Steve Gaines

American musician

Died when: 28 years 36 days (337 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

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

His older sister Cassie Gaines, a backup vocalist with the band, likewise died in the crash.

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