Lynyrd Skynyrd: An Oral History
"...Ballinger has crafted the first book to truly capture and illuminate the restless spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd..."  --Cameron Crowe, director ofJerry MaguireandAlmost Famouswho traveled extensively with Skynyrd in the 70s and was a close friend of Ronnie Van Zant."...this saga unfolds like an old gothic novel..." --AL KOOPER, producer of the first three Lynyrd Skynyrd albums."A wonderful book, provides unique insights into the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd and their classic music…a MUST-READ." --JOHN HAURYof the John Lee Walker Band which opened several shows for Lynyrd Skynyrd in the 1970s."Full of legends, truths, lies and exaggerations, this saga unfolds like an old gothic novel..."  --Al Kooper, producer of the first three Lynyrd Skynyrd albums."I read the book (we all did) while making our record...it's very good." --PATTERSON HOOD, Drive-By Truckers"Lee has crafted the first book to truly capture the restless spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd...a beautiful piece of writing." --CAMERON CROWE, writer/director ofJerry MaguireandAlmost Famouswho traveled often with Skynyrd in the 70s and was a close friend of Ronnie Van Zant.