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That Smell
Originally posted on March 5, 2024
On this day in 1986, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, Allen Collins crashed his car, paralyzing himself from the waist down. The accident claimed the life of his girlfriend.
“Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars
Oak tree you’re in my way.”
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