Steve Gaines Musical artist

Steven Earl "Steve" Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician. He is most well known as a guitarist and songwriter for southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and is the younger brother of Cassie Gaines, who was a back up vocalist for the band's live performances.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Okie
Birth date	September 14, 1949
Birth place	Missouri , Seneca Missouri
Date of death	October 20, 1977
Place of death	Gillsburg Mississippi , Mississippi
Hometown	Miami Oklahoma

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Musical artist

Career started	1964
Career ended	1977
associated musical artist	Lynyrd Skynyrd Detroit (band)
Background	Solo singer
genre	Southern rock
instrument	Guitar Fender Stratocaster Singing Gibson Les Paul Custom
record label	MCA Records