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Ronnie Van Zant
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American singer (1948–1977)
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Ronnie Van Zant was an American male singer, singer-songwriter, and composer. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 15, 1948, he performed rock music as a baritone vocalist. His professional career spanned from 1964 until 1977. He was a member of the group Lynyrd Skynyrd and recorded for Universal Music Group, Atlantic Records, Capricorn Records, and SPV GmbH.
Van Zant died on October 20, 1977, in an accidental aviation accident. He was buried in Florida. His siblings were Donnie Van Zant and Johnny Van Zant.
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Film & TV
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Van Zant aspired to be many things before finding his love for music. Notably, Ronnie was interested in becoming a boxer(as Muhammad Ali was one of his idols) and in playing professional baseball. Ronnie also tossed around the idea of becoming a stock car racer. He would say that he was going to be the most famous person to come out of Jacksonville…
Known for
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live at Knebworth '76 — Self2021
- If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd — Himself (archive footage)2018
- Gone with the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd — Himself2015
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For The Fans — Self (Archive)2015
- Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird, The Movie & Tribute Tour — Himself1996
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live at Winterland 1976 — himself1976
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Old Grey Whistle Test — Himself1975
- Lynyrd Skynyrd : Live at Winterland 1975 — himself1975
- Rockpalast — Self (vocal)1974
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Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Van Zant (January 15, 1948[1] – October 20, 1977) was the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of .38 Special founder and vocalist Donnie Van Zant and current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ronnie+Van+Zant">Read more on Last.fm</a>
Key facts
- Born
- Ronald Wayne Van Zant , ( 1948-01-15 ) January 15, 1948, Jacksonville, Florida , U.S.
- Died
- October 20, 1977 (1977-10-20) (aged 29), Gillsburg, Mississippi , U.S.
- Cause of death
- Aviation accident
- Genres
- Southern rock hard rock blues rock
- Occupations
- Singer songwriter
- Years active
- 1964–1977
- Formerly of
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Spouses
- Nadine Inscoe ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. January 2, 1967</span>"}]]}'>1967 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1969 ) Judy Seymour ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1972 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Jacksonville
- Sibling
- Johnny Van Zant
- Occupation
- composer
- Genre
- rock music
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Sanctuary Records
- Image
- Ronnie Van Zant (1975).jpg
- Voice type
- baritone
Show 9 more facts
- date of birth
- 1948-01-15
- date of death
- 1977-10-20
- Commons category
- Ronnie Van Zant
- manner of death
- accidental death
- place of burial
- Florida
- start of work period
- 1964-00-00
- end of work period
- 1977-00-00
- member of
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- cause of death
- aviation accident
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Encyclopedic overview
Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) 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.
Early life
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