Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /ˌlɛ-nərd ˈskɪn-nərd/ LEN-ərd-SKIN-ərd) is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s. Originally formed in 1964 as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, "Free Bird". At the peak of their success, three members died in an airplane crash in 1977, putting an abrupt e... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1964

Also known as:

  • Lenhard Skinnerd,
  • Lynyrd Skynrd,
  • Leonard Skinnerd,
  • Lynryd Skynyrd,
  • Lynrd Skynrd,
  • Lynrd Skynyrd,
  • Lyndyrd Skynyrd,
  • Lynard Skynard,
  • Lynyrd Skynyd,
  • Leonard Skinner,
  • Lynyrd Skynyurd,
  • Lynyrd Skynard,
  • Lynard Skynyrd,
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1987
  • 1995
  • Oct 20, 1977
  • 1965
  • 1977
  • 1965
  • 1965
  • 1974
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