For many, the name Lynyrd Skynyrd instantly conjures up the day in 1977 when three band members died in a plane crash in the woods of Mississippi. For Lynyrd Skynyrd fans, that day was one of the most ...

“Gary Rossington had this melodic sense; then there was Allen Collins with his Clapton-ish style. Put them together and they work.” That’s how Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke sums up the band ...

When the band first started playing live in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida in the late ’60s, they called themselves My Backyard. Then they were known as The Noble Five and The One Percent ...

The iconic American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has been a staple in our music libraries for over six decades. Formed in 1964, the original lineup consisted of Ronnie Van Zant on vocals, Gary Rossington ...

Things didn't explode for Lynyrd Skynyrd right out of the gate. But when they released their second album, 1974's Second Helping, it would be a different story -- one which was overwhelming to the ...

“Free Bird” arguably has one of the most famous guitar solos of the 20th century, with the 14-minute live version serving as a clarion call for guitarists across the country. However, unfortunately, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Free Bird" reaches a new peak at No. 7 on the ...

Some understandably assumed that Lynyrd Skynyrd had finally hit the end of the road following the death of guitarist Gary Rossington earlier this year. They'd been on a farewell tour since 2018, but ...

It was the last two songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s set at Water Works Park that got the crowd the loudest. Unsurprisingly, it was “Sweet Home Alabama” and the encore song, “Free Bird.” The Southern rock ...