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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

Artists
Damon Johnson
“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”

Guitar Amps
Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd performs onstage during the 2024 CMA Music festival at the Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee
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

Bands
Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform live at The Oakland Coliseum in 1976 in Oakland, California.
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

Lessons
Damon Johnson of Thin Lizzy performs on stage supporting Guns N' Roses at O2 Arena on May 31, 2012
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

Guitarists
Damon Johnson from Lynyrd Skynyrd performs on NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH
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

Guitarists
Jason Isbell playing his 1959 Gibson Les Paul ‘Red Eye’ onstage
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

Electric Guitars
Gary Rossington
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

Lessons
Gary Rossington and Leon Wilkeson
One of the strangest guitar mods of all time? How Leon Wilkeson adapted his Gibson Thunderbird following the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash in ‘77

By Nick Wells Published

The ’63 T-Bird had a metal extension added after Wilkeson injured his left arm in the crash

Electric Guitars
Gary Rossington’s final performance with Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2022
Lynyrd Skynyrd release footage of Gary Rossington’s blazing final performance: “It is certainly bittersweet”

By Matt Parker Published

The Southern rock legend was captured playing Gimme Three Steps at the band’s 50th Anniversary show at The Ryman

Guitarists
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