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You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "He said, you know, Cassie's in Lynyrd Skynard and I'm going to audition for them tomorrow night in Kansas City. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Suffocating the people on the bottom from the sheer weight. In 1988, MCA Records released some of Gaines' previously produced tracks on the album, "One in the Sun." In 2006, Gaines was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Leon Wilkeson and Billy Powell would both go on to pursue other musical ventures and both have a hand in several Lynyrd Skynyrd re-boots. This historical marker was erected by Coleman Theatre. Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History, Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2015, Steve and Cassie Gaines. Verify and try again. She was buried near her children. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. They said no & that plane crashed on October 20, 1977", Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyve: The Vicious Cycle Tour, Skynyrd's First: The Complete Muscle Shoals Album, 20th Century Masters: The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cassie_Gaines&oldid=1142547056, Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in the United States, Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1977, Musicians killed in aviation accidents or incidents, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 01:14. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Its going to be here for awhile. Southern rock was born in Jacksonville in the 1960s as a new fusion of rock, blues progressions, and a heavy dose of Southern grit. Comment. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Van Zant and the Gaines siblings were originally laid to rest in nearby plots at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Florida, with Van Zant entombed in a marble mausoleum. privacy policy, by continuing you accept our In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back. Try again later. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I would like to think that only one grave robber was involved, but so many items were missing that I have to believe otherwise. It was as if they were back in Noahs time and all but a select few were stricken with greed of mankind and the chance to capitalize on an easy opportunity. They were set to play in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the next day. Her brother was Skynyrd guitarist Steve Gaines. They called themselves The Honkettes. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. The band had been looking for a new third guitar player to replace departed member Ed King, and gave Gaines an audition . 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. Composed of three vocalists, their flawless harmonies were as important as the southern rock bands three-pronged guitar attack. Failed to remove flower. Use your Rocks Off Mag account to vote in our "G.O.A.T. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The plane had completely disintegrated. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Please try again later. Rescue vehicles on the ground found no direct path in sight. [5] According to controversial claims by survivor Billy Powell, Gaines bled to death after the accident in Powell's arms due to deep lacerations.[6]. On October 20, 1977, Cassie Gaines and the rest of Lynyrd Skynyrd were playing a show at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium in South Carolina. Musician. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? When the group asked Ronnies father how he was, he simply replied Hes fine. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Lead vocalist and founding member of the southern rock band, Ronnie Van Zant, also lost his life in the accident. There was an error deleting this problem. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please reset your password. Musician. Totaled, decimated, and left for dead. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Artimus has had many ups and downs since then, several incarcerations, and a huge falling out with Gary. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Her mother, also named Cassie Gaines, and father Earl Gaines are buried in adjacent plots and memorialized on the same headstone. This browser does not support getting your location. I said "yes Steve, you're good enough. Both brother and sister were killed in the airplane crash that also took the life of Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Gaines and her fellow singers Jojo Billingsley and Leslie Hawkins provided a crucial element to the bands distinctive sound. Ever since, the site has served as a shrine for fans, who often leave flowers, guitar picks, an other tokens in tribute to the band members. 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. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Our content aims to be informative and entertaining, often discussing the lesser-known moments in history. Add to your scrapbook. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Pyle, Frank, and Peden were met with hostility when they finally came up to Mote. She was buried near her children. Make sure that the file is a photo. Year should not be greater than current year. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? When you buy via the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. His two brothers also became notable Southern rock musicians: Donnie Van Zant was a member of fellow Jacksonville band 38 Special, while Johnny became lead singer for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987. She was visiting the cemetery where her son and daughter were buried. Steve wrote some of the famous songs for the band's 1977 album "Street Survivors". Some believe that had it not taken so long for help to arrive, Cassie Gaines may have survived. Billy Powell would be in the new starting line-up of Lynyrd Skynyrd until his death in 2009. He was 29 yeas old. