Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dead at 68
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King has passed away at the age of 68. King was one of the co-writers of “Sweet Home Alabama.” The announcement of King’s passing came via his Facebook page from his family. “It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018. We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.” King joined Skynyrd in 1972 but would leave in 1975. he would later re-join the band in 1987.
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