As Lynyrd Skynyrd celebrates the 50th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album, “(Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd),” they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Fla. in 1973. Few ensembles have had a deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all who have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. With a catalog of more than 60 albums, billions of streams, tens of millions of records sold and the recent introduction of Hell House whiskey, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.
ZZ Top is known as “that little ol’ band from Texas” and has been at it for more than half a century delivering rock, blues, and boogie on stage and studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ Top is globally recognized with their beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language. They have sold millions of records throughout their career and have been officially designated as Heroes of the state of Texas, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms.