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  • Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Van Zant Today in Florida History January 15, 1948 – Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Van Zant, lead singer of the famous rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was born in Jacksonville on this date. Raised in Jacksonville, Ronnie Van Zant formed the band that would later become famous as Lynyrd Skynyrd with fellow classmates from Robert E. Lee High School in 1964. The band released such hits as “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and “Whats Your...Read more
 

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