The One & Only

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Original lineup -

Ronnie Van Zant (vocals), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass), Bob Burns (drums)

Revolving members -

Leon Wilkeson (bass), Billy Powell (keyboards), Ed King (guitarist), Artimus Pyle (drums - after Burns), Steve Gaines (guitarist - after King)

Main genre - Southern Rock with such noted songs as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird"

October 20, 1977 - Plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and serious injuries to those still alive 

1987 - Reunion led by Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant, and Gary Rossington (only consistent member)

Honors -

No. 95 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (2004)

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006

Over 28 million records sold in the U.S. 

RIAA Certifications -

(Pronounced Leh- nerd Skin-nerd) - Debut 1973 ... Gold 1974 & 2x Platinum 1987 ... No. 27 on Billboard 200

Second Helping - 1974 ... 2x Platinum  ... No. 12 on Billboard 

Nuthin' Fancy - 1975 ... Platinum ... No. 9 on Billboard 

Gimme Back My Bullets - 1976 ... Gold ... No 20 on Billboard 

Street Survivors - 1977 ... 2x Platinum ... No. 5 on Billboard

Refer to Wikipedia for the full history of Lynyrd Skynyrd.