Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will stop at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury for a concert on Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m.
With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having sold over two million ringtones, legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ numerous rock classics include “Free Bird,” “Saturday Night Special,” “That Smell,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “What’s Your Name” and “Simple Man.”
In a tragic tale oft-told, the Skynyrd story could have ended in a Mississippi swamp with the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. Since then, the band has lost vital players in Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson, yet their live stage performances and latest recordings are as potent as ever.
Lynyrd Skynyrd recently returned with a hard-rocking album that can sit proudly alongside any recording that bears the Skynyrd name. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlock (guitar), Skynyrd recorded an album that continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida.
Lynyrd Skynyrd recently returned with a hard-rocking album that can sit proudly alongside any recording that bears the Skynyrd name. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlock (guitar), Skynyrd recorded an album that continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida.
The band’s latest fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock – Last of a Dyin’ Breed – was released on Aug. 21, 2012 and became their highest debuting album on the Billboard Top 200 since 1977. For the passionate, longtime fans of the band, the album finds Skynyrd at the top of their game, complete with instantly memorable songs, more hooks than a tackle box, and a blistering three-guitar attack at full power. Last Of A Dyin’ Breed re-ignites the in-studio alchemy the band found with Guns producer Bob Marlette, and the sound is traditional Skynyrd with the edge of immediacy – rock ‘n roll for the times.
For more information on Lynyrd Skynyrd, visit: https://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com.
Tickets are $40.50, $60.50 and $80.50 plus applicable service charges and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time are subject to change. For more information, visit: www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
