She looks off into the distance, pushing a strand of blonde hair off of her eyes. The album rose rapidly in the charts to become the bands second platinum selling album. You could hear it in the antebellum taunt of Sweet Home Alabama, to the prosaic plea of Gimme Three Steps, and the stately requiem of Free Bird. Clearly, dreams really do come true because exactly 40 years ago, Allen was able to check that off of his list when a chance encounter resulted in him actually buying Erics 58 Gibson Korina Explorer in 1976, ditching his Gibson Firebird and falling in love with what would become his main guitar for the next several years. Lynyrd Skynyrds Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd & Second Helping Live is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats its the perfect gift for the Lynyrd Skynyrd fan in your life. Guitarist and one of the founding members of Lynyrd Skynyrd who wrote much of the music released by the band. But their trials and tribulations were nothing in comparison to US southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was last year and Allen [Collins, Skynyrd guitarist] and Billy [Powell, keyboards] also were in car accidents all in the space of six months. By all accounts, the famous lyrical war of words between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd was more like a spirited debate between respectful friends than an actual feud. In 1976 he switched to a natural-finished korina 1958 Gibson Explorer that he had bought for about $3,000 and used that guitar throughout his tenure with the Allen Collins Band. Larkin Allen Collins Jr. showed interest and promise in the guitar from the young age of 12 with stepmother Leila, a country guitarist, and father Larkin handing him over his first guitar and amp well before high school. In 1970, Allen married Kathy Johns. Later reports would insist that the singer was decapitated, causing his widow, Judy Van Zant to publish her husbands autopsy results on the internet. Estimated Net Worth. I have to say I went into shock when Ronnie died, says Judy Van Zant Jenness. But looks didnt really matter to me. Her death devastated Collins. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. She is listed in Flavorwires 33 Women Music Critics You Need to Read and holds the dubious honour of being the only rock journalist who has ever performed in full costume and makeup with Kiss. A year after the plane crash, Gregg Allman wanted to form a band with Gary Rossington and Allen Collins. He could charm anybody. We have set your language to Things work out in mysterious ways, he says. Cassie said, Im going to ride in the truck, but she changed her mind at the last minute. They went through our suitcases. Due to his paralysis, he left the tour in 1989 and after months in the hospital, he died of pneumonia at age 37. They even went out and took the side of the plane that was painted Lynyrd Skynyrd., The thing I think of is the constant telephone calls with Judy Van Zant who was at Ronnies house, remembers Charlesworth. With the passion and dedication coursing through his veins, it is no wonder that Allen joined Lynyrd Skynyrd, at the time, My Backyard, just two weeks after Ronnie and Gary assembled with drummer Bob Burns and bassist Larry Junstrom. Artimus and Ken Peden and I ran to get help Artimus with his ribs sticking out.. The tail section broke off, the cockpit broke off and buckled underneath, and both wings broke off. Although Allen was blessed with talent and opportunity, the lost rock star and guitar legend suffered along the way with personal devastations that many fans may not be aware of. I used to send flowers to the graves every October 20th for about 10 years. Despite coming close several times, Lynyrd Skynyrd just kept missing that elusive big break. All rights reserved. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida . Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. And if you believe in such things, hes watching over them still. Peter Rudge, whom I worked for, was a tough guy too. They hadnt even finished receiving their directions when the left engine also went and the small plane began its death glide into the Mississippi swamp. I dont believe for one minute that the indiscretions of their lifestyle would have led to this. By the next day, the injured were scattered over three hospitals where some would remain for weeks. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, [citation needed] Collins founded Roll For Rock Wheelchair Events and Benefit Concerts in 1988 to raise awareness and to provide opportunities for those living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Was this litany of woe what Van Zant had in mind when he insisted matter-of-factly to his wife, bandmates, family members, audiences and this journalist that he just wasnt long for this world? Like his original instrument these are made of African limba wood (korina) and feature an aged finish and a Maestro vibrola. I said, Yes, of course. While I was talking to him I felt this strange feeling and I heard this word, Wait. My spirit was talking to me. The man scrambled off the tour bus, with Van Zant in pursuit, only to be met by a crowd of the mans pals bigger, brawnier and more lethal than their friend. Lynyrd Skynyrd, that seven year work-in-progress, was ready at last. Date: July 7, 2004 at 16:42. Suffering from two broken vertebrae and a mutilatedarm, Collins managed to escape the grip of the burning plane but the physical toil that took over Collins life almost resulted in an amputation of his severed arm. When the tragedy happened, I was the one who flew out with Lacy to identify the bodies, says Barnes. [deleted] 1 mo. It didnt then. A complete rundown of all the guitars, amps, and effects used by Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitarist