Leonard Skinner , the gym teacher who inspired the name of the legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd , has died . Skinner , 77 , dies in his sleep , the band says . He was a stickler for the school 's policy against long hair . He reportedly sent several students to the principal 's office . Comment:
Skinner , 77 , dies in his sleep , the band says . He was a stickler for the school 's policy against long hair . He reportedly sent several students to the principal 's office . Comment: