#music, Great American Bands, Chapter 13: Lynyrd Skynyrd

(Foto Reddit)

This was…and is…a southern rock kick-arse band, for sure! Love them! They were formed in Florida…

The band was formed in 1964 by singer Ronnie Van Zant, the guiterists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, drummer Bob Burns and bassist Larry Junstrom in Jacksonville, Florida. And the unique name came from the gymnastic professor of some of the boys in the band, good old boys that is…

Tragedy hit the group in October of 1977. A horrible airplane crash took the lives of Van Zant, Gaines and other members. This caused a sudden end to the band. But they regrouped in 1979 and later in 1987 with Ronnie’s little brother Johnny as lead vocals.

(MCA Records/Billboard page 91/19 Nov 1977, Public Domain)

The above photo shows the band as it was before the crash in 1977. I tell you that I really enjoyed listening to this group and I still do. What do you think?

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  1. Avatar de almerighi almerighi dice:

    ❤ Sweet Home Alabama!

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  2. Love their music! Such a tragedy.

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    1. Great southern rockers!

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  3. Avatar de Willie Torres Jr. Willie Torres Jr. dice:

    Absolutely!!! Lynyrd Skynyrd is legendary. Their southern rock sound has stood the test of time, and their music continues to inspire. «Free Bird» and «Sweet Home Alabama» will forever be iconic.

    The tragedy of the 1977 plane crash could have easily been the end of such an incredible band, but their resilience and spirit kept them going. The loss of Ronnie Van Zant and the others was devastating, but the band’s legacy lives on through their music and the passion they poured into every performance.

    A true Rock ‘n’ Roll treasure…

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    1. So right Willie! Thank you so much, I quite agree. Appreciate it and all the best.

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  4. They keep sounding better to me

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