Is it really as simple as saying the roots for Lynyrd Skynyrd are simply the Allman Brothers? Yeah, kinda. But in the debate for who are the ‘kings’ of Southern Rock, there’s definitely a worth-while debate to be made between the two. Robb and I break that down on today’s episode. Plus, has there been a band full of more tragedy than Lynyrd Skynyrd? From the tragic plane crash that took Ronnie Van Zant, and Steven and Cassie Gaines, to multiple car accidents and lives lost, of all the bands out there, Skynyrd fit the bill for Behind the Music. .
Bonus content starts at 8:23 with more discussion on Allen Collins and why I think he’s the band’s secret weapon, as well as more on the tragic plane crash.
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Our Roots Song of the Day:
Such tragic irony with this song coming out just 3 days before the fateful plane crash.
Bonus Videos:
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