Shortly after this 1977 stadium gig in Oakland the band’s plane crashed, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and Steve’s sister Cassie, a backing vocalist.
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Free Bird
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A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Shortly after this 1977 stadium gig in Oakland the band’s plane crashed, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and Steve’s sister Cassie, a backing vocalist.