Few songs in rock history have grown from a simple ballad into an epic quite like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” Written by guitarist Allen Collins and singer Ronnie Van Zant, the song reportedly began when Collins brought the band a slow series of guitar chords. Van Zant initially felt the progression contained too many changes […]
Few songs capture the spirit of Southern rock quite like ‘Ramblin’ Man,’ the signature hit from The Allman Brothers Band. Released in 1973, the song became the band’s biggest commercial success and remains one of the most recognizable tracks in classic rock history. The song was written by guitarist and vocalist Dickey Betts, who took […]
Released in 1969 on their self-titled debut album The Allman Brothers Band, ‘Whipping Post’ became one of the most powerful and enduring songs by The Allman Brothers Band. Written by bassist Gregg Allman at just 19 years old, the song helped define the band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and improvisational jam music that would […]
October has played host to some of rock’s most defining moments. It’s the month The Who released Tommy, Elton John dropped Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Def Leppard made their live U.S. debut. Rock legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham and Tommy Lee all celebrate birthdays this month, while fans remember the losses of Tom Petty and […]