and sucks as a musician, or that the equipment is bad is a very untrue statement, and sounds like the ravings of an idiot. I would say that this would never be solved becuase we are a society that has to have people that we look down on, hold responsible for things, even if we know nothing about the issues

  ~ by skynyrd-1 12/1/2007

  

• Unless you were a fly on the wall and saw what happened, then your just talking out yer ass and should probably remain silent and be thought a fool, instead of opening your mouth and removing ”ALL” doubt. In regards to his drumming anyone who has any knowledge of what good southern rock is and has listened to ”ON THE HUNT”, and thinks he sucked as a drummer is a MORON, and knows zero about music period! Never met the man, and since my IQ is higher than most, I’ll re

  ~ by BamBamdaskinz 12/3/2007

  

• why did skynyrd let him play for the hall of fame awards if he was so bad? the new drummer isnt any better. in fact skynyrd isnt the same we all know that. cousin Jimmy band kick their a..and sounds more like the original band and jimmy sounds much more like Ronnie than Johnny. even looks better no beer belly.

  ~ by long john 12/8/2007

  

• ARTIMUS IS AN HONEST, KIND, LOVING, PEACEFUL, HARD WORKING FAMILY MAN WHO WOULD NOT HURT ANYONE. ALL OF YOU WHO BELIEVE THESE LIES WILL KNOW THE TRUTH WHEN THIS IS OVER, AND THAT TRUTH IS THAT HE IS INNOCENT. YOU SHOULD NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING THAT THE PRESS SAYS! IF YOU KNOW THIS MAN PERSONALLY YOU WOULD AGREE. ALSO, HE IS THE BEST DRUMMER THAT YOU WILL EVER HEAR.

  ~ by KNOWS THE TRUTH 12/10/2007

  

• I am Craig Williams, Artimus Thomas Pyle’s attorney, and am speaking on his behalf. I have represented Mr. Pyle since 1993 in reference to the initial matter that led to the registration necessity. Mr. Pyle has consistently maintained his innocence in this matter, and I as his attorney share that belief. At the time the plea was entered, it was done as a matter of convenience, and there were a number of factors involved... full statement @ www.artimuspyle.com. Craig J Williams-(904) 353

  ~ by Craig J Williams, P.A. 12/13/2007

  

• Attorneys are PAID to defend their clients. You can believe he’s innocent, but there are TWO girls who would disagree. It may have been ”convenient” for him to PLEAD GUILTY, but had he gone to trial, there’s no doubt he would STILL be behind bars today..serving the time he deserved. His recent actions only prove that he still believes he is above the law.

  ~ by Also Knows the Truth 12/17/2007

  

• For you people who claim to know him personally, why doesn’t he get on here & defend his own ass?

  ~ by KH NY 12/24/2007

  

• Way too funny, keep up the good work Artie. What else did you expect a guy named Artimus to do? Hey, he’s not Tommy Lee, so get what you can, brother.

  ~ by dave 12/29/2007

  

• I am in law school now because of an incident exactly like this that happened to my husband almost 20 years ago. The pitiful thing is, too many innocent people DO serve time, and a lot it is the fault of the system because they want ”plea bargains” instead of the truth. Mr. Pyle, my prayers are with you for I am one who believes you ARE innocent. For those who wanna spout their mouths & say they’d never sign a confession to something they didn’t do, get in the hotsea

  ~ by FOR THE INNOCENT 1/5/2008

  

• Artimus was and might still be one of the best drummers. He knows the truth and do you think he would be free if he did those things, I don’t think so. The man is a part of music history and it would be nice to see the truth surface about his conviction. An innocent man should not have to deal with bull crap the rest of his life! Skynyrd has seen enough misfortune, so leave Artimus alone, he and the main man know the truth!

