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The man who gave the Marshall Tucker Band their name died at age 99 on Jan. 20. The Southern rock pioneers chose their moniker from a random discovery soon after they’d formed in 1972, as they confirmed in a social media post. “We are saddened to hear of the passing of someone very special to our hearts, for very obvious reasons,” the post read. “Our band’s namesake, Mr. Marshall Tucker, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 99. Though he was never a member of our band, we wouldn’t be here today without his historic name.” It continued:...

Full title: Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and co-writer of Sweet Home Alabama, Ed King, dies aged 68 at his home in Nashville ........... Classic rocker Ed King died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post shared on his account. He was 68. 'It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018,' the post said. 'We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.'

Drummer Butch Trucks, a founding member of iconic Southern rock outfit the Allman Brothers Band, died Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 69.

ALABAMA - "Feels So Right" Complete Album Vinyl LP Conversion Track List: 1. Feels So Right 2. Love In The First Degree 3. Burn Georgia Burn 4. Ride The Train 5. Fantasy 6. Hollywood 7. Old Flame 8. Woman Back Home 9. See The Embers, Feel The Flame 10. I'm Stoned

"The Classics IV" is a band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, in 1965. The band is often credited for establishing the "soft southern rock" sound. The band, led by singer Dennis Yost, is known mainly for the hits "Spooky", "Stormy" and "Traces", released 1967 to 1969, which have become cover standards. 1. Everyday With You Girl 2. Spooky 3. 24 Hours of Loneliness 4. Mary, Mary Row Your Boat 5. Something I'll Remember 6. Change of Heart 7. Stormy 8. Traces 9. Sunny 10. Strange Changes 11. Waves 12. Soul Train 13. Mr. Blue 14. Free 15. Our Day...

00:00 "Large Time" 02:49 "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight" 06:51 "Normal Love" 10:04 "Champagne Jam" 14:30 "Imaginary Lover" 19:28 "The Ballad of Lois Malone" 23:50 "The Great Escape" 28:29 "Evileen"

Time Warp: The Very Best Of Ozark Mountain Daredevils (Remastered) by #TheOzarkMountainDaredevils 21 videos

"Cosmo's Factory" is the 5th studio album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in July 1970.

[The Reckoning is the fourth studio album from American rock band Needtobreathe, released on September 20, 2011, through Atlantic Records. It is the last album featuring drummer Joe Stillwell. [Wikipedia, The Reckoning (Needtobreathe album] 1. "Oohs and Ahhs" 4:37 2. "White Fences" 3:45 3. "Drive All Night" 4:13 4. "A Place Only You Can Go" 3:12 5. "Slumber" 3:35 6. "The Reckoning" 3:44 7. "Able" 4:21 8. "Maybe They're On to Us" 3:10 9. "Wanted Man" 4:06 10. "Keep Your Eyes Open" 4:10 11. "Tyrant Kings" 4:09 12. "Devil's Been Talkin'" 3:35 13. "Angel at My Door" 4:32 14. "Learn...

Band: The Allman Brothers Band Album: At Fillmore East Year: 1971 [Recorded February 11-14, 1970 Released 1996]

Now the band has suddenly decided to become political correct. Gary Rossington, the only original member, grovelled to CNN's Fredricka Whitfield. He says he doesn't want to offend anyone by using the Confederate flag. He said the band will no longer display the flag. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama" in 1977. This was three months before the plane crash that killed three of the original members. --SNIP-- The band released a new studio album just days ago ironically titled "Last of A Dying Breed." The band is preparing to go on tour to support their new album. However, there is...

~Favorite Southern Rock Song~ FreeBird-Lynyrd Skynyrd-Lyrics Included If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me For I must be traveling on now There's too many places I've got to see If I stay here with you girl Things just couldn't be the same 'Cause I'm as free as a bird now And this bird you cannot change Oh, and this bird you cannot change And this bird you cannot change Lord knows I can't change Bye-bye babe, it's been sweet, love 'Though this feeling I can't change But please don't take this so badly 'Cause Lord knows...

Thirty years ago today, a rented plane took off from Greenville, S.C., headed for Baton Rouge, La. Just before dark, just before it reached the Louisiana line, the plane ran out of fuel and sank toward the Mississippi landscape below. It first grazed the tops of the pine trees. "It was like the sound of a billion baseball bats beating the side of the plane." Lynyrd Skynyrd bass player Leon Wilkeson described in an interview a decade ago. The plane crashed down through the trees to the ground, breaking apart as it went. In the twisted, broken pieces of that...

George McCorkle, one of the original members of legendary Spartanburg group The Marshall Tucker Band, died today at the age of 60 in a Nashville hospital of complications from cancer. Ron Rainey, whose company represents the group, posted the following statement on the band's Web site shortly before noon: "I just received word that George passed away at about 9:00 AM Nashville time. The entire Marshall Tucker Band Family, past and present along with the entire MTB organization are in mourning over this great loss. Please join us in prayers for he and his family."

Couldn’t help but catch some of the classic rock songs in recent television commercials.  Band Song Advertiser Comments AC/DC Back in Black Cingular Wireless Razr Phone For those about to sell out....we salute you AC/DC Rock 'n Roll Ain't Noise Pollution Nike Angus Young in $150 cross trainers. No thanks. Cars Just What I Needed Circuit City Annoying like every other Cars song. Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama Kentucky Fried Chicken Fried Chicken and Skynyrd. Southern stables.Waiting for the racists to find the lyrics I. Bon Jovi Wanted Dead or Alive Discovery Channel: Deadlist Catch "...with a crabtrap on...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Southern rock died as a distinct genre in the 1980s, but the raw, scruffy spirit of the music made by groups like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers is alive and well in contemporary country. Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson and Shooter Jennings echo Southern rock's 1970s heyday. Brothers Johnny and Donnie Van Zant -- of the groups Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, respectively -- have a hit country album that's close to their rock roots. Even pop-leaning country stars Tim McGraw and Keith Urban have paid homage to the music. "So much of country music is derived...

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Lacy Van Zant, father of members of the Southern rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, has died. He was 89.Van Zant died peacefully Tuesday at his Jacksonville home of pulmonary illness, according to a release posted on Lynyrd Skynyrd's web site.He is the father of Ronnie Van Zant, the founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Johnny Van Zant, the band's current lead singer. Ronnie Van Zant died in a 1977 plane crash near McComb, Miss., that also killed two other band members.Another son, Donnie Van Zant, was amember of .38 Special.Lacy Van Zant, who was known for...

Lynyrd Skynyrd is going to be performing on Fox News!