About Donnie Van Zant
Donald Newton Van Zant is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013. Van Zant was the original lead vocalist for the band, appearing in that role on their first two studio albums. He is the middle of three sons; his older brother Ronnie was the original lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd who died in a 1977 plane crash in Mississippi, and his younger brother Johnny has been the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1987. Donnie will continue to write and record with the band." However, it was announced later in 2013 that he had officially left 38 Special and was retiring. 38 Special Website The Van Zants – Brothers Johnny & Donnie. Donnie and Johnny Van Zant also had performed together as the group Van Zant. According to a posting in March 2013 on the 38 Special website, "Donnie Van Zant has not been able to join the band's performances for the past six months.
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