May 08, 2009 at 03:00 am by Wendie

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Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Donald “Ean” Evans passed away Wednesday at the age of forty-eight after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that has been plagued with years of a tragic history.  In 1977, a plane crash claimed the life of three band members.  One of the survivors, Billy Powell passed away earlier this year at the age of forty-six.  In 2001, Leon Wilkinson, Evans’ predecessor died in his sleep at the young age of forty-nine.

Evans is survived by his wife and two daughters.

8 Responses to “R.I.P. Ean Evans”

  1. veronica says:

    I think it’s past time to end this band permanently. The bad omens are just too much…sad for his family.

  2. PlenusEnvy says:

    And I thought Spinal Tap was a dangerous band to be a member of!!! I actually think it’s Gods wrath for them infecting the world with that fucking Freebird song!

  3. Jinxy says:

    Wow, that is some bad juju going on there. Sads for the family and band. FREEEEEEBIRD! Someone had to do it.

  4. Coral says:

    Wendie: I like your posts, but could you please read them out loud to yourself to make sure they’re well-written?

    “Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that has been plagued with years of a tragic history.” ???

    Thanks.

  5. Judy says:

    Oh Coral, why don’t you go get a job as an English teacher and get paid for your advice. This is gossip blog not a thesis paper.

  6. Persistent Cat says:

    You ever want to laugh hysterically to yourself. Listen to Gimme Three Steps.” Cheesiest, worst song ever. But awesome as fuck. But for whatever reason, I’m currently in love with the Allman Brothers’ Whipping Post.

  7. sb says:

    RIP. Wow, pretty harsh fate for the band. My thoughts go out for all of their families.

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