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  CMT.com : Johnny Van Zant : Biography
Van Zant recorded two more albums for Polydor, Round Two and Last of the Wild Ones, in 1981 and 1982, before moving on to Geffen Records, where he recorded Van Zant in 1985.
Although some critics consider their tours and periodic recordings to be tantamount to musical grave-robbing, Van Zant once again proved himself a superb vocalist and the group acquitted itself exceptionally well.
Van Zant recorded Brickyard Road for Atlantic in 1990, but has otherwise involved himself deeply in Lynyrd Skynyrd during the 1990s.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/vanzant_johnny/bio.jhtml   (423 words)

  
  Johnny Van Zant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Van Zant performed during the 1970s with his first band, The Austin Nickels Band.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Johnny_Van_Zant   (280 words)

  
 Get Ready to ROCK! Interview with Donnie and Johnny Van Zant
In the studio recording a new album slated to come out next summer, Donnie and Johnny Van Zant are working hard to keep balance in their very busy lives.
THE VAN ZANTS will tell you that they've always considered their music to be country, but I'm not so sure.
He changed the name to The Johnny Van Zant Band in 1980, and began to take his place among his brothers in the big leagues, eventually producing four solo albums.
www.getreadytorock.com /rock_stars/van_zant.htm   (2762 words)

  
 Ronnie Van Zant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Van Zant formed the band late in the summer of 1964 with friends and schoolmates Allen Collins (guitar), Gary Rossington (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass), and Bob Burns (drums).
Van Zant's younger brother, Johnny, took over as the new lead singer when the band reunited in 1987.
Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida in 1977, but was relocated to an undisclosed location after vandals broke into his and bandmate Steve Gaines' tombs on June 29, 2000.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ronnie_Van_Zant   (394 words)

  
 Johnny van Zant
Johnny Van Zant ist der jüngere Bruder des legendären Lynyrd Skynyrd Frontmannes Ronnie Van Zant und des 38 Special Sängers Donnie Van Zant.
Johnny wuchs Schatten seiner Brüder auf die Leitfiguren der in den 70er Jahren waren.
Johnny Van Zant nahm 1990 die "Brickyard Road" auf gab seine Solokarriere aber Lynyrd Skynyrd auf.
www.uni-protokolle.de /Lexikon/Johnny_van_Zant.html   (339 words)

  
 HNN - HuntingtonNews.Net
Van Zant died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at his Jacksonville home of pulmonary illness at 7:29 p.m., according to a news release posted on Lynyrd Skynyrd's Web site.
He is the father of Ronnie Van Zant, the founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Johnny Van Zant, the band's current lead singer.
Lacy Van Zant, who was known for his long beard, white hair and ever-present overalls, bought music equipment, drove the bands to shows, loaned them money and repaired their vehicles.
www.huntingtonnews.net /obit/VanZant08.05.04.html   (249 words)

  
 Webster & Associates PR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Still present are the searing guitars, pounding beats, prideful themes, and gritty vocals that the Van Zant brothers have been known for over thousands of shows, millions of records sold and countless hits as charter members of Lynyrd Skynyrd (Johnny) and 38 Special (Donnie).
So the Van Zants entered the studio last summer with some killer tunes, worked around their busy band schedules, and wrapped up around Christmas with a record about that’s about as subtle as a shotgun blast.
And while Van Zant would love hit country singles and huge sales, one of the objectives of the record has already been reached for a pair of brothers that live next door to each other but whose professional demands severely limit their time together.
www.websterpr.com /van_zant.htm   (1008 words)

  
 Johnny Van Zant
Johnny VanZant is carrying on a rich musical heritage both from his family and from one of his bands, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
He‚s been rocking for over 30 years and his first album with his Johnny VanZant Band came out in 1980, "No More Dirty Deals." But this was three years after the fateful crash that killed his brother Ronnie, who was lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Johnny‚s one night gig revived the band in full.
www.gritz.net /subscribers_area/inner_views/johnny_vanzant.html   (584 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Johnny Van Zant tickets, concerts and tour dates
The youngest brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie Van Zant and.38 Special's Donnie Van Zant, Johnny Van Zant grew up in the shadow of his older siblings, who emerged as major figures in rock & roll during the early and mid-1970s.
The death of Ronnie Van Zant and other key members of the Lynyrd...
His career was going strong into the middle of the decade, playing with the same band he'd started with a decade earlier, but later on in the 1980s, he found his brand of high-energy Southern rock falling out of favor.
www.ticketmaster.com /artist/772492   (806 words)

  
 abc7.com: Johnny Van Zant Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Van Zant, 46, came out of surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif., around 10 p.m., said manager Ross Schilling, who was still waiting for a post-surgery report.
Van Zant is expected to need at least a week to recover, forcing the cancellation of three shows: Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Calif., on Friday; the U.S. Marine Corps base at Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Saturday; and Sunset Station Casino, Henderson, Nev., on Sunday.
Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and backup singer Cassie Gaines were killed in a plane crash in Mississippi in 1977.
abclocal.go.com /kabc/story?section=entertainment&id=4186213   (334 words)

  
 Johnny Van Zant
I have not had the honor of meeting Johnny, but understand he is a really sincere and down to earth person.
Lisa Van Zant and I believe it was Billy's daughter, gave my friend their seats, and then came sat by my daughter and myself.
It was very exciting to be sitting there, while Johnny would wave to her from the stage with his usual big smile.
www.downsouthjukin.com /johnny_van_zant.htm   (888 words)

  
 One Less Tear: Performing Artist: Donnie & Johnny Van Zant
Donnie and Johnny Van Zant, brothers of the late quintessential southern rocker Ronnie Van Zant, teamed up in 1998 to produce Brother to Brother, an album that seals the brothers' promise to carry on their special brand of American rock n' roll in older brother Ronnie's name.
While Van Zant was formed to pay homage to the special brand of countrified rock Ronnie Van Zant implemented in 1965 with the formation of the electrified blues-band Lynyrd Skynyrd, both Donnie and Johnny have laid down impressive contributions to rock history as well.
While Donnie was the founding member of.38 Special, Johnny has maintained an active solo career since the early '80s and later in 1987 served as the frontman for a reuniting Lynyrd Skynyrd.
www.onelesstear.com /artists/vanzants.asp   (183 words)

  
 ::: Van Zant :::
Still present are the searing guitars, pounding beats, prideful themes, and gritty vocals that the Van Zant brothers have been known for over thousands of shows, millions of records sold and countless hits as charter members of Lynyrd Skynyrd (Johnny) and 38 Special (Donnie).
So the Van Zants entered the studio last summer with some killer tunes, worked around their busy band schedules, and wrapped up around Christmas with a record that’s about as subtle as a shotgun blast.
And while Van Zant would love hit country singles and huge sales, one of the objectives of the record has already been reached for a pair of brothers that live next door to each other but whose professional demands severely limit their time together.
www.thevanzants.com /bios.htm   (991 words)

  
 Brickyard Road by Johnny Van Zant Songfacts
This is about Van Zant's older brother Ronnie, who was killed in a plane crash in 1977.
the song was on a johnnie vanzant solo record, thats why you don't hear lynyrd skynyrd doing the song in concert.
I don't know this for sure, but I think the memory might be of Johnnie visiting Ronnie and Judy at their home, where Melody would obviously be close by.
www.songfacts.com /detail.php?id=1143   (525 words)

  
 Van Zant Tickets - Cheap Van Zant Concert Shows Tickets At Onlineseats
Van Zant are a group that was formed by brothers Donnie and Johnny Van Zant.
Donnie Van Zant went ahead and founded the band ".38 Special." The band became one of the most popular Southern rock bands in the 1980s.
The Van Zant name was restored in 1998 when Johnny and Donnie came together to record an album.
www.onlineseats.com /van-zant-tickets/index.asp   (822 words)

  
 Surgery for Skynyrd's Johnny Van Zant | Van Zant : People.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Van Zant, 46, left the operating room at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif., around 10 p.m.
Information on Van Zant's condition was not available, but he is expected to need a week to recover from the surgery.
Van Zant will also miss next Tuesday's Academy of Country Music awards, where he and brother Donnie are up for duo of the year for their work performing as "Van Zant."
people.aol.com /people/article/0,26334,1195942,00.html   (360 words)

  
 USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Join in the chat as Donnie and Johnny talk about their newest release, Van Zant II; what they've been up to; and where they're going.
Donnie and Johnny Van Zant: Johnny: Donnie and Robert White Johnson and Chris Pelser wrote it.
Johnny: Skynyrd's thinking about "an evening with" in the future to get to all the songs.
www.usatoday.com /community/chat/2001-03-02-vanzant.htm   (1743 words)

  
 Van Zant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Van Zant is an American country rock duo comprised of older brother Donnie and younger brother Johnny Van Zant.
Their second album, Van Zant II, was issued in 2001, followed by their first country album, Get Right With The Man, in 2005.
In contrast to their newly-found country success, an album simply titled, 'Van Zant' was released in 1985 with powerful FM rock tracks that rivaled most of the 80's hard rock acts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Van_Zant   (422 words)

