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Quote by Ronnie Van Zant

“If prisons, freight trains, swamps, and gators don't get ya to write songs, man, y'ain't got no business writin' songs.”

Quote by Ronnie Van Zant

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Ronnie Van Zant
Ronnie Van Zant

Ronnie Van Zant was the lead vocalist of the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for his passionate performances and unique musical style. Born on January 15, 1948, he tragically died in a plane crash on October 20, 1977. more

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