American recording artist; singer-songwriter (1947-2003).

Born January 24th, 1947 in Chicago. ^[ref]

Died September 7th, 2003 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer, mesothelioma). ^[ref]

Townes Van Zandt

Born March 7th, 1944 in Fort Worth.

Died January 1st, 1997 at 52 years old

Ronnie Van Zant

Born January 15th, 1948 in Jacksonville.

Died October 20th, 1977 at 29 years old

Leon Russell

Born April 2nd, 1942 in Lawton.

Died November 13th, 2016 at 74 years old

Waylon Jennings

Born June 15th, 1937 in Littlefield.

Died February 13th, 2002 at 64 years old

Zakk Wylde

Born January 14th, 1967 in Bayonne.