North Florida Music Hall of Fame

Youngest of the three singing Van Zant siblings. Originally a drummer; Johnny Van Zant formed Austin Nickels Band in late 1970s, which signed to Polydor in early 1980s, later with Nettwerk/Elektra. In 1987, Johnny replaced deceased brother Ronnie in the re-formed Lynyrd Skynyrd. Also records with brother Donnie in a duo called Van Zant, which has recorded two albums for CMC International (Skynyrd’s current label) and two for Columbia/Sony.