He is the younger brother of Ronnie Van Zant, the co-founder and former lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Johnny Van Zant became Lynyrd Skynyrd’s lead vocalist when the band reunited in the late 80s. He has continued to perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd since then, as well as releasing another successful solo album in 1990, and occasionally touring with his brother, Donnie, as Van Zant.
