![]() The stage is set, the amps are roaring, and the tales are waiting to unfold-all within the pages of this biography. Get ready to dive into the untold stories and relive the magic that is Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's not just a retelling of history it's an intimate exploration of the passions, conflicts, and triumphs that shaped the band's journey. Whether you're a devoted fan or a curious explorer of musical legacies, this book unveils the depth of Lynyrd Skynyrd's impact on rock and roll. ![]() From the raucous energy of their early years to the bittersweet melodies that marked their tragic end, this biography is a portal into the heart and soul of a band that transcended generations. This biography unveils the secrets behind the legendary "Sweet Home Alabama" and delves into the lives of the men who defied convention to redefine Southern rock.Discover the captivating narratives behind the formation of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the turbulent rise to fame, and the poignant tales that echo through their timeless music. Her son, Justin, is in the US Navy.īillingsley died in Cullman on Jfrom cancer at the age of 58.Embark on an unforgettable journey through the soulful saga of Lynyrd Skynyrd, where every strummed chord and poetic lyric weaves the untold stories of one of the most iconic bands in rock history. Her final CD was titled I Will Obey.īillingsley lived with her husband, Tim, and her daughter, Destiny, in Cullman, Alabama where they attended Spirit Life Church. Her friend Jane Van Zant was also there.īillingsley also made many television and radio appearances, appeared in several movies and DVDs, and traveled extensively. In 2007, JoJo appeared at Jam-A-Que (a southern rock get-together) with members of the Play It Again Jam in Pleasant view Tennessee. JoJo, Leslie and newcomer Donna Basile, rounded out the Honkettes. In 2005, she was called upon by her friend, Mark Basile, a guitarist from New York, who invited her to perform several times as "The Honkettes" in an alternative version of Lynyrd Skynyrd called "The Saturday Night Special Band" that included former Skynyrd members Ed King, Artimus Pyle and Leslie Hawkins, which helped raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims. She also performed with members of the group at occasional charity or memorial events. And, she sang " Sweet Home Alabama" at Lynyrd Skynyrd's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Of the 26 crew and passengers aboard, both pilots and four passengers were killed, and the 20 survivors all were injured to varying degrees. The type of aircraft involved in the accident was a chartered, 30 year-old Convair 240, owned and operated by L & J Company. She was at the opening of Freebird The Movie at Atlanta's Fox Theatre in 1995. The crash itself took place on October 20, 1977. Performances īillingsley did not perform with a re-formed Lynyrd Skynyrd after the 1977 plane crash at Charlie Daniels' 1979 Volunteer Jam, because she was not invited. According to Billingsley, this experience led her to become a born-again Christian. At the time, she was under a doctor's care in Senatobia, Mississippi, dealing with health problems brought about by substance abuse. 20, 1977, plane crash that killed members of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, points to where he was sitting in the band’s doomed airplane at the Lynyrd Skynyrd monument near the crash site near Gillsburg, Miss., Sunday, Nov. In December 1975 she was hired, along with Cassie Gaines and Leslie Hawkins, as backing singers for the Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, whose leader, Ronnie Van Zant, dubbed them " The Honkettes".Īn Octoairplane crash killed several members of the band and road crew, but Billingsley was the only band member not on the flight. Gene Odom, one of the survivors of the Oct. The family soon moved to Senatobia, Mississippi from Harmontown, Mississippi, where she was raised. She was best known for her work with The Honkettes, backing vocalists for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.īillingsley was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Doc and Hazel Billingsley. ![]() It’s impossible to overstate the impact that Lynyrd Skynyrd had on southern rock music, and even today’s country music.
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