On October 20, 1977, the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was involved in a tragic plane crash. The crash occurred in Gillsburg, Mississippi, and resulted in the deaths of several members of the band, including lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines (Steve's sister), and members of the band's crew. The crash had a significant impact on the band and the music industry as a whole.