Skynyrd member's death signals end of era for Southern rock
Read full article: Skynyrd member's death signals end of era for Southern rockLynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington made it big when rock โnโ roll was still a defining cultural force on par with todayโs TikTok trends and superhero movies.

Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline Hurricane Ian benefit concert in Southwest Florida
Read full article: Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline Hurricane Ian benefit concert in Southwest FloridaRock & Roll Hall of Fame group Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline a Hurricane Ian Benefit Concert at Hertz Arena next month, according to a release.
Jacksonvilleโs historic role in the founding of Southern rock
Read full article: Jacksonvilleโs historic role in the founding of Southern rockTheir names are world-famous: Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet. Not as well known, however, is that those bands are among several who together pioneered a new kind of music nearly 60 years ago in Jacksonville. As the city celebrates its bicentennial, Southern rock endures and still thrives today.
โSweet Floridaโ: Skynyrdโs Johnny Van Zant & his brother dedicate new song to Gov. DeSantis
Read full article: โSweet Floridaโ: Skynyrdโs Johnny Van Zant & his brother dedicate new song to Gov. DeSantisOn Twitter, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has a feeling it could be the song of the summer...
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Out of work? Lynyrd Skynyrd feels your pain
Read full article: Out of work? Lynyrd Skynyrd feels your painJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Among those put out of work by the coronavirus pandemic is Jacksonvilleโs Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lead singer Johnny Van Zant said heโs trying to take care of the people who work for Skynyrd. โThis thing swept us off our feet," Van Zant said. I think arenas will come along later.โUNCUT: Tom Willsโ full interview with Johnny Van ZantVan Zant said he doesnโt see much live music happening before the end of this year. โI was talking to a friend of mine and we were like, just think, all around the world thereโs nobody playing music.

Lynyrd Skynyrd postpones tour for Gary Rossington's recovery
Read full article: Lynyrd Skynyrd postpones tour for Gary Rossington's recoveryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Lynyrd Skynyrd has postponed its Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour as its original band member and lead guitarist, Gary Rossington, recovers from heart surgery. It said the shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Wheatland, California, have been rescheduled for Oct. 18 and 19. RELATED: Lynyrd Skynyrd talks about future beyond farewell tour | Fans come out in droves for Lynyrd Skynyrd farewell tour | 41 years ago: Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crashes in Mississippi"We all appreciate the well wishes for Gary and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused," said Johnny Van Zant, the band's lead vocalist. "He can't wait to come back and perform at 100% for the fans. The band said he's expected to make a full recovery.
