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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. Apr 19, 2019 · The singer talks about the band's legacy, health challenges and upcoming album in an interview with USA TODAY. He also reflects on the loss of his brother Ronnie, guitarist Ed King and his daughter.

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    • Patrick Ryan
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  3. Dec 14, 2023 · Johnny Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ronnie Van Zant's brother, shares his story of following in his brother's footsteps and keeping the Southern rock legacy alive. He also talks about his love for Jacksonville, his whiskey brand and his faith.

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  5. Feb 19, 2024 · Johnny Van Zant has been the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd for 37 years, following the tragic death of his brother Ronnie in a plane crash. He talks about the band's history, legacy, and upcoming tour with ZZ Top in 2024.

  6. 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.

    • 1964–1977, 1979, 1987–present
  7. Aug 21, 2012 · Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant: ‘Hopefully We’ll Have Many, Many More Years Doing This’. Matt Wardlaw Published: August 21, 2012. When we caught up with Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny...

  8. Jan 19, 2024 · 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. Taking their name from Leonard Skinner, a gym coach at the high school the original ...

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