Ronnie Van Zant, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ronnie Van Zant

American singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 15-Jan-1948

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 20-Oct-1977

Profession: composer, singer, singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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.