Today October 20th 1977 marked a day of disaster for the fans members and families of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. From their very humble beginnings they built themselves into truly one of the greatest rock and roll bands in all of history. Even though many of the original members were lost in this plane crash the band continues to tour today with family members and familiar musicians who keep the band Lynyrd Skynyrd on the stage and alive in the hearts of all their fans. Almost 50 yea

In October 1970 Lynyrd Skynyrd were signed to, Alan Walden's Hustler's Music! - After the Limited release of Michelle and Need all my Friends on the Shade Tree Label at the end of 1969, Lynyrd Skynyrd got a break. - Alan Walden was invited to Jacksonville to audition some bands (new talent) in a warehouse, Pat Armstrong had 13 bands lined up for Alan to watch. - The last band to play that day was Lynyrd Skynyrd Alan Walden said" By the end of Free Bird, I was Blown Away , Allen Collins got down