Lynyrd Skynyrd- Van Zant home where Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny grew up.

Lynyrd Skynyrd- Van Zant home where Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny grew up . God Bless and RIP Lacy and Marion Van Zant

[@chrisharrington4373]

Mr. and Mrs. Van Zant seemed like they were warm and welcoming people. God rest their souls. It would have been a real honor to have met them.

[@RandallTSkynyrd]

Glad you enjoyed it. We were having the time of our lives. Once in a lifetime experience

[@AnAmericanGirl4Sure]

Amazing footage...Thank You So Much for posting this!

[@jimmyroland4510]

Love y'all brothers. This is little man,or little Blake I was called growing up! The south is raising peacefully according to God's will, in sweet home alalabama now from c ville.

[@ougigaming8710]

I' met Lacy Van Zant in Charlotte North Carolina backstage at the reunion tour. Awesome man... signed my US Festival t-shirt. It says God bless L VanZant

[@billcarney8747]

Thanks for sharing this. I had a similar experience, meeting Papa V in 2002 shortly before his passing. I have a copy of his book signed by Lacy, Johnny, Donnie and the 38 band, Jimmie, Tammie and Jane who has been a dear frynd to me for almost 20 years. There's just something about being a Skynyrd fan..

[@SouthernR0cker4Life]

What a Piece of Southern Rock History.

[@jimmyroland4510]

Oh yes

[@brendaniebel1355]

Amen 🙏😁💜

[@sinatraplaylist2502]

Damn what an awesome opportunity, you all were so lucky to have that opportunity, thanks for sharing your private experience with the rest of the world !!!!

[@darellgullion3379]

Ronnie Van Zant's daughter Melody was born September 19 and i was born on the 18 of September of 68. Miss him but his little brother Johnny Van Zant does a good job doing his big brother proud.

[@knk4ever83]

What great people they are. .

[@melissaB.1978]

Best Music Ever Made !

[@79tazman]

Man to be at the Van Zant Homestead would of been awesome I would of loved to of been there RIP Ronnie Lacy and Marion Van Zant

[@uf1978]

My Grandmother was their neighbor. The stories i could tell :) Lacy was one of my regular customers. RIP!

[@NotJoe101]

Still around? No better time to get a video out there & tell them stories if you haven't done just that yet!

[@robonbass6864]

My God... If Ronnie was half as polite and awesome as his parents, he was pretty freaking special...

[@fibrowarrior6360]

@Rob Buchman...Absolutely! TRUE Southerners like myself (North Alabama) who've been born & raised in the South are some of the Kindest, more Down To Earth & Genuine People you will ever meet. It's just how you're supposed to & expected to be! :)

[@lordfatcock]

Gotta give Johnnie credit. He sung his ass of at those reunion shows.

[@simoncasson3327]

That was special. Not many times in anyone's life you'd get to meet your heroes folks! A peach! 3 Van Zants have given so many a heck of a lot of pleasure - great songs live and will "keep it alive forever people"...

[@TheFruitloop186]

AirGunWarriors If it wasn''t that important, then why ask ? You see, for some people, like the elder Van Zants,, money and million dollar homes weren't that important. You are correct, that any of their sons could and did offer to buy them any house they chose. What was important to Sister and Lacy was holding on to the the place where they raised their family, the memories there and holding on to their roots.You can hear this repeated at 15:09 I don't know if you have ever even known people like they were, because they were rare. I lived in a neighborhood not far away. You would often find Mr Lacy hanging out at local filling station. back when filling stations employed mechanics and fixed cars and actually pumped gas for their customers complete with a free wind shield wash and an honest " Thank You " Mr & Mrs Van Zant lived like they wanted to, they didn't want to live behind locked gates, they wanted to be available to all the adoring fans, just like you are seeing in this video. They are both gone now but they leave behind many wonderful, memories.

[@knk4ever83]

I could listen to his stories forever. ..

