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

From rock staple to Fourth of July favorite, the iconic track has taken on a life of its own since the '70s.

"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 ...

“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 ...

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.

Louisville filmmaker Max Moore earned an Emmy nomination for directing the first official music video for "Free Bird." ...

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 ...

It’s the song most often shouted out and requested—both seriously and as a joke. It’s the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Free Bird.” But when you talk about Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Florida-born rock band who wrote ...

Half a century later, musicians still study the performance, and fans continue debating its lasting impact. Allen Collins’ “Free Bird” solo was ranked the greatest guitar solo of all time. The solo ...