Ronnie Van Zant

1948 - 1977

Ronnie Van Zant  American Singer

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Ronnie Van Zant was previously married to Judy Van Zant Jenness (1972 - 1977) and Nadine Incoe (1967 - 1969).

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American Singer Ronnie Van Zant was born Ronald Wayne Van Zant on 15th January, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA and passed away on 20th Oct 1977 Gillsburg, Mississippi, USA aged 29. He is most remembered for Lynyrd Skynyrd. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Ronnie Van Zant is a member of the following lists: American rock singers, American singer-songwriters and American male singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married28 years, 9 months5 years, 10 months3 years
Total28 years, 9 months5 years, 10 months3 years

Details

First NameRonnie
Middle NameWayne
Last NameVan Zant
Full Name at BirthRonald Wayne Van Zant
Birthday15th January, 1948
BirthplaceJacksonville, Florida, USA
Died20th October, 1977
Place of DeathGillsburg, Mississippi, USA
Cause of DeathAirplane crash
Height6' 2" (188 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde
Distinctive FeatureLong hair
Zodiac SignCapricorn
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolRobert E. Lee High School, Jacksonville
Occupation TextMusician, songwriter
OccupationSinger
Claim to FameLynyrd Skynyrd
Music Genre (Text)Southern rock, Blues Rock
Year(s) Active1964–1977
Instrument (text)Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums
Associated ActsLynyrd Skynyrd
Official Websites
FatherMarion Van Zant (1929–2000)
MotherLacy Van Zant (1915–2004)
BrotherJohnny Van Zant, Donnie Van Zant

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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