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.

"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.

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.

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 ...

A black and white photo of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The ad appeared in the December 8, 1975 issue of Billboard and can be dated from that publication. It ran to promote the single release of "Gimme ...