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- Formed: 1970
- Pronounced: Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd
- Origin: Jacksonville, Florida
- Label: Sanctuary Records
- Named after the band member's High School Gym Coach
- Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and four others were killed in a 1977 plane crash
- Band went on hiatus from 1977 - 1987
- Guitarist Allen Collins was paralyzed from the neck down in 1986
- Rossington, Powell, Wilkeson , Pyle and former guitarist Ed King reformed the band in 1987
- Ronnie Van Zant's younger brother, Johnny, sings for the band now
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006
- Keyboardist Billy Powell died of a heart attack in 2009
- Bassist Ean Evans died from cancer on May 6, 2009
- Called out Neil Young in their song "Sweet Home Alabama" in response to Young's song "Southern Man"
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Lynyrd Skynyrd is a Classic Rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They are often described as the quintessential Southern Rock band and many of their songs have become classic rock standards, such as "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama." After a deadly plane crash in 1977, the surviving band members took a break from performing as Lynyrd Skynyrd. After a ten year hiatus, the band reformed with Ronnie Van Zant's younger brother, Johnny, as their singer.
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Studio Albums
- 1973: (pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd)
- 1974: Second Helping
- 1975: Nuthin' Fancy
- 1976: Gimme Back My Bullets
- 1976: One More from the Road
- 1977: Street Survivors
- 1991: Lynyrd Skynyrd
- 1993: The Last Rebel
- 1994: Endangered Species
- 1997: Twenty
- 1999: Edge Of Forever
- 2000: Christmas Time Again
- 2003: Vicious Cycle (Sanctuary)
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Questions
What's your favorite track by American Rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd? Also where did the name of the band originate from. 2 AnswersTheir name comes from some of the members high school gym teacher leonard skinner. Favorite Song: ... read more
Is ANYONE left of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd? 1 AnswerGary Rossington is the only member of the original band still playing with Lynyrd Skynard. From; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd "In the summer of 1... read more
In memory of Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd who died, what is your favorite Skynyrd song? 3 Answersfreebird. always and forever will be freebird.I sing it to my kids, and it is just a great song, and doesnt get as much recognition as sweet home alabama, which... read more
How did Lynyrd Skynyrd come up with the name? 3 AnswersThe band was named for a gym teacher. From; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd "In 1970, roadie Billy Powell became the keyboardist for the band, and V... read more
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Yo no uso el random, me lo creo yo: calamaro, lynyrd skynyrd, john mayer y bright eyes xD
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http://bit.ly/61i9I8 The Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sat. Dec. 12th at the Alabama Theatre
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NOW PLAYING: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Workin' for MCA Live Heard by 0 listeners at http://www.twistedfm.com
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Y'all need to turn this up! <tapping my toe> Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd ♫ http://blip.fm/~gng1t
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@listensto Lynyrd Skynyrd - Workin' For MCA
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