The song was first released in 1973 as the closing track on the band’s debut album Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd). The lyrics carry the emotional depth that Lynyrd Skynyrd is known ...

It’s the song most often shouted out and requested—both seriously and as a joke. It’s the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Free Bird.” With a heart full of passion, I’m gonna spread my wings and fly. I’ll soar ...

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 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released the first official "Free Bird" music video featuring a Kentucky biker recapturing his youth. More than ...

Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Garry Rossington recalled the struggle to perform the band's signature song “Free Bird” during their comeback tour, 10 years after the plane crash ...

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 ...

Some of the brightest talents in country music came together on Monday night (July 9) in Music City for a very special tribute to southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd. Click play on the video above to ...