when did the lead singer of lynyrd skynyrd died
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd-SKIN-ərd[2]) is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s. Originally formed in 1964 as My Backyard in Jacksonville, Florida, the band was also known by names such as The Noble Five and One Percent, before finally deciding on "Lynyrd Skynyrd" in 1969. The band gained worldwide recognition for its live performances and signature songs "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". At the peak of their success, band members Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines, died in an airplane crash in 1977, putting an abrupt end to the 1970s era of the band.
Tony Hadley Anthony Patrick Hadley (born 2 June 1960) is an English singer-songwriter, occasional stage actor and radio presenter. He rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the new wave band Spandau Ballet before launching a solo career following the group's split in 1990. Hadley is recognisable for his suave image,[1] as well as his powerful blue-eyed soul voice, which has been described by AllMusic as a "dramatic warble".[2] He has also been described as a "top crooner" by the BBC.[3]