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August 27, 2004
Timeless Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album of the past few months for me, Lynyrd Skynyrd - All Time Greatest Hits is the ultimate classic rock album. The usual standards Sweet Home Alabama and Freebird (in a great live version with the celebrated 5 minute guitar solo) are present but this is one of those rare cases where every song on the album is good giving you over one hour of non-stop pleasure. Often when I listen to this (and the same is true for Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Aaliyah who all died way too young), I wonder about all the great music we might have had if Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer and song writer) had not died in a tragic plane crash in 1977. It's labeled southern rock and KKK music by some. Except for the confederate flag they have on their sets and albums, I found nothing controversial in their lyrics and from an instrumental point of view (guitars !!!), this is milestone stuff. In every style of music there are a few must-haves, this is one for Rock.
Posted by ridelightning at August 27, 2004 11:38 AM
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those guys ruled. FREEBIRD!!!!!
don't forget that other classic rocker who died prematurely. Stever Ray vuaghn
classic band with street cred. they were notrious for wearing KMART clothes on stage. no fancy dress for these fellows.
Posted by: nick at September 1, 2004 07:45 PM