
Johnny Van Zant has a net worth of
$6 Million
About Johnny Van Zant
Johnny Van Zant, born on 27th February 1959 in Jacksonville, Florida, is an American singer of Caucasian ethnicity. He is the youngest brother of renowned singers Ronnie Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant. Best known as the lead singer of the southern rock band ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd’, a significant portion of his net worth is attributed to his performances with this band.
According to sources, his net worth is estimated to be around $6 million, accumulated from his albums and live rock performances.
Johnny Van Zant’s Journey
Johnny comes from a family with a great musical legacy. His elder brother Ronnie Van Zant was the founding member of the ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd’ band. His second brother, Donnie, also ventured into the music industry and formed the band ’38 Special’. Johnny began performing publicly in the early 70s at the age of 15 with his first musical group, The Austin Nickels Band. He later renamed it as the Johnny Van Zant Band.
Initially aspiring to be a drummer, he heeded Ronnie’s encouragement and pursued a career as a singer. Following the tragic plane crash in 1977 that claimed Ronnie’s life and the lives of other band members, Johnny embarked on his singing career. His first album, ‘No More Dirty Deals’, was released in 1980 and featured a tribute to Ronnie with the track ‘Standing in the Darkness’. Subsequently, he released two more albums, ‘Round Two’ and ‘Last of the Wild Ones’, under Polydor in 1981 and 1982, respectively, contributing significantly to his net worth.
In 1985, he released the album ‘Van Zant’ under Geffen Records. After a brief hiatus, in 1987, he joined the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd band as its lead vocalist. His solo album ‘Brickyard Road’, released in 1990 under Atlantic, saw its title track hold the number one position on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for three weeks. Since then, he has continued to perform with the band, releasing various albums such as ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991’, ‘The Last Rebel’, and ‘Edge Of Forever’. The band’s most recent album, ‘Last Of A Dyin’ Breed’, was released in 2012.
Johnny Van Zant, married to Lisa Van Zant and a father of four daughters, resides in Black Creek, Jacksonville, Florida. He is an ardent fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars and often tours with brother Donnie performing together. A tribute video recorded by Johnny for his favorite team is played at their home matches. An avid fan of fishing and boating, he also enjoys Southern cuisine. Johnny has undergone several surgeries for varying reasons.
Full Name | Johnny Van Zant |
Net Worth | $6 Million |
Date Of Birth | February 27, 1959 |
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