What is steven gaines lynyrd skynyrd?

Steven Gaines was a music journalist and author who specialized in the field of rock music. He wrote several books related to rock music, including biographies of Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was best known for his book "Southern Rockers: The Roots and Legacy of Southern Rock".

Gaines had a particular interest in Lynyrd Skynyrd and wrote a book about the band titled "I'll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours of Lynyrd Skynyrd". The book detailed the tragic events that led up to the band's plane crash in 1977, which claimed the lives of several members of the group.

Gaines was also a contributor to several notable music publications, including Rolling Stone, Crawdaddy, and Creem. He passed away in the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash along with several members of the band, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant.