Lynyrd Skynyrd
American rock band
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.
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![]() Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, 2008 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Genres | Southern rock |
Years active | 1966–1977; 1988-present |
Website | LynyrdSkynyrd.com |