[Mad Dawgg]

Let me preface my remarks by noting I graduated in 1977 at the start of the school year in 76 my Mom and dad wanted to know what I wanted for Graduation, they barely got the words out of their mouth before I could say Skynyrd tickets.

Well, tickets couldn't be secured for grad. so they got a Stereo instead and allof Skyryds albums.

Then I was surprised on my birthday in 77 with a note in a birthday card that I was going to see Skynyrd with 3 of my friends. My Birthday is October 14th. Never got to use those tickets...

I am a big fan of Southern Rock, have been for many years.

So to your comment:

"Actually, it's a far from a true description." Which was a response to: "Southern Rock differs from standard Rock in its regional mix of conservatism and rebellion. It is defined by political incorrectness: maleness, whiteness, sexism, racism, and a flaunting of Confederate flags, mixed with a more positive regional pride.

Well let us take it part by part:

"Southern Rock differs from standard Rock in its regional mix of conservatism and rebellion."

Definitely!

"It is defined by political incorrectness:"

No Doubt!

"maleness"

I can't think of one Female Southern Rock group maybe I missed it but I doubt it.

"whiteness"

Hmmm, can't remember a single ethnic member of any Southern Rock group, Again maybe I missed it but I can't remember a single non white member of any of the big Southern Rock groups.

"sexism"

Hmmm Songs about getting some trim on a Saturday night, What's your name little girl What's your name. Yep Sexism!

"racism"

Your example above is the only song I can remember that touches on anything remotely racial, also in the same song Neil Young is taken to task about his song "Southern Man" so this is the first example I find that is at the very least stretching the truth, I think outright lie but remember some equate Confederate Flag to racism. Which brings us to:

"and a flaunting of Confederate flags, mixed with a more positive regional pride"

Most definitely!

SO I really don't think the description is that far off, just that taken together it sounds ominous but in fact is very true save for the racism.

[Alas Babylon!]

Yes, but I took offense at the racist part, as did you. All the other stuff I'm proud of too. But in these last few decades, I've seen a lot more racism up North than down here.

[shuckmaster]

>>>I can't think of one Female Southern Rock group maybe I missed it but I doubt it.<<<

A female vocalist died in the Skynyrd plane crash. The Rossington Collins band featured a female lead singer up front (who still preforms on tour with Skynyrd).

>>>maybe I missed it but I can't remember a single non white member of any of the big Southern Rock groups.<<<

You've never heard of the Allman Brothers?

[joebuck]

"Hmmm, can't remember a single ethnic member of any Southern Rock group, Again maybe I missed it but I can't remember a single non white member of any of the big Southern Rock groups."

You obviously never paid attention to the rhythm section of the Allman brothers band. Also, I believe that all the members of Blackfoot (Train, Train) were native americans. Finally, I believe that Skynerd had a female african american back up singer the last year they toured.