Ronnie Van Zant Musical artist

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of current lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant and of the founder and vocalist of 38 Special, Donnie Van Zant. He is the father of singer Tammy Van Zant and cousin of musician Jimmie Van Zant.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 15, 1948
Birth place
Jacksonville Florida
Date of deathOctober 20, 1977
Place of death
Gillsburg Mississippi

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Musical artist

Career started1964
Career ended1977
associated musical artist
Lynyrd Skynyrd
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Southern rock

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External resources

  1. http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19771020-1&lang=en
  2. http://libraryonline.erau.edu/online-full-text/ntsb/aircraft-accident-reports/AAR78-06.pdf
  3. http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/LynyrdSkynyrd-N55VM.htm
  4. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Van+Zant&GSsr=41&GRid=1057&
  5. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Van+Zant&GSsr=41&GRid=6742069&
  6. http://www.jacksonville.com/special/lynyrdskynyrd/vanzantstombdefaced.html
  7. http://www.lynyrdskynyrdhistory.com/less2.html
  8. http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/zsearch.aspx?ix=ssdiall&qt=l&zfn=Ronald&zln=Van+Zant