The distinctive Lynyrd Skynyrd spelling came into use in early 1970 by which time roadie Billy Powell was hired on keyboards. Their big break came when the producer and musician Al Kooper saw them ...

Ed King, pictured in 2006, co-wrote the hit song Sweet Home Alabama Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who co-wrote the hit Sweet Home Alabama, has died aged 68. The musician died at home in ...

Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are celebrating their historic 1976 performance with the multi-format release of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth ‘76 available on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The group originally formed as My Backyard in 1964 and comprised Ronnie Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Rossington (guitar), ...

Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last remaining original member of US rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 71. One of the band's founding members, he appeared on all of their albums and ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to play several dates on the 2025 Rock the Country touring festival, which will be headlined by Kid Rock and Nickelback. Skynyrd is confirmed for five festival dates: April 5 in ...

In 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, his sister Cassie and a backing singer died when their rented plane crashed in Mississippi. The other four members of the ...

As Sarasota and Manatee counties continue to recover from Hurricane Milton and Helene, including hard-hit local restaurants, ...