Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd-SKIN-ərd) is a Southern Rock band, formed in Jacksonville, Florida, USA in 1964. The band became prominent in the Southern United States in 1973, and rose to worldwide recognition before three members and one road crew member died in an airplane crash in 1977. The band reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with lead singer Ronnie Van Zant's younger brother Johnny as the frontman. Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to tour and record. Of its original members, only Gary Rossington remains with the band as of 2010. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006.
History
Members
198020002020
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Leon Wilkesonbass guitar
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Carol Chasebackground vocals?
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Gary Rossingtonguitar, original
Billy Powellkeyboard, organ, piano
Ronnie Van Zantlead vocals, original
Allen Collinsguitar, original
Bob Burnsdrums (drum set), original
Larry Junstrombass guitar, original
Randall Hallguitar
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Cassie Gainesbackground vocals
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Discography
1974
1975
1977
1991
1993
1997
1999
2003
2009
