Steven Earl 'Steve' Gaines

guitarist, singer (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

14.09.1949 - 20.10.1977

Steven Earl "Steve" Gaines was an American musician. He is best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from May 11, 1976, until his death on October 20, 1977, and was the younger brother of Cassie Gaines, who was a backup vocalist for the band's live performances.

Ronald Wayne 'Ronnie' Van Zant

lead vocalist (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

 

15.01.1948 - 20.10.1977

Ronald Wayne Van Zant was an American 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.