Like Al Kooper, the band's mentor and producer of their first three albums, Dowd was a perfect fit for Lynyrd Skynyrd. A ...

Ronnie Van Zant hated it. But this Lynyrd Skynyrd album is their unsung classic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lynyrd Skynyrd's original run as a band began in the mid-'60s, and ...

Some of the best songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd's discography just never get old — in fact, the band continues to show up on current music charts. According to new Billboard rankings dated the week of May ...

The instantly recognizable intro has stood the test of time, helping the classic rock staple earn a place among music's ...

Fifty years ago this month, Lynryd Skynyrd released their second studio album, titled appropriately enough Second Helping. Before its release, they were just one of many up-and-coming rock bands ...

Formed in 1964, the band that would become Lynyrd Skynyrd underwent multiple lineup changes before settling on vocalist Ronnie Van Zant; bassist Leon Wilkeson; guitarists Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, ...