Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Lynyrd Skynyrd | |
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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 |
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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- 1966 establishments in the United States
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- American rock bands
- Musical groups established in 1966
- Musical groups from Florida
- People from Jacksonville, Florida
- Southern rock bands