Three Bits o Trivia (Free subscription) | 10/04/2008
The title of R.E.M.'s song, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" is a misquote taken from Dan Rather's mugger, William Tager. Big Brother and the Holding Company was the name of Janis Joplin's band. Lynyrd Skynyrd took their name from a high...
Xbox 360 Fanboy (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
Filed under: News There are a few times the use of Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic track " Free Bird " are not cool to use. Showcasing a violent first-person shooter with zombie -like creatures in a Vietnam setting should be in the top three. However, Eidos have released a trailer for its upcoming shooter Shellshock 2: Blood Trails using that very tune. The Vietnam War is a difficult war to engage in the...
Kotaku (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
Yes, we too had forgotten all about ShellShock: Nam '67, Eidos' hyper-violent Vietnam War first person shooter. The publisher reminds us today of its existence with the debut trailer for the sequel,...
The Bargainist (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
Zvue Spirit 1GB MP3 Player w/preloaded songs $13 Buy.com is selling the Zvue Spirit 1GB MP3 Player that's preloaded with 15 patriotic songs for just $12.99. Regularly retailing at $59.99, it includes hits like "Back in the U.S.A." by Chuck Berry, "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and "Rock and Roll All Nite" by KISS. Just the songs alone would be more than the cost of this MP3 player. Price subject...
The Baltimore Business Journal (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
Lynyrd Skynyrd will play at a private party hosted by a Woodlawn company at the Inner Harbor Tuesday evening.
Raise the Jolly Roger! (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
Astros (81-72) at Pirates (64-90) 7:05--PNC Park, Pittsburgh Brian Moehler (11-7, 4.33) vs. Jimmy Barthmaier (0-1, 27.00) [ Preview ] -------------- Once again, the Pirates are playing second fiddle to college football (even though they're bringing in Lynyrd Skynyrd to sell tickets). Pitt beat Iowa today at Heinz Field, 21-20. - Don't panic at Jimmy B's ERA. He started one game and was knocked around...
Somewhere on A1A (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
1. Gates of Eden… Bob Dylan 2. Boom Boom Boom… John Lee Hooker 3. That Smell… Lynyrd Skynyrd 4.
The Ugley Vicar (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
Thanks to the wonders of the internet I've been able to establish exactly why, when I hear the intro to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alabama I expect to hear Warren Zevon's Werewolves of London . Surely they're basically the same tune? Both are brilliant and would have to be on my 'all time favourites' list. But is there an opening verse anywhere in pop music to match this from the latter? I saw a werewolf...
LAPTOP Magazine Blog (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
In a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute post not too long ago, we first introduced you to ASUS’s new line of F6V scented notebooks, all while resisting calling them Smell-EeePCs. The notebooks are available in floral blossom, morning dew, blue ocean, and dark musk scents, and today our noses had the pleasure of sniffing the floral blossom. Joanna [...]
Game|Life (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
Activision has finally unveiled the full 86-song setlist for the upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour. The game includes tracks from Blondie, Joe Satriani, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nirvana, Sublime, Tool and Ted Nugent -- a full list can be found below. Guitar...
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Nashville, TN -- Ground-breaking and genre-defying acoustic and bluegrass music band Mountain Heart will join iconic southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd for three special shows this month on September 11, 12 and 13th. ...
The Bluegrass Blog (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
We posted a few weeks ago when it was announced that Mountain Heart would be opening a number of shows for country rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. With those shows coming up this week, the guys are preparing a few surprises to unveil on stage. Their lead singer and guitarist Josh Shilling is a very accomplished pianist, [...]
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 08/31/2008
If I leave here tomorrowWould you still remember me For I must be travelling on now'cause there's too many places Ive got to see.Just went to my last breakfast at the Lake for a while as we leave today to go to StL and then tomorrow i fly to DC for PCV and then to Nicaragua. Mmm Wee Chef biscuits and gravy. Good food. Good friends. Rare to have so many of us here at one time. Christina i
Osoblog (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
Yikes! Don't they know how dangerous it is to have them all in the same place, like Lynyrd Skynyrd? But despite the risk, here were Big Brother lovebirds Dale Howard and Jennifer Clarke out in London town last night -...
Right from the Right (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Harley Fest is here...so we will make sure to keep you up to date: An estimated 25,000 Harley riders and others attended Wednesday night's Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at Washington County Fair Park, Sheriff's Lt. Martin Schulteis said today More » » FORUM: Create your own Springsteen setlist » TODAY'S COVERAGE: Born to be wild? Diverse paths lead bikers to Milwaukee » Kickoff brings out bikes » RUMBLINGS:...
