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The first time Rickey Medlocke played the outro lead line from Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird was a real test of the guitarist's mettle – but fortunately, he received Gary Rossington's seal of approval ...

From rock staple to Fourth of July favorite, the iconic track has taken on a life of its own since the '70s.