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Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American Southern rock band, described by All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine as "the definitive Southern rock band, fusing the overdriven power of blues-rock with a rebellious, Southern image and a hard rock swagger."

The band reached prominence during the 1970s, under the leadership of vocalist and primary songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, until his death in 1977.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd (, LEN-ərd SKIN-ərd) 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), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass guitar), and Bob Burns (drums). The band spent five years touring small venues under various names and with several lineup changes before deciding on "Lynyrd Skynyrd" in 1969. The band released its first album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd), in 1973. By then, they had settled on a lineup that included bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell, and guitarist Ed King. Burns left and was replaced by Artimus Pyle in 1974. King left in 1975 and was replaced by Steve Gaines in 1976. At the height of their fame in the 1970s, the band popularized the Southern rock genre with songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". After releasing five studio albums and one live album, the band's career was abruptly halted on October 20, 1977, when their chartered airplane crashed, killing Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines; and seriously injuring the rest of the band.

Lynyrd Skynyrd reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant, as lead vocalist. They continued to tour and record with co-founder Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, and Rickey Medlocke, who first wrote and recorded with the band from 1971 to 1972 before his return in 1996. Over the years, other founding members of the band have died either during—or after—their time in the band. In January 2018, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced its farewell tour, and continued touring until 2022. Members were still working on the band's fifteenth album at the time of Rossington's death in 2023, after which no original members remained in the band.

In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Lynyrd Skynyrd No. 95 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006. As of 2023, the band has sold more than 28 million records in the United States.

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Discography

Album + Compilation

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2005The Absolute Very Best of the World's Best Ever Beer SongsVarious Artists1
2005The Best of the Best Air Guitar Albums in the World… Ever!Various Artists1
2005The Very Best of LegendsVarious Artists1
2005Radio 2 Top 2000 Editie 2005Various Artists1
2005Classic Drive: Pole PositionVarious Artists1
2005Dave Fanning’s Fab 50Various Artists1
2005Dock Rock 4Various Artists1
2005Flower PowerVarious Artists1
2005Jim Beam: 40 Shots of Rock, The Last ShoutVarious Artists1
2005Legends: Twilight ZoneVarious Artists1
2005M80: Los éxitos de los 70Various Artists1
2005M80 Radio: Los éxitos de los 70, 80 y 90 (Box-set)Various Artists1
2005Rock GödzVarious Artists1
2005Rock BalladsVarious Artists1
2005Songs for the Open HighwayVarious Artists1
2005The Old Grey Whistle Test: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists1
2006’70s GoldVarious Artists41
2006Die ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Rockstars aller ZeitenVarious Artists1
2006Planet 70’sVarious Artists1
2006American Chopper: The SeriesVarious Artists1
2006DIY SongsVarious Artists1
2006Full Metal Garage: The Songs That Drove MetallicaVarious Artists1
2006Greatest Ever! Rock: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists1
2006Guitar AlbumVarious Artists1
2006Monsters of RockVarious Artists1
2006True RockVarious Artists1
2006Party GlamourVarious Artists1
2006’70s Classic RockVarious Artists1
2006’70s GoldVarious Artists1
2006Guitar LegendsVarious Artists41
2006Greatest Ever! Power BalladsVarious Artists1
2006Lynyrd Skynyrd FamilyVarious Artists1
2006More Cowbell: Classic RockVarious Artists1
2006Rock Times plus, Volume 5: 1971-1974Various Artists51
2006Rock Times, Volume 22: 1997-1998Various Artists1
2006Radio HitsVarious Artists1
2006Sweet Home Southern RockVarious Artists1
2006The Ultimate Rock Collection: The Quieter SideVarious Artists1
2006V8 Supercars: A Full Tank of Rock 2Various Artists1
2007Greatest Ever! Seventies: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists1
2007The Sound of the 70’sVarious Artists1
2007Mullets Rock! Too! Mullets in LoveVarious Artists1
2007Soft Rock AnthemsVarious Artists1
2007Fetenhits: The Best of Real ClassicsVarious Artists1
2007Top Gear AnthemsVarious Artists2
2007Classic School of RockVarious Artists1
2007Greatest Ever! Driving Songs: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists2
2007Greatest Ever! Movie Hits: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists1
2007Die Ultimative Rock BoxVarious Artists1
2007Party Power Pack: PartyhitsVarious Artists1
2007Bild Rock HitsVarious Artists1
2007Rock Ballads Top 100 Aller TijdenVarious Artists1
2007Top Gear: Seriously Cool Driving MusicVarious Artists2
2007Old Skoöl of RockVarious Artists2
2007100 Nr. 1 Hits, Volume 2Various Artists31
2007100 Film ClassicsVarious Artists1
2007Classic Rock BoxVarious Artists1
2007Classic Rock Hits 2Various Artists1
2007Good Morning VietnamVarious Artists1
2007Les 100 plus grands tubes 70sVarious Artists1
2007Les 100 plus grands tubesVarious Artists1
2007Love GardenVarious Artists1
2007Rock ClassicsVarious Artists1
2007Rock Classics Top 100Various Artists1
2007Seventies Top 100Various Artists1
2007The Ultimate Rock Ballads Collection: The FlameVarious Artists1
2007True AcousticVarious Artists1
2007The Biggest BBQ AlbumVarious Artists1
2007The Ultimate Rock Ballads CollectionVarious Artists2
2007Top Gear: The Best Driving SongsVarious Artists1
2007Time Life Music – Rock Classics: Rock LegendsVarious Artists1
2007Time Life Music - Rock Classics: MasterpiecesVarious Artists1
2007Time–Life Rock: Rock LegendsVarious Artists1
2008All‐Star Sports JamsVarious Artists2
2008The Very Best of Outlaw CountryVarious Artists51
2008American Heartbeat: A Pulsating 80s Rock CollectionVarious Artists3
2008100 Seventies ClassicsVarious Artists1
2008Playlist Plus: Classic RockVarious Artists2
2008The 70s CollectionVarious Artists1
2008The Rock CollectionVarious Artists1
2008Bayern 3: Los Rockos!Various Artists1
2008Die Hit‐Giganten: RockpartyVarious Artists1
2008The Perfect Driving AlbumVarious Artists1
2008Absolute Rock AnthemsVarious Artists1
2008While My Guitar Gently WeepsVarious Artists1
2008Living for the WeekendVarious Artists1
2008The Very Best of While My Guitar Gently WeepsVarious Artists1
2008The Ultimate Collection: Feeling Good: 100 HitsVarious Artists1
2008100 Hits: DrivetimeVarious Artists1
2008The World's Best Ever Beer Songs: 10th AnniversaryVarious Artists1
2008Top of the Pop Hits: The 70s, Volume 1Various Artists1
2008Classic RockVarious Artists1
200810 jaar Top 2000Various Artists51
2008100% Classic RockVarious Artists1
2008Classic Rock ChristmasVarious Artists1
2008Classic Rock Box, Vol. 2Various Artists1
2008Dad’s JukeboxVarious Artists3
2008Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Road Songs that RockVarious Artists1
2008Even Better Than the Real Hit! Rock EditionVarious Artists41
2008Greatest Ever! Dad: The Definitive CollectionVarious Artists1

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