Pronounced " ('Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) The South's Rock N' Roll Superstars

     Originally established in 1964 in Jacksonville Florida as a My Backyard consisting of a group of friends before formally coining themselves as Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1969.  Lead by their powerful frontman Ronnie Van Zant, backed by their signature 3 guitar attack of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Ed King. Rounding out the original lineup was bassist Leon Wilkenson and drummer Bob Burns eventually adding Billy Powell on the keyboard. Lynyrd Skynyrd gave rise to the Southern rock genre producing five studio albums under the original lineup from 1973 to 1977. Everyone knows the opening riffs of essential songs like Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, and Simple Man. Affectionately known simply as "Skynyrd" the impact the band has had since its inception has created a massive following of loyal diehard fans.

Skynyrd Nation 

    Despite the tragedy of 1977 when the band's plane crashed en route to a show in Louisiana that killed members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines, and road manager Dean Kilpatrick. Skynyrd has maintained a dedicated following across the United States and the world. With millions of followers on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, Lynyrd Skynyrd and their fans continue the legacy of the original lineup and support the current band members who are still touring in 2023.  The band has a full-length Netflix documentary from 2018 titled after lyrics from the hit Free Bird "If I Leave Here Tomorrow" detailing the band's history. 

A True "Saturday Night Special" Experience

    If you have ever been to any form of Rock N' Roll or country concert, whether big stars on the stadium stage or amateur acts in a seedy dive bar, there's always that guy who is drunker than everyone else yelling out "FREE BIRD!" at the top of his lungs while waving a lighter in the air. A Skynyrd concert is a true experience to behold. The fans are what makeup part of that experience. Since Lynyrd Skynyrd achieved stardom in the early 1970s, fans have driven hours or days just for a chance at seeing them perform. Stepping into the line to enter a Skynyrd show is crossing into another culture. The fans are welcoming, supportive, and friendly as everyone is there for the same experience. That experience starts normally before the show in an almost tailgating fashion in the parking lot. The sounds of Lynyrd Skynrd or other associated hard rock or country fill the air mixing with the aroma of cigarettes, alcohol, and the tense anticipation of the show.