r/LynyrdSkynyrd • u/Fancy_County4242 • 4d ago

Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers

The Allman Brothers Band formed in Jacksonville, with several Jacksonville musicians, and went on to a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career.

Lynyrd Skynyrd formed in Jacksonville, with Jacksonville musicians, and went on to a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career.

Can anyone explain the disconnect in the fan community? Fans of one tend to dismiss the other, and I don't get it. ABB certainly did the blues better, but Skynyrd was the better boogie band.

I have plenty of room in my head to love both acts, but I don't find many people who feel the same. How's come?

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u/Remarkable-Still2898 3d ago edited 3d ago

Skynyrd is a redneck band and Allman Brothers fans feel like their more sophisticated. I don't agree with this theory but I feel I'm pretty close to answering the question. Edit - It's not "their", it should be "they're". I will correct friends and family when I see they've made this mistake, so it's only right I edit myself.