All Dixie Rock

History of Southern Rock

Pull up your favorite chair and watch this terrific documentary that explores the roots, legacy and artists of Southern Rock.

It features interviews with band members, producers, managers and family and friends of the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Charlie Daniels, Drive-By Truckers and others. It first aired on CMT in 2005.

'Sleazy Hussy Fever' by Elias T. Hoth

Southern Rock's reach goes around the world, including England, where powerful Elias T. Hoth resides. "Sleazy Hussy Fever" represents Hoth at its nasty best, with telling vocals and biting guitar licks.

Not every station is brave enough to play Hoth, but you'll hear plenty of selections from the band on All Dixie Rock.

Sweet Home Alabama: The Southern Rock Saga

The BBC's look at how a group of rock bands rose from the Deep South and conquered the world.

Lynyrd Skynryd on VH1's Behind the Music

The documentary that first aired on the network in 1997. Just in case it's taken down (as has been in the past), there's a backup copy in five parts after the jump.