  ~ by Southern Blood 1/10/2008

  

• I don’t know if he’s innocent or guilty but I have been the innocent victim of a woman’s selfish false accusations because she wanted more money than she deserved. Don’t automatically draw conclusions when you only hear sketchy details. Artimus, in my book you’re still innocent unless someone proves to me you did something bad.

  ~ by John from the Poconos 1/11/2008

  

• What is the world coming too?

  ~ by cuddy 1/13/2008

  

• It’s never the offender’s fault - right? Don’t they all claim innocence? What about the innocence he stole - and plead guilty to. You don’t get charged without evidence.

  ~ by Urbana 1/14/2008

  

• I agree with Know the ”Facts”. The man is innocent, let him get on with his life. Leave him alone.

  ~ by true 2/14/2008

  

• Artimus, you know the truth and I think the rest of us do. ”She” did this for one reason and it had everything to do with your celebrity status & MONEY! I just heard about this 3 weeks ago and it reeked with b.s. Don’t listen to people with negative thoughts because they are missing a brain. You are a fantastic drummer & my 2 kids & I are coming to see you in Louisiana July 4th. My son would love to ”Double Drum” with you. Hold your head up high -

  ~ by Lori in Illinois 4/4/2008

  

• If you plead guilty to sex with a 4 and 8 year old you did something. I don’t care if your wife is a horrible bitch. I met Artimus in 1990 when he was married to a loser groupie on 8th ave south Jax beach. There ain’t now way on this planet you would plead guilty to something like that unless you did something.

  ~ by jon 4/10/2008

  

• Say what you will folks, good or bad only he knows. All that matters to me is that Artimus lit one hell of a fire under the best sounding band off all time. Cheers

  ~ by saxmandodge, Australia 4/17/2008

  

• Regarding the statement: There aint now way on this planet you would plead guilty to something like that unless you did something". Well.. a devoted father, who puts the welfare of his children before himself (regardless of the circumstances) would plead guilty. Would the writer of the above comment do the same? My guess is "no".

  ~ by Zalman 8/1/2008

  

• Pyle had the honor of having Seth Putnam write a song about him. He should be proud. Also, the song I Gave NAMBLA Pictures Of Your Kid kicks major ass!

  ~ by analcunt 12/26/2008

  

• Artimus in the almost 15yrs I've known him has been nothing but an upstanding,kind,&caring friend,father,and husband(to his current wife that I have known for 14 yrs)I'm friends and have known his kids from his previous marriage as well as his son from his current marriage&know that he would not&has never been anything the muckraking media makes him out to be!I also use to teach at an art school run by his kids former teachers&they agree that his ex was a liar&that

  ~ by Fozzie 1/16/2009

  

• Artie is straight up honest and dumb. He trusts the wrong people, who screw his life up.

  ~ by Frank Semper Fi! 1/26/2009

  

• i have meet and partied with him and my view is NOT GUILTY

  ~ by B KUWIK 4/10/2009

  

• long live sknrd

  ~ by ads 6/4/2009

  

• hey Artimus. seen ya back at rich stadium in buffalo in 1976 or 77. Im lookin fwd to skybrook 8-15-09. I would love to shake your hand. from all iv read, your ex is one nasty bitch to accuse you of that. I work with someone in the same sit. all for alittle more money. f...in carniverous bitchs anyway. I hope i get a chance to meet ya.

  ~ by weldingdude 6/6/2009

  

• He pleaded guilty because he was facing trial with a Life in prison sentence or a plea deal of guilty with 8 years probation.

  ~ by Ed 9/11/2009

  

• While I don't know Artimus personally, I have known my brother for 50 years. You won't find a person with more integrity and honesty on the planet. He is also been a member in Arties bands for 20 years and has told me the true story. If Artimus had done what was alleged he would have had nothing to do with him let alone support him through this difficult and trying event. As far as being a good drummer and original member I believe the facts speak for themselves and have since 1974.

  ~ by Anon 9/24/2009

  

• I Love You Artie.

  ~ by Ro 10/8/2009

  

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