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Johnny Van Zant


 

Johnny Van Zant (born February 27, 1959 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Southern rock vocalist. He is the youngest brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder and vocalist Ronnie Van Zant and .38 Special founder and vocalist Donnie Van Zant. He has been the lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd since its reformation in 1987.

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February 27 - 1959 - Jacksonville, Florida - American - Southern rock - Vocalist - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Ronnie Van Zant - .38 Special - Donnie Van Zant

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Van Zant performed during the 1970s with his first band, The Austin Nickels Band. The band played on his debut solo album, No More Dirty Deals, released in 1980. He released three more solo albums between 1981 and 1985, before taking a break from the music business.

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He became lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987, and continues to record and perform with them today. He released another solo album, Brickyard Road, in 1990. He also records and performs with his brother Donnie as Van Zant since 1998.

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