Steven Earl Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician. He is best known as a guitarist and backing vocalist with rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1976 until his death in the October 1977 airplane crash that claimed other band members and crew.

Steve Gaines was killed instantly upon impact and his sister Cassie Gaines perished as well. Laying on the ground, still alive for only a moment, to slowly bleed to death. Powell’s nose had been nearly ripped from his face after crashing head first through a table.

Oct 20, 2022 · It was 45 years ago when a plane crash claimed the lives of Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Ronnie Van Vant and guitarist Steve Gaines, among others.

Steven Earl Gaines was born on the 14th of September in 1949 in Miami, Oklahoma. He died tragically on the 20th of October in 1977. He is widely known as the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1976 to October 1977. Cassie Gaines, the band’s backup vocalist, was his older sister.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama, Live at Oakland Coliseum Stadium in 1977 (just 3 months before the plane crash that killed vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines and...

Just a few of the worldwide hits by legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and performed by Miami, Oklahoma native Steve Gaines. Steve and his sister Cassie grew up in Miami and played in several bands before joining Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1976.

Sep 23, 2024 · Months after announcing his battle with kidney cancer, former Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines says he is stepping down as senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. But the move has nothing to do with his health.

Jun 24, 2024 · Among the band members who died tragically that day was Lynyrd Skynyrd's singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and his sister and backup singer, Cassie. Even in death, Van Zant and Gaines received no rest.

Steve Gaines was a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. This is a short documentary video about his life. He was only with them for about a year and a...

Feb 4, 2025 · Steve Gaines is an American musician, most notable as a member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Miami, Oklahoma and was the brother of the band’s lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. He played guitar and sang backing vocals for the band.