Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an iconic American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, widely credited with popularizing the Southern rock genre in the 1970s through their signature blend of blues-rock, country, and a powerful three-guitar attack. Best known for enduring classic rock anthems like "Sweet Home Alabama" and the epic "Free Bird," the band's classic era was tragically cut short in 1977 when a plane crash claimed the lives of several members, including founding frontman Ronnie Van Zant. The surviving members eventually reformed the group in 1987 with Ronnie's younger brother, Johnny Van Zant, taking over on lead vocals, and following their 2006 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a legendary staple of American music history.