NARAS Heroes: Lynyrd Skynyrd is a documentary short honoring legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd, pioneers as an enduring southern rock band who transformed rock-and-roll despite all the odds and tragedies. For 30 years, these pioneers of southern rock have endured, despite all odds through death and disaster, as the signature band of rural America. Lynyrd Skynyrd made their mark early on with such hits as "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Simple Man," and "Gimme Three Steps," all of which have become classic rock staples.