Lynyrd Skynyrd, originally known as The Noble Five and One Percent, is a renowned American Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. They are famous for timeless hits like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird'.
The band was formed in 1964 and gained prominence in the 1970s with a distinctive sound blending rock and blues. Despite a tragic plane crash in 1977 that claimed the lives of several members, Lynyrd Skynyrd reformed in the 1980s and continues to perform. Their influence on rock music remains significant, marked by their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.