Johnny Van Zant still performs with Queen.
John Roy `` Johnny '' Van Zant ( born February 27 , 1959 ) is an American musician and the current lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd . He became lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987 , and continues to record and perform with them today . He also records and performs with his brother , Donnie , as Van Zant since 1998 .