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

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.

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.