Lynyrd Skynyrd
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| Lynyrd Skynyrd | |
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.jpg) Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, 2008 |
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| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
| Genres | Southern rock |
| Years active | 1964–1977 1987-present |
| Website | LynyrdSkynyrd.com |
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.
