Jacksonville, FL

Music connected to Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida: where Southern rock history meets a cool coastal vibe! This is the town that birthed Lynyrd Skynyrd, whose influence echoes worldwide, and whose song "That's How I Like It" is just one of many tunes that name-drop the city. With a musical legacy that spans from Pat Boone to mentions by country giants like Kenny Chesney ("When I See This Bar") and Billy Ray Cyrus ("I Want My Mullet Back"), Jacksonville offers a diverse sonic landscape.

Beyond the music, Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the US, perfect for soaking up the Florida sunshine. Situated on the St. Johns River, this major shipping hub has a relaxed, Southern charm that sets it apart. So, whether you're tracing the roots of Southern rock or just looking for a laid-back getaway with a musical heartbeat, Jacksonville awaits. And, if you are driving down Interstate 95, it’s a great place to stop and explore.

About Jacksonville

• Pat Boone, the pop singer and actor, was born in Jacksonville in 1934.
• Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was founded in Jacksonville, influencing music worldwide.
• Its deep-water port cemented Jacksonville's importance as a shipping hub.
• Jacksonville is home to the largest urban park system in the United States.
• The Great Fire of 1901 destroyed much of downtown, prompting significant rebuilding.
• It's named after Andrew Jackson, established in 1822.
• With nearly a million residents, Jacksonville is Florida's most populous city.
• The city's elevation is 43 feet, offering only slight relief from sea level.
• Healthcare and finance are major drivers of Jacksonville's economy.
• Jacksonville offers a relaxed, coastal feel with a touch of Southern charm.
• Anastasia Formation, a coquina limestone, underlies much of the coastal area.
• Fort Matanzas National Monument, south of the city, protects coastal scrub and dunes.
• The St. Johns River, one of the few major rivers in the US flowing north, bisects the city.
• Loggerhead sea turtles nest on the beaches along the Jacksonville coast.
• Maritime forests of live oak and saw palmetto dominate the coastal landscape.
• The Timucua people inhabited the area for thousands of years before European contact.
• In 1862, the Union army occupied the city during the Civil War.
• The St. James Building, now Jacksonville City Hall, was completed in 1912.
• The Florida Theatre is said to be haunted by a man who fell to his death during its construction.
• Interstate 95 is a major north-south artery through Jacksonville.

Artists From Jacksonville

38 Special 904 Click A Matter of Honor Al Hall Alan Jabbour Alias Allen Collins Allman Brothers Band Andy Adcock Apostle Astronautalis Awaken Tragedy Barrence Whitfield Barry Kerch Beach Party (!) Ben Harper Black Kids Blackfoot Blank Label Blind Blake Blood of Angels Blood, Sweat and Whiskey Bob Booker Bob Burns BossMan Dlow Brad Mehldau Burn Season Butch Trucks Casey Jones Chandra Currelley-Young Charles Singleton Charles Tolliver Chauncey Westbrook Classics IV CLoud9 Vibes Code of Ethics Cold Cowboy Cursed Ruin Cynthia Haymon Danny Joe Brown Dave Crawford Dave Hlubek David Charles Abell David Jack Holt Dee Watkins Dennis Dotson Derek Trucks Dillon Maurer Donnie Van Zant Dorothy Shay Doyle Dykes DT Eater of Worlds Eddie Hinton Electric President Emperor X Evergreen Terrace Fit for Rivals Floridian Winter Fred Durst Galaxy Gary Rossington Gary “U.S.” Bonds George F. Smoot George Paxton Glenn Jones Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh Haxprocess I Am Mook Inspection 12 J-Pimp Jack Sheldon Jackie Davis Jackie Moore James Forbes James MacDonough James Weldon Johnson Jamison Ross Jenni Reid Jenny Scheinman Jeremiah Hunt Jimmie Van Zant Jimmy Parrish & The Waves JJ Grey & Mofro Jo Ann Campbell John Archibald Wheeler John Betsch John Rosamond Johnson Johnny Tillotson Johnny Van Zant Jon Todd Joni Adno Joonie Jordan Fletcher Julie Williams Jyrice Karen Anderson Kelly Kelly Khan Jamal Kouvaris The Universal Prince Lawrence Benjamin Brown Lee Rose Lil Duval Lil Poppa Limp Bizkit Lisa Harris Lonnie Sattin Luther Dixon Lyndsay Pruett Lynyrd Skynyrd M.A.J.O.R.S. Madison Hughes Marcus Roberts Marilyn Manson Matt Brown Matt Harding’s Steel Armada Melinda Caroll Molly Hatchet Mouse & The Boys Nantucket Nardo Wick Nefarion No Pleasure in Life Noel Millan NOPle Oracle Parasite Disciple Pat Boone Patrique McMillan Paul Valadez Paul Wilbur Paula Kelly Phil Green Pinto Colvig Powerball Puretone IX Quad City DJ’s Radical Face Rein Sanction Rex Smith Richard Kendrick Rick Dees Rickey Medlocke Right Here Right Now Rob Roy Ronnie Van Zant Rossington Collins Band Sacrificial Betrayal Sagen SAILORR Sam Jones Sam Rivers Sara Hickman Scooter Ward Scott McKenzie Sean Mackin Seventh Key Shinedown Shorty Medlock Skyler Howren Skyliner sleepless Snagglepuss Southpaw SpotemGottem Starbelly Stella Luna Stella Stocker Steve Boone Teddy Washington Tedeschi Trucks Band The Allman Brothers Band The Deep Six The Lost Souls The Magi The Monarchs The Noctambulant The Patty Duke Syndrome The Portrait Twelve Hour Turn Tyler Hanes Tyler Shields Van Zant Vermettya Royster Vic Chesnutt Wesley Wilson William Johnson William Ryan Key Yashira Yellowcard Field Trip LPT Razed in Black Sensei Teal Peel The Derek Trucks Band

