Their music is a hard-played mix of rock, blues-rock, and country. The lyrics address typical Southern themes. Also, appearance and atmosphere of the band embodies the typical Southern values and a sense of the region. Lynyrd Skynyrd are different from the other typical Southern rock bands like the Allman Brothers, who were embracing their music with jazz elements.

Founding Members

Vocals, songwriter Ronnie Van Zant (up † 1977)

Bass Larry Junkstrom (to 1972)

Guitar Allen Collins (until 1977, † 1990)

Guitar Gary Rossington

Drums Robert "Bob" Burns (to 1971, 1972-1974)

Guitar, Vocals Ed King

Keyboard Billy Powell (up † 2009)

Current Band Members

Vocals Johnny Van Zant  (since 1987)

Bass Robert Kearns (since 2009)

Guitar Gary Rossington

Guitar Mark Matejka (since 2006)

Drums Michael Cartellone (since 2001)

Guitar Rickey Medlocke  (since 1996)

(1971-1972 and 1973 as a drummer)

Background Vocals Dale Krantz Rossington  (since 1987)

Background Vocals Carol Chase (since 1987)

Keyboard Peter Keys  (since 2009)

Important former members

Bass Greg T. Walker (1970-1971)

Bass Leon Wilkeson (1972 - † 2001)

Bass Ean Evans (2001 - † 2009)

Guitar Ed King (1973-1975 and 1987-1996)

Guitar Mike Estes (1993-1996)

Guitar Steve Gaines (1976 - † 1977)

Guitar Randall Hall (1987-1993)

Guitar Hughie Thomasson (1996-2005, † 2007)

Drums Artimus Pyle (1975-1992)

Drums Kurt Custer (1990-1994)

Drums Owen Hale (1994-1998)

Drums Jeff McAllister (1998-1999)

Drums Kenny Aronoff (1999)

Background Vocals Cassie Gaines (1975 - † 1977)

Background Vocals JoJo Billingsley (1975-1977)

Background Vocals Leslie Hawkins (1975-1977)