Rock N Roll Archaeology Shorts: Southern Rock Opera: Ghosts, Myths, and Monsters

Explore the power of myth with Drive-By Truckers' landmark album, Southern Rock Opera. This RNRA Short dissects how Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley used the legend of Lynyrd Skynyrd to confront "The Duality of the Southern Thing." Uncover the stories behind this ambitious double album, its challenging creation, and its lasting impact on Southern rock and the band's "golden era" with Jason Isbell. Host and Producer: Christian Swain Head Writer: Richard Evans Sound Designer: Jerry Danielsen

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