There are many reasons and theories as to why fans at concerts or baseball games start yelling “Free Bird.” People will continue debating why but one thing is for sure: it’s partly a tribute to the songwriting and musical prowess of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

“Free Bird” is a nineminute rock and roll masterpiece that is consistently named one of the greatest rock songs. Of course, it's not the only hit song the band has written: “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Tuesdays Gone” are also among their many favorite hits. But apart from their songwriting did you also know that the legendary band has a tragic past? To find out about the darker side of Lynyrd Skynyrd, you know what to do.

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Artimus Pyle's family tragedy | 0:00
Behindthescenes violence | 1:21
Drugs and car crashes inspire 'That Smell' | 2:22
The plane crash | 3:24
Allen Collins' tragedies and untimely death | 4:43
Leon Wilkeson holds on | 6:11
Skynyrd's 'outlaw' Hughie Thomasson dies | 7:11
Billy Powell's 'Gifted Hands' are stilled | 8:07
Gary Rossington's heart fails him | 9:04

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