This signed sheet music is for Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, autographed by members Bob Burns, Artimus Pyle, Leslie Hawkins, and Jo Jo Billingsley—each an important part of the band’s early legacy. Released in 1974 on the album Second Helping, Sweet Home Alabama quickly became Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature song and one of the most iconic tracks in Southern rock history. Written by Ed King, Gary Rossington, and Ronnie Van Zant, the song was a direct response to Neil Young’s critical tracks Southern Man and Alabama. With its unforgettable opening riff, sing-along chorus, and proud Southern identity, the single climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since become a cultural anthem. Its popularity has only grown through decades of radio play, films, commercials, and live performances, making it one of the most recognizable rock songs of all time. Bob Burns (1950–2015) was the original drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, laying down the driving beats on their early recordings, including Sweet Home Alabama. He later stepped away from the band in the mid-1970s but remained beloved as one of its founding members. Artimus Pyle (born 1948) took over drumming duties in 1974 and played a key role in carrying the band through its peak years, including the Street Survivors era. Leslie Hawkins and Jo Jo Billingsley, members of the “Honkettes” backing vocal trio, added gospel-inspired harmonies that gave Skynyrd’s live shows and recordings extra depth, helping elevate songs like Sweet Home Alabama into something larger than life. Owning this signed sheet music for Sweet Home Alabama is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of American music history tied to one of rock’s most enduring anthems and signed by musicians who were part of its creation and legacy. For fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Southern rock enthusiasts, and collectors of classic rock memorabilia, this artifact captures the pride, power, and timeless appeal of a song that still resonates worldwide.

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