3 Southern Rock Groups From the 1970s You’d Never Skip on the Radio

This article from American Songwriter highlights three southern rock groups from the 1970s whose music remains instantly recognisable on the radio. It's a light retrospective piece celebrating the genre's American roots during an era when British bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd dominated rock music, showcasing how these acts carved out their own distinct sound and legacy.

The three bands featured are Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band, both hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, and ZZ Top from Texas. Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1973 debut album included classics such as "Free Bird" and "Simple Man", while The Allman Brothers Band built on their 1969 debut with acclaimed releases including the live album At Fillmore East. ZZ Top, known for tracks like "La Grange" and later hits "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs", rounds out the trio as an enduring blues-rock icon.