![]() ![]() After they officially formed in 1964, the band “began entertaining Jacksonville audiences” and become one of the top bands in Jacksonville. ![]() Where is Lynyrd Skynyrd from?Īll five founding members met in, and are from, Jacksonville, Florida. The three formed the band after a casual band practice in Burns’ house, and shortly thereafter, Allen Collins and Larry Junstrom joined. In 1964, founding members and then-teens Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant and Bob Burns crossed paths when playing on rival baseball teams in Florida, according to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s official site. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s history is controversial and turbulent - I wouldn’t expect a band that’s been around for 40 years to be anything less - but is equally as hopeful and important to remember. With founding member Gary Rossington’s death on Sunday - he was 71, according to CNN - I’ve been revisiting Lynyrd Skynyrd’s place in my past and in what they symbolized for the South. While my family seemingly had an aversion to any other country music, I have very distinct memories of dancing (very badly) with my parents in our kitchen, singing along to “Gimme Three Steps” and “That Smell.” Somewhat surprisingly, Lynyrd Skynyrd was part of the mix. Growing up, we listened to Celia Cruz, Otis Redding, Fleetwood Mac, Toni Braxton, Marc Anthony, Led Zeppelin and much, much more. I often credit my parents for my extensive and eclectic taste in music (but they might say otherwise!).
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