Musician. The secret was leaked through Craigslist. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She not only performed as a singer for the neighborhood band, but she also acted as a singer. He died in 2019 and is buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, not far from the original gravesite of Ronnie Van Zant. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 28 January 2022. Lynyrd Skynyrd was on tour when the accident happened, and in an interview with Orlando Sentinel, guitarist Gary Rossington recalled Allen Collins' concerns about the flames he saw coming from the plane's engine on their previous flight. A fan of boxer Muhammad Ali, he considered a career in the ring, and while playing American Legion baseball dreamed of Minor League success.[2]. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He rested there peacefully for 23 years,. Van Zants family has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the return of his body. Learn more about merges. Current burial here, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Everyone stayed calm when the plane was about to go down. The widow of Ronnie Van Zant says his final resting place has been moved. Her auntie Jane told her that she had died a few hours earlier. The rest of the band was seriously injured. Ronnie Van Zant was born on January 15, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. This account has been disabled. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. There was a problem getting your location. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 2000, his body was moved due to gravesite vandalism. Theories abound, but no one knows for sure what motivated the grave robber(s). ORANGE PARK -- Nearly 23 years after Lynyrd Skynyrd rock singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines were laid to rest at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, vandals broke into a tomb and. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. When Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't busy with their music, Van Zant's go-to activity was fishing. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of his original grave site, his casket was moved here and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. On October 20, 1977, with band members Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines and assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, he was killed when the band's chartered flight to Baton Rouge crashed due to mechanical problems in west Mississippi. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "(The plots) were my wife's parents', and they decided to go the crematory route where we was buried, because he passed away last year," said Bryant Cochran, who owned the plots. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Death: Oct. 20, 1977, USA. Retrieved from https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/music/2000/06/30/lynyrd-skynyrd-graves-vandalized/11012179007/ Find-A-Grave. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In 1986, Collins was involved in a car collision that killed his girlfriend Debra Jean Watts and paralyzed him from the waist down. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Mr. Saturday Night Special," and "Free Bird." Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Ronnie was the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. [2] (The club closed in 1975 and is now a parking garage. The remains of Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, two founding members of the 70s Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, will be relocated to unmarked graves in the aftermath of the recent vandalizing of their Florida burial sites. (The two musicians were killed in a 1977 plane crash.) His two brothers also became notable Southern rock musicians: Donnie Van Zant was a member of fellow Jacksonville band 38 Special, while Johnny became lead singer for the reunited . Try again. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. memorial page for Ronnie Van Zant (15 Jan 1948-20 Oct 1977), Find a Grave Memorial ID 1057, citing Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park . More than 20 years ago, Ronnie Van Zant's mausoleum was vandalized at the Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Thanks for your help! In 2012, a group of men were arrested for attempting to rob the grave of Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Sorry! Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. US National Transportation Safety Board 1978, p6. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - For more than 10 years, people have. He died in 2001 after suffering from lung and liver disease for several years, and was buried in Riverside Memorial Park directly across from the grave of his former bandmate Ronnie Van Zant. Powells work on the Hammond organ and piano became a signature element of the Skynyrd sound. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. It is in the shape of a grand piano and bears a quote from Van Zant about Powells skills: he played it pretty.. Steve Gaines ashes were laid to rest in 1977 in Orange Park, Florida. I miss you the most and loved you the best." cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My contact information is in the disclaimer section below. Verify and try again. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Lynyrd Skynyrd's biggest hit single was "Sweet Home Alabama" from their follow-up album Second Helping (1974), an answer to Neil Young's songs "Alabama" and "Southern Man". After his gravesite was vandalised, he was relocated, but until now, there has been no official announcement of where he is buried. You are not forgotten. Ronnie Van Zant was a rock and roll icon and a southern legend. