Person · Male
Steve Gaines
heavy metal guitarist
- From
- United States
- Since
- 1965–present
- Releases
- 0
About
Steven Earl Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977) was an American musician. He is best known as a guitarist and backing vocalist with rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1976 until his death in the October 1977 airplane crash that claimed other band members and crew. His older sister Cassie Gaines, a backup vocalist with the band, also died in the crash.
Member of
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Abattoir lead vocals, bass guitar
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Tactics bass guitar, lead vocals
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Dreams of Damnation guitar
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Pagan War Machine bass guitar, lead vocals
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Anger as Art guitar, lead vocals
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Bloodlust lead vocals
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- MusicBrainz
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.