Songs About Jacksonville

Grove St. Party by

That’s How I Like It by

Rubber Band Man by

How U Ridin’ by

alabama pines by

limpbizkit by

The South’s Gonna’ Do It Again by

When I See This Bar by

I Want My Mullet Back by

Just Call Me Hank by

Georgia (1974) by

HOW ABOUT YOU by

I Love My Country by

My Kinda Party by

I've Been Everywhere by

Area Codes by

Ladies Love Country Boys by

Daddy’s 8-Track by

My Name Is Bocephus by

Truckstop Diaries by

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38 Special 904 Click A Matter of Honor Al Hall Alan Jabbour Alias Allen Collins Allman Brothers Band Andy Adcock Apostle Astronautalis Awaken Tragedy Barrence Whitfield Barry Kerch Beach Party (!) Ben Harper Black Kids Blackfoot Blank Label Blind Blake Blood of Angels Blood, Sweat and Whiskey Bob Booker Bob Burns BossMan Dlow Brad Mehldau Burn Season Butch Trucks CLoud9 Vibes Casey Jones Chandra Currelley-Young Charles Singleton Charles Tolliver Chauncey Westbrook Classics IV Code of Ethics Cold Cowboy Cursed Ruin Cynthia Haymon DT Danny Joe Brown Dave Crawford Dave Hlubek David Charles Abell David Jack Holt Dee Watkins Dennis Dotson Derek Trucks Dillon Maurer Donnie Van Zant Dorothy Shay Doyle Dykes Eater of Worlds Eddie Hinton Electric President Emperor X Evergreen Terrace Field Trip Fit for Rivals Floridian Winter Fred Durst Galaxy Gary Rossington Gary “U.S.” Bonds George F. Smoot George Paxton Glenn Jones Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh Haxprocess I Am Mook Inspection 12 J-Pimp JJ Grey & Mofro Jack Sheldon Jackie Davis Jackie Moore James Forbes James MacDonough James Weldon Johnson Jamison Ross Jenni Reid Jenny Scheinman Jeremiah Hunt Jimmie Van Zant Jimmy Parrish & The Waves Jo Ann Campbell John Archibald Wheeler John Betsch John Rosamond Johnson Johnny Tillotson Johnny Van Zant Jon Todd Joni Adno Joonie Jordan Fletcher Julie Williams Jyrice Karen Anderson Kelly Kelly Khan Jamal Kouvaris The Universal Prince LPT Lawrence Benjamin Brown Lee Rose Lil Duval Lil Poppa Limp Bizkit Lisa Harris Lonnie Sattin Luther Dixon Lyndsay Pruett Lynyrd Skynyrd M.A.J.O.R.S. Madison Hughes Marcus Roberts Marilyn Manson Matt Brown Matt Harding’s Steel Armada Melinda Caroll Molly Hatchet Mouse & The Boys NOPle Nantucket Nardo Wick Nefarion No Pleasure in Life Noel Millan Oracle Parasite Disciple Pat Boone Patrique McMillan Paul Valadez Paul Wilbur Paula Kelly Phil Green Pinto Colvig Powerball Puretone IX Quad City DJ’s Radical Face Razed in Black Rein Sanction Rex Smith Richard Kendrick Rick Dees Rickey Medlocke Right Here Right Now Rob Roy Ronnie Van Zant Rossington Collins Band SAILORR Sacrificial Betrayal Sagen Sam Jones Sam Rivers Sara Hickman Scooter Ward Scott McKenzie Sean Mackin Sensei Seventh Key Shinedown Shorty Medlock Skyler Howren Skyliner Snagglepuss Southpaw SpotemGottem Starbelly Stella Luna Stella Stocker Steve Boone Teal Peel Teddy Washington Tedeschi Trucks Band The Allman Brothers Band The Deep Six The Derek Trucks Band The Lost Souls The Magi The Monarchs The Noctambulant The Patty Duke Syndrome The Portrait Twelve Hour Turn Tyler Hanes Tyler Shields Van Zant Vermettya Royster Vic Chesnutt Wesley Wilson William Johnson William Ryan Key Yashira Yellowcard sleepless Biloxi, MS Crestview, FL Crystal River, FL East Bernard, TX Escatawpa, MS Galveston, TX Gonzales, LA Gulf Shores, AL Havana, FL Houston, TX