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

"Free Bird" is the song that just won't fade away. It's 50-some years old and still popular in TV, movies and commercials.

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 iconic rock anthem will live on forever, if only so the joke of yelling to play “Free Bird” at random artists and musicians can continue for eternity. The song, which came out in 1973 ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd is giving folks a chance to win a VIP experience to one of their concerts simply by living their iconic tune “Free Bird.”The band is asking fans to share their best #FreeBirdMoment, ...

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 have announced a 50th anniversary reissue of their album 'Gimme Back My Bullets' pressed on multicolor vinyl.