Lynyrd Skynyrd is a legendary rock band, best known for its blend of Southern rock, blues, and country inspirations. The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, originally under the name My ...

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.

"Free Bird," the epic rock anthem released by Jacksonville's Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973, is back in the spotlight, appearing in a new Budweiser Clydesdales commercial to air during this year's Super Bowl ...

This iconic song was co-written by two of the band’s original members, frontman Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Allen Collins. Van Zant was the co-founder, lead singer and primary songwriter for Lynyrd ...

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 ...

There might be no song more popular in the United States during the Olympics than "Free Bird," a southern rock anthem that has transformed from a classic rock staple into the unofficial heartbeat of ...