Steve Gaines
American guitarist (1949–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the guitarist. For the clergyman, see Steve Gaines (pastor). For the writer, see Steven 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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Birth name | Steven Earl Gaines |
Also known as | Okie
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Born | (1949-09-14)September 14, 1949 Miami, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1977(1977-10-20) (aged 28) Gillsburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
Genres | Blues, Southern rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Years active | 1964–1977 |
Formerly of | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
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