Ronnie Van Zant
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Ronnie Van Zant
1948 - 1977
Ronnie Van Zant was an American singer, best known as Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer. He died on October 20, 1977 in Gillsburg, aged 29.
Quick Facts
- Name: Ronnie Van Zant
- Full name: Ronald Wayne Van Zant
- Occupation: singer
- Born: January, 15 1948 in Jacksonville
- Died: October, 20 1977 in Gillsburg (aged 29)
- Citizenship: United States
Entourage
- Member of:
- Lynyrd Skynyrd (1964-1977)
- Siblings:
The latest news
RumorsAMP™, | [March 2025 update] News of Ronnie Van Zant’s death on October 20, 1977 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the singer’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- Lynyrd SkynyrdAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Lynyrd Skynyrd are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2026.Read It »
- Johnny Van ZantAMP™, | According to a well-informed source, Johnny Van Zant is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
