SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Recently, Lynyrd Skynyrd was honored by Spotify for reaching the milestone achievement of ONE BILLION Streams for “Sweet Home Alabama.” This song has always had a life of its own and that has not changed with time. Read on for more about Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama reaches Spotify milestone of over 1 Billion Streams.

Johnnie Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke

Johnnie Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke were recently honored by Spotify with a plaque that validates Skynyrd ‘s Sweet Home Alabama has reached over 1 Billion Streams. They are currently #4 in the Billion Streams Club on Spotify.

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Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama reaches Spotify milestone of over 1 Billion Streams

After the recent death of co-founding member Gary Rossington, the Lynyrd Skynyrd band members and estates have been in discussion on what was next for the group.  This year the band is celebrating 50 years of generational history in American Rock and Roll.  The band and various estates of late band members have decided that the band will continue at this time.

Dale Rossington – Gary’s Widow

Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama reaches Spotify milestone of over 1 Billion Streams

Dale Rossington shares, “I recently lost my husband and partner of over 41 years. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother and friend, but most importantly was a world class musician and songwriter. It’s been my honor and privilege to share the stage with him for all these years. His music touched so many millions of people around the world.

Gary was always the first to say how, “Skynyrd’s music is bigger than me or any one person.” Gary made it known at every chance to express how timeless the music was, and it was always his goal to keep the music alive for his brothers because that was always their dream. He spent his entire life trying to carry on that dream for Ronnie, Allen, Steve and all the others over the years. While he was not able to physically be on stage with the current lineup over the last couple years, he supported them in every way. His dream will continue thanks to Johnny, Rickey and the rest of our band mates to continue to carry his legacy and music on for future generations.”