Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964. The group originally formed under the name My Backyard and included Ronnie Van Zant (vocals), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass), and Bob Burns (drums). Over the next several years, the band performed under various names and underwent multiple lineup changes while touring small venues. In 1968, they adopted the name Lynyrd Skynyrd, later becoming associated with the Southern rock genre.