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.

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Ed,i never got to see you in concert with Lynrd Skynrd,but from what I have seen I'm really impressed by the way you hit the strings playing in the songs you'd played with Gary leon and Allen. It would have been an awesome experience had i witnessed you and the rest of the band live in concert. Hope you're up there and all just reliving your experiences together and with all who went before you did.

I remember the day you found out that you were in Skynyrd. "Jimmy, I'm in Lynard Skynyrd!" you said overjoyed. We were at your apartment in Glendale. It seems like it was just yesterday.

To Mr King I just wanted to pay my respects and love for you with this! Thank You Thank You Thank You from the bottom of my heart for shaping my life without you there would be no Skynyrd. You deserve more Respect! and you deserve more Acclaim! You were the heart and soul of Lynyrd Skynyrd from Sweet Home Alabama, Working for a MCA, Saturday Special thank you for those songs that I listen to everyday thank you for being you and without you Mr King there would be no great rifts and powerful...

Thank you ed for all the amazing music you left us too love for many years R.I.P buddy and a massive thank you

Ed was Lynyrd Skynyrd. The early albums are fantastic due to Ed's influence. Ed was my childhood idol (and still is). I still try to play like him but never will!

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.....