From American Songwriter · Jacob Uitti · · 50s
Southern Rock Bands Formed in 1960s Still Echoing Today
Three southern rock bands formed in the 1960s whose melodies still echo decades later.
In brief
Three southern rock bands formed in the 1960s whose melodies still echo decades later. ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers Band, and Lynyrd Skynyrd formed in the 1960s and continue to influence music today. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Southern Rock Bands Formed in 1960s
Three southern rock bands formed in the 1960s whose melodies still echo decades later.
ZZ Top
ZZ Top formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas, known for songs like "La Grange" and "Tush".
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band formed in 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida, releasing their debut LP that year.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd formed in 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida, known for songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird".
The short version
ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers Band, and Lynyrd Skynyrd formed in the 1960s and continue to influence music today.