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Thanks for your help! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The crash also killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve's sister Cassie Gaines, . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Learn more about merges. based on information from your browser. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. MIAMI, OK In tonights dose of good news Some historic rock and roll memorabilia has made its way from Florida all the way to Miami, Oklahoma. Also in the area are benches bearing inscriptions about music. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. For those who want to see the clothing in person, the Dobson is open every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday afternoon from 1:00p.m. On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the bands crew were flying to a tour date in Baton Rouge when the plane ran out of fuel and crashed in the Southern Mississippi woods. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He obtained his first guitar at about age 14. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. A system error has occurred. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Sign up fornewsletters emailed to your inbox. Cassie Gaines (1948-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2351/steve-gaines. Born Steven Earl Gaines, the son of Cassie Hatfield and Earl Gaines. He actually shot a warning shot and told them to get off his property. Failed to report flower. Again, emotions were high and decisions had to be made quickly., He was moved to Riverside Memorial Cemetery and was buried. , Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. There was a bit of controversy over the crash. Apparently, the band Aerosmith almost chartered the plane before them. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This would be the second tragedy to strike the Gaines family in just one year. Both Cassie Gaines and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park, Florida. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Musician. Special Olympics comes to Pittsburg for basketball, Biden acknowledges White Lotus star is most famous, Ryan McFarland speaks on accepting the Webb City, Galenas Beau Sarwinski steps away from head coaching, Small town brewery in Missouri best in the state, Jasper teen who killed sister released from custody, Smithsonian posters in Joplin highlight American, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. They immediately approached her and asked her to join their band as a backup singer. 0 cemeteries found in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Marc Frank remembers seeing complete and total despair. Failed to remove flower. At 1:30 p.m., Steve and Cassie Gaines' childhood street in Miami, Circle Drive, will be co-named Gaines Drive in their honor. 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. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The crash also killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve's sister Cassie Gaines, . The band regularly has different people sit in and play shows with them like Warren Haynes and Dicky Betts. She attended Miami High School and was a part of the theatre group there. However, the rest of the group coaxed her to get on. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sang . Sky Michele written and performed by Jake Fisher (MidniteliteCo) with a beautiful tribute and moving piece to Steve and Cassie Gaines. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. That farm belonged to a young dairy farmer named Johnny Mote. Father of Bob, Steven Earl, and Cassie Larue. "We all wanted to make it to the big time in some form or another. based on information from your browser. 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Most of the 20 survivors were taken to Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, where the lobby had been transformed into a makeshift emergency treatment center to quickly deal with the onslaught of plane crash victims. [2] Though Cassie Gaines initially refused to board the flight, she was against her better judgment convinced to do so by other passengers. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This account has been disabled. In fact, Lynyrd Skynyrds manager had actually already decided that, once the band reached Baton Rouge, they would be getting a new plane. Verify and try again. Following her death in the 1977 plane crash, Gaines was buried just behind her brother Steves grave in Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Please enter the adress associated with your account. I think she finally sees that theres a place that we really care about her dad and her aunt. Photo: Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader. Gene Odom had been thrown from the plane and broke his neck, his skin badly burned and one eye blinded by phosphorus from a de-icing flare that had been aboard. To this day they remember him fondly. One of them being completely decapitated. It was Steve, and me, and Ronnie and I was in the middle of them. Please try again later. The two tell 2 Works for You back in the day they were looked at as a bunch of hippies. Ronnies mother Marion refused to make the flight, after seeing a horrific plane crash of her own that killed 9 people. Wilkeson would play in both Rossington Collins Band and the Allen Collins band. Lynyrd Skynyrd stops for a shot in 1973. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Artimus Pyle and Gary Rossington are the only two members alive today from the crash. She shipped these clothes to us just to have them on loan as kind of a piece of not only Steve and Cassie, but then some of the pieces within it that was made by their mother LaRue. Says Jordan Boid, Dobson Memorial Director. 