Free Bird: The Essential Collection

Compilation by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Released 2014

Al Kooper
engineer [1-2, 6, 9, 13], producer [1-2, 6, 9, 13], remixer [2, 13]
Allen Collins
electric guitar [1, 4, 9], guitar [2, 6, 13]
Artimus Pyle
drums (drum set) [4]
Billy Powell
keyboard [1-2, 4, 6, 9, 13]
Bob Burns
drums (drum set) [1-2, 6, 9, 13]
Bob “Tub” Langford
engineer [2, 13]
Bobbye Hall
additional [2], percussion [2]
Clydie King
background vocals [1]
Danny Turbeville
engineer [2, 13]
Ed King
bass guitar [2, 13], electric guitar [1, 9], guitar [6]
Gary Rossington
electric guitar [1, 4, 9], guitar [2, 6, 13]
Leon Wilkeson
background vocals [6, 9], bass guitar [6], electric bass guitar [1, 4, 9]
Lynyrd Skynyrd
producer [4]
Merry Clayton
background vocals [1]
Rodney Mills
engineer [2, 13], mix [4]
Ronnie Van Zant
lead vocals [1-2, 4, 9, 13], misc [1], vocal [6]
Roosevelt Gook
additional [13], organ [13]
Steve Gaines
electric guitar [4], vocal [4]
Tom Dowd
producer [4]