Allen Collins (1952-1990), the author of the immortal "Freebird." In 1987, the tenth anniversary of the fatal "Lynyrd Skynyrd" plane crash, a tribute tour began, but he could not perform as a member of the band due to his injuries, yet was credited as musical director. All the women, wives and girlfriends of the band and the crew gathered at Judys house there must have been a dozen women there. Well, Ronnie did. His voice caught somewhere between a laugh and a cough. Plus I was amused because he left his shoes on the side of the stage. Inevitably the group and those who were closest to them were up front. Allen pled no contest to vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence and spent the rest of his life preaching of the dangers of drinking and driving. Ive proved this to myself, so why should I listen to anybody else? Thats the feeling you got from him. GREAT NEWS! And then I didnt want him buried in the ground, I insisted on a crypt. Man, all the signs were there., It didnt stop there. Hed as soon smack you in the face as sit down and discuss something at great length. The aircraft used to transport the band and their entourage from gig to gig was a rather vintage 1948 Convair 240. Among the dead, lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. Those at the back were less badly injured. 18Odom 2002, pg. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Kooper had just persuaded MCA records to bankroll his Sounds Of The South label in an effort to compete with Phil Waldens Capricorn Records (home of the Allman Brothers). Resend Activation Email. As he leaned over to spit the bug-coloured juice from his Red Man chewing tobacco into an empty plastic milk carton, he looked me straight in the eye to see if I believed him. 00006532022 1 work 00071970760 7 works 00086421079 7 works. It would take them two more years to launch Rossington-Collins. Is there a more exciting moment in rock than the shift of gear midway through Freebird? There was just silence. The pain, the scars, the metal rod in one arm frequent reminders of October 20, 1977, the day Lynyrd Skynyrds plane went down near McComb, Mississippi. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He had uncanny powers while he was alive. Ronnie and Stevie were only on this earth a short time. Thanks for your help! The Convair departed Greenville a little after 4pm on October 20th heading for Baton Rogue a 3 hour flight. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. based on information from your browser. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. They all grew up in the house with Lacy. Please reset your password. The two released two successful albums and racked up the charts with singles like Dont Misunderstand Me, but unfortunately for Allen, he lost his wife due to a brain hemorrhage just at the beginning of their debut tour. The gym teacher and high-school coach famously came down hard on Ronnie Van Zant and his school friends for wearing their hair too long, although he later said that his strictness was exaggerated: They were good, talented, hard-working boys worked hard, lived hard and boozed hard., He wasnt a fan of their music though his son recalled him asking, What the hell kind of noise are you listening to?. But that was impossible. They were like, I have this funny feeling about this. But just as they were preparing to tour in support of their new album Anytime Anyplace Anywhere, Collins wife died suddenly, the result of a miscarriage-related haemorrhage. The 20 injured had to wait in the mud for hours, while police and emergency workers carved out a makeshift road through the woods. The Rossington-Collins Band disbanded in 1982. During the early 1980s, Collins continued to perform on stage in the Rossington-Collins Band which enjoyed modest success, releasing two albums (Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere, and This Is the Way), and charting a few singles (notably "Don't Misunderstand Me"). Its passed on and on.. Allen Collins net worth and salary: Allen Collins is a Guitarist who has a net worth of $85 Million. From an early age he taught his eldest son Ronnie named after his favourite movie star Ronald Reagan not only knew how to fight but how to hurt. One thing breeds another, you know. Collins continued to pursue music, starting the Allen Collins Band, which released one album, Here, There & Back in 1983. Failed to delete memorial. We strapped in and a minute later we crashed. Try again later. Introduced by Al Kooper as the American Rolling Stones, Skynyrd proceeded to sing about how the former Blues Project founder had discovered them. Allen Collins joined Skynyrd in Jacksonville, Florida, just two weeks after its formation by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, along with Bob Burns and Larry Junstrom. 0 cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again. I went down to meet with Gregg, who wanted to join up with them. I said, Well, we were planning to come to Little Rock anyway. Ronnie was the only one of my children who had second sight, recalled his late father Lacy Van Zant in 1995. Because none of the reconstituted band members can write a song that can get near to anything Van Zant ever wrote. The debut album, Collins back. With their tales of beautiful losers, thwarted romance and dashed ambition, Skynyrd were a more menacing bunch. