This signed sheet music is for Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd, autographed by members Bob Burns, Artimus Pyle, Leslie Hawkins, and Jo Jo Billingsley—musicians who each played a role in shaping the band’s unmistakable sound and live legacy. Released in 1973 on the band’s debut album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd), Free Bird quickly became one of the most iconic songs in rock history. Written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant, the song begins as a soulful ballad with Van Zant’s heartfelt vocals before building into a legendary extended guitar solo, often lasting over 10 minutes in live performances. Its themes of freedom, loss, and moving on struck a chord with audiences, and the track became a staple of FM radio, reaching number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Today, Free Bird is celebrated as Lynyrd Skynyrd’s definitive anthem, often cited alongside Stairway to Heaven as one of rock’s greatest epics. Bob Burns (1950–2015), the band’s original drummer, played on Free Bird and helped establish the hard-hitting foundation of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s sound. Artimus Pyle (born 1948) joined as drummer in 1974 and carried the torch during the band’s peak touring years, bringing his own powerful energy to live renditions of the song. Leslie Hawkins and Jo Jo Billingsley, members of the Honkettes, contributed rich backing vocals that gave the band’s live performances a gospel-like depth, adding emotional weight to Free Bird’s soaring climax. Owning this signed sheet music for Free Bird is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of rock history tied to one of the greatest songs ever written and performed. For fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Southern rock enthusiasts, and collectors of classic rock memorabilia, this artifact captures the passion, power, and timeless spirit of a track that still brings audiences to their feet decades later.

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