Cassie Gaines

Cassie Gaines was an American singer known for her work as a backup vocalist with the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. She was the younger sister of singer Ronnie Van Zant, the band's original lead vocalist. Cassie contributed her singing talents during the 1970s, adding depth to the band's harmonies. Tragically, she died in a plane crash in 1977, along with several band members, which profoundly impacted the band's history and music. Her voice and legacy remain remembered by fans of Southern rock.