Question: Things Goin' On was written in 1973 by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant, an American lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a founding member of what Southern rock band?

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Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991: Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 is the sixth studio album by American Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and is the first album with the new members of the band - Johnny Van Zant and Randall Hall - and the first to feature Ed King since "Nuthin' Fancy", who replaced the three who had died since the band's last release - Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines in the 1977 plane crash; Allen Collins in 1990 from chronic pneumonia.  This was the last album to feature drummer Artimus Pyle.

Van Zant: Van Zant is an American musical duo composed of brothers Donnie Van Zant and Johnny Van Zant.  Both are brothers of the late Ronnie Van Zant, former lead singer for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.  Johnny became the lead vocalist for the reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987, and Donnie was also the leader and vocalist of .38 Special.

That Smell: "That Smell" is a song by the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.  Written by Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Allen Collins, it was released in 1977 on the album "Street Survivors".  At the time the song was written, the band had been drinking and doing many different drugs.  Van Zant had said that he started drinking heavily to relieve the pressure of performing in front of large audiences.

Street Survivors: Street Survivors is the fifth studio album by Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on October 17, 1977.  The LP is the last Skynyrd album recorded by original members Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, and is the sole Skynyrd studio recording by guitarist Steve Gaines.  Three days after the album's release, the band's chartered airplane crashed en route to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, killing the pilot, co-pilot, the group's assistant road-manager and three band members (Van Zant, Gaines, and Gaines' older sister, backup singer Cassie Gaines), and severely injuring most who survived the crash.  The album performed well on the charts, peaking at #5 (their first top 5 album), as did the singles "What's Your Name" and "That Smell", the former a top 20 hit on the singles chart.

Southern by the Grace of God: Southern by the Grace of God is a live album by southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, this live concert was a tribute by Lynyrd Skynyrd to the members of the band who had died in the 1977 plane crash.  The plane crash killed frontman Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backing vocalist Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick.  This is the first album produced by the band after the '77 plane crash.  The band's lineup was re-worked into a second-generation Skynyrd.  The changes include: Johnny Van Zant, younger brother of Ronnie Van Zant, taking over on vocals, Ed King, who departed the band during a 1975 tour and Randall Hall, who replaced the paralyzed Allen Collins.  The three (King, Hall along with founding member Gary Rossington) re-form the famous triple-lead guitar attack of the original band.  New background vocalists Carol Bristow and Dale Krantz-Rossington were added to take the place of the original Honkettes.

Don't Ask Me No Questions: "Don't Ask Me No Questions" is a song by southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released on its 1974 album, "Second Helping".  The song can often be heard on many classic rock radio stations today.  It was written by Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant.

Johnny Van Zant: 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 is the younger brother of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and former lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, and of the 38 Special founder, Donnie Van Zant.

Things Goin' On: Things Goin' On was written in 1973 by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, the lead vocalist and guitarist from Lynyrd Skynyrd.  It appeared on the band's first album "(pronounced 'lĕh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd)" and expressed concerns about social and environmental issues, with especial criticism of politicians' role in such issues.  The song was distinct from other contemporary protest-songs in that it utilized the sound of Muscle Shoals, Alabama blues licks made popular by both Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's honky tonk melodies, though this was in keeping with Lynyrd Skynyrd's country-rock image.

Ronnie Van Zant: Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a 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 singer Tammy Van Zant, and cousin of musician Jimmie Van Zant.

Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park: The Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park is a public memorial park located in Lake Asbury, Clay County, Florida.  The park was built in memory of Ronnie Van Zant, vocalist of Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, who died along with numerous other band members and crew in a 1977 plane crash.  The park was funded by fans and family of the band, and features a number of facilities including tennis courts, fishing ponds, a disc golf course and picnic areas.

Supporting paragraphs: Things Goin' On Ronnie Van Zant
Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd