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The Rossington Collins Band was formed in 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida, by former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins. The band was born out of the ashes of Lynyrd Skynyrd following the 1977 plane crash that claimed the lives of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot John Gray. They released two studio albums, Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere (1980) and This Is the Way (1981).
Despite their short-lived career, the band made significant inroads on the Billboard charts, with their debut album reaching number thirteen and their second album peaking at number twenty-four. They did not win any major music awards but are remembered for their contribution to the Southern rock genre and for helping to keep the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd alive during a difficult period.
Members of the band included Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Dale Krantz Rossington (lead vocals), Billy Powell (keyboards), Leon Wilkeson (bass), Derek Hess (drums), and Barry Harwood (guitar, backing vocals). The band ceased operations in 1982, following which members pursued other projects, notably the formation of the Allen Collins Band by Allen Collins.
ROSSINGTON COLLINS BAND STUDIO ALBUMS
Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere (1980)
Released 1980
Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere is the debut studio album by the Rossington Collins Band, formed by Gary Rossington and Allen Collins after the tragic plane crash that decimated Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album was recorded at El Adobe Studios in El Paso, Texas, between January and March 1980. It reflects the band’s determination to forge a new musical path while honoring their Southern rock roots.
The lineup featured Gary Rossington on guitar, Allen Collins on guitar, Dale Krantz Rossington on lead vocals, Billy Powell on keyboards, Leon Wilkeson on bass, and Derek Hess on drums. Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Barry Harwood produced the album, which peaked at number thirteen on the Billboard 200 chart.
CD Track Listings:
- “Prime Time” – 4:06
- “Three Times as Bad” – 6:03
- “Don’t Misunderstand Me” – 3:57
- “One Good Man” – 4:38
- “Opportunity” – 4:34
- “Getaway” – 7:26
- “Winners and Losers” – 5:10
- “Misery Loves Company” – 4:46
- “Sometimes You Can Put It Out” – 5:38
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This Is the Way (1981)
Released 1981
This Is the Way is the second and final studio album by the Rossington Collins Band. Released in 1981, the album was recorded at the same location as their debut, El Adobe Studios in El Paso, Texas, from November 1980 to January 1981. Although it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as their first album, peaking at number twenty-four on the Billboard 200, it continued to showcase the band’s blend of rock and blues influences.
The band consisted of the same members as their debut, including Barry Harwood on guitar and backing vocals. Gary Rossington and Allen Collins produced the album, further emphasizing the band’s robust, intricate guitar work and the powerful vocals of Dale Krantz Rossington.
CD Track Listings:
- “Gotta Get it Straight” – 4:43
- “Tashauna” – 4:57
- “Gonna Miss It When It’s Gone” – 3:53
- “Pine Box” – 3:04
- “Fancy Ideas” – 4:36
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” – 3:43
- “Seems Like Every Day” – 4:30
- “I’m Free Today” – 3:24
- “Next Phone Call” – 3:33
- “Means Nothing to You” – 4:59
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COMPILATIONS
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rossington Collins Band (2003)
Released 2003
CD Track Listings
- “Prime Time”
- “Don’t Misunderstand Me”
- “Opportunity”
- “Getaway”
- “Sometimes You Can Put It Out”
- “Tashauna”
- “Pine Box”
- “Fancy Ideas”
- “Seems Like Everyday”
- “Next Phone Call”
- “Just Trouble”
- “Don’t Let The City Make You Crazy”
Updated August 26, 2026.
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