Lynyrd Skynrd returns to Meadowbrook July 3

Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to Meadowbrook July 3, with special guest Peter Frampton.

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s overdriven power-blues rock and Southern hard-rock image pushed them to the top and made them the definitive Southern Rock Band. But it is the down to earth, blue collar honesty in original leader Ronnie Van Zant’s lyrics that are most remembered.

The band made an album each year between 1973 and 1977, but their recording, and their band, ended abruptly after a plane crash killed Van Zant and two other band members. Ten years later Lynyrd Skynyrd reunited with new members, including Van Zant’s brother Johnny Van Zant, and picked up where they left off. Their Southern by the Grace of God Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour in 1987 was a success, and they began recording once again in 1991. Lynyrd Skynyrd is still releasing new albums, and it isn’t uncommon to see several generations of music-lovers at the band’s concerts.

Skynyrd will be joined by superstar solo guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton, one of rock music's most influential artists. Perhaps best known for his No. 1 album, “Frampton Comes Alive,” one of the world's best selling live albums, Frampton’s music has been heard and loved by millions all over the world. His contributions to other artist’s work are also considerable, including David Bowie and Ringo Starr.

Tickets, starting at $34.50, are available now at the Meadowbrook box office. To charge by phone, call 293-4700 or purchase on the web at www.meadowbrook.net.