Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973
Background information
Origin	Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Southern rock country blues rock hard rock[1]
Years active	1964 (1964)–1977 (1977) 1979 1987 (1987)–present (present)
Labels	MCA Atlantic Capricorn CMC International Sanctuary Universal Roadrunner/Loud & Proud
Members	Rickey Medlocke Johnny Van Zant Michael Cartellone Mark Matejka Peter Keys Keith Christopher
Past member(s)	Gary Rossington Ronnie Van Zant Larry Junstrom Bob Burns Allen Collins Ed King Leon Wilkeson Steve Gaines Billy Powell See band members section and members list article
Website	lynyrdskynyrd.com

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Their name comes from one of their school teachers who was named Leonard Skinner. They wrote songs including: "Sweet Home, Alabama", "Simple Man" and "Freebird." The lead singer's name was Ronnie Van Zant. After Ronnie died, his brother Johnny Van Zant became lead singer. Lynyrd Skynyrd has been performing for 50 years now. They had a concert on October 6, 2023.

1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Biography at AllMusic