Album: Gold by Lynyrd Skynyrd (2006)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Passionate
Format: Compilation

Description: The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd, reissued as Gold, is a two-disc compilation of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the peak years of its classic lineup (1971–1977).
In 1998, it was released as The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd by MCA. This album was certified Gold on 10/15/1999 and Platinum on 7/27/2001 by the RIAA.
In 2006, it was re-released as Gold by Geffen (which had absorbed MCA), with identical content and a slightly different cover.

Artist Background: Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced, len-ərd-skin-ərd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern hard rock genre during the 1970s. Originally formed in 1964 as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tunes "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Free Bird." At the peak of their success, three members died in an airplane crash in 1977, putting an abrupt end to the band's most popular incarn... Part of the Jacksonville, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Blackfoot, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet

Music Scene: Part of the Jacksonville, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Passionate, 2000s, Compilation


The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd, reissued as Gold, is a two-disc compilation of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the peak years of its classic lineup (1971–1977).
In 1998, it was released as The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd by MCA. This album was certified Gold on 10/15/1999 and Platinum on 7/27/2001 by the RIAA.
In 2006, it was re-released as Gold by Geffen (which had absorbed MCA), with identical content and a slightly different cover.

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