About this episode

This episode explores the impact of 1970s Southern Rock, focusing on The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Rock N Roll Archaeology (RNRA) presents "Southbound," an exploration of 1970s Southern Rock. Through detailed storytelling, RNRA chronicles The Allman Brothers Band, Duane Allman's impact, and their resilience with Eat a Peach and Brothers And Sisters. The episode offers commentary on Lynyrd Skynyrd's rise, along with a feud and a flag. RNRA examines the artists, musical roots, studio successes, and tragic losses, with a look at this significant rock era and how it still resonates today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• Southern Rock
• 1970s music
• The Allman Brothers Band
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• music history
• rock resilience

Keywords

• Southern Rock
• The Allman Brothers Band
• Duane Allman
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• music history
• Eat a Peach
• Brothers And Sisters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Books & works: Eat a Peach, Brothers And Sisters

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