Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Miles Archer

(24,633 posts)
Sun May 31, 2026, 11:11 AM Yesterday

Trump should contact what's left of Skynyrd. Johnny Van Zandt & his brother wrote that love song to DeSantis.

Via a Google search. I have no intention of posting the song here.

AI Overview "Sweet Florida" is a tribute and campaign song created in 2022 by brothers Johnny Van Zant (frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Donnie Van Zant (formerly of .38 Special). The country-rock track was written in support of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, praising his leadership style and political stances.The song features lyrics that explicitly back the Governor, with references to keeping the state open, pushing back against COVID-19 mandates, and challenging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The Van Zant brothers premiered the song alongside DeSantis on Fox & Friends, and the track was later used in DeSantis's re-election campaigns.
7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump should contact what's left of Skynyrd. Johnny Van Zandt & his brother wrote that love song to DeSantis. (Original Post) Miles Archer Yesterday OP
;-{) GARBAGE BAND Goonch Yesterday #1
Is Stevie Van Zant... GiqueCee Yesterday #2
Just googled, not related and Steve's last name is Zantd karynnj Yesterday #3
Thanks... GiqueCee Yesterday #4
Steven Van Zandt Celerity Yesterday #7
Steven Van Zandt Celerity Yesterday #6
Gawd NO. odins folly Yesterday #5

GiqueCee

(4,876 posts)
2. Is Stevie Van Zant...
Sun May 31, 2026, 11:22 AM
Yesterday

... related to these two clowns? I hope not.
Anyone that supports a piece of shit like Rhonda Sepsis gets ZERO respect from me, I don't care what other accomplishments they may have, supporting a Republican scumbag who is lower than snake shit in a tire track cancels out those accomplishments, no matter what they are.

GiqueCee

(4,876 posts)
4. Thanks...
Sun May 31, 2026, 11:30 AM
Yesterday

... I don't recall ever seeing the "d" at the end of his name, but then, I wasn't looking for it.

odins folly

(656 posts)
5. Gawd NO.
Sun May 31, 2026, 11:47 AM
Yesterday

Not related in ANY WAY:



Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musicianand actor. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has appeared in several television drama series, including as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos (1999–2007) and as Frank Tagliano/Giovanni "Johnny" Henriksen in Lilyhammer (2012–2014). Van Zandt has his own solo band called Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, intermittently active since the 1980s.


Donald Newton Van Zant (born June 11, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013. Van Zant was the original lead vocalist for the band, appearing in that role on their first two studio albums.[1][2] He is the middle of three sons; his older brother Ronnie was the original lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd who died in a 1977 plane crash in Mississippi, and his younger brother Johnny has been the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1987.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump should contact what...