Lynyrd Skynyrd is a pioneer of the Southern Rock genre. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1964, the band performed for a decade before releasing its debut studio album "(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)" in 1974. It included the songs "Free Bird," "Simple Man," "Gimme Three Steps," and "Tuesday's Gone." Later that year, the band released its second album, "Second Helping," which featured the single "Sweet Home Alabama," written in response to Neil Young's "Southern Man." On October 20, 1977, the band's plane crashed en route to Baton Rouge from Greenville, South Carolina. Three members died including founder and frontman Ronne Van Zant. The band subsequently broke up but reunited in 1987 with Ronnie's younger brother Johnny taking over as lead singer and songwriter. Gary Rossington, the band's last surviving founding member, died on March 5, 2023.
These are photos from concerts where Lynyrd Skynyrd played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Lynyrd Skynyrd / James Cotton Band / Hydra Sep 6, 1974 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Eric Clapton / Lynyrd Skynyrd Jul 28, 1974 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Emerson, Lake & Palmer / James Gang / Lynyrd Skynyrd Jul 26, 1974 Orchard Park, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Emerson Lake and Palmer / James Gang / Lynyrd Skynyrd Jul 26, 1974 Orchard Park, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
"Under the Stars" Jul 13, 1974 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Uploaded by Gadzooks!
Lynyrd Skynyrd / Poco / Outlaws Jul 11, 1974 Savannah, Georgia, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Eagles / Leon Russell / Lynyrd Skynyrd / The Gap Band / Sons of Champlin / Isis Jul 7, 1974 Miami, Florida, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
ERIC CLAPTON / Lynyrd Skynyrd / Foghat Jun 28, 1974 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Drownj1
The Beach Boys / REO Speedwagon / Lynyrd Skynyrd / Joe Walsh Jun 23, 1974 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Lynyrd Skynyrd / REO Speedwagon / The Charlie Daniels Band / LGT Jun 21, 1974 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Ken Salmon
Lynyrd Skynyrd / Aerosmith Jun 19, 1974 Rockford, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joe Walsh & Barnstorm / Lynyrd Skynyrd Jun 17, 1974 Austin, Texas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim