Marc Frank was beaten terribly and was also covered in lacerations and blood. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. After his and Van Zants graves were damaged by vandals in 2000, Gaines family reportedly removed his ashes to a private location. Just like the Smithsonian, or anywhere yes, it speaks major volume that we would have a collection like this on display. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. They did you can. In 1977, emotions were high and decisions had to be made quickly, so we laid Ronnie to rest in Orange Park, she said. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Her brother was Skynyrd guitarist Steve Gaines. Gary Rossington, one of the bands guitar players, had suffered two broken arms, a broken leg, a punctured stomach and liver. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. They walked for what seemed like forever to a local farm. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. All of the seats were ripped from the frame of the plane, landing in the front section of the crash. Try again later. Rocks Off Magazine contains a number of affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission when you click these links, at no additional cost to you. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. privacy policy, by continuing you accept our Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Where Did We Find This Stuff? The band had been looking for a new third guitar player to replace departed member Ed King, and gave Gaines an audition at the suggestion of his older sister Cassie. The farm was owned by 22-year-old Johnny Mote who at first thought the three men were escaped convicts. Although the clothes are on loan, they will be at the Dobson for the foreseeable future. Don't worry! Son of Earl Eli and Vesta Ora Mae (Jones) Gaines Sr. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Try again. One of her bandmates, Billy Powell, claimed she bled to death while lying in his arms. The band created a gospel vocal trio with Cassie Gaines, JoJo Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins. But not all had the intentions of lending a helping hand. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. With 5 pieces of rock and roll hall of fame material on display, Boid says you cant find clothing like this anywhere else. In 1982 he would form the Allen Collins band but shortly after would wreck his new Ford Thunderbird, killing his then girlfriend and paralyzing Collins. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. Lead vocalist and founding member of the southern rock band, Ronnie Van Zant, also lost his life in the accident. This is a carousel with slides. Tremendous physical pain overwhelmed the group as did mental exhaustion. Steve and Cassie Gaines played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1975 until October of 1977. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [2] Though Cassie Gaines initially refused to board the flight, she was against her better judgment convinced to do so by other passengers. Lynyrd Skynyrd was next up, and by 1973 had joined the Allman Brothers as standard bearers for the Southern rock sound. Ronnie was the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. We have set your language to I thought you might like to see a memorial for Cassie Gaines I found on Findagrave.com. On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina to Baton Rouge, Louisiana crashed outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Ronnie Van Zant (1948 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. "A simple memorial for a simple man." Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick of Lynyrd Skynyrd and their pilot and co-pilot were killed when their. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Learn more about managing a memorial . Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. However, she had suffered what would end up being life-threatening injuries. Please reset your password. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. Now, they feel grateful to see the musician and his sister they knew so well getting respect, 41 years after passing. Steve Gaines (1949 - 1977) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in May 1976. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. As part of the festivities to honor Cassie and Steve Gaines, the city of Miami had an entire celebration dedicated to them. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, The Alice Cooper Fact Sheet 5 Things You Need To Know. There is a problem with your email/password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Her mother, also named Cassie Gaines, and father Earl Gaines are buried in adjacent plots and memorialized on the same headstone. The only thing left was a trail of debris and people. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Gene Odom had been thrown from the plane and broke his neck, his skin badly burned and one eye blinded by phosphorus from a de-icing flare that had been aboard. Among the six who died were Van Zant, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines, and guitarist Steve Gaines. In fact, despite the fact that the pilot had signaled a call for help, nobody responded. Comment. Powell's nose had been nearly ripped from his face after crashing head first through a table. Photographer Chris Soldt takes a tour of Jacksonville's Southern rock graves. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Both Steve and Cassie Gaines were killed in the crash. Year should not be greater than current year. He had been impaled by a part of the fuselage and it pushed through his body and projected out of his back. . This account has been disabled. (Pronounced Lh-nrd Skin-nrd) Released: August 13, 1973Second Helping Released: April 15, 1974Nuthin Fancy Released: March 24, 1975Gimme Back My Bullets Released: February 2, 1976Street Survivors Released: October 17, 1977Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 Released: June 11, 1991The Last Rebel Released: February 16, 1993Endangered Species Released: August 9, 1994Twenty Released: April 29, 1997Edge of Forever Released: August 10, 1999Christmas Time Again Released: September 12, 2000Vicious Cycle Released: May 20, 2003God & Guns Released: September 29, 2009Last of a Dyin Breed Released: August 21, 2012, Jacksonville Memory Gardens111 Blanding BoulevardOrange Park, FL32073904 272-2435, Cassie, Steve Gaines,Ronnie Van Zant will be greatly missed. Other successful bands to emerge from Jacksonvilles fertile scene at this time included Cowboy, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, and 38 Special. This historical marker was erected by Coleman Theatre. When you buy via the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Less than a week after the release of the album, a plane carrying the band crashed into a Mississippi swamp, killing both Steve and Cassie Gaines, Van Zant, and band manager Dean Kilpatrick. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Rocks Off Magazine is reader-supported. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They called themselves The Honkettes. "He said, you know, Cassie's in Lynyrd Skynard and I'm going to audition for them tomorrow night in Kansas City. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. Steve wrote some of the famous songs for the band's 1977 album "Street Survivors". An amateur guitarist, avid music lover, movie buff and Owner of Rocks Off Magazine. In late 1975, Gaines, Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins formed The Honkettes, a female gospel vocal trio for Skynyrd.[1]. Father of Bob, Steven Earl, and Cassie Larue. He suffered a heart attack while on break from tour. He had already finished a film about the plane crash when Gary and several others stepped in and placed a lawsuit against the film to not be shown to the public. Husband of Cassie Larue Geines. Ronnie had died instantly upon impact, his head slamming into a tree. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The widow of Ronnie Van Zant, the late lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has confirmed to News4JAX that his final resting place has been moved to a new location in the same cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. He debuted on their now classic live album, "One More from the Road"(1976). A tragic scene no person would ever wish to see or soon forget. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2352/cassie-gaines. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Steve Gaines I found on Findagrave.com. In addition to his fractured ribcage, Artimus Pyle was treated for numerous abrasions and contusions. They had a special display case with a gold-framed commemorative edition of the Street Survivors album, as this was the album that had been released during their final tour with the original members.