On August 13, 1973, “MCA” label released the self-titled, debut Lynyrd Skynyrd album. It was recorded March – May 1973, at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, and was produced by Al Kooper.
Personnel:
- Ronnie Van Zant– lead vocals
- Gary Rossington– lead, rhythm and slide guitar
- Allen Collins– lead and rhythm guitar
- Ed King– lead guitar
- Billy Powell– keyboards
- Leon Wilkeson– bass
- Bob Burns– drums except
- Al Kooper(Roosevelt Gook) – bass, Mellotron and back-up harmony, mandolin, bass drum organ, engineer
- Robert Nix – drums
- Bobbye Hall– percussion
- Steve Katz– harmonica
- Bobby Langford – engineer
- Rodney Mills– engineer
- Michael Diehl – design
- Thomas Hill – photography
Track listing:
- I Ain’t the One – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
- Tuesday’s Gone – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
- Gimme Three Steps – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
- Simple Man – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
- Things Goin’ On – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
- Mississippi Kid – Bob Burns, Al Kooper, Ronnie Van Zant
- Poison Whiskey – Ed King, Ronnie Van Zant
- Free Bird – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
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