Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an iconic American rock band formed in 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida, renowned for pioneering the Southern rock genre with their distinctive triple-guitar attack and gritty, working-class lyrics. The band achieved international fame in the 1970s with hits like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird,' but their career was tragically halted in 1977 when their chartered airplane crashed, killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. They reformed in 1987 and continue to be celebrated as one of the most influential rock groups in history.