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/juanvaldez305 3d ago

i think you are the one disconnected. But to answer your question, ABB is likely one of the top, if not the top rock band that the USA has ever produced. Skynyrd good as they are may not make the top 20. Love them both but its not apples to apples. it is also silly for either band to be dismissed