Ed-King-Obituary

Ed King

Sep 14, 1949 – Aug 22, 2018 (Age 68)

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BORN
September 14, 1949
DIED
August 22, 2018
AGE
68

Obituary

Guitarist Ed King (1949 – 2018) was a member of the legendary Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd for their first three albums. King co-wrote the classic rock song "Sweet Home Alabama" and created the iconic guitar riff that opens the song. He died at the age of 68. For full coverage and obituary, click here.

Guest Book

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Great musician

Thinking of you on the anniversary of your passing .
Thank you for the Music ,Conversations on Facebook and your Friendship

Thanks for being a huge part of the playlist of my life...

Your spirit lives on every time I listen to a Skynyrd song. I truly miss your Facebook posts and the beautiful pictures of your trips with the pups on the boat. Rock and Roll heaven gained a musician and the heavens gained a star. Rest in peace Ed.....

A few strings are we. Magnificent Melody. Input makes output.

Awesome guitarist, real, kind, humble human being. Two of my favorite Skynyrd songs, Whiskey Rock-a-Roller & Sweet Home Alabama, Ed was a big part of. Thanks for the great music & beautiful memories. Rock on Ed!

The original whisky rocka roller! Greatest song ever. Written by Ed! They don't make em like him anymore! We miss you!

Ed, you influenced me with SAC, your first band, and later your compositions with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Glendale is where our band played too. You were a gifted songwriter/guitarist and the world is missing you and your many talents. I had to tell you, Mr Ed King, thank you for all you gave usalways & forever rock on!

You were a great Guitarist, I was so honored to have met you. You are so missed!