What happened to Alan Collins?

What happened to Alan Collins?

Allen Collins, one of the original members of the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, died of pneumonia on Tuesday. He was 37 years old. Mr. Collins suffered respiratory failure, said Karen Bowling, a spokeswoman for Memorial Medical Center.

Was Allen Collins a good guitarist?

Gone but certainly not forgotten is the great guitar playing of Allen Collins. His solo work (along with Rossington) on “Free Bird” is cited often among the best guitar solos in music history. Allen ranks as The #59 Guitarist of the Rock Era*.

Where did Allen Collins crash his car?

Collins, who had already had numerous traffic related convictions, crashed his car in Jacksonville killing his new girlfriend and leaving himself paralyzed from the waist down and unable to play again.

Who played the guitar solo on Freebird?

Although this video hit the YouTubes a few years ago, we thought you’d enjoy hearing the isolated guitar-solo track from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” The solo on the song—which was played by Allen Collins and Gary Rossington—comes it at Number 3 on Guitar World’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.

Who is the greatest guitar of all time?

8: Mark Knopfler. 7: Eddie Van Halen. 6: Brian May. 5: Chuck Berry. 4: Eric Clapton. 3: David Gilmour. 2: Jimi Hendrix. 1: Jimmy Page.

Who is Eric Clapton’s favorite guitarist?

However, the greatest, according to Eric Clapton, the bonafide guitar god, is Albert Lee. The guitarist has worked with some big names, including Emmylou Harris and The Everly Brothers. Considering Clapton’s appraisal, we all should be listening to Lee: “He’s the greatest guitarist in the world. The ultimate virtuoso.