ABSTRACT
One of the leading exponents of southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd melded the country blues roots of their native region with the free-form jamming pioneered by British bands such as the Cream, Traffic, and Free. Although most identified with Ronnie Van Zant’s gritty, soulful vocals, the group also help popularize-along with regional compatriots the Allman Brothers-the triple-pronged lead guitar format.
