When Van Zandt brought darkness into his songs, it was not for theatrics; it was a stark, truthful sort of pain. "Waiting Around to Die" is a prime example of this.

But Van Zandt’s verse lives up to the song’s forlorn title. “When the fire dancers finish and leave you alone / With nothing but embers and sacks full of stone / That hang round your neck, ...

Returning to the UK for the first time since the passing of their last true original member, guitarist Gary Rossington, ...

In a June 2025 interview with Classic Rock, lead singer Johnny Van Zant revealed that the band has a collection of songs ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd was looking forward to a 6-week break in 1975. All they had to do was play one show at the Jacksonville ...

Van Zant – led by Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and his brother, 38 Special’s Donnie Van Zant ... Both songs, and a complete track list, are available below. READ MORE: ...

Donnie Van Zant, 72, co-founded 38 Special in 1974 and was a member until he retired in 2013. The longtime successful touring act logged nine entries on the Billboard 200, including the top 10 ...

Johnny Van Zant, better known as the lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has a storied legacy in the industry. 2 Songs You Didn’t Know Johnny Van Zant Wrote About ...

The lead guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band made his return to the stage during their tour stop in Milan, Italy, ...

Van Zant said he was inspired by a painting of Jesus that hangs on the studio wall to write "Jesus Christ," the album's first single. "I call it a Jesus record, because every song is about Jesus ...

Van Zant, led by Johnny and Donnie Van Zant, announced their new Christian rock album ‘Always Look Up’ in September 2024. ... Both songs, and a complete track list, ...

The 12-song set is a mix of classic rock and country that has defined the siblings’ careers, along with Southern gospel. Donnie Van Zant, 72, co-founded 38 Special in 1974 and was a member until ...