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Allen Collins
Background information
Birth nameLarkin Allen Collins, Jr.
Born(1952-07-19)July 19, 1952
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 1990(1990-01-23) (aged 37)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Years active1963–1986
Formerly of
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • The Rossington-Collins Band
  • The Allen Collins Band

Larkin Allen Collins Jr.[1][2] (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.

  1. ^ Brant 2002, pg. 18
  2. ^ Odom 2002, pg. 34

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