[@sweetcaroline7679]

Salt of the earth people❤️ God Bless the Van Zants

[@robertschreiber8099]

Lot of stuff, here. I mean STUFF!!!!!! I LOVE the stories. Thank you for getting there! I'd have been just as happy to sit, and listen to them.

[@tuesgone62]

I met them and Alan's Mom at that festival, in Jacksonville. I saw that house, w/the big gate out front. a friend of mine lived right down the road. Thanks for sharing!

[@levyelegino1]

Just regular, down home folks!!! Nothin' Fancy!!!

[@countryboy5510]

I agree I'm a texas boy

[@oranstelly5393]

​@@countryboy5510I'm a south Louisianan south Lafayette.Didnt get see them in Baton Rouge behind the crash

[@thomasbrinksr6551]

I’m just looking at this video and it really shows me a lot about the vanzant family on how very nice they were by letting in total strangers into there home and showing them around god bless them that tells me a lot on how that family is in todays world you really can’t trust in anybody because the world is full of crazy’s these people have special kids with a great talent and have suffered tragedy as well but through that dragedy came strength and glory and a future fore there other sons who are very great as well I’ve they must of been very proud parents and have enstiled the values of life in to there children that in itself is something that people today don’t do god bless them may they rest in piece and god bless Ronnie and Donny and Jonny if your out there brother rock on May god bless you and your family we all need values like you have god bless and ty t brink sr

[@Mr22Johnthegreat]

22 years after Ronnie. His family still loving is spirit! Lives on through his music and fans!😊

[@peck404]

•••WOW****I MEAN THEY'RE STILL DOWN TO EARTH I WISH I COULD JUST HANG OUT WITH THEM I'M SAD THEY'RE GONE 💙😥🎸😎😎

[@D3dh3d66]

thanks for the video thank you lacy for sharing your house with us vandt fans

[@ataris822]

I live in WS Jax, literally right around the corner where they started practicing, in the Paxon area. I was out to dinner last night and Johnny was out with his family and ended up sitting next to the table we were at. I didn't make a scene, just went up when we were done with dinner and quietly said "I do know who you are, and I'm not going to make a big deal but just wanted to say, Hello, and I respect you for not being a douchy celeb and renting the place out, which you could've done. You have a beautiful family and I hope you enjoy your dinner! I have met you before, too, at the cadillac dealership!" He smiles and says "Oh yeah! What's your name again, sweetie?" and I say "I'm Jena." He shakes my hand and says "Well, hello Jena, I'm Johnny!" :) Such a nice guy!

[@jaxflfreebird]

One of Johnny's daughters went to Fletcher Middle School. I met her in a gym class. I was a substitute teacher, more of a babysitter really. That was back in 1996. I was amazed that in a city the size of Jacksonville, FL that I could run into someone who is the daughter of a famous singer in one of my all time favorite bands. That said, Johnny is nothing compared to Ronnie. I'll just leave it at that.

[@FUGYOO]

+Bella Signora Classy

[@ataris822]

FUGYOO He is. He and his whole family are so sweet. :)

[@ataris822]

jaxflfreebird They are 2 different people - I'm sure they have different issues. Overall though, as a person, he's wonderful. Doesn't throw his money or fame in anyone's face.

[@FUGYOO]

Bella Signora What an honor that must have been. I had the joy of seeing Skynard at the Texas jam. I live about 100 miles from the crash site in Mississippi. Gonna ride over there before December. I was referring to you being classy but they were too.

[@scottgrooters301]

Lacy Van Zant Father of Southern.Rock

[@JMXification]

Im SO glad somebody did this. Camerawork is horrible, lol but mine is too. So what. Great video, man!

[@acgillespie]

This has brought real tears to my eye's.what an amazing experience this must have been. long live Southern Rock n Roll. My Heart hurts for my country today because all the good are dying and I don't see much future for america. Music is crap and people are crap today and our whole society has gone ape shit crazy. we can't trust anyone anymore period. America needs god back more than ever...these were good god fearing people that raised a great family and today more and more people are creating nothing but garbage and problems for everyone... America needs Rock n Roll... Burn the Ghetto's to the ground and exterminate all this Rap Crap before america is nothing but a memory...

