Gary Rossington

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

Band reports that the guitarist is "resting and recovering with his family at home."

The guitarist has been the only constant in the band's long, winding history.

The guitarist returned to performing, joining his band on a lineup that also featured ZZ Top and Cheap Trick.

The guitarist has been recovering from recent heart surgery.