How Many Lynyrd Skynyrd

Band-Mates are Original?

We love good old-fashioned southern rock and wondered who the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band members were. After all, they created an unforgettable sound entrenched in blues, rock, and country. So, who were these guys? Let’s find out!

The Story of Lynyrd Skynyrd

The Story of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Three teenagers, Ronnie Van Zant on vocals and Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, both on guitar, got together to form a band in 1964. They called themselves My Backyard.

Hitting it Big

Hitting it Big

The hit song Free Bird and an opening on The Who’s Quadrophenia tour sent the original members into stardom. The band’s second album, Second Helping, went multi-platinum and gave fans everywhere the ever-popular single, Sweet Home Alabama.

The Fatal Plane Crash

The Fatal Plane Crash

Sitting at a bar, Steven Tyler came up with the idea when he met the members of Motley Crue and mistook their singer, Vince Neil, for a lady.  His bandmates made fun of him, saying Dude looks like a lady because the members of the Crue called everyone Dude. Joe Perry wrote the riff and the chorus.

Who Is the Only Remaining Original Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Who Is the Only Remaining Original Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd?

After the deaths of keyboardist Billy Powell (2009) and Larry Junstrom (2019), guitarist Gary Rossington became the last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was in the ill-fated 1977 plane crash, sustaining injuries to both arms, legs, wrists, ankles, and pelvis. His recovery took years, but he returned to play on stage.

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