Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Free Bird" reaches a new peak at No. 7 on the ...
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Celebrating 50 Years: Live at the Ryman debuts at No. 22 on the Top Album Sales chart, honoring Gary Rossington’s final show. NASHVILLE - DECEMBER 31: Mark Matejka, Rickey Medlocke, ...
There was no shortage of talent or personalities among the musicians in ‘70s Lynyrd Skynyrd. But unlike some other huge bands of that era, songs not people were the real stars of Skynyrd. It’s why ...
When Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s co-founders began playing together in 1964, Southern rock was still in its infancy. The musicians were young, too—so young that when it came time to choose a name for the band, ...