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 ...

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

Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" has its first official music video over 50 years after its release. The 9-minute video, directed by Max Moore, tells a story of an older man reminiscing about his youth.

"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.