Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington is reportedly recovering well from his recent heart surgery.

The band was forced to cancel part of their summer tour, due to Rossington's chest pains.

The southern rocker later went in for heart surgery, which gave the band and fans quite a scare.

However, in a recent interview with the Florida Times-UnionRossington said he is "all right, knock on wood."

Rossington added, "Just staying ahead of the game. I'm feeling real good and trying to take care of myself and living healthy.

As good as I can feel," he added. "With life and grandkids and the whole thing, every day is busy, but I'm so thankful to God that I'm still here."

These has been no word on the group making up dates or getting back on the road as of yet.