SXSW Film Review: If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd

The highs and lows of one of the most iconic Southern rock bands

"...a time the choice for Gary Rossington and his Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates was between cocaine, speed, and booze. Tonight..."

March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern RockLynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock

Sheet Music

"...Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rockby Gene..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...1970’s “Southern Man” and 1972’s “Alabama.” Two years later, Lynyrd Skynyrd fired back with “Sweet Home Alabama.” Initially played..."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Down South Jukin'

The South rises again even if Southern rockers deny it.

"...While the holy trinity of Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, and ZZ Top will forever be..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Party on the Patio

Live review of ZZ Top's 1st Annual La Grange Fest.

"...Grange Fest paired Texas’ li’l ol’ blues trio with Lynyrd Skynyrd...."

Oct. 24, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sweet Home Armadillo

"...Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't hip in 1976. The band sold millions,..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Lynyrd Skynyrd Christmas Time Again (CMC International)

Christmas Records

"...Lynyrd SkynyrdChristmas Time Again (CMC International) No, this isn't a..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Review by Michael Bertin

The CMT Music Awards 2023

"...Billy Gibbons, Wynonna Judd, and LeAnn Rimes during the Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

Spirit Adrift's Nathan Garrett Lands His Astral Metal Rocket in Bastrop

Ride into the light

"...Garrett had dawned largely without form and void, but Lynyrd Skynyrd also cleared darkness from the face of the..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Caroline Says Has a Few Regrets

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Caroline Sallee ages gracefully on new LP

"...On the twitchy "Sweet Home Alabama," Sallee takes the Lynyrd Skynyrd anthem title in a drearier direction: "Stuck in..."

March 30, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd D: Stephen Kijak The story of Lynyrd Skynyrd;..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Jimmy LaFave in the Present Tense

Honoring the local musician’s commitment to life

"...awareness that he's an Oklahoma-Texas folk musician. Hints of Lynyrd Skynyrd appear on the first couple of albums, including..."

May 12, 2017 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Kingsman: The Secret Service

This comic-book riff on James Bond films finds fun amid the ultraviolence.

"...an outrageous sequence in a Westboro-style church (scored to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird”) and the extended climax. If these..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Muscle Shoals

The Alabama town that birthed two music studios and inspired great recordings by Aretha, the Rolling Stones, and scores more is viewed in this laid-back documentary.

"...Shoals continued to work its magic on bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, who lovingly immortalized it in “Sweet Home Alabama”...."

Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

As the Years Go Passing By

Inner Sanctum Records and the Armadillo – rock & roll, Austin-historical-style

"...bursting with sweaty testosterone and we-go-to-11 swagger. Acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd were just hitting their stride as performers, releasing..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Austin Music goes to Amsterdam, and the Spankers come back from there; more albums don't come out, and more bad club news

"...long career... Speaking of the Top, the announcement that Lynyrd Skynyrd will be taping an Austin City Limits performance..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

What Hath Uncle Tupelo Wrought?

Alternative Country's Second Wave

"...Clearwater Revival a part of that scene. I like Lynyrd Skynyrd a lot, they were a great country-rock band,..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Music Feature

Otis Redding, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & Whiskeytown

"...Otis ReddingOtis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul (Collector's Edition) (ATCO/Rhino) Lynyrd SkynyrdStreet Survivors (Deluxe Edition 30th Anniversary) (Geffen) WhiskeytownStrangers Almanac..."

May 2, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Luv Doc: To Search or Not to Search?

How did you fail so spectacularly as a parent?

"...like when they wax their mustaches or listen to Skynyrd on vinyl. If for some reason you actually do..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Kind of Goofy, Kind of Dicky

Her unique worth as a human being exists outside of your palette of needs

"...meth-head with rotten teeth, a mullet, and a sleeveless Skynyrd T-shirt. Swipe left – ideally with some pepper spray...."

July 3, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Big State Festival

Live shot

"...Lyle Lovett's closing set was completely blown out by Lynyrd Skynyrd, despite his 13-piece, tuxedoed orchestra. The cello-solo opening,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Ribbon on the Highway

Here comes Jimmy LaFave

"...kind of guy who'd make it on time, too, Lynyrd Skynyrd or AC/DC blasting all the way, wisecracking cynically..."

May 6, 2005 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Drive-By Truckers

Record Review

"...TruckersDecoration Day (New West) After making their peace with Lynyrd Skynyrd on 2001's thrilling Southern Rock Opera, Athens, Georgia's..."

June 27, 2003 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Kickin' Out the Jams

"...Clash, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, the Dells, Kraftwerk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, MC5, the Police, Righteous Brothers, Sex Pistols, the..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Drive-by Truckers

SXSW records

"...(SDR) Wait a minute, three guitars? You mean like Skynyrd, the Outlaws, and Black Oak Arkansas? And a rock..."

March 1, 2002 Music Review by Jerry Renshaw

Live Shots

"...Like El Flaco, Honky is all about Seventies raunch; Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent. With the..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...country garage rock -- he probably couldn't play a Skynyrd song to save his life. (Waterloo Brewing, 10pm) --..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...David Bowie (Moonage Daydreams), Todd Rundgren (Nolan Potter), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Jim Campo) odes round out the stellar exaltation...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Cassandra Jenkins, Billy Strings, and SZA on a lighthouse

"...touchpoints of – checks notes – ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, as they “redefine” Southern music to include pop,..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...utmost care: Type O Negative, Pantera, Metallica, Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ZZ Top...."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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