One of the greatest southern rock bands of all time, Lynyrd Skynyrd, are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their iconic debut album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd), which was released on August 13, 1973. This is a band that has been through hell and back. Whenever success came knocking at their door, it was followed by tragedies... Continue Reading →
The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd Deep Cuts and Rarities – The Johnny Van Zant Years
I’ve heard the name Lynyrd Skynyrd throughout my whole life, but I didn’t dive into their catalog until after Gary Rossington’s death. While I love their classic stuff with original singer Ronnie Van Zant, I also really dig their songs with Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie’s younger brother. However, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s decision to reform and carry... Continue Reading →
Songs with the Same Title – The Black Crowes Edition
Recently, I’ve been diving into Steve Gorman’s Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes book, which was released in 2019. I’m taking my sweet old time with it and honestly, it’s really good! There was so much chaos and issues going on with The Black Crowes, and I found their story... Continue Reading →