American rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd will return to the UK next year to play a series of live dates. This will be the first time the band have played in Britain since the release of their successful album 'God & Guns' earlier this year.  Read more 

Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans has passed away after battling cancer since the end of 2008. Evans was a prolific musician, picking up the guitar at the age of 15, and beginning his career is numerous southeastern rock circuit cover groups.  Read more 

Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced plans to record their first new album since 2003's 'Vicious Cycle'. The as-yet-untitled project will be the group's first release as part of a new deal with Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.  Read more 

The artwork to the much anticipated 'Guitar Hero: Metallica' has been unveiled and unfortunately there's a typo on the front cover. All of the guest bands are featured on the front page – Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, System of a Down and more – but sadly for Lynyrd Skynyrd their oft misspelt name has been duly misspelt with the final 'y' missing.  Read more 

Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell has died at his home in Florida. He was 56. Powell is believed to have telephoned police in the early hours of Wednesday (January 28th) morning saying he was having trouble breathing.  Read more