Lynyrd Skynyrd farewell tour coming to Pittsburgh

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will kick off their final tour May 4, more than 40 years after the band's debut album was released.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers announced Thursday that the farewell tour will also feature Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., Bad Company, the Marshall Tucker Band and 38 Special.

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Tickets for the first leg of the tour go on sale Feb. 2 at LiveNation.com. There will be a stop at Keybank Pavilion in Burgettstown on Aug. 25.

Formed in Jacksonville, the band behind hits like "Free Bird," ''Sweet Home Alabama" and "Simple Man," was struck by tragedy when a plane crash in 1977 killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines and several members of the road crew. The lineup now includes Gary Rossington and Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie's brother.

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Associated Press