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. ANACONDA On Dec. 12, 2012, Zelia Marie (Allen) Collins passed away in Anaconda after a lengthy illness. They were naturally a bit crazy in various ways and all that meeting with The Who did was light the fuse. Personal tragedy struck again on January 29, 1986 when Collins' new Ford Thunderbird crashed into a ditch. Allen Collins' father had just begun showing up "about the same time the cheques did," according to one member of the band. To the effect that he started with very little and he was getting somewhere and although he still had a bit to go, he still thought Well if I continue to do it my way Ill do okay. But I have seen the man turn into the devil right in front of me and hurt people., If we were The Beatles, Ronnie was the mean Beatle, says Rossington. Going through several name changes the Lynyrd Skynyrd name was finally taken on in 1969, a mocking tribute to the schools notoriously strict PE coach, one Leonard Skinner. Still wanting to pursue music however, Allen formed the Allen Collins Band in 1983 and released only album Here, There & Back with Skynyrd members Billy and Leon. Because people just steal them the same day. It doesnt hurt and freak me out like it used to, but its in the back of my mind and hard all that day. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. We then went to the hospital and saw all the other people who were hurt. Allen Collins was at the genesis of Lynyrd Skynyrd when he joined lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington as long ago as 1964 to form a high school band in Jacksonville, Florida. They were human vultures, recalls road manager Craig Reed. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. That led me to believe that Ronnie may have known that he did not have long to live. He was so funny, so happy-go-lucky and crazy, says Rossington. The horror of all these women waiting to hear if their husbands were dead? He was very, very intelligent, but he had a high temper. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I thought, well, thats music to my ears, Billingsley told a reporter from swampland.com in 2003 (opens in new tab). Mix - Allen Collins - Freebird solo on his Gibson Firebird ( BBC 1975 ) Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allen Collins, Boston, and more Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird 1979 - Lynyrd Skynyrd it's back !! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In his own circle, it was common knowledge that Van Zant didnt expect to live much longer. But one thing that sticks out in my mind, is the time I got a call from my tour manager and he said there was some trouble at a place they were staying. Ronnie was such a gentleman, he wouldnt let anybody mess with us, says Jo Jo Billingsley. Van Zant stood in one spot barely moving, his bare feet squarely planted on the stage as he spat out the words to the bands creation myth. Silver bullets from Gimme Back My Bullets. Are you the guy thats trying to sound like me?. Although he survived the crash, he fractured two cervical vertebras and mangled his right arm to the point that amputation was considered. Her awards include Online Journalist of the Year and the National Feature Writer Award from the Music Journalists Association, and three Deems Taylor Awards. But 25 minutes later, that same jaundiced audience called Skynyrd back for an encore. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Allen Collins I found on Findagrave.com. Ronnie told me often that he didnt expect to live past 30, remembers Kevin Elson, Skynyrds soundman, who went on to produce Journey, Mr. Big, Night Ranger and Strangeways. And the whole front row would go Wow., As mean as he could be, there was a Jekyll and Hyde aspect to Ronnie Van Zant. And what was taken from them. No one could mess with Allen. "The entire operation is lopsided. But before that, he went up to Honkette Jo Jo Billingsley, and did something that unnerved her. The survivors werent aware that the cause of the crash was due to the pilots running out of fuel, so they feared the plane would burst into flame at any moment. Crafting a gritty "southern" sound through a creative blend of country, blues and heavy rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd developed a keen live following in their southern . We had been playing poker right before the crash, and I was winning big. I think they would have stuck in there. His second daughter is Allison who was born in 1973 or 1974. Following the loss of Ronnie and Steve, Allen and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington joined together to form The Rossington- Collins Band in the 80s. 40 million Dollar. I know it sounds silly now. The guitarist never seemed to recover from the loss, and he became even more extreme in his habits, retreating from friends and family. From this accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down with limited arm . Youngs songs Alabama and Southern Man took aim at the Souths checkered race relations past, with references to slave ownership and cross burning. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Ronnie had this here charm about him, remembered his mother Marion in 1996. I think it was because he lived hard every day and anyone who does that like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix is gone by the time theyre 28 or 29. He later went after the road manager with a pickaxe. Skynyrd manager Rudge chartered three planes to take family members to the small Mississippi town to see the survivors and in six instances, identify their dead. I always knew something bad would happen to them after I left, the guitarist recalled. Except Cassie [Gaines], explains Elson. Sound technician Ken Peden had reported seeing flames from one of the engines on what turned out to be the planes penultimate flight and apparently it had been decided it would be grounded as soon as it reached their next destination, Baton Rouge. Weve updated the security on the site. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He saw his old friends when he came off the road and he loved to fish would fish with anybody. Suicide. Ronnie seemingly felt Young was painting too many good people with the same old, bad brush, and responded with the Sweet Home Alabama lyric. