They immediately approached her and asked her to join their band as a backup singer. Try again later. On the way home, she was involved in a fatal car accident. After claiming his deceased son, Lacy Van Zant went to visit the other members of the band at the hospital. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Cassie told them they should invite her brother, Steve Gaines, to join the band. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. However, after performing an inspection of the plane, the bands manager said there was no way he was chartering it. Husband of Cassie Larue Geines. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The original mausoleum remains in place. Please try again later. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. Pyle, Frank, and Peden were met with hostility when they finally came up to Mote. A tragic scene no person would ever wish to see or soon forget. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Oops, something didn't work. ). "We all wanted to make it to the big time in some form or another. A few years later, some crazies broke into his crypt and tried to steal his body. Deceased people hanging from trees, the other survivors moaning for help of any kind, and completely surrounded by a black swamp whose canopy is blocking the only light that is trying so desperately to shine through. Totaled, decimated, and left for dead. But soon, the helicopters that were heard and seen previously were on the scene. We have set your language to Both brother and sister were killed in the airplane crash that also took the life of Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. You all just better get some rest. Dan Barnes recalls saying This man had just been to the funeral home and seen his son dead and decided to keep that to himself for these guys to heal. Try again later. A bit of an old soul who enjoys a good hit of nostalgia! This is a carousel with slides. with Janice Tewell. Please reset your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Cassie LaRue Gaines was born on January 9, 1948, in Seneca, Missouri. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Rescue vehicles on the ground found no direct path in sight. Drag images here or select from your computer for Cassie Gaines memorial. When Lynyrd Skynyrd was in need of a guitar player to replace recently departed Ed King, Cassie recommended her younger brother, Steve, who joined the band soon after. The museum will be open from 9:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, and at 4:00 the official induction will begin at the Hall of Fame. Identification was completely hindered as there had been a poker game going on during the flight, and everyones wallets and purses had been strewn throughout the swamp. GREAT NEWS! Learn more about managing a memorial . 11 comments. Learn more about merges. This account has been disabled. Steve Gaines Steve was the guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cassie sang background vocals for Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Gaines siblings and Van Zant, along with three members of the group's road crew, were . To complete the sign up process please verify your email address by clicking on the link that has been sent to you previously speficifed email. This is a carousel with slides. Gaines headstone stands just in front of the graves of his sister and parents, and nearby other members of the Gaines family and the former tomb of Ronnie Van Zant. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The problem was, Cassie Gaines had never heard of the band and didnt know any of their music. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The plane had completely disintegrated. [4], Gaines survived the initial accident but bled to death while rescuers attempted to reach the accident site and remove victims for medical treatment. She was 29 years old. There was an error deleting this problem. Musician. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. Artimus Pyle emerged with several broken ribs, and bleeding everywhere you could. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. privacy policy, by continuing you accept our Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A jaw-dropping new report published on Thursday accuses Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy of engaging in "frightening and humiliating" violent sex with several woman. based on information from your browser. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Both Cassie Gaines and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park, Florida. Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Photographer Chris Soldt takes a tour of Jacksonville's Southern rock graves. They were set to play in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the next day. Father of Bob, Steven Earl, and Cassie Larue. Comments. Try again later. After giving him a chance to prove his worth during their performance of T-For Texas, (Blue Yodel #1), they liked the way he played and invited him to join the band. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I spoke with Judy Van Zant by phone on Friday, and she gave me the following explanation why she and her daughter, Melody, made this decision. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Ronnie Van Zant (1948 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Steve Gaines, Septembe. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Musician. Your email address will not be published. The whole scene tore him apart. You can make it from here. On February 15, 1979, the mother of Steve and Cassie, also named Cassie LaRue Gaines, was killed in an automobile accident near the cemetery where Steve and Cassie are buried. Cassie and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park, Florida . To use this feature, use a newer browser. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cassie Gaines (2352)? The guys hit the dirt and yelling out with what they had left Hey! At this point, for Artimus Pyle, Marc Frank, and Ken Peden, the only sensible thing left to do was to leave certain death at the crash site, for uncertainty in the swamp. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Johnny Mote and his ragtag team were first on the crash site. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sang background vocals (one of the Honkettes) for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Apparently, the band Aerosmith almost chartered the plane before them. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The ash remains of Cassie Gaines, Steve Gaines' sister and a vocalist with the band, were undisturbed. Apparently, it took rescue crews much longer than anticipated to get to the crash scene. On October 20, 1977, Cassie Gaines and the rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd were playing a show at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in South Carolina. This browser does not support getting your location. