{"product_id":"lynyrd-skynyrd-collected","title":"Lynyrd Skynyrd - Collected","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLynyrd Skynyrd\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as one of America’s most enduring musical institutions, the band that didn’t just play Southern rock, but defined it. For over fifty years, their unmistakable blend of blues, country, boogie and hard-edged rock has inspired generations of fans. From lifelong devotees to newcomers discovering the power of \u003cem\u003eFree Bird\u003c\/em\u003e for the first time, Skynyrd’s music continues to resonate with a force few bands can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Jacksonville, Florida by a group of determined high-school musicians, the band’s early years were marked by relentless touring, raw talent, and a name borrowed from a strict P.E. teacher, a tongue-in-cheek nod that would soon become legendary. Their first recordings, including \u003cem\u003eNeed All My Friends\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI’ve Been Your Fool\u003c\/em\u003e, laid the groundwork for what would become one of rock’s most iconic catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changed when producer \u003cstrong\u003eAl Kooper\u003c\/strong\u003e discovered the band and helped shape their groundbreaking debut, featuring future classics like \u003cem\u003eTuesday’s Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSimple Man\u003c\/em\u003e and the monumental \u003cem\u003eFree Bird\u003c\/em\u003e, a song that would grow into a cultural phenomenon and a live show tradition shouted from audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the band evolved, so did their sound. With hits such as \u003cem\u003eSweet Home Alabama\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCall Me The Breeze\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSaturday Night Special\u003c\/em\u003e, Lynyrd Skynyrd became a staple of rock radio and a defining voice of the American South. Their fiery three-guitar attack, heartfelt songwriting, and electrifying stage presence earned them a reputation as one of the most powerful live acts of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTragedy struck in 1977, when flying to a gig in Baton Rouge, \u003cstrong\u003eRonnie Van Zant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Gaines\u003c\/strong\u003e and his sister, backing singer \u003cstrong\u003eCassie Gaines\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as their road manager, perished in the crash, leaving the surviving band members severely injured. However, the band’s story didn’t end. Rising again a decade later, Lynyrd Skynyrd entered a new era with fresh energy, new members, and a renewed commitment to honouring the legacy of those they lost. Albums, tours, and live recordings followed, proving that the Skynyrd spirit is unbreakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a symbol of resilience, pride, and timeless American rock. Their music continues to inspire, uplift, and unite fans across generations, a legacy preserved in every groove of \u003cem\u003eLynyrd Skynyrd Collected\u003c\/em\u003e, a vinyl reissue that celebrates their extraordinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLynyrd Skynyrd Collected\u003c\/em\u003e includes the classics \u003cem\u003eNeed All My Friends\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFree Bird\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTuesday’s Gone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSweet Home Alabama\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCall Me The Breeze\u003c\/em\u003e and more iconic songs. Music On Vinyl presents a special coloured edition available as a limited edition of 7,500 individually numbered copies, pressed on yellow coloured vinyl and including a 4-page booklet with liner notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"180g Yellow Coloured Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":58653223518553,"sku":"SDZ-49151","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/lyn.png?v=1784712960","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/lynyrd-skynyrd-collected","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}