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.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is a legendary rock band, best known for its blend of Southern rock, blues, and country inspirations. The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, originally under the name My ...