Skynyrd wrote Sweet Home Alabama in passionate defence of the South.

Rednecks are good people, they just won’t stand for a bunch of bull. That’s what it should all be about.Ī lot of guys from the South are rednecks, because we continue with what we believe in – God, family, friends and doing the right thing in life. My mama and the Bible taught me: do unto others. He should be in the news and taught better in the schools. Here in America the trouble is we’ve let God go. If everybody got a little more religious and embraced God, this world would be a better place. I believe in God and his son Jesus Christ, and I’ve got my own way of looking at that subject, but there’s a lot going on with religion… Ain’t that an understatement. However, I do all I can to stop things worsening I recycle and live right as much as possible. It might be some kind of natural earthly cycle. I don’t believe people have enough power to have changed the planet that much. I can see how the oceans and rivers are polluted and humankind has really messed up some of our cities, but global warming? I’m not sure. Of course, all of the bad stuff like kids getting killed by crazy people makes me very sad, but if someone comes into my house uninvited then I’m going to protect myself. You must be able to respond to aggression. If you live out in the woods or on a country road, should something bad happen you’re on your own until the police arrive – if the police arrive. Here in America it’s different to Europe. I believe you should be able to own a gun to protect yourself. Skynyrd has written lots of songs about guns. Owning a firearm is ok – for the right reasons Good times: Lynyrd Skynyrd (Rossington third from left) in 1974

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