'Free Bird' is a controversial track among classic rock fans.

In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released "Free Bird" as a heartfelt Southern rock ballad. It wasn't a Top 10 hit on the Billboard charts, and it never came close to topping them either. Yet more than 50 years ...

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 ...

When you go to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, it's a safe bet the night will end with a performance of their signature "Free Bird." "It's been many years now, there's never a Skynyrd show that doesn't close with ...

“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd is nine minutes in length, but endless in its cultural and musical impact. The song was first released in 1973 as the closing track on the band’s debut album Lynyrd ...

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 ...

Some understandably assumed that Lynyrd Skynyrd had finally hit the end of the road following the death of guitarist Gary Rossington earlier this year. They'd been on a farewell tour since 2018, but ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" finally has an official music video after 50 years. Kentucky filmmaker Max Moore directed the video, showcasing local talent and scenery. The video premiered on Lynyrd ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Free Bird" reaches a new peak at No. 7 on the ...

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.