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot realized that the plane was running out of fuel. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The rest of the group had no idea at the time that they would never see the face of Ronnie again. "He said, you know, Cassie's in Lynyrd Skynard and I'm going to audition for them tomorrow night in Kansas City. we love you, Your email address will not be published. Chris Soldt, a Boston photographer who spent much of his life in Jacksonville, recently took a tour of the citys Southern rock graves. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She was buried near her children. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They walked for what seemed like forever to a local farm. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. The Vintage News Aerosmith Said No, Lynyrd Skynyrd Said Yes To The Plane. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. " Died On This Date (October 20, 1977) Cassie Gaines / Lynyrd Skynyrd The Music's Over", "Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash site draws a pilgrimage", "Killing three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Apparently in 1977, Aerosmith's flight crew inspected an aircraft for the band. "I don't know anyone that ever said anything bad about Steve. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2351/steve-gaines. He suffered a heart attack while on break from tour. When you buy via the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Sorry! He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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 chartered plane crashed in a Mississippi swamp in October 1977. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Powell's nose had been nearly ripped from his face after crashing head first through a table. Cassie Gaines was part of Lynyrd Skynyrds backup singers called The Honkettes. based on information from your browser. Leon Wilkeson, their bass player, had arguably the most harrowing recovery; as he faced many internal injuries, dislodged teeth, and a broken left arm and leg, and his heart stopped twice on the operating table while doctors frantically struggled to keep him alive. Sammy Ketcher and Bobby Poole played with Steve Gaines in Miami. Cassie was an original member of the "Honkettes", the female back-up singers for the band. Ronnie Van Zant and JoJo Billingsley, who asked Cassie to join the band, gave her a few of their albums to listen to. Try again later. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Southern rock was born in Jacksonville in the 1960s as a new fusion of rock, blues progressions, and a heavy dose of Southern grit. In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back. , Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Cassie Gaines I found on Findagrave.com. Billy Powell, the bands keyboardist, received extensive facial lacerations and a broken right knee. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Cassie and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park . They did you can. Make sure that the file is a photo. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Headline from a local newspaper reporting the crash. Feb 29, 2020 - Rock Musician. Original grave of Steve Gaines. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. Gaines and her fellow singers Jojo Billingsley and Leslie Hawkins provided a crucial element to the bands distinctive sound. When the group asked Ronnies father how he was, he simply replied Hes fine. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Gillsburg, Amite County, Mississippi, USA. There was a bit of controversy over the crash. In June 2000, the graves of Van Zant and Steve Gaines were vandalized. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Steve Gaines (2351)? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Husband of Cassie Larue Geines. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History, Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2015, Steve and Cassie Gaines. Her mother, also named Cassie Gaines, and father Earl Gaines are buried in adjacent plots and memorialized on the same headstone. Failed to remove flower. She was buried near her children. Rocks Off is a digital collection of stories, articles, and music. Steve was the guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. All reality had been broken and none of the surviving members would ever be the same or view life the same again. . Try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Ronnie Van Zant Ronnie was the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. cemeteries found in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Copyright20062023,Somerightsreserved. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back up for Lynyrd Skynyrd, suggested Gaines as a replacement for the group's departing guitarist. In fact, it was when she was performing in the schools version of Hairspray when a couple of the guys from a little band called Lynyrd Skynyrd saw her on stage. Steve Gaines (1949 - 1977) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in May 1976. Then on the other side, it was Allen in the middle of Dean and Cassie. The cockpit, tail, and wings completely ripped apart and the remaining cab lay desolate, in the shape of an L. The plane was simply not built well enough to even remotely handle the impact from the pine trees at roughly 90 mph. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. A little after an hour of trudging through a creek and at one point burrowing underneath a barbed wire fence they found themselves staring at a small, dim light in the distance. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. 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. He said "do you think I'm good enough to do that?" In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back. It was more than 30 years old and had various mechanical problems. Shining from what seemed to be a small house on a dairy farm. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Try again later. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. An amateur guitarist, avid music lover, movie buff and Owner of Rocks Off Magazine. Try again. It was Steve, and me, and Ronnie and I was in the middle of them. His luck, however, was on the short end of the stick as he would have his throat slit while on the Lynyrd Skynyrd tour bus in the early 90s. Sang . She helped get her brother, Steve, an audition. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You'll show those guys a few things." No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. We have a really good Steve Gaines display here, theres a lot of good stuff in the Dobson Museum in Miami, so come and see it, its part of the Oklahoma music trail. Poole says. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code.