The affected nerve in piriformis syndrome is the sciatic nerve. Collectively the tibial and common fibular nerve makes up the general term sciatic nerve. Since the sciatic nerve is so close to the piriformis it is acknowledged that the muscle plays a role in irritating the nerve.
They named the band Lynard Skynyrd after. Leonard Skinner, a disliked gym teacher / coach some of the members had in high school. Skinner later moved on to selling Real Estate in Jacksonville Florida.
Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd (L-R back row Artimus Pyle, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins and Steve Gaines, front row Leon Wilkeson and Billy Powell) pose by their trailer backstage at an outdoor concert in October, 1976 Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.