Allen Collins

Allen Collins

Larkin Allen Collins Jr. (July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990) was one of the founding members and guitarists of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with late frontman Ronnie Van Zant. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

Read more about Allen Collins:  Musical Career, Accident, Band Reunions and Death, Instruments

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