Allen Collins
Guitarist and songwriter for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Born
July 19th, 1952
72 years ago
Died
January 23rd, 1990
35 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Played guitar and co-wrote many songs for the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Contributed significantly to their sound and success during the 1970s, participating in the creation of iconic tracks. Survived a plane crash in 1977 that claimed the lives of several band members. After the tragedy, continued to perform and record with various bands until health issues arose.
Co-wrote 'Free Bird' and 'Sweet Home Alabama'
Founded the band .38 Special after Lynyrd Skynyrd
Contributed to the band's self-titled debut album
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