Lynyrd Skynyrd is a legendary Southern rock band known for blending blues, country, and rock into powerful anthems that shaped classic rock. With hits like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird," Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cornerstone of American music history.
The 1977 plane crash killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines, and it effectively ended the original lineup; surviving members eventually reformed the band a decade later with Ronnie’s younger brother Johnny Van Zant as lead vocalist.