Cassie Gaines
- Died October 20, 1977Rocker (Lynyrd Skynyrd), dies in a plane crash at 28
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Cassie Gaines was an American singer best known for her role as a backing vocalist with the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. She was a member of the band's trio of female backing vocalists known as The Honkettes. Gaines contributed to the band's distinctive sound during the 1970s, supporting their performances and recordings with her vocals.
Tragically, Cassie Gaines died in a plane crash on October 20, 1977, at the age of 28. The crash also claimed the lives of several other band members and crew. Her contributions to Lynyrd Skynyrd remain an important part of the band's legacy in American rock music.