Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd Backing Singer Dies

JoJo Billingsley , who was a backing singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1975 for two years, has died from cancer at the age of 58.

Watch An Exclusive Clip From Skynyrd’s New DVD

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s new CD/DVD set, Live From Freedom Hall, has just been released through Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.

Classic Rock’s New Release Round-Up

This week, there are new Ozzy and The Enid albums, live recordings from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Nutz, plus a Therapy? reissue.

Cult Heroes No. 10: Collective Soul

This week we take a trip down south (that’s the US state of Georgia – not Brighton!) as Xavier Russell celebrates Collective Soul as Classic Rock‘s latest Cult Heroes. Catch up on all our Cult Heroes so far.

The British South Is On The Rise!

Southern rock, UK style, comes to London. Classic Rock raises a glass or three at the Southern Evening, recently staged at London’s 100 Club.

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Then And Now

Our latest Then And Now takes a look at gigs past and present from southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. Your time-travellin’ guide: the Bourbon Baron himself, Xavier Russell.

Cult Heroes No. 2: Van Wilks

Continuing our brand new series. He’s been described as a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Come inside to read about the greatest guitar hero you’ve never heard of: Van Wilks. Check out all of Classic Rock‘s Cult Heroes here.

The Greatest Rock Songs Of The Noughties (Nos. 60-51)

Happy Christmas! Here’s the latest instalment in our rampant rockin’ rundown…

Britain To Get Skyn-ed Alive

Lynyrd Skynyrd are coming back to the UK.

‘Appy Days: The Mick Box Column (No. 3)

This week, the famed Uriah Heep guitarist talks about playing in Russia, being interviewed about Rush, what he’s currently reading, and his thoughts on new albums from Kiss, The Black Crowes and Lynyrd Skynrd. Plus Mick’s early Christmas pressie… Click here to read Mick’s previous columns.