Ronnie Van Zant

(1948-1977)

American singer and songwriter

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Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of two other rock vocalists: current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of 38 Special. He was the father of Tammy Van Zant and Melody Van Zant.

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Born	Ronald Wayne Van Zant 15 January 1948 Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Died	20 October 1977 (aged 29) Gillsburg, Mississippi, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Nadine Incoe - · · m. 1967; div. 1969 info edit

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Judy Van Zant Jenness 1948- · American spouse · m. 1972 info edit

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Tammy info 1st child with Nadine Incoe Female b. 1967 · Age: 58 · 1967- · Celebrity Baby

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Melody info 2nd child with Judy Van Zant Jenness Female b. 19 Sep 1976 · Age: 48 · 1976- · Celebrity Baby

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Donnie Van Zant · Brother · 1952- · American singer edit info

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Johnny Van Zant · Brother · 1959- · American singer edit info

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Neil Young · Friend · 1945- · Canadian singer, songwriter and filmmaker edit info

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Gary Rossington · Friend · 1951-2023 · American guitarist edit info

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