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I said Allen, please dont get on that plane. He said, Jo, its funny youd mention that, because I was looking out the window yesterday and I saw fire come out of the wing. [When I heard about the crash] the first thing I thought was, God saved my life. The Lord gave me that dream to warn me, and I did the only thing I could do and warned them. JANUARY 23, 1990 - Guitarist ALLEN COLLINS (b. July 19, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida as Larkin Allen Collins Jr.) died at age 37 from chronic pneumonia, a complication of his paralysis from a 1986 auto accident that killed his girlfriend Debra Lizama Watts and left him paralyzed from the waist down. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Failed to remove flower. Skynyrd transcended the southern rock genre with their swaggering, dangerous music that conjured the dark fury of betrayal, perfidy or just plain orneriness and hopelessness over the diminished prospects in the rural south. Ronnies mother was afraid to fly, because as a girl she had witnessed an air crash where nine people died. Skynyrd was always more influenced by second wave British invaders (Eric Clapton, Free, and the tough, garagey thud of the Rolling Stones, Kinks and Yardbirds) than the jazzy, free-falling improvisation of the Allmans. He was super mean, and super nice., They were all mean around here, remembered Van Zants mother Marion. ", Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. A system error has occurred. From this accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down with limited arm movement and impaired respiratory function. Ronnie used to say, youre in charge of the crew and whatever you say goes. Theyre haunted by the spectre of what could have been. Maybe it had more to do with the fact that Allman once dated Van Zants winsome wife Judy There was always a whiff of competitiveness between the two of them. Later members included guitarist-vocalist Michael Ray FitzGerald and bassist "Filthy Phil" Price. He would never play guitar on stage again as a result of his injuries. Currently an Editor at Large at Relix, Uhelszki has published articles in NME, Mojo, Rolling Stone, USA Today, Classic Rock, Uncut and the San Francisco Chronicle. One story has it that Ronnie would point his finger at a spot in water and tell his fishing companion to put his pole at exactly the spot and within minutes a fish would be flapping on the hook. It was the closest they had come to any sense of normality after the crash. You dont forget a night like that easily.. Please try again later. Affiliation BMI Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd Rossington Collins Band Buy. The band toured and released the albums "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere" in 1980, "This is the Way" in 1981 and as the Allen Collins Band, "Here, There and Back" in 1983. She posted pictures of someone she says is her mother and sisters. https://www.youtube.com/user/SkynyrdOfficial. Collins and fellow survivors did not reform until a one off gig in January 1979 where they performed a poignant instrumental version of Freebird with a lone mic stand positioned centre stage in respect to Ronnie Van Zant. I had to find out who was where and we had to get to the funeral home to identify the body. Died instantly of a massive head injury. Peter Gabriel Shares New Mix of New Song The Court, Stevie Nicks Featured On New Gorillaz Track, Paul McCartney Is Going To Be On The New Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull Release New Song The Navigators, Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce New Album All. Collins was also fond of cars, and had a fairly extensive car collection, one of his favorites being a 1932 Plymouth coupe nicknamed "Dixie Blue". Collins is the only Black woman on the school board (though these tweets were written two years before her election). Some people have such tragic lives dont they? Ronnie Van Zant died in the 1977 plane crashSteve Gaines died in the 1977 plane crashBilly Powell died from a heart attack in 2009Bob Burns died in a car crash 2015Allen Collins died from pneumonia in 1990Leon Wilkeson died from liver disease 2001Ean Evans died from cancer 2009Hughie Thomasson died from a heart attack 2007Cassie Gaines died in the 1977 plane crashJoJo Billingsley died from cancer 2010Larry Junstrom died 2019. He just did it once and did it again and it was done." It would appear it was obvious the plane had problems and was on its last legs. The only thing that seemed to comfort him were rocknroll panaceas drinking, drugs and driving around in fast cars. Accusations of sexual and spousal abuse It seems that some terrible curse was determined to lay its claim on the surviving members. Williamson extensively remodeled the home, including dismantling the studio. The drum major of Lynyrd Skynyrd, but instead of a baton he had a microphone stand that was, by the way, lightweight aluminium it only looked like it was heavy. All went quiet until impact. Later we had this special memorial service just for Allen and Gary and we moved Ronnie to his permanent place. He was previously married to Kathy Evelyn Johns. Bath Can you imagine all these women sitting around a table in the house and none of them knowing if their husbands were alive or dead after theyd been in this plane crash? The album contained several staples and the classic Freebird. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. ago inthesinbin 1 yr. ago Finally, late that afternoon Allen called me back. This article originally appeared in Classic Rock 121, in June 2006. via pinterest.com & lynyrdskynyrddixie.com. I was touring with them quite a bit in Europe and I felt this was a band that could have gone all the way. