Ean Evans

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Ean Evans is the current bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. He joined the band in 2001 following the unfortunate death of Leon Wilkeson.

Ean was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Happily married to his beautiful wife Eva, together they have two daughters named Sydney and Andrea. They currently reside in Mississippi.

He started in music at the age of five, playing trumpet and having an orchestral background until his teen years. Picking up the guitar at 15, soon he was playing the southeastern rock circuit with various cover groups.

A few years later he switched to bass so as to bring fellow guitarist into the band. He studied the styles and techniques of John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Geddy Lee (Rush) and Leon Wilkeson (Lynyrd Skynyrd) giving him an aggressive approach to the bass guitar.

Picked up by his manager J.J. French (Twisted Sister), he formed his first original band "Cupid's Arrow". They became quite popular in the Atlanta area. After composing and recording over 50 songs, Ean became a full time studio musician.

It was during this time he was called to join the "Outlaws" by leader Hughie Thomasson, who showed him worldwide touring experience.

The "Outlaws" stopped touring when Hughie was called to join Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Ean then formed his band "NOON" in which he was guitarist, bass player as well as primary songwriter and vocalist.

This CD was put out on an independent label.

Due to the unfortunate death of Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson, the call came to Ean to continue on for his fallen friend.

He joined the current line up of Lynyrd Skynyrd on August 11th 2001 in Las Vegas, NV., carrying on for Leon, beginning his own chapter of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Legacy.

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He is currently the performing and recording bassist for the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band.