Complete List Of Rossington Collins Band Members

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The Rossington Collins Band was formed in 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida, by former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd following the tragic plane crash in 1977 that led to the band’s hiatus. The Rossington Collins Band was active primarily from 1979 to 1982 and released two studio albums, Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere in 1980 and This Is the Way in 1981. Despite their brief period of activity, the band made a significant impact with their blend of Southern rock and blues. Although the group grew out of the tragedy that ended the original Lynyrd Skynyrd era, the members deliberately sought to create a distinct band rather than simply reform Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Rossington Collins Band ceased activities in early 1982 following personal turmoil, including the death of Allen Collins’s wife, and growing tensions over the band’s future.

Gary Rossington

Gary Rossington played guitar in the Rossington Collins Band and was one of its founding members, carrying over his profound musical influences from Lynyrd Skynyrd, where he was a key guitarist. Rossington contributed to both of the band’s albums, Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere and This Is the Way. His guitar work continued to reflect the Southern rock style that defined much of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music. After the disbandment of the Rossington Collins Band, he continued working with Dale Krantz-Rossington and was later instrumental in the reformation of Lynyrd Skynyrd, remaining with the band until his death in 2023.

Allen Collins

Allen Collins, another founding member from Lynyrd Skynyrd, played guitar alongside Rossington. Collins’s aggressive and melodic guitar style was a staple in the band’s sound, particularly evident in tracks from their debut album. His playing was crucial in defining the band’s musical direction. Following the dissolution of the Rossington Collins Band, Collins formed the Allen Collins Band with several former Rossington Collins Band members. Collins later faced personal tragedies and health issues that limited his musical career. He passed away in 1990, leaving behind a legacy marked by his influential guitar work.

Leon Wilkeson

Leon Wilkeson, the bassist for the Rossington Collins Band, brought his distinctive bass playing from Lynyrd Skynyrd to the group. He played on both of the band’s albums, where his performance continued to showcase his ability to blend seamlessly with the guitar-driven structure of Southern rock. After the Rossington Collins Band ended, Wilkeson joined the Allen Collins Band and later returned to Lynyrd Skynyrd when the group reformed. He continued to perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd until his death in 2001.

Billy Powell

Billy Powell handled the keyboards for the Rossington Collins Band, a role he reprised from his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd. His keyboard skills added a unique layer to the band’s sound, enriching their music with his classical and rock influences. Powell played on both albums, contributing to the band’s distinctive sound. After the Rossington Collins Band ended, he joined the Allen Collins Band and later rejoined Lynyrd Skynyrd during its reformation, remaining with the band until his death in 2009.

Dale Krantz-Rossington

Dale Krantz-Rossington served as the lead vocalist for the Rossington Collins Band. Prior to joining the band, she worked as a backup singer for .38 Special, another band from the Southern rock genre. Her powerful vocals were a defining feature of the band’s music, particularly highlighted on the debut album. Dale married Gary Rossington in 1982, and after the band’s breakup, she continued to perform and collaborate with her husband in later musical projects, including the Rossington Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Barry Lee Harwood

Barry Lee Harwood played guitar and provided vocals for the Rossington Collins Band. Harwood’s guitar work complemented the established styles of Rossington and Collins, giving the group a three-guitar attack, while his vocals added to the band’s harmonies. He contributed to both Rossington Collins Band albums. After the group dissolved, Harwood continued with Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell, and Derek Hess in the Allen Collins Band, which released Here, There & Back in 1983.

Derek Hess

Derek Hess was the drummer and percussionist for the Rossington Collins Band. His involvement added a robust rhythmic foundation to the band’s music, and he played on both studio albums. Hess joined the group after Artimus Pyle, who had originally been expected to rehearse with the band, was injured in a motorcycle accident. After the Rossington Collins Band ended, Hess continued with several of its members in the Allen Collins Band and later worked with Gary and Dale Rossington in the Rossington Band.

Updated August 26, 2026.