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@Skynyrd
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I’ve just found out about Ed’s passing and I’m shocked and saddened. Ed was our brother, and a great Songwriter and Guitar player. I know he will be reunited with the rest of the boys in Rock & Roll Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and his family. -Gary Rossington
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There is definitely a crazy party today for #RVZ up in Rock N Roll heaven! Happy birthday brother!
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Happy birthday to the legendary Ronnie Van Zant! We miss you every day...
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Skynyrd Nation, we are excited to announce, we are recording the Jacksonville show for audio & video broadcast and release. It will be a historic night in front of 50,000 Hometown Fans! We hope you will come out, loud & strong for this ‘Back Where it All Began’ Skynyrd event!!
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Hanging with @iamchrisjamison in the green room before tonight's show. #TheVoice http://t.co/xhSjc6sL46
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We're a little over two weeks away from @CMTcrossroads with @BrantleyGilbert ! Be sure to tune in June 27th. http://t.co/2bO3uYS00y
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At @foxandfriends and ran into Peter Berg Check out the documentary on the band on Showtime this Saturday!! And go see his new movie, Mile 22!
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From our debut album to five decades strong, we’re celebrating fifty years of Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd. Thanks to all of you for keeping the spirit alive!
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Tickets are on sale NOW for our Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour! Head over to for tickets and VIP info.
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Be a simple kind of man.
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Do it for the kids.
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Happy birthday, Ronnie. We still love and miss you.
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When the pimp’s in the crib ma, drop it like it’s hot. Nothing like a smoke break with @SnoopDogg
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Sweet Home Jacksonville... You braved two lightning storms, rain delays and still rocked it past midnight!! Thank you, Skynyrdnation!!! Photo: Doltyn Snedden
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On this day, the single Sweet Home Alabama was released. And the world was forever changed.
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Catch 'If I Leave Here Tomorrow' premiering TOMORROW, Aug 18 on @Showtime .
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8 years
Allen Collins would’ve turned 64 today. Happy birthday, Allen! We love and miss you...
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🤟🏼 Hell Yeah!
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27 years ago today, we lost a guitar legend. Rest in peace, Allen.
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We're excited to announce our Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour! Presales start 1/30 at 10am local time. Get more info at
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Gone but NEVER forgotten! #flyhighfreebirds
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What a lineup! In 2010, Skynyrd joined @taylorswift13 , @ZZTop and more at the Nashville Rising concert for flood relief. #TBT
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43 years ago, the single Sweet Home Alabama was released. Here are the details of how a classic got made.
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“Our dream was to have a band that made it big like The Beatles. Nobody could be them, but our own American dream came true.”
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“Boy don't you worry. You'll find yourself. Follow your heart, and nothing else.”
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Did you know that most of Skynyrd’s first and second albums were written in Hell House - a cabin near a farm in Green Cove Springs? #tbt
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No doubt about it!
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Turn it up! The “Sweet Home Alabama” single came out 42 years ago today.
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Some people are just born with good taste.
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Ronnie and dad, Lacy Van Zant. #tbt
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Happy birthday, to The Mad Hatter of #Southern #Rock #LeonWilkeson
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This #VeteransDay , take time to think of the brave men and women defending our country. Thank you to all who have served and their families!
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It all started 43 years ago today. Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd came out on Aug. 13, 1973.
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“Yes, you could say, we’ve always been red, white, and blue.” To all those that have served, thank you. #MemorialDay
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43 years and still flyin’ high! “Free Bird” was recorded at Studio One this week in 1973.
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39 years ago today. We’ll always love and miss you.
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Check out this crew! Gary with members of @Metallica , @Primus , and @AliceInChains . #TBT
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Hey Skynyrd Nation… Gary wants to send ya’ll some messages from time to time and let ya know what’s on his mind.
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Ohhhh yeahhhh. That’s all ya need.
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Skynyrd will be performing on the season finale of @NBCTheVoice with @CWBYall from @BlakeShelton ’s team! Be sure to tune in 12/16. #TheVoice
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Happy birthday to Leon Wilkeson, who would've turned 64 today. No one played bass quite like the Mad Hatter...
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"Come sit beside me, my only son, and listen closely to what I say.” #tbt
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Even then, Ronnie looked like he was plotting something. #tbt
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Happy birthday to Gary Rossington! Rock on, Gary!
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“Don't ask no stupid questions and I won't send you away/If you want to talk fishin', well I guess that'll be OK” #TBT
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Gary and Ronnie delivering the goods. #tbt
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Always flattering when someone cover your music and he does a good job, but we kind of like our version… ;)
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Today would have been Ronnie's 67th birthday. Cheers to you, Ronnie! http://t.co/XnI82wYE87
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Happy birthday to Mr. Rickey Medlocke. Rock on, Rickey!
