Gone with the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd

When Lynyrd Skynyrd emerged onto the world stage in 1973| it was the result of a collective determination; the group had struggled and fought to gain realrecognition ever since their formation eight years before. And although they were initially identified| both in the music industry and in the media| as just anotheract in the then booming Southern Rock movement| it became quickly apparent that not only were Skynyrd a distinctly individual collective| but also they had thepotential to become one of the finest rock bands in history. Led by the headstrong and domineering Ronnie Van Zant| a tough| blue collar brawler with a powerfulstage presence| distinctive vocals and gritty| honest lyrics| his energy and vision propelled the group until its tragic end in 1977. This films tells the story ofthe rise and fall of a remarkable band.