Billy Powell

Keyboard player for Lynyrd Skynyrd

Billy Powell - Keyboard player for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Born

1952
73 years ago

Died

January 28th, 2009
16 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

Links & References

An American keyboard player and songwriter played a significant role in the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Joined the band in the early 1970s, contributing to the band's distinctive sound with synthesizers and piano. Participated in the band's albums, including 'Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd' and 'Second Helping.' Survived the tragic plane crash in 1977 that claimed the lives of several band members and later returned to the band, continuing to perform until his death in 2009.

Played keyboard on 'Sweet Home Alabama'

Contributed to 'Free Bird' performances

Participated in the landmark album 'Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd'

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