Wednesday, February 17, 2021

'Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth ‘76' coming on Multiple Formats - April 9, 2021

Classic rock fans take note, the upcoming release of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth '76 has just been announced and will be available on April 9th! Here is the official media release...Robert Kinsler


EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE

LYNYRD SKYNYRD: LIVE AT KNEBWORTH ‘76

ON MULTIPLE FORMATS
~APRIL 9, 2021~

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New York, NY (February 17, 2021)-- On April 9Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to release Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth ‘76 as a DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, limited edition 2LP+DVD, and digital video, capturing the band’s historic performance in England on August 21,1976.

Featuring the legendary line-up of Ronnie Van ZantGary RossingtonAllen CollinsSteve GainesLeon WilkesonArtimus PyleBilly Powell, and The Honkettes, this set was part of a daylong festival which also boasted the likes of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, 10cc, and headliners The Rolling Stones.

This footage, originally only available via the 1996 film Freebird...The Movie, was intercut with interviews and other performance footage. Now Live At Knebworth ‘76 presents the pure concert experience in its entirety, delivering the show as it happened that day. Kicking off with opening number “Workin’ for MCA,” Lynyrd Skynyrd ignited a powerhouse performance before over 150,000 attendees. Displaying the renowned triple guitar attack of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Steve Gaines with Ronnie Van Zant’s signature vocals, Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth ’76 showcases fiery performances of such beloved classic rock anthems as “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” and of course, “Free Bird.”

As a bonus, the Blu-ray set also features the full-length documentary If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd. Originally released in 2018, the film is an in-depth exploration of the band’s music and history.

Over 40 years after their inception, Lynyrd Skynyrd continues their legacy as icons of American music. Carrying on after the tragic 1977 plane crash, with sales beyond 30 million worldwide and 60 albums to their name, Lynyrd Skynyrd remain etched as pivotal forebearers of Southern Rock.

Lynyrd Skynyrd line-up:
Ronnie Van Zant (Lead Vocals)
Gary Rossington (Guitar)
Allen Collins (Guitar)
Steve Gaines (Guitar / Backing Vocals)
Leon Wilkeson (Bass / Backing Vocals)
Artimus Pyle (Drums / Percussion)
Billy Powell (Keyboards / Piano)

Honkettes:
Cassie Gaines (Background Vocals)
JoJo Billingsley (Background Vocals)
Leslie Hawkins (Background Vocals)

Here is the track listing for the upcoming title (including the DVD, Blu-ray and audio CD formats):

1. Workin' For MCA

2. I Ain't The One

3. Saturday Night Special

4. Searching

5. Whiskey Rock-A-Roller

6. Travelin' Man

7. Gimme Three Steps

8. Call Me The Breeze

9. T For Texas

10. Sweet Home Alabama

11. Free Bird

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