Billy powell

A Heavenly Improv Late pianist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Powell, performs one of the most moving and inspiration piano improvisations ever to grace a stage in this short, yet sweet clip. Widely known as one of the greatest pianists in rock history, Billy Powell was a beloved member of the southern rock legacy, but more […]

~ Summer, 1980. Barry Lee Harwood, Artimus Pyle and Billy Powell on the ...

When one thinks of Lynyrd Skynyrd, songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird," instantly come to mind. A whole bunch of factors combined to make those songs big hits, but one major reason went by the name of Billy Powell. Long before Billy ever joined Skynyrd, he was already devoted to the band. As it turns out, he was actually one of Skynyrd's earliest roadies. After enrolling in Jacksonville's community college with a Music Theory major, Billy decided to check out what the city's…

Studio One, Doraville, GA | March 29, 1973 The guys in Lynyrd Skynyrd can tell a story like no one else! Whether it’s Gary Rossington and Rickey Medlocke sharing the hilarious origins of their band or the late Ronnie Van Zant spinning a yarn that left you laughing so hard you cried, there isn’t a […]

Gifted Hands In Action It’s impossible to look back on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s career without highlighting the genius of late keyboard player Billy Powell. A natural talent trained from childhood, Powell worked as a roadie for the band, happily hauling equipment until a chance encounter with a piano, “Free Bird,” and late singer Ronnie Van Zant […]

Musician. Born William Norris Powell, Billy was the keyboardist for the legendary Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Formed in 1966, Powell became the group's keyboard player in 1972 one year before the release of their first album. Lynyrd Skynyrd became one of the South's most popular rock and roll bands with hits...

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