Ronnie Van Zant
American singer (1948–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977)[1] was an American singer, best known as the founding lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of Johnny Van Zant, the current lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of the rock band .38 Special.
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Birth name | Ronald Wayne Van Zant |
Born | (1948-01-15)January 15, 1948 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1977(1977-10-20) (aged 29) Gillsburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Years active | 1964–1977 |
Formerly of | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
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