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Steve Gaines

Steve Gaines

1949–1977United States1970s1980s

About Steve Gaines

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

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Formed

1949 – 1977

Origin

United States

Discography

One in the Sun (1988)

I Know a Little... LIVE (2000)

Okie Special (2000)

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Thumbnail for My Journey to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Memorial | Gillsburg Mississippi Crash Site True Story by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Road crew, Ronnie Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke24:34

My Journey to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Memorial | Gillsburg Mississippi Crash Site True Story

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Road crew, Ronnie Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke

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Thumbnail for Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tuesday's Gone - 3/7/1976 - Winterland (Official) by Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Songwriter, Sting7:46

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tuesday's Gone - 3/7/1976 - Winterland (Official)

Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Songwriter, Sting

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  • Thumbnail for My Journey to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Memorial | Gillsburg Mississippi Crash Site True Story by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Road crew, Ronnie Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke24:34

    My Journey to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Memorial | Gillsburg Mississippi Crash Site True Story

    Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Road crew, Ronnie Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke

    1970sStudioTour
  • Thumbnail for Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tuesday's Gone - 3/7/1976 - Winterland (Official) by Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Songwriter, Sting7:46

    Lynyrd Skynyrd - Tuesday's Gone - 3/7/1976 - Winterland (Official)

    Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Songwriter, Sting

    1970sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Rockshow episode 156 Lynyrd Skynyrd by R.E.M., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant1:00:34

    Rockshow episode 156 Lynyrd Skynyrd

    R.E.M., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant

    1970sStudioRare

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  • Thumbnail for Vision 1985 LP With Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - A2: "Lord Is My Joy" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Billy Powell, Songwriter3:48

    Vision 1985 LP With Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - A2: "Lord Is My Joy"

    Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Billy Powell, Songwriter

    1980sSoloRehearsal
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