  
 News : Headlines : Emergency Surgery For Johnny Van Zant : Great American Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
May 19, 2006--GAC sends well wishes to Johnny Van Zant, one half of the country duo Van Zant, and also the lead singer of legendary rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Johnny underwent emergency surgery yesterday to have his appendix removed at Stanford Medical Center.
Unfortunately, this means that Van Zant will not appear at the ACM Awards on May 23, as previously planned.
www.gactv.com /gac/cda/article_print/0,3008,GAC_26063_4739927_DS-ARTICLE-RIGHT-RAIL,00.html   (89 words)

  
 Lacy Van Zant, 89, father of rock stars - The Boston Globe
Lacy Van Zant, father of members of the Southern rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and.38 Special, died Tuesday at his home, of pulmonary illness, according to a posting on the band's website.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lacy Van Zant, father of members of the Southern rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and.38 Special, died Tuesday at his home, of pulmonary illness, according to a posting on the band's website.
Lacy Van Zant, who was known for his long beard and ever-present overalls, bought music equipment, drove the bands to shows, loaned them money, and repaired their vehicles.
www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/08/06/lacy_van_zant_89_father_of_rock_stars   (209 words)

  
 Johnny Van Zant’s appendix operation forces Lynyrd Skynyrd to cancel shows - Muzix
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman, Johnny Van Zant, in spite of having severe pain managed to thrill fans at this week’s shows.
Van Zant will need at least a week to recover.
Van Zant, 46, is now out of the Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif., and hopefully, would get better soon.
www.muzix.org /entry/johnny-van-zants-appendix-operation-forces-lynyrd-skynyrd-to-cancel-shows   (444 words)

  
 Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd
JVZ: I think one of the worst things, if not the worst thing, that I ever saw on CNN was the tragedy in Oklahoma.
JVZ: A lot of these guys get producers who say, “You have to do it this way!” Very few times did we have to say, “Try it this way” or whatever.
JVZ: It is going to be the second record along with a few songs from the first record.
www.classicrockrevisited.com /interviews01/johnny_van_zant_of_lynyrd_skynyr.htm   (4553 words)

  
 Rockpages.gr-Review-Van Zant-Get Right With The Man
This one is dissimilar with the works of Johnny Van Zant with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Donnie’s with.38 Special.
The Van Zant brothers have their own career in Southern Rock, and they are two of the most talented and busiest personalities on the scene.
With this release Van Zant create their own distinctive musial path that flerts, as already mentioned, between country and southern.
www.rockpages.gr /reviews/2005/VanZant-GetRightWithTheMan-eng.htm   (416 words)

  
 Donnie Van Zant Interview
It was a pleasure to catch up with Donnie Van Zant to talk about his new CD Van Zant II as well as his career with.38 Special.
The success of fulfilling a lifelong dream of recording and touring with his Brother, Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was also met with the passing of his beloved Mother.
Jeb: I talked to Johnny right before the tour and you were supposed to be there as well but you had to go to the dentist.
www.classicrockrevisited.com /interviews01/donnie_van_zant_interview.htm   (2855 words)

  
 Van Zant - Music Downloads - Online
Bio: As a band name, Van Zant first appeared in 1985, when Johnny Van Zant (brother of.38 Special's Donnie and Lynyrd Skynyrd's late Ronnie) headed an AOR-styled quintet on an album also titled Van Zant.
The Van Zant group name was revived in 1998, when Johnny and Donnie joined forces on what was slated to be a one-off collaboration, titled Brother to Brother and released on CMC International.
However, reaction to the record was positive enough to convince the duo to continue pursuing the project; hence, a follow-up, Van Zant II, was issued in early 2001.
musicstore.connect.com /artist/436/Van-Zant/1041860.html   (132 words)

  
 Artists : Artists A to Z : Van Zant Biography : Great American Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Still present are the searing guitars, pounding beats, prideful themes, and gritty vocals that the Van Zant brothers have been known for over thousands of shows, millions of records sold and countless hits as charter members of Lynyrd Skynyrd (Johnny) and.38 Special (Donnie).
Rather than changing their music to fit a country format, in many ways country music has moved into the Van Zants' sphere of influence.
The Van Zant vibe is definitely a Southern thing — a working class, testosterone-loaded thing — but it's so much more than that.
www.gactv.com /gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,,GAC_26071_4736032,00.html   (1033 words)

  
 Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Page
Van Zant - Johnny Van Zant's band in the 80's
Jimmie Van Zant Band - Jimmie Van Zant, 1st cousin to Ronnie, Donnie, and Johnny Van Zant
Little Steven Van Zandt - of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band and HBO's "The Sopranos" fame - often mistaken for a relative of the Van Zants of the Skynyrd family tree (go figure)
www.geocities.com /ronnie_van_skynyrd   (214 words)

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