Steve gaines of lynyrd skynyrd biography

Lynyrd Skynyrd is no doubt an American staple in music and southern rock culture.

From the commercial hits of “Free Bird” and “Simple Man” to less mainstream songs like “The Needle And The Spoon” and “T’ Is For Texas”, Lynyrd Skynyrd and their driving southern sound quickly cut their way to the top of the charts and into the hearts of many across the states and around the world.

Sadly, it would end all to soon. On October 20, 1977, they would board a flight bound for Louisiana that would crash in Gillsberg, Missippi and claim the lives of band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, along with Pilot Walter McCreary, and co-pilot William Gray.

Here are 10 facts about Lynyrd Skynyrd and their fateful end.

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