A judge has granted a permanent injunction blocking an unauthorized biopic about the life of former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle and the story of the 1977 plane crash that killed several band and crew members, reports Rolling Stone. The film, entitled Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash, was currently … Continue reading Judge blocks former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer’s biopic following lawsuit →

Lynyrd Skynyrd are suing the band’s former drummer Artimus Pyle over his unauthorized biopic based on the band’s history including the 1977 plane crash that killed several people, Rolling Stone reports. The film, co-produced by Pyle and Cleopatra Records, is currently in production under the title Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Suing Former Drummer Over Biopic →

Bob Dylan closed his show at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA last week with a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird”. It was the first time Dylan has covered the southern rock tune. Check out the video below. Dylan released his latest album, Fallen Angels, last month.

Whether you’re headed down the highway or stuck in the middle of a traffic jam, a tune you can crank up and rock out to is the best way to lift your mood and keep you moving. Here’s our list of the top ten classic rock songs for your road trip playlist. 10 “I’m Bad … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs →

Original Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns died Friday in a single-vehicle  crash in Georgia. Burns’ vehicle went off the road around 11:56 pm April 3rd, striking a mailbox and a tree.  According to a Georgia State Patrol spokesperson, Burns was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Robert Burns was born … Continue reading Original Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Dies in Car Crash →

Bobby Keys, saxophonist for The Rolling Stones for more than 40 years, passed away Tuesday. He was 70 years old. “The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” reads a statement from the band. “Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since … Continue reading Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70 →

U2 will release their new song “Ordinary Love” for Record Store Day‘s Black Friday event. The single will be released on 10″ vinyl and is limited to just 10,000 copies. Watch the lyric video for “Ordinary Love” > Each year, Record Store Day takes advantage of the busiest shopping day of the year to offer … Continue reading U2 to Release ‘Ordinary Love’ for Record Store Day’s Black Friday →

Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced a co-headline tour that takes the bands coast-to-coast for 12 dates.  Both bands celebrate significant 40th anniversaries in 2013, with Lynyrd Skynyrd having released their debut album on August 13, 1973 and Bad Company being formed that same year.  While the pair have shared the stage and Paul … Continue reading Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Tour →

Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to headline CHOPPER LIVE: THE REVENGE on December 11th on the Discovery Channel.  Lynyrd Skynyrd joins an already extensive list of Discovery talent  participating in this major television event, including AMERICAN CHOPPER stars Paul Teutul Senior and Paul Teutul Junior, OUTLAW GARAGE star Jesse James, and FAST ‘N LOUD stars Richard … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd To Headline CHOPPER LIVE: THE REVENGE →

Tune into E! Network’s The Soup on Sunday night for a special edition starring Lynyrd Skynyrd. Check out the promo video below. The Soup’s “The Goodest Moments of Redneck Shows” airs Sunday, October 21 at 10:30 pm EST (9:30 C).

In remembrance and tribute to founding member and singer/lyricist Ronnie Van Zant and the other band members that lost their lives in the plane crash, there will be a moment of silence on all radio airwaves and throughout the world this Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 7:45pm EST (the 35th anniversary of the tragic crash), … Continue reading Moment of Silence To Honor Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Victims This Saturday →

Lynyrd Skynyrd has released the lyric video for “Homegrown”, the newest single from their album Last of a Dyin Breed. Watch it below!