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 ...

Nearly six decades the sprawling anthem stands atop American rock lore as the definitive classic rock song.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are joining forces in 2026, playing 19 shows as co-headliners. That’s good news for fans of Southern rock and classic rock, especially folks who savor the legendary bands’ ...

There was no shortage of talent or personalities among the musicians in ‘70s Lynyrd Skynyrd. But unlike some other huge bands of that era, songs not people were the real stars of Skynyrd. It’s why ...

In November, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the top 35 Southern rock songs of all time, compiling a list of some of the ...

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 ...