"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 ...

No song in rock history has personified beyond its origins into an entity of its own quite like Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock anthem, ‘Free Bird’.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

The song was first released in 1973 as the closing track on the band’s debut album Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd). The lyrics carry the emotional depth that Lynyrd Skynyrd is known ...

A 1974 hit has been named the greatest 'American rock song' ever. Here’s why the track still stands as one of the defining ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released the first official "Free Bird" music video featuring a Kentucky biker recapturing his youth. More than ...

It’s the song most often shouted out and requested—both seriously and as a joke. It’s the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Free Bird.” With a heart full of passion, I’m gonna spread my wings and fly. I’ll soar ...