Lynyrd Skynyrd have been a part of the southern rock scene for 50 years; and while the band is no longer touring, the do have a new album and DVD coming out titled “Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman”.
Due for a June 27 release, the album was recorded in 2022 at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. It was the final performance for founding member Gary Rossington who died in 2023 at the age of 71.
Included on the album are guest performances from Jelly Roll, Brent Smith, John Osborne, Marcus King, and Donnie Van Zant.
Johnny Van Zant spoke on the album saying, “50 years for Lynyrd Skynyrd… WOW. We are so grateful to the devoted fans for their support throughout the years of transitions and losses. Last year we lost the great Mr. Gary Rossington. We unknowingly were able to have captured his final performance with us. It’s bittersweet but what a special place to have had his final performance, the mother ship of music – The Ryman Auditorium!”
The tracklisting for the album:
“What’s Your Name”
“Workin’ for the MCA”
“You Got That Right”
“I Know a Little”
“Down South Jukin”
“That Smell”
“Cry for the Bad Man”
“Saturday Night Special”
“Tuesday’s Gone”
“Red White and Blue”
“Simple Man”
“Three Steps”
“Call Me the Breeze”
“Sweet Home Alabama”
“Freebird”