[@waynetaylor4034]

i use to cut Lacys grass when i was 15

[@rodneysutliff1335]

moe's austin is wonders get there man I love letters good turn is rocks I love lynyrd skynyrd I play music also I love a man with a rock

[@davidignatiusbalestreri1737]

Wayne Taylor. Back in the early 80's my cousin and I lived on the west side, the best side. I was renting a trailer and he bought a fix me-up house, almost a shack on Plymouth Ave just off Foracre Rd. I think. I remember an old mom and pops grocery store in that neighborhood. I always thought it was a strange place for a store. Just a few blocks from the VanZants.

[@marileedenr8473]

Wayne Taylor went to Lacys funeral

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ David Foracre is not 'just off Plymouth. In fact, Foracre is off Normandy, quite a way from Plymouth There was a little gro store on the corner off Plymouth called Claudes.

[@wigglebutts173]

@Joey Shields Do Johnny and Donny still live in Jacksonville?... I thought they did

[@Brucev7]

Interesting video. Hopefully all the Van Zants and friends have the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. Peace

[@lilycd6168]

Brucev7 my hearts desire for them also!

[@countrycovers7055]

exactly bruce, that's exactly was I was hoping too when I just watched this just now, the father has since passed also, let's pray he's with Jesus. God bless

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ Lily There was never a more God fearing couple than Sister and Lacy Van Zant.

[@stevevallance6326]

Brucev7 you do know god is a myth

[@ronbridges678]

@@stevevallance6326 let's see how much of a myth hell is when your ass is on fire!!!

[@jamesferris6131]

I love it home is where the heart is for a traveling man

[@giantpride323]

How cool is this

[@frfytfutv]

Many thanks for this. Its a great piece of music history. If I had made this video I would consider myself a very fortunate man. Thank you.

[@jessehernandez237]

If Ronnie were alive, he would be showing them all Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@randywatts7085]

This is amazing you guys were so lucky and thank you so much for sharing this to be able to walk in there house and start talking to them what a treat

[@cathywarner9969]

God bless The VanZant family Bring Great Healing, peace, love and joy! Amen From KITTY CAT MEOW

[@Betty-jb2ns]

Gotta love them vanzant boys...

[@MeatGawds]

I’m building a guitar from wood from the Hell House original Dock, and foundation from Hell House, and incorporating metal from the plane. Once it’s complete we will loan it out to touring musicians so those timber’s will continue to sing and vibrate. LLLS. Long Live Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@dsen1889]

Good job on the narration man. Thanks for uploading.

[@marisawoods]

They was sweet people. Raised 3 talented boys.

[@chararmstrong4945]

WOW HOME GROWN!!!

[@peck404]

I knowwww

[@mellap1973]

Wow, wish I couldve been there! What an opportunity & something youll remember the rest of your life. Thanks for sharing this video, nice to see true fans. My jealously runs deep!! lol Love & Light

[@knk4ever83]

Omg, I'd have thought I died and went to heaven. .lol

[@RonaldJDarby]

Luv it ..

[@brendaniebel1355]

That plane, should not have left.

[@biminitwst]

Ronnies uncle, Hoyt Axton, probably had a little influence on Ronnies songwriting/ preforming, too.

[@jimmyroland4510]

Little man

[@heybratender]

How was Hoyt Axton related to Ronnie Van Zant?

[@rhondamoloney1807]

Their daddy looks a lot like Johnny Cash.

[@countrycovers7055]

this was awesome guys, I'm from a little town in West Virginia, I'm 33 years old and skynyrd is my favorite band, I'm also a guitarist/lead vocalist. I would have have anything to been with you boys that day but I was just 14 lol you don't see groups of friends and rock bands no more, I was born in the wrong generation smh, I loved this, which guy is you on there? and where you guys from?

