The 10 Best Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs That Everyone Should Know
Lynyrd Skynyrd, without a doubt, ranks among the most iconic American rock bands of all time. Even if the name does not immediately ring a bell, you are bound to recognize several of their influential tracks, such as “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama”. Over their storied career, the band has encountered equal amounts of […]
Rocks Off’s Top Ten Rossington Collins Band Songs
In Lynyrd Skynyrd, WE always got our recognition – Gary Rossington An ode to the halcyon days of rock and roll, Don Mclean’s American Pie includes the line “the day the music died”, which was originally a reference to the plane crash that killed Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, but […]
Racing With the Devil – The Life and Times of the Charlie Daniels Band
We didn’t have a garage to rehearse in. We had to aggravate the folks in the house. But I had a chance to play in a beer joint, and that’s how it got started – Charlie Daniels You know the old saying about being the Jack of all trades and the master of none? Charlie […]
Jim Dandy & Black Oak Arkansas – The Top Ten Songs From All Albums!
I never went to college, I went to the school of hard knocks and paid for my education by getting ripped off. It’s been a great adventure and I’ve outlived my adversaries. Jim “Dandy” Mangrum Tradition is important in Rock ‘n’ Roll. There’s a list of do’s and don’ts as long as the devils forked […]
Cassie Gaines: Southern Rock’s Honkette
Cassie Gaines was part of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s backup singers called The Honkettes. Composed of three vocalists, their flawless harmonies were as important as the southern rock band’s three-pronged guitar attack… Who Was Cassie Gaines? Cassie LaRue Gaines was born on January 9, 1948. Her parents, Bud and LaRue Gaines raised her along with her two […]
Steve Gaines: Southern Rock’s Magic Man
Steve Gaines brought a kind of magic to Lynyrd Skynyrd that no other member quite had… “He was a great songwriter and singer—and an incredible guitarist. I’ve never heard anybody, including any of us, play his picking part quite right.” Gary Rossington on Gaines and the track “I Know A Little.” Who Was Steve Gaines? […]
Ronnie Van Zant: Southern Rock’s Golden God
Ronnie Van Zant was the true embodiment of the ’70s Southern rock movement. Disguised behind a tough image, his songwriting and lyrics were often unappreciated. He was the heart, soul, and driving force behind Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. Who Was Ronnie Van Zant? Born as Ronald Wayne Van Zant on January 15, 1948, in […]