The song was written by Rossington with singer Ronnie Van Zant and another of the band’s three guitarists, Ed King. And in ...

Famous people who’ve sung “Sweet Home Alabama” (or at least a part of the Skynyrd classic) range from Metallica to Rihanna. From Justin Bieber to the Dead Kennedys. And from Weird Al Yankovic to Red ...

Very few Americans would have trouble recognizing the opening notes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” And when they do recognize it, they typically “turn it up,” as the singer ...

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WSFA) - This June marks the 50th anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic song “Sweet Home Alabama.” The Alabama Music Hall of Fame is celebrating the iconic band. Images from Lynyrd ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s anthemic “Sweet Home Alabama” was released 50 years ago on June 24, 1974. It was the band’s highest-charting song, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Top 100, and went on to become a ...