Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd was a Southern rock band popular in the seventies. Most of the band was killed in a plane crash in 1977, which ended the band until Johnny Van Zant reformed the band in 1991. Johnny is the younger brother of the original frontman Ronnie, who died in the crash. During their original run, Skynyrd had five bestselling albums and several hit singles. They also had two hit compilations. Concert album One More from the Road was a hit, and was released shortly before the crash. Their most popular song is Free Bird, a ballad performed at the end of every concert. Ronnie's other younger brother Donnie formed the band .38 Special.