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.

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 ...

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.

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 official music video. Crazy, right? The legendary song, which has ...

A black and white photo of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The ad appeared in the December 8, 1975 issue of Billboard and can be dated from that publication. It ran to promote the single release of "Gimme ...

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 ...