Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrates 50 Years at The Ryman Auditorium
On November 13, 2022, legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd celebrated an incredible 50 years of music with a special concert at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. This historic performance marked a poignant moment as it would be the last concert featuring Gary Rossington, the final original founding member of the band, who passed away on March 5, 2023, at the age of 71.
The concert was filmed for a PBS television special, which was later released in theaters and is now available for streaming. The special highlights the band’s immense impact on the music world, with the program noting their ability to “create a lifestyle” through their fusion of blues rock and Southern hard rock swagger.
Celebrating 50 Years – Live at the Ryman: A Live Album
In honor of this monumental milestone, Lynyrd Skynyrd has announced the release of Celebrating 50 Years—Live at the Ryman, a live album recorded during that unforgettable night. The album, which will be released on June 27, 2023, will feature some of the band’s greatest hits and collaborations with notable artists such as Marcus King, John Osborne (The Brothers Osborne), Brent Smith (Shinedown), and Donnie Van Zant (Van Zant and .38 Special).
At the Ryman, Rossington played alongside the band for renditions of their biggest hits, including “That Smell” and “Freebird.” Here is the full tracklist for the upcoming album:
What’s Your Name
Workin’ for MCA (ft. John Osborne)
You Got That Right
I Know A Little
Down South Jukin
That Smell
Cry for the Bad Man
Saturday Night Special (ft. Marcus King)
Tuesday’s Gone (ft. Jelly Roll)
Red White and Blue (ft. Donnie Van Zant)
Simple Man (ft. Brent Smith)
Gimme Three Steps
Call Me the Breeze
Sweet Home Alabama
Freebird
Celebrating 50 Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary
Jelly Roll Joins Lynyrd Skynyrd for “Tuesday’s Gone”
In addition to the album announcement, Lynyrd Skynyrd has released a live recording of “Tuesday’s Gone”, featuring Jelly Roll. Originally released in 1973 as the second track from their debut album, the performance captures an unforgettable moment between Jelly Roll and the band on stage at the Ryman Auditorium.
The band described the performance as “soul-stirring,” and it’s a powerful reminder of their enduring legacy. Be sure to watch Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jelly Roll perform “Tuesday’s Gone” in the video below!