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Steve Morse left the music industry and became a pilot – before Lynyrd Skynyrd reignited his passion for playing guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Steve Morse has opened up about his stint away from the music industry, and explained how playing on a Lynyrd Skynyrd live album reignited his passion for playing guitar professionally

“That amp quite literally changed my life”: Damon Johnson explains why finding the right amp kickstarted his career
By Janelle Borg published
Back in 1990, Johnson bought a pricey but career-changing amp that he says “was worth every penny”

Ricky Medlocke defends Lynyrd Skynyrd’s decision to continue with no original members
By Phil Weller published
Medlocke says he and vocalist Johnny Van Zant are continuing with the blessing of the late Gary Rossington – and they’re not just a cover band

How to play Sweet Home Alabama on guitar
By Chris Bird published
Learn one of the most iconic guitar intros of all time from this Lynyrd Skynyrd classic

Damon Johnson on playing with Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd – and why Eddie Van Halen gifted him a guitar
By Andrew Daly published
From touring with Van Halen, to finding his own niche as a blood-and-guts player with some of rock’s biggest names

Damon Johnson on how he came to play with Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd
By Matt Owen published
Johnson has been tasked with filling roles held by a string of iconic guitarists – and he's been determined to do the source material justice every time

Gibson Custom Shop recreates Jason Isbell’s 1959 Les Paul, ‘Red Eye’ – formerly owned by Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ed King
By Phil Weller published
The guitar has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and has put the Murphy Lab’s skillset to the test thanks to its unique finish quirk

Gary Rossington shaped the sound of Southern rock with Lynyrd Skynyrd – and his guitar style influenced everyone from the Black Crowes to Metallica
By Martin Cooper published
Learn the distinctive pentatonic licks of the Les Paul-toting Southern rock master
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