I've been a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd for longer that I can remember. I guess it was sometime in the early 1970s during their peak years is when I became aware of that awesome southern rock sound.
From 'Simple Man' to 'Free Bird' on the 'Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd' album and the many songs on every Lynyrd Skynyrd album after, I've enjoyed so many that the band has produced.
After the tragic plane crash, I thought that would be it for Lynyrd Skynyrd, but it didn't turn out that way, and I'm glad that Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle, Ed King and Johnny Van Zant were able to continue the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd.