Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records has announced the release of Last Of A Dying Breed from LYNYRD SKYNYRD, the band’s first studio album since the September, 2009 release of God & Guns, which debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 20 and gave the band their highest debut since 1977 Last Of A Dying Breed reunites the band with producer Bob Marlette who produced God & Guns.

“It was great to get back in the studio with Bob for this new album,” said Gary Rossington. “We kind of went back old school this time. All of us playing together in the studio as a band, tracking songs and creating licks. We had a lot of fun and the music really flowed for us, so that’s when you know you are on to something good. We can’t wait to let the fans hear these songs and play ‘em live.”

Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd Skynyrd have recorded an album that continues the tremendous legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, a legacy that was halted for a decade after the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Huey Thomasson, yet they rock on.

Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd will be bass player Johnny Colt, an original member of THE BLACK CROWES, who has also played with TRAIN and ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA. When asked about receiving a phone call from Rickey Medlocke on behalf of Lynyrd Skynyrd to join the band, Johnny said, “What else do you say to Medlocke, Rossington and Van Zant? We’re talking southern rock royalty. We’re talking Lynyrd Skynyrd. The only thing out of my mouth was when and where!”

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem 'Sweet Home Alabama' having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

Lynyrd Skynyrd will be on tour throughout the summer in North America and Europe.

North American tour dates as follows:

May

4 - Pier Six Concert Pavilion - Baltimore, MD
5 - Celebrate Virginia Live - Fredericksburg, VA
11 - Virginia State Park Pavilion at Hooper Park - Crewe, VA
12 - Harrahs Chester Downs - Chester, PA
18 - Shooting Star Casino - Mahnomen, MN
19 - Treasure Island Resort & Casino - Welch, MN
25 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indianapolis, IN
26 - Riverfest Amphitheatre - Little Rock, AR

July

6 - Maddies Place - Kahnawake, QC
7 - Buffalo Hill Village - Varysburg, NY
8 - Theatre at Westbury - Westbury, NY
13 - Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL
14 - Jackson County Fairgrounds - Jackson, MI
19 - Great Jones County Fair - Monticello, IA
20 - Jamboree in the Hills - Belmont, OH
21 - FunFest @ Johnson Memorial Stadium - Kingsport, TN
22 - Bayside Toyota Pavilion Saint - Leonard, MD

August

3 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC
4 - Time Warner Pavilion @ Walnut Creek - Raleigh, NC
9 - Buffalo Chip Campground - Sturgis, SD
11 - Fortune Bay Resort and Casino - Tower, MN
16 - Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, PA
17 - Oakdale Theatre - Wallingford, CT
18 - Havelock Country Jamboree - Havelock, ON Canada
24 - CenturyLink Center - Bossier City, LA
25 - Amphitheater at the Wharf - Orange Beach, AL
31 - Memphis Botanic Gardens - Memphis, TN

September

1 - Turner Field - Atlanta, GA

October

4 - Paul Paul Theatre - Fresno, CA
5 - Stockton Arena - Stockton, CA
6 - The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA
27 - Simple Man Cruise 2012 - Miami, FL

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s current lineup:

Gary Rossington - Guitar

Johnny Van Zant - Vocals

Rickey Medlocke - Guitar

Mark "Sparky" Matejka - Guitar

Michael Cartellone - Drums

Johnny Colt - Bass

Peter Keys - Keyboards

Dale Krantz Rossington - Honkettes Backing Vocals

Carol Chase - Honkettes Backing Vocals