Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Passed Away At Age 68

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, the legendary Ed King, has died at age 68. He passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 22, in his home.

By Admin on August 23, 2018
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Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, the legendary Ed King, has died at age 68. He passed away in his Nashville home on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

King’s official Facebook page made the announcement at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning. “It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018,” it reads. “We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.”

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd,…

Posted by Ed King on Thursday, August 23, 2018

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King first joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1972, replacing bassist Leon Wilkeson, who briefly left the group. According to Taste of Country, King became the band’s guitarist when Wilkeson returned. Thus, the band’s iconic three-guitar sound was born.

Perhaps one of King’s biggest claims to fame is his co-writing credit on “Sweet Home Alabama”. Fun fact: It’s his voice you hear counting in the song before the riff comes in!

Rest in peace, Ed King. You certainly will not be forgotten.

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