Gary Rossington recalled how Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature song “Free Bird” had a difficult development, and then picked up speed and length as they continued to work on it. Singer Ronnie Van Zant ...

"Free Bird" is the song that just won't fade away. It's 50-some years old and still popular in TV, movies and commercials.

The latter song turned into something rock and roll folklore. During one of their shows at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in 1976, an audience member called out “Free Bird” when lead singer Ronnie Van ...

Classic rock can get a little melodramatic. For example, the lyrics of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” don’t warrant the tune’s over the top instrumental. The song was a hit but it missed the No. 1 spot.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Free Bird" has been a rock anthem for more than half a century. It's been used in movies and TV shows, closed just about every ...

Guitarist Rickey Medlocke said Lynyrd Skynyrd's record label wasn't thrilled about issuing “Free Bird.” The single originally appeared on their 1973 debut album, reaching No. 19. Since then, it's ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd came to Nashville last week to help Music City ring in the new year. “It was actually dedicated to Dwayne Allman, of the Allman ...

The song was first released in 1973 as the closing track on the band’s debut album Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd). The lyrics carry the emotional depth that Lynyrd Skynyrd is known ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s one of the most iconic classic rock songs of all time, and yet Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," released in 1973, never had an ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" has its first official music video over 50 years after its release. The 9-minute video, directed by Max Moore, tells a story of an older man reminiscing about his youth.