Actress Cara Delevingne Plays Skynyrd Guitar Riff Behind Head
“I found out there’s another hidden talent that you have,” Fallon said. “Which is that you can play the guitar behind your back.” She corrected him, “Behind my head!”
‘Voice’ Singer Relies On Skynyrd’s ‘Simple Man’ To Save Him From Elimination
Voice Stars Have Always Counted On Skynyrd Song There’s a reason why Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s “Simple Man” is known as one of the band’s greatest songs. Well, actually there’s many reasons. Written by the group’s lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Gary Rossington, “Simple Man” contains lyrics that speak straight to the soul. Those well-written […] More
Hank Williams Jr. Set To Join Lynyrd Skynyrd On Farewell Tour
This farewell tour just got even more legendary overnight. The iconic, southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd is taking their talents on tour one last time. To say they are going out with a bang would be an understatement. The band has invited some of music’s most incredible artists – including country music prodigy, Hank Williams Jr. […] More
‘Simple Man’ Becomes ‘Voice’ Singer’s Go-To Song In Desperate Moment
Tension Rises When The Voice Prepares For Finale The Voice makes some pretty big cuts over the course of each season, but no cut is more devastating than the one made the week before the finale. In that cut, the final eight become the final four, and four other talented artists are sent home just short […] More
In 3 Words, Johnny Van Zant Sums Up How It Feels To Sing With Skynyrd, “We’re Very Blessed”
“…It’s a pretty amazing thing…” Johnny said in his interview…
Rickey Medlocke Oozes Raw Talent In Revved Up ‘Free Bird’ Solo You Must Hear Now
If you’re a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd, then you know good and well just how talented Rickey Medlocke is. While Rickey is mostly known for playing guitar in the reunited form of the band, his ties to Southern rock’s shining stars go way back. Rickey was basically destined to follow the musical path. He learned how to play almost […] More
Skynyrd Created An All-Acoustic Rendition Of “The Last Rebel”
It is well-known within the Skynyrd community that “The Last Rebel” is in reference to guitarist Gary Rossington..
Gary Rossington Through The Years: A Photographic Look At Skynyrd’s ‘Last Rebel’
Through triumph and tragedy, joy and sadness, one man has been there for Skynyrd’s entire ride…
Bob Burns Shares How He Spontaneously Came Up With The Title To A Skynyrd Song
Meet Skynyrd’s Founding Drummer In 1964, drummer Bob Burns helped found the band that would go on to change Southern rock forever, Lynyrd Skynyrd. As the drummer, Bob played on Skynyrd’s first two studio albums before he left the band in 1974. Even though Bob left the band, he continued to work with them every now and then over the years. […] More
5 Facts About Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 2012 Album “Last Of A Dyin’ Breed”
Gary explained that the key to their songwriting process was teamwork…
Brazilian Musicians Make Leap Into Southern Rock With Acoustic ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
Since Southern rock is typically associated with the Southern U.S., people assume that it is strictly an American genre. But as any Southern rock fan knows, that’s far from the truth. While Southern rock certainly has its peak popularity in the U.S., the genre has a strong worldwide fan base as well. People in England, […] More
Remember When Hank Jr. & Lynyrd Skynyrd Jammed To ‘Gimme Three Steps’ On Late Night TV?
Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd…two of the most iconic artists in history with careers stretching back for generations. Both blend elements of Southern rock, country, and blues in their music, giving them immense crossover appeal. The two artists have made their respect for one another clear, and Hank even offers a shout-out to Skynyrd […] More