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He and the band members became friendly, and he provided a picture of a sign for Leonard Skinner Realty for their 1975 album Nuthin Fancy. This account has been disabled. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. "[7] Van Zant's father, Lacy, said, "He said to me many times, 'Daddy, I'll never be 30 years old.' We have set your language to A system error has occurred. Verify and try again. She noted that, eerily, Van Zant's only connection to Mississippi was the fact that he would ultimately die there.[9]. Weve updated the security on the site. We've got a gig to do." Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Naturally, this did not sit well with the young musicians, and they renamed their band Lynyrd Skynyrd in a tongue in cheek tribute. Powell was reportedly cremated and he had no headstone for several years. Words by Bill Delaney. Retrieved from https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/01/28/widow-of-ronnie-van-zant-says-his-final-resting-place-has-been-moved/ Disclaimer:All content used for this video falls under fair use and is meant to be for entertainment purposes only. On. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The crash killed Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, vocalist Cassie Gaines, and road manager Dean Kilpatrick. The passengers had been informed about potential problems with the Convair CV-240 and were told to brace for a crash. These alleged sightings also happened at Lake Delancy, one of Ronnie's favored fishing spots. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. He was the voice of a generation and his loss was a devastating blow to the music world. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The mystery of Van Zants gravesite location has been solved after Cochran auctioned the burial plot on social media for $4,000. Tom Wills joined Channel 4 in 1975 and has co-anchored Jacksonville's highest-rated evening newscasts for more than 40 years. This is a carousel with slides. To open the vault would require a Tractor with a . Van Zant was buried in a different location after his gravesite was vandalised, but where he is buried has remained a mystery for nearly a century. John Entwistle gave Wilkeson a Fisherbird bass in 1975 for his bass collection. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (1057)? There was an error deleting this problem. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. GREAT NEWS! There they were sealed in an underground vault beneath a concrete slab to prevent further problems. This account has been disabled. Published on August 28, 1998 12:00 AM. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Current burial here. Due to the June 29, 2000, vandalizing of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new cemetery. He subsequently played in a variety of bands, and in 2005 he rejoined Molly Hatchet. Ronnie was the lead singer and a founding member of "Lynyrd Skynyrd". Like the mausoleum, Van Zants tombstone, which is reportedly not directly above the actual grave, has become a shrine for fans and wellwishers. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Larry Junstrom (1949 2019) was a member of two prominent Southern Rock bands from Jacksonville: Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Retrieved from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zantThe Florida Legislature. In front of the main office, just at the left side of the fork at the main entrance off Blanding Blvd, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1057/ronnie-van_zant. Search above to list available cemeteries. We have set your language to Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida in 1977, but was relocated after vandals broke into his and bandmate Steve Gaines' tombs on June 29, 2000. He survived the 1977 plane crash, but tragedy followed him the rest of his life. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He got his start playing festivals and local shows on the First Coast and went on to recording and touring. His two brothers also became notable Southern rock musicians: Donnie Van Zant was a member of fellow Jacksonville band 38 Special, while Johnny became lead singer for the reunited . A system error has occurred. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Again, emotions were high and decisions had to be made quickly., He was moved to Riverside Memorial Cemetery and was buried. The rock star is buried at Riverside Memorial Park,according to WJXT-TV. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Ronnie grabbed a pillow from the back of the plane, walked back to his seat, and smiled at Pyle. "I used that as a segue to try to sell the lots because it was right next to the people, so I thought, 'OK, somebody might be interested in it just because of that reason,'" Cochran said of why he mentioned Van Zant's burial site in the listing. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again. A memorial bench bearing the Collins and Johns name is nearby. 1 September 2002. Try again later. A few years later, some crazies broke into his crypt and tried to steal his body. On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album titled "Street Survivors." Ronnie Van Zant, along with band members Steve Gaines, and tour members Cassie Gains, who sang backup, Dean Kilpatrick . The Jaxson is produced by Modern Cities in association with WJCT. Let's go, man. In the same area are the graves of Van Zants parents Marion and Lacy Van Zant, as well as a bench marked with the family name. Ronnie's daughter Tammy, who was only 10 years old when he died, dedicated the album title track, "Freebird Child" as well as the music video to her father in 2009. The band also gained exposure when they were selected as the opening act for the US portion of The Who's Quadrophenia tour. Both his current resting place and the empty mausoleum in Orange Park are listed, with the statement: "Due to the June 29th, 2000 vandalization of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. The largest-ever one-day pilgrimage by fans occurred 42 years after the crash. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Melody and I were never happy with this spot, Judy Van Zant continued. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Per Rolling Stone, the surviving members of the band weren't immediately told about Van Zant's death to allow them to heal from their grave injuries before hearing the devastating news. Try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Lynyrd Skynyrds surviving members were not informed of his death until they were well enough to heal from their injuries. Guitarist Allen Collins (1952 1990) was, along with Ronnie Van Zant and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thanks for your help! (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Van Zant married Nadine Inscoe on January 2, 1967. Van Zant was only 29 years old when he died, but his legacy has lived on for decades. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Musician. His burial was initially held at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, but because of vandalism, he was relocated to Riverside Memorial Park on Normandy Boulevard. Learn more about managing a memorial . He is buried in Riverside Memorial Park, off Normandy Boulevard on the citys west side. [8] Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida, in 1977. "Ronnie knew that he was going to die," he said. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Musician. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please reset your password. There is a problem with your email/password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Ronnie Van Zants estate is worth an estimated $10 million. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Accessed 22 September 2022. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Collins died in 1990 of pneumonia, a complication of his injury. To use this feature, use a newer browser. To open the vault would require a tractor with a lift capacity of several tons. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. When the plane crashed, Ronnie Van Zant instantly died due to blunt force trauma to his head. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lacy Austin (19152004) and Marion Virginia (ne Hicks) Van Zant (19292000). News4JAX. Together they developed the band that would be known as Lynyrd . His third album, Feels Like Freedom, got some attention on the country radio circuit and produced two singles. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Artimus Pyle claims that when they were about to go down, Ronnie was aware of his imminent death. Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. If you like this content please subscribe - it's totally FREE!If you really like this content you can donate to the channel via Venmo or CashApp: @theappalachianson I went \"viral\" on TikTok so be sure to check that out.BOOK ME for events benefiting the folks of Appalachia. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Collins then formed the Allen Collins band with Wilkeson, Powell, and others, but found less success. The group left Atlanta just prior to recording sessions for their debut album, which was released in Atlanta. Current grave of Ronnie Van Zant After Van Zant's mausoleum was vandalized in 2000, his family had his remains moved to Riverside Memorial Park in Westside Jacksonville. Cochran said he's been trying to see the lot for a couple of months now. GREAT NEWS! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The widow of Ronnie Van Zant, the late lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has confirmed to News4JAX that his final resting place has been moved to a new location in the same cemetery. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He reveled in the family connection, which he considered a legacy to be upheld. He was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, across Memorial Park Road from the graves of Ronnie Van Zant and Leon Wilkeson. After the plane crash, Wilkeson played with fellow Skynyrd members in the Rossington Collins Band and the Allen Collins Band, and he joined the reunited version of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987. In the 1978 song "Reflections"[19] on the Charlie Daniels Band album Million Mile Reflections, the third verse talks about Van Zant saying "And Ronnie, my buddy above all the rest. For the fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the mystery of Van Zant's gravesite location has been solved. Try again later. With a dedication on the back of the original record sleeve with a poem the last line reading "Fly on proud bird, you're free at last." Please try again later. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Many people believe thatRonnie is only seen while fishing in the swamps. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. When Skinner died, The New York Times called him arguably the most influential high school gym teacher in American popular culture. He was buried in the western part of Riverside Memorial Park, not far from his former student Allen Collins. On. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Mr. Saturday Night Special," and "Free Bird." Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick of Lynyrd Skynyrd and their pilot and co-pilot were killed when their chartered plane crashed in a Mississippi swamp in October 1977. A simple memorial for a simple man.. Around this time, Van Zant also worked at his brother-in-law's auto parts store, Morris Auto Parts in Jacksonville. The mausoleums at Jacksonville Memorial Gardens in Orange Park will remain there as memorials to Van Zant and Gaines, the Clay County, Fla., Sheriffs office told the Associated Press. Following the plane crash, Powell provided keyboard for 38 Special, the Southern rock band fronted by Van Zants brother Donnie, and joined his bandmates in the Rossington Collins Band and the Allen Collins Band. Van Zant, who died in a 1977 plane crash, is buried next to Leon Wilkeson, the bands bassist, as well as his family. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. ). In 1976, Junstrom joined 38 Special, founded by Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant. - The widow of Ronnie Van Zant, the late lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has confirmed to News4JAX that his final resting place has been moved to a new location in the same cemetery.. Verify and try again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Ronnie Van Zant. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." According to Justino, Van Zants original grave was damaged during the early morning hours of Monday. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 2000 vandalization of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Other fatalities included the band's road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and the pilot, and co-pilot of the aircraft. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zant. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We have set your language to Updated July 5, 2020. Van Zant was an avid fisherman. Failed to delete memorial. Try again later. In 1977, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was killed in a plane crash. Learn more about managing a memorial . He said he used the information he received from the funeral home for Unit 1, Lot 22, spaces 3 and 4 next to a grandfather oak tree. Year should not be greater than current year. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He died just a few years later, in 2005. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Stephanie, died in a car accident in 2001. A family selling two plots they decided not to retain, ran a Craigslist ad and stated the plots were in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida, adjacent to Ronnie Van Zant's tomb. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Signed Charlie Daniels 1978. Stairway to Heaven is ranked third on Guitar Worlds list of the 100 greatest guitar solo of all time. The quintet went through several names before deciding on Lynyrd Skynyrd, as a mock tribute to their high school gym teacher Leonard Skinner at Robert E. Lee High School, which all band members had except Collins. In the early hours of October 20, 2009, someone broke into his grave and stole his body. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Van Zant's resting place was moved after his gravesite was vandalized, but nobody knew where, until Thursday. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer of Lynard Skynard and Steve Gaines lead guitarist of Lynard Skynard grave site in jacksonville fl Nadine Inscoe, Tammys mother and Ronnies most loved companion, also passed away in the preceding year. Failed to report flower. The Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park, funded by fans and family of the band, was built on Sandridge Road in Lake Asbury, Florida, nearby his hometown of Jacksonville. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Failed to report flower. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 30 June 2000. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. based on information from your browser. Works Cited:Cravey, Beth Reese. The plane crashed in a heavily forested area in Gillsburg, Mississippi. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You will never be 30 years old?' In October of 2009, Ronnie Van Zants grave was vandalized by an unknown person. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. Gillsburg, Amite County, Mississippi, USA. Birth: Jan. 15, 1948, USA. Make sure that the file is a photo. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. Try again later. Copyright 2012 by ClickOrlando.com. He died on October 20, 1977 in the plane crash that also took the lives of Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. After a hiatus, he rejoined the band in 1973 and remained their bassist until they disbanded. Despite the fact that the bassist was able to continue the tour, who was to blame for the incident is still a mystery. Add to your scrapbook. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: mouse Find a Grave Memorial ID: 241555551 Source citation This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. After Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead singer was killed in a plane crash in 1977, he was buried in a mausoleum in Orange Park, Florida. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. For more than 10 years, people have wondered where Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant was buried. I joined the local group, the Collegiates, after dropping out of school to pursue a career in music. Ronnie Van Zant (1948 - 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. His injuries left him unable to play in Lynyrd Skynyrd reunions, but he made frequent appearances on stage with the reformed band. It featured Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia and was co-owned by Melody Van Zant. 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