The Tragic Real Life Story Of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:29:21 +0100

There are many reasons and theories as to why fans at concerts or baseball games start yelling “Free Bird.” People will continue debating why but one thing is for sure: it’s partly a tribute to the songwriting and musical prowess of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

“Free Bird” is a nine-minute rock and roll masterpiece that is consistently named one of the greatest rock songs. Of course, it's not the only hit song the band has written: “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Tuesdays Gone” are also among their many favorite hits. But apart from their songwriting did you also know that the legendary band has a tragic past? To find out about the darker side of Lynyrd Skynyrd, you know what to do.

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Artimus Pyle's family tragedy | 0:00
Behind-the-scenes violence | 1:21
Drugs and car crashes inspire 'That Smell' | 2:22
The plane crash | 3:24
Allen Collins' tragedies and untimely death | 4:43
Leon Wilkeson holds on | 6:11
Skynyrd's 'outlaw' Hughie Thomasson dies | 7:11
Billy Powell's 'Gifted Hands' are stilled | 8:07
Gary Rossington's heart fails him | 9:04

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