Ronnie Van Zant

Ronnie Van Zant
Van Zant in 1976
Van Zant in 1976
Background information
Birth nameRonald Wayne Van Zant
Born(1948-01-15)January 15, 1948
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 1977(1977-10-20) (aged 29)
Gillsburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1964–1977
Formerly ofLynyrd Skynyrd

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.

  1. ^ Charlotte Dillon. "Ronnie Van Zant | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2016.