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. They asked if anyone knew of someone who played the guitar. Photo: obviousmag.org. By the end of May of that year, he was a member of the band. His only help at that moment was his neighbor, Dwain Easley. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You knew where you stood with him right up front," Bobby Poole said. Everyone just stood there helpless. " 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. to 4:00p.m. Johnny Mote and his ragtag team were first on the crash site. Lynyrd Skynyrd Original Grave of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve & Cassie Gaines After talking to Funeral Home Steve & Cassie are still laid to rest there. Cassie Gaines Following her death in the 1977 plane crash, Gaines was buried just behind her brother Steve's grave in Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot realized that the plane was running out of fuel. Ketcher said. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Especially Artimus, who had three broken ribs and multiple large cuts. However, after performing an inspection of the plane, the bands manager said there was no way he was chartering it. Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He died along with his sister and Van Zant in the 1977 crash and was buried in Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Cassie Gaines Famous memorial Original Name Cassie LaRue Gaines Birth 9 Jan 1948. News had spread about the crash and before too long an estimated 3,000 people had swarmed to the crash site. 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. The farm was owned by 22-year-old Johnny Mote who at first thought the three men were escaped convicts. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Crying, praying, and counting the dead to see who they would never hug, play music with, and enjoy company with again. He was 28 years old. After his and Van Zants graves were damaged by vandals in 2000, Gaines family reportedly removed his ashes to a private location. 11 comments. In 1975, his sister, Cassie, whose group had been hired to sing back. Mote hopped into his pick-up to get back to his house, told his wife to get back in the house, then proceeded to grab his gun and stand guard. 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. 7 shares. Cassie Gaines was part of Lynyrd Skynyrds backup singers called The Honkettes. References [ edit] Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Rocks Off Magazine contains a number of affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission when you click these links, at no additional cost to you. Miami natives Steve and Cassie Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd to be honored in Oklahoma Hall of Fame Posted at 4:20 PM, Sep 07, 2018 and last updated 2018-09-07 17:20:18-04 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Less than a week after the release of the album, a plane carrying the band crashed into a Mississippi swamp, killing both Steve and Cassie Gaines, Van Zant, and band manager Dean Kilpatrick. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Tangled by underbrush and the 20-foot creek, the rescue team had to act and think fast. They were set to play in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the next day. Son of Earl Eli and Vesta Ora Mae (Jones) Gaines Sr. Her mother, also named Cassie Gaines, and father Earl Gaines are buried in adjacent plots and memorialized on the same headstone. Cassie was an original member of the "Honkettes", the female back-up singers for the band. Oops, we were unable to send the email. There is a problem with your email/password. Like I said its very one of a kind and rare. Thanks for your help! He debuted on their now classic live album, "One More from the Road"(1976). The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Which he ended up doing, you know?" Here Are Our Sources: Remembering Lynyrd Skynyrds Deadly 1977 Plane Crash, Jordan Runtagh, The Rolling Stones, What Happened To The Surviving Members Of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash?, Micheal Cristopher, Ultimate Classic Rock.com, Falling Free Bird: The Truth About The Infamous Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Is Stranger Than Fiction, Phil Gibbons, Ranker.com, The Joplin Globe Steve and Cassie Gaines to be inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Don't worry! Both brother and sister were killed in the airplane crash that also took the life of Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Ronnie Van Zant. Members of the band that survived the crash said that Cassie actually survived the initial impact. Cassie and Steve Gaines were buried in Orange Park . . They all perished along with their assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Grayon on October 20, 1977, when Lynyrd Skynyrds plane crashed in the woods. There was a problem getting your location. His first band recorded its debut at Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, and later bands included RIO Smokehouse and Rusty Day. Now, they feel grateful to see the musician and his sister they knew so well getting respect, 41 years after passing. Both Steve and Cassie Gaines were killed in the crash. Resend Activation Email. Cassie was an original member of the "Honkettes", the female back-up singers for the band. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Ultimate Classic Rock What Happened to the Survivors of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash? Unfortunately, the landing didnt go smoothly and the plane ended up crashing. There was a problem getting your location. 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 will to carry on was strong, however, Pyle being a US Marine, would live out the phrase Semper Fidelis which means always faithful. They all died but we didnt. On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina to Baton Rouge, Louisiana crashed outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi. But not all had the intentions of lending a helping hand.

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