Jimmie Van Zant Lyrics

Jimmie was born in Jacksonville, Florida - a city known mostly in the music circles as “the home of southern rock royalty.” Jimmies father, E.C. Van Zant and Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny’s father, Lacy Van Zant, are brothers, linking this famous family together. Jimmie recalls his mother having an upright piano at home where she spent countless hours playing gospel tunes. Jimmie began taking piano and guitar lessons back at age 6. Later, as he grew up in his teen years, he watched and listened to Ronnie Van Zant and the boys rehearse in his own living room, becoming amazed, mesmerized and drawn to their musical perfection. At this time, this musical paring was known as “One Percent” but would later evolve into the legendary Lynryd Skynyrd band... read more