For those unaware, this expansive 6-CD live collection captures the raw power and Southern swagger of Lynyrd Skynyrd across multiple eras, spanning recordings from 1973, 1975, 1976, 1988, 1993, and 1999.

Featuring performances drawn from radio broadcasts and concert recordings, this set documents the band’s evolution from their early, hard-charging club and theater days through their arena-dominating years and later reunion-era resurgence.

Across six discs, listeners experience the fire and improvisational muscle that made Skynyrd one of the most formidable live acts in American rock history.

The earliest recordings (1973) showcase the band in their hungry, breakout phase, tearing through foundational tracks like I Ain’t The One, Call Me The Breeze, Sweet Home Alabama, and an explosive Freebird. By 1975 and 1976, the group had fully cemented its reputation, delivering commanding versions of Saturday Night Special, The Needle & The Spoon, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, and Whiskey Rock-A-Roller.

The later discs, drawn from 1988, 1993, and 1999 performances, highlight the band’s enduring strength with crowd favorites such as That Smell, What’s Your Name, The Ballad Of Curtis Lowe, T For Texas, You Got That Right, and extended medleys that celebrate their deep catalog. Together, these recordings form a sweeping portrait of Skynyrd on stage - loose, loud, and unapologetically Southern.

Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1964, Lynyrd Skynyrd rose to prominence in the early 1970s as one of the defining architects of Southern rock. Blending blues, country, and hard rock with three-guitar harmonies and Ronnie Van Zant’s unmistakable voice, the band created anthems that became part of the American musical fabric.

Despite the tragic 1977 plane crash that claimed Van Zant and other band members, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s legacy endured. The band reformed in 1987 and continued touring and recording, carrying forward a catalog that includes Sweet Home Alabama, Freebird, and countless other staples of classic rock radio.

This 6-CD live anthology stands as a testament to their resilience, musicianship, and enduring power as one of rock’s most legendary live bands.

In truth, as we all know by now, Johnny Van Zant has now been lead singer for decades longer than his brother and is definitely competent enough. The band is now fully hired hands and are all fine musicians, but back in the day they were a recording/touring behemoth.

They were phenomenal in 1974 with both The Outlaws and Elvin Bishop as their opening acts, who then would come out and play with Skynyrd for the encore. Back then there must have been six guitars wailing Freebird at once. Ronnie Van Sant couldn’t even hear his own vocals, threw down his mic and walked off one night (I was there!) But still the six guitars kept on burning for another 20 minutes. It was amazing!

In short, Lynyrd Skynyrd have always put on a great show. Johnny and Rickey along with the rest of them really pour their hearts out. Unfortunately for many people Skynyrd hasn’t been the same since 1977. Some of these guys on stage have been together for decades and they do the founding members proud, in my humble opinion.

Disc 1:
1. I Ain’t The One 2. Call Me The Breeze 3. Sweet Home Alabama 4. Woman Of Mine 5. Workin’ For MCA 6. Freebird

Disc 2:
1. Double Trouble 2. Ain’t The One 3. The Needle & The Spoon 4. Saturday Night Special 5. Gimme Three Steps 6. I Got The Same Old Blues 7. Simple Man 8. Whiskey Rock-A-Roller 9. Call Me The Breeze

Disc 3:
1. Saturday Night Special 2. Gimme Three Steps 3. Whiskey Rock A Roller 4. Call Me The Breeze 5. Sweet Home Alabama 6. Freebird

Disc 4:
1. Edge Of Forever 2. What’s Your Name 3. That Smell 4. Medley – Down South Jukin’ / Needle And Spoon, etc. 5. Free Bird 6. T For Texas 7. Sweet Home Alabama

Disc 5:
1. Workin’ For MCA 2. I Ain’t The One 3. Saturday Night Special 4. The Ballad Of Curtis Lowe 5. Things Goin On 6. Swamp Music 7. I Know A Little 8. They Call Me The Breeze 9. Simple Man

Disc 6:
1. Down South 2. Devil In The Bottle 3. What’s Your Name 4. Things Goin On 5. I Know A Little 6. That Smell 7. You Got That Right 8. Gimme Three Steps 9. Sweet Home Alabama

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