Ronald Wayne Van Zant was an American singer, best known as the original lead vocalist, primary lyricist and a founding member of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Wikipedia
Born: January 15, 1948, Jacksonville, FL
Died: October 20, 1977 (age 29 years), Gillsburg, MS
Music group: Lynyrd Skynyrd (1964 – 1977)
Children: Tammy Van Zant and Melody Van Zant
Spouse: Judy Seymour (m. 1972–1977) and Nadine Inscoe (m. 1967–1969)
Siblings: Johnny Van Zant, Donnie Van Zant, and Joanne Morris Van Zant