Who does the guitar solo in Free Bird?

Allen Collins
Although this video hit the YouTubes a few years ago, we thought you’d enjoy hearing the isolated guitar-solo track from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” The solo on the song—which was played by Allen Collins and Gary Rossington—comes it at Number 3 on Guitar World’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.

Who was the song Free Bird written about?

The song is dedicated to the memory of Duane Allman by the band in their live shows. During their 1975 performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, Van Zant dedicated the song to both Allman and Berry Oakley, commenting, “they’re both free birds”.

Why did Allen Collins leave Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Gutted by yet another devastating personal loss, Collins entered a losing battle with addiction that would haunt him for years. The Rossington-Collins Band split after releasing one more album, but Powell and Wilkeson stuck around as Collins shuffled the deck chairs and re-emerged with the Allen Collins Band.

Is Free Bird hard to play on guitar?

It’s really quite easy. He shouldn’t have a hard time at all.

What does Free Bird symbolize?

The free bird symbolizes people who live in this world unencumbered by prejudice of any type whether it be racial, socioeconomic, or psychological. The free bird has the opportunity to move through life soaking in its abundance.

Was Allen Collins on the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash?

Allen Collins, who lost fellow members of the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd in a 1977 plane crash and was paralyzed four years ago in a drunken driving accident, died Tuesday of pneumonia.

Who survived the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash?

Pyle survived alongside guitarist Allen Collins, guitarist Gary Rossington, bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell, singer Leslie Hawkins, tour manager Ron Eckerman and several crew members, but the loss of Van Zant and Gaines devastated the band.