Lynyrd Skynyrd and Metallica both faced heartbreaking losses that forever changed their bands. Skynyrd was devastated by the 1977 plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines. It cut down a band at its peak and left Southern rock with a permanent scar. Metallica’s tragedy came in 1986 when bassist Cliff Burton died in a bus accident during their European tour. His loss shook the band to its core. Both stories remind us how fragile greatness can be. Fans still feel the w

50 Years of Skynyrd. One Legendary Night. Pre-order Live at the Ryman — our brand-new live album and DVD, recorded at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. This one’s for the fans, the family, and for Gary. Joined by special guests like Jelly Roll, Marcus King, Brent Smith of Shinedown, John Osborne of Osborne Brothers, and Donnie Van Zant, we brought the fire to honor 50 years of Skynyrd and the man who started it all. This is more than a concert. It’s a legacy. Now available to pre-order