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. At the end of Free Bird hed get rid of the mic and take off his sunglasses and stare at the audience, recalls Billy Powell. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He married Kathy Collins in 1970, the couple had two children and on September 19, 1980, his wife died from a miscarriage-related hemorrhage. Five years after his wifes death, Collins car plunged over a ravine, killing his girlfriend, Debra Jean Watts, and paralysing him from the waist down. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We had a day off, then a show, then a day off flying. Jan 28, 2013 - (July 19, 1952 - January 23, 1990) was one of the founding members and guitarists of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with late frontman Ronnie Van Zant. Allen Collins father had just begun showing up about the same time the cheques did, according to one member of the band. Since he was under the influence of alcohol while driving, he pled no contest to vehicle manslaughter. He was catapulted at about 80 mph into a tree. Ed King remembers it another way. Allen Collins ROCKS. In October 1977 the band riding a euphoric wave of popularity and success set out on a US tour to promote their new Street Survivor album. Lacy Van Zant was a Golden Gloves boxer, with no less than 36 bouts under his belt. Or when Ronnie caught Wilkeson drinking wine during Free Bird. Parked outside a club in San Francisco, a rather large Chicano man wandered onto their tour bus, called the Great White Wonder, demanding to have a look around. One engine cut out. Thats superstitious bollocks., When the crash happened, Powell said. Mini Bio (1) Allen Collins was born on July 19, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The six members included two Skynyrd bandmates: keyboardist Billy Powell and bassist Leon Wilkeson, along with lead singer Jimmy Dougherty, drummer Derek Hess, and guitarists Barry Lee Harwood and Randall Hall. Gary and Allen werent ready.. Allen Collins married Kathy John in 1970. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He just said that Ronnie was fine and you just get better and rest. He drilled his band mercilessly, driving out to Green Cove Springs, Florida to a little tin shack on 90 acres north of Jacksonville. He loved cars and his favorite activity Saturday nights was to go down to the Jacksonville Raceway. There is something unnerving about the Northern Florida swamps at night. Personal Life. And then Judy [Van Zant, Ronnies widow] told me, Just quit. He was bowled over by Skynyrds professionalism, arrangements, guitar work, and mostly by short and stocky lead singer Van Zant, who showed up in a black T-shirt and droopy jeans. The music was incredible. Happy Birthday, Ronnie! The oft-told, star-crossed saga of Lynyrd Skynyrd has been portrayed as the convergence of opportunity, preparedness, talent and luck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. So devastating was Skynyrds assault that the other acts showcased at Sounds Of The South, Mose Jones and Elijah, were forgotten. The pilot reportedly attempted to transfer fuel from the remaining engine to the dead engine but accidentally dumped all the fuel from that engine as well leaving the plane without power. Rossington was raised by a single mother, his father dying when he was just a tyke. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. From: joey. After the band's fateful plane crash on October 20, 1977, which he survived but killed five, he stayed with the group's remaining members until 1980, when he formed his own group "The Rossington Collins Band." He was bad-to-the-bone bad. Although Allen was blessed with talent and opportunity, the lost rock star and guitar legend suffered along the way with personal devastations that many fans may not be aware of. Somehow the band got through the two-week tour, but they made a point of putting Burns on a separate flight home. I think they made the type of music that transcended fashion, Curbishley said. What set him off? He told me so many times that I realised that he really knew what he was talking about., Former Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle was often nearby when Van Zant foretold his own demise. They wanted to be crazier than [Keith] Moon; they wanted to be more everything than The Who. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Hammered was the operative word. Behind them, the rhythm section of Powell, bassist Leon Wilkeson and drummer Bob Burns played with military precision. The wedding reception was one of the first public performances of "Free Bird" complete with the trademark extended guitar jam at the end. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When we put the solo together, we liked the sound of the two guitars, and I could've gone out and played it with him. Musician. All gone. All remaining members of Lynyrd Skynyrd reunited officially in 1987, but due to his injury, Collins only served as musical director. Allen Collins, one of the original members of the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, died of pneumonia on Tuesday. Rossingtons broken bones healed long ago, but they still ache when the weather turns cold or rainy. But it was one of those things where intuition should have been followed. Looters reached the site, pilfering the pockets of the dead and the living alike. Leonard Skinner is the man who inspired the Lynyrd Skynyrd band name. He grew up in Shantytown [the rough and tumble West Side of Jacksonville]. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Times were very difficult since Allen's musical career barely brought in enough to support the young family. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They were a good pair.. 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