Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd
250x200px Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, 2008
Background information
Origin	Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Genres	Southern rock
Years active	1966–1977; 1988-present
Website	LynyrdSkynyrd.com

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Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Their name comes from one of their school teachers who was named Leonard Skinner. They wrote songs including: "Sweet Home, Alabama", "Simple Man" and "Freebird." The lead singer's name was Ronnie Van Zant. After Ronnie died, his brother Johnny Van Zant became lead singer.