Cassie and Steve were inducted posthumously into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Oklahoma on September 8, 2018. Add to your scrapbook. WebWhich memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cassie Gaines (37010431)? Both the siblings were killed together in a plane crash in 1977 and were buried in Orange Park, Florida. During the time between the plane crash and the Lynyrd Skynyrd reunion in 1987, Powell joined the Christian rock band Vision in 1984. Many in Florida believe that Ronnie's spirit is just roaming the swamps Florida while enjoying his favorite hobby. Woman Killed, Rock Musician Injured In One-Car Accident Powell also worked with 38 Special during this time. He was the first to be released from the hospital, and the only member able to attend the funerals of his fallen bandmates. Drummer Artimus Pyle said that it seemed Ronnie was aware of his imminent death when they were about to go down. Everyone stayed calm when the plane was about to go down. In Genes interview, he mentions that he ran to the cock pit and to alert the pilots of the exploded engine and their response was Nothins wrong. Robert Gaines - Miami, Oklahoma , Paul Thomas Funeral Home - Memories wall Paul Thomas Funeral Home Robert "Bob" Gaines Miami, Oklahoma May 10, 1951 - August 20, 2019 Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of Robert "Bob" Gaines. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The Truth Behind Ronnie Van Zants LAST Ride - Society Of Rock Ronnie Van Zant's Hot 100 Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Gaines and Van Zant were 29 years old when they died in the 1977 plane crash. Steve Gaines, Cassie's younger brother, was 28. Members of the band party with friends in 1975. Van Zant performs at RFK Stadium in Washington. Originally, he was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, but due to vandalism, was moved from there to Riverside Memorial Park on Normandy His death inspired countless tributes, in and out of the Southern rock community and extending across the country-music world, where he had many friends and admirers. Lynyrd Skynyrd Original Grave of Ronnie Van Zant, His keyboard performances were spotlighted in Vision concerts. On Oct. 20, 1977, leader singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and his sister, back-up The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With - Grunge Please try again later. To make her acquainted with the band, Billingsley lent her copies of the bands first two albums named (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd) and Second Helping. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother Steve Gaines and a sister Cassie Gaines. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Details About the Fatal Plane Crash based on information from your browser. [3] It was during a break from Skynyrd's touring schedule that Powell suffered a fatal heart attack. She performed as a backup singer in famous songs like That Smell and One More Time. Cassie Gaines - Wikipedia Please reset your password. Cassie LaRue Hatfield Gaines (1926-1979) - Find a Grave Gaines Apparently, Artimus had been quoted saying that Ronnie got up, went to the back of the plane and gave him a hippy handshake but Gene was quite persistent on the fact that it was complete bull. Her last performance was with the band at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1977. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Cassie joined the band and teamed up with JoJo Billingsley and Leslie Hawkins to form The Honkettes which was a female gospel vocal trio of Lynyrd Skynyrd in late 1975. The band posted news of his death on its Facebook page but did not say where he died. Jacksonville Memory Gardens. The medical examiner reported He was 71. Mary Austin Will Auction Off Freddie Mercurys, Yes Release Brand New Spanking Song All, Watch The Trailer For The New Syd Barret Film, Why These 12 Rock Hits Were Hated By Fans, Michael Anthony Shares The Plans To Explore Van Halen, Wild Man Of Rock n Roll Wee Willie Harris Passed. Failed to report flower. According to the surviving keyboardist of the band, Billy Powell, Cassie Gains died in his arms; her throat had been cut from ear to ear. Rudge chartered three planes for loved ones to identify the bodies. Many Southern Rock musicians were in attendance, including his Skynyrd and Vision bandmates, their families, Hank Williams Jr. and others. Other fatalities included the band's road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and the pilot, and co-pilot of the aircraft. Only three days later on October 20, tragedy struck when the plane carrying the band crashed in a Mississippi countryside, leaving vocalists Ronnie Van Zant and Cassie Gaines, as well as guitarist Steve Gaines, dead. Try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. When Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't busy with their music, Van Zant's go-to activity was fishing.