[@fredthompson7465]

Nice discovery for the day!

[@ClarkSnowden]

You could tell it hurt him to talk about Ronnie

[@susanbriggss7423]

Nice!

[@gailmeeks7109]

There's a lot of us crazy fans I guess...lol

[@countryboy5510]

to bad Ronnie merle willie never played togetgher and stevie ray

[@oranstelly5393]

U got that right, would of been alright...

[@oranstelly5393]

Was a big fan of SRV, seen him live on river boat in New Orleans back in 80s.With Gatmouth Brown...

[@jimmyroland4510]

The choo choo boy.

[@19ADAM80]

👍🏼

[@Johndoe345-k2d]

Van Zants were poor AF.

[@airgunwarriors7491]

Is that the home of Ronnie, Donnie and Jonnie's Parents? If yes, I figured they'd be living in a much nicer flat than that.?. Not that its important, but when you have 3 Sons that are successful in the music industry, I guess you'd expect more. Thanks for sharing this, agw.:-)

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ AirGunWarriors; Lacy would have never been happy anyplace else. Home is where the heart is and there is more heart in this humble home than any mega mansion anywhere, anyplace. When the children were growing up, it was just a normal working class neighborhood. Yes it has deteroriated just like so many other neighborhoods, but there is way too much history in those walls. Too bad there aren't more homes and families like the Van Zants

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Did you listen to this video?

[@jimmyroland4510]

They got ripped off an side alot big time to,plus they live where an how they want to,real peaple take what they have an put others needs an dreams before there own.

[@peck404]

@@jimmyroland4510 cool

[@roycehart6942]

Shortly Medlocke, AKA Curtis Loew was the man who teached The Boy's all about the Music Buzz... Skynyrd and BLACKFOOT... Thank's for the Music... R.l.P Shorty

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ Royce Where did you get this crap ? Shorty Medlocke WAS NOT THE INSPIRATION for Curtis Lowe. Curtis Lowe was a combination of characters, sone real, some fictional. Mr Medlocke had a music background of his own and may have had an input on Blackfoot, but not LS

[@jimmyroland4510]

They did there own music about life around them,nobody tought them anything about there music,how to make any of it or none of that out of the side neck stuff. That's the south rock band period

[@jimmyroland4510]

Yeah,my Curtis was kb,it reminds me of a good person friend of mine today.....

[@jimmyroland4510]

Love y'all from the bottom of my heart,Jesus is Lord.....

[@n8vgirl271]

Does anyone remember the name of that newspaper in the frame? Was it from Jax?

[@juggernaut729]

anybody live in the house now?

[@lilycd6168]

SHEKINAHS-GLORY saw their friend is trying to renovate it but it looked empty.

[@deadpoolunicorn7849]

SHEKINAHS-GLORY the house is now a historical landmark and they intend on renting it out to fans. To stay and it will have a recording studio as well.

[@TheVanDookie]

Do you know where Ronnie lived when he passed?

[@barnacles62]

I wonder if is still standing in 2017, and if so, where it is. I went to Disney around 2007ish, and we stopped by the Firebird café to eat. That was a major disappointment, bars on the windows and some crack head told us it was just a nightclub, that it was a rough crowd and you had to be searched to get in. Lovely. We are planning another trip this year, I'd love to see where they all grew up, and Firebird gardens. Any other places of interest to see?

[@deadpoolunicorn7849]

OLD BAY the old hell house where all the songs were written is now a subdivision. But you can go out on the dock Donnie fished on and the railroad truss where the nuthin fancy cover was taken is right by there. And as far as the house it's being remodeled and fans can rent it and stay in Ronnie's room and they will have a recording studio there as well.

[@TheFruitloop186]

@ OLD BAY " Freebird Gardens " Do you mean the Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park ? The park is in Lake Asbury

[@jimmyroland4510]

Some old bars on the beach!

[@jimmyroland4510]

Heck yea,wow,awesome!