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.

The UK tour dates are as follows:

• Birmingham, LG Arena – March 4
• Cardiff, International Arena – 5
• London, HMV Hammersmith Apollo – 6
• Manchester, Apollo – 8
• Glasgow, Clyde Auditorium - 9

Tickets go on sale Friday 13 November priced £40 adv in London and £38.50 elsewhere.

(by David Renshaw)