Ronnie Van Zant
Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American singer, best known as the original lead vocalist, primary lyricist and a founding member of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of Johnny Van Zant, the current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist, 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 | January 15, 1948 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 1977 (aged 29) Gillsburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1964–1977 |
| Formerly of | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
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