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The wait is over - Lynyrd Skynyrd "Live At Knebworth '76" is available now on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, DVD+2LP & Digital Video! Get your copy here:
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Pre-sale tickets are available NOW for our Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour! Use the code SKYNYRDHARDCORE and grab yours at for the upcoming show in your city.
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The finest picker to ever play the blues.
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Lookin’ tough in ‘73. #TBT
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“When I stand on that stage and I see that audience, I know that we’re doin’ something right.” –Rickey Medlocke
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"All we know how to do is play. 'cept for mowin' lawns or pickin' strawberries..." - Gary Rossington
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Gary shreddin’ and Ronnie pouring out his soul. #tbt
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“I’m a whiskey rock-a-roller, that’s what I am.” #tbt
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Still having a blast out here on the Last of the Street Survivors Tour! Picking it up in Virginia Beach this Friday. Tickets & VIP available at
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Skynyrd’s hitting South America! Tickets to shows in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil can be purchased here:
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“For I must be traveling on, now, ‘cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see.”
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"When we started out, people would mess with us 'cause we had long hair. And we'd just say 'f--- you' and fight." - Gary Rossington #tbt
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God bless America! Take a moment to remember what #MemorialDay is all about.
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We’re still searching and would love to hear from you if you have these items. Please email us at skynyrdarchive001 @gmail .com
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"The guys in the band, you can give 'em a couple drinks and an instrument and they're happy." -Ronnie Van Zant
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#SKYNYRDNATION : On April 9, Lynyrd Skynyrd "Live At Knebworth '76" - considered one of the band’s greatest performances - will be released on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, DVD+2LP & Digital Video!
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“Be something you love and understand.”
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You better learn, son.
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Gettin' ready for the Last of the Street Survivors Tour!! Tickets and VIP available now at .
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Take care of each other. #TBT
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You've definitely seen Allen Collins with his '58 Gibson Explorer, but did you know he bought it from Eric Clapton?
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Nobody made a Gibson Firebird sing quite like Allen...
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"If there was a will, there was a way - the fact that we proved it, that really makes me happy." -Ronnie Van Zant
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"I work seven days a week, eight when I am able. When you take my money from me, you take food from my mama's table"
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What an AMAZING day visiting @childrensmn Thanks for letting us hangout!
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Children's Minnesota
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Today our rock star patients and staff in St. Paul met rock star bands Lynyrd @Skynyrd and @officialbadco ! Thanks to both bands for the special meet and greet and concert with our superstar patients.
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(1/17) LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND THE MUSIC LIVES ON Band Announces Plans To Continue On Following Passing of Gary Rossington After the recent death of original founding member Gary Rossington, the Lynyrd Skynyrd band members and estates have been in discussion on what was next for the
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Recognize this #guitar ? It’s Duane Allman’s '57 Les Paul Goldtop, heard on classic @allmanbrothers albums and his legendary “Layla" solo.
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Add another Van Zant to the family tree! Johnny has a new grandson!
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"We never expected to make it this far, but we worked hard to get here." - Ronnie Van Zant
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SKYNYRD NATION... tune in tomorrow at Noon EST time, we have a surprise for y’all! #lastofthestreetsurviors
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On this day in 1973, Skynyrd recorded one of the most incredible rock songs ever. #Freebird
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Did you know the band had to stop performing “Gimme Back My Bullets” live because fans started throwing actual bullets onstage?
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A very happy birthday goes out to our very own Michael Cartellone!
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Longtime Skynyrd friend @PeterFrampton will be releasing his memoir "Do You Feel Like I Do?" next week on October 20th! For more info and to preorder, visit
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#tbt to RFK Stadium in 1976. The lineup included @Aerosmith , Skynyrd, @TedNugent and Nazareth.
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Dear Skynyrd Nation, it is with heavy hearts that we will not be able to move forward with the arena shows listed below.
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Despite the jab in “Sweet Home Alabama”, Skynyrd and Neil Young were fans of each other. He wanted to give them his song “Powderfinger."
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Skynyrd Nation! Week two of rehearsals for The Last of the Street Survivors is underway. Kicking the tour off THIS FRIDAY in West Palm Beach! Tickets and VIP available at
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We’re a Florida band and true Floridians. Hurricane Ian did major damage and people lost everything they had. We couldn’t sit by and not try and help people, that’s why we’re headlining the Hurricane Ian Benefit concert at @HertzArena_ on December 1.
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“They got a talent, you know? Those Van Zants, it’s just in the blood.” – Gary Rossington #TBT
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"After we heard the Beatles, that was it. We decided to start up a band like millions of people did.” - Gary
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Ok, we won't argue... thanks for the kind words!😊
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Random, but Lynyrd Skynyrd is the greatest band of all time. Don't even try to argue with me.
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“Like Ronnie Van Zant would say, Skynyrd Nation… Bring all my mules out here and kick ‘em one time!”
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