50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd Debut + Local Covers

Today (August 13, 2023) Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd, the debut album from Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd turns 50 years old.

Trivia:

• Release date: August 13, 1973 on MCA Records
• Produced by Al Kooper
• Contains their biggest hit Free Bird
• Guests: Al Kooper, Robert Nix, Bobbye Hall, Steve Katz

Below are a few local covers of songs from the album.

Links: Brant Parker, More Brant Parker Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle

Links: Missouri Boggs Coalition, Video above courtesy of Missouri Boggs Coalition

Links: Symply Skynyrd, Video above courtesy of Symply Skynyrd Tribute Band 

NOW A SONG FROM THE BAND ITSELF!

Links: Lynyrd Skynyrd, More Skynyrd Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, More 50th Anniversary Albums

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