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  1. John Roy Van Zant (born February 27, 1960), also known as Johnny Van Zant, is an American singer and the current lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He is the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and former lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, and of the 38 Special founder Donnie Van Zant .

  2. Dec 14, 2023 · After Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane crashed in 1977, killing all but five of the band’s original members including front-man Ronnie Van Zant, many fans presumed that their favorite songs would only be played from the needle of a record player. And for about a decade that was true.

  3. Lynyrd Skynyrd reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant, as lead vocalist. They continued to tour and record with co-founder Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, and Rickey Medlocke, who first wrote and recorded with the band from 1971 to 1972 before his return in 1996.

  4. Aug 17, 2024 · Guitarists Gary Rossington and Ed King, pianist Billy Powell, bassist Leon Wilkeson, drummer Artimus Pyle and Ronnie Van Zants kid brother Johnny regrouped with the idea of paying tribute to Ronnie and the band he had led.

  5. Aug 21, 2012 · When we caught up with Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant, he was in South Dakota, where the band was set to take the stage to entertain the motorcycle loving masses at the annual...

  6. Feb 19, 2024 · However critics, industry insiders, and more importantly fans agree it was Lynyrd Skynyrd that introduced southern rock to the masses. Although the band has endured tragedy over the years they continue to be one of the most celebrated bands, not only in southern rock but in all of rock n' roll.

  7. Jan 19, 2024 · Guitarist Rickey Medlocke (at left) and singer Johnny Van Zant celebrate 50 years of Lynyrd Skynyrd both onstage and off. Photo courtesy of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Few bands have ever been forced to overcome as much tragedy and adversity as Lynyrd Skynyrd.

  8. Apr 19, 2019 · Band frontman Johnny Van Zant opens up about the band's farewell tour, new album and guitarist Gary Rossington's ongoing health issues.

  9. John Roy Van Zant (born February 27, 1960), also known as Johnny Van Zant, is an American singer and the current lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He is the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and former lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, and of the 38 Special founder Donnie Van Zant. Quick Facts Background information ...

  10. Sep 5, 2023 · Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant spoke to Goldmine for the band's cover feature in the Fall 2023 issue (see cover below). In the interview, the vocalist explained the significance of continuing the Skynyrd legacy after founding guitarist Gary Rossington's passing in March of 2023.

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