Podcasts Comedy Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman 423 Johnny Van Zant, lead singer, Johnny Van Zant Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd

423 Johnny Van Zant, lead singer, Johnny Van Zant Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Published: Feb. 28, 2017, 12:10 a.m.

This is the telephone recording of my May 1983 interview with Johnny Van Zant, who was then leader of his own Johnny Van Zant Band and today has stepped in to be the frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the classic rock band created by his late brother Ronnie Van Zant. (Brother Donnie Van Zant is best known for his band, .348 Special.) Johnny Van Zant • Lynyrd Skynyrd • •  • • • •  • •