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Lynyrd Skynyrd 49 Years After Tragedy
Lynyrd Skynyrd's 49th anniversary of a 1977 plane crash that killed three members.
In brief
Lynyrd Skynyrd's 49th anniversary of a 1977 plane crash that killed three members. Lynyrd Skynyrd's 49th anniversary of a 1977 plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1977 Album Release
Lynyrd Skynyrd released Street Survivors in October 1977, peaking at No. 5 on the US Billboard 200.
October 20, 1977 Plane Crash
A plane crash on October 20, 1977 killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and others.
49 Years After Tragedy
Lynyrd Skynyrd posted a throwback picture honoring the generational talent lost in the 1977 crash.
“They may have left us on this day in 1977… but the music and their spirit has never dissipated and only grows stronger and resonates throughout the world”
The main idea
Lynyrd Skynyrd's 49th anniversary of a 1977 plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.
