Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” shows how a nearly 10-minute rock song overcame radio concerns to become a timeless classic.

"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 Lynyrd Skynyrd concert ever played and burned out more than one ...

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," a top 20 hit for the band on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, reaches No. 1. By Kevin Rutherford Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart, powered by Tunefind ...

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 ...

While (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd) would only peak at No. 27 on the Billboard 200, the album would go on to earn a ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd played a concert Saturday at Jacksonville's Daily's Place. The band played nothing but hits all night. The show was a fundraiser for a Middleburg veterans relief organization. Lynyrd ...

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 ...

A 1974 hit has been named the greatest ‘American rock song’ ever. Here’s why the track still stands as one of the defining songs in rock history. Ultimate Classic Rock named Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free ...