Happy birthday! Johnny Van Zant turns 67 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 67 on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant is celebrating his 67th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Johnny Van Zant has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 67th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Van Zant, a cultural icon

Born John Roy Van Zant in Jacksonville on February 27, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Van Zant's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Johnny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Johnny Van Zant as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 67.

Happy Birthday, Johnny, you're the best!

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