Lynyrd Skynyrd 1966 -1977 Introduction.
Lynyrd Skynyrd 1966 -1977 Introduction to the Blog. The True History. There are many myths surrounding the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. It has been 55 years since the formation of a Band back in the summer of 1966, they first went by the name the "Pretty Ones". Although they only played one gig with that name, it was Christmas party for Ronnie's brother-in-law, Bill Morris. First Gig: In October 1966! Ronnie, Bob, Allen and Gary! Perform for the first time at St. Matthews Fall (Halloween) Carnival. They had No Name and No Bass Player, and because of this they got a friend, Billy Skaggs to play Rhythm Guitar to fill in the gaps! and he also owned a Super Reverb Amp. - Second Gig : Was a Christmas Party!! "The Pretty Ones" Allen,14 y.o.. Gary,14 3/4... Bob,15 3/4... Ronnie, 18 y.o.. Jimmy Parker played bass, He was the former Bass player for the Squires and US. The Pretty Ones, would practice in an upstairs apartment off Mc Duff Avenue, along I-10. - "The Pretty...