Lynyrd Skynyrd

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About
Lynyrd Skynyrd (/ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd SKIN-ərd)[2] 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. -Wikipedia
Upcoming Fests

Oregon Jamboree 2023

Sweet Home, OR
August 4-6, 2023
More Shows With Lynyrd Skynyrd
Jun 17
Sat 7:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Del Mar Fairgrounds / Del Mar, CA
Jul 07
Fri 7:00 PM
Lynskynyrd: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
Hobart Art Theatre / Hobart, IN
Aug 07
Mon 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd w/ ZZ Top
Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre / Englewood, CO
Jul 28
Fri 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd w/ ZZ Top
Walmart AMP / Rogers, AR
Sep 08
Fri 8:30 PM
Sep 09
Sat 6:30 PM
Aug 26
Sat 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Pine Knob Music Theatre / Clarkston, MI
Sep 01
Fri 6:30 PM
Sep 03
Sun 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
The Pavilion at Star Lake / Burgettstown, PA
Aug 20
Sun 6:30 PM
Aug 25
Fri 6:30 PM
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Riverbend Music Center / Cincinnati, OH
Jul 23
Sun 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre / Alpharetta, GA
Sep 15
Fri 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek / Raleigh, NC
Jul 29
Sat 6:30 PM
Jul 30
Sun 6:30 PM
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman / Woodlands, TX
Aug 17
Thu 6:30 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis, MO / Maryland Heights, MO
Sep 10
Sun 6:30 PM
Sep 08
Fri 6:30 PM
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Saratoga Performing Arts Center / Saratoga Springs, NY
Aug 19
Sat 6:30 PM
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre / Tinley Park, IL
Past Fests

Florida Strawberry Festival 2023

Plant City, FL
March 2-12, 2023

Born & Raised Festival 2022

Pyror, OK
September 16-18, 2022

Magic City Blues 2022

Billings, MT
August 5-6, 2022

Welcome to Rockville 2021

Daytona Beach, FL
November 11-14, 2021

Twin Cities Summer Jam 2021

Shakopee, MN
July 22-24, 2021

Country Thunder Iowa 2021

Forest City, IA
June 11-13, 2021

Quebec City Summer Festival 2019

Quebec City, QC
July 4-14, 2019

Hellfest 2019

Clisson, France
June 21-23, 2019

Graspop Metal Meeting 2019

Dessel, Belgium
June 21-23, 2019

iHeartRadio Festival 2018

Las Vegas, NV
September 21-23, 2018

Flambeau Fest 2017

Gonzales, LA
October 7-8, 2017

Wanee Music Festival 2014

Live Oak, FL
April 10-12, 2014

Welcome to Rockville 2013

Jacksonville, FL
April 27-28, 2013

Jamboree in the Hills 2012

Morristown, OH
July 19-21, 2012

Azkena Rock Festival 2012

Vitoria, Spain
June 14-16, 2012

WE Fest 2011

Detroit Lakes, MN
August 4-6, 2011