Larkin Allen Collins Jr. (July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990) was an American guitarist, and one of the founding members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He co-wrote many of the band's songs with frontman and original lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. == Biography == === Early life === Collins was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1952. He started playing guitar at 12 years of age, with a few lessons from his stepmother, Leila Collins, a country-and-western guitarist,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Allen Collins first charted in 1974 with Free Bird.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Baby, I Love Your Way / Freebird Medley (Free Baby) - #2: Free Bird - #3: Free Bird (EP) - #4: Free Bird (EP) - #5: Free Bird
#4 Free Bird (EP)
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#5 Free Bird
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#3 Free Bird (EP)
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