Ronnie Van Zant
Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the older brother of two other rock vocalists: current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant, and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of 38 Special. He was the father of Tammy Van Zant and Melody Van Zant.
Dennis Van Zant
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the seventh round (120th overall) of the 1974 NBA Draft. 
He played for the Swiss Alpines of the European Professional Basketball League during the league's only season in early 1975.
He was signed by the ABA's San Antonio Spurs in July 1975 after impressing coach Bob Bass with his ball-handling ability during the rookie camp. He was released by the Spurs in November, having played only two minutes in one game, scoring as many points.