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Ronnie Van Zant (1948–1977) was an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Born in Jacksonville, Van Zant became known for his powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and songwriting that reflected Southern culture, working-class life, and personal freedom. He helped write many of the band's most famous songs, including Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. His career was cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1977 at the age of 29, but his influence on rock music remains significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the most iconic voices in Southern rock history.