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Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd has endured, despite all odds, through
death and disaster, as the signature rock group of America's working people.
It is no accident that any popular contemporary band that uses electric
guitars owes a huge debt to Skynyrd, a debt almost always freely acknowledged.
Musicians as diverse as Kid Rock, Metallica and Travis Tritt pledge allegiance
to the Skynyrd sound, and a new wave of hard rocking youngsters values
Lynyrd Skynyrd above all else.
Skynyrd's ability to constantly rekindle its creative fires following
tragedy is a testament to the indomitable spirit that has surrounded the
band since its inception, and has largely defined Lynyrd Skynyrd over
the years. The legendary singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist
Steve Gaines and vocalist Cassie Gaines died in the infamous 1977 plane
crash that ended the band's initial run. Guitarist Allen Collins survived
the plane crash only to suffer paralysis and, eventually, death in a tragic
car accident. And most recently the band lost bassist Leon Wilkeson, who
died during the making of "Vicious Cycle." Yet once again Lynyrd
Skynyrd found the determination to continue working, as well as a way
to perpetuate its greatness.
Having taken over the duty of lead vocalist in 1987, Ronnie's younger
brother, Johnny Van Zant, has grown into the role of fronting the band
so well that Lynyrd Skynyrd has truly become the central part of his identity.
Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been an arsenal of determination, articulation,
personality and, above all else, guitar prowess. With Gary Rossington,
one of the greatest guitarists in rock history, Lynyrd Skynyrd's stellar
guitar lineup also features Blackfoot's Rickey Medlocke and the Outlaws'
Hughie Thomasson. Keyboardist Billy Powell contributes melodic touches
that add a stark beauty to the band's sound. Drummer Michael Cartellone
gives the rhythm section a thunderous kick.
Few bands have made as spectacular an entrance as did Skynyrd in 1973,
and aside from their music, another distinguishing factor was Skynyrd's
audience. While virtually all of the band's contemporaries were writing
to a suburban people, Lynyrd Skynyrd fiercely promoted the values of its
heritage, the values of America's workers. The band's hometown of Jacksonville
truly was a blue collar town, and Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny Van Zant learned
the value of hard work from family patriarch Lacy Van Zant. Ronnie was
a master at articulating these values in Skynyrd's songs and Johnny has
grown into the role so well that he's actually brought the group to another
level.
Skynyrd has always managed to balance its kickass party anthems with messages
that offer solace against life's troubles and hope for a better future.
"I hope we can help some people through their bad times with our
music," said Johnny. "That's what music's all about anyway."
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