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.

Gary Rossington recalled how Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature song “Free Bird” had a difficult development, and then picked up speed and length as they continued to work on it. Singer Ronnie Van Zant ...

YELLING OUT for “Free Bird” is one of the least cool things one can do at a concert. Yet veteran concertgoers hear that call at countless shows each year — and it doesn’t matter who is playing. Expect ...

The species is almost extinct. After Gregg Allman died earlier this year at his Savannah, Ga. home, the chances of the Allman Brothers Band ever reuniting again died with him. His passing left ...