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Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies aged 68

2391 days ago
Guardian MusicKing, who wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s hits, including Sweet Home Alabama and Saturday Night Special, had been battling lung cancerEd King, a guitarist for the bands Strawberry Alarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd, died on Thursday in Nashvi... more info

Ed King, Guitarist and Songwriter for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies at 68

2391 days ago
New York TimesHe helped write “Sweet Home Alabama” and played on the band’s first three albums. Earlier, he was with the psychedelic group Strawberry Alarm Clock. more info

Lynyrd Skynyrd Rocks Winterland In 1975

2391 days ago
JamBase Celebrate Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who died yesterday, by watching him perform with the band at Winterland in 1975 for this week's 'Throwback Thursday.' The post Lynyrd Skynyrd Rocks Winterland In 1975 appeared first on JamBase. more info

Ed King, former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ co-writer, dies

2391 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, ILKing was also a founding member of the psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock, known for their 1967 chart-topper "Incense and Peppermints." more info

Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dead At 68

2391 days ago
StereogumEd King, a former member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 68. His family confirmed the guitarist's passing on Thursday (8/23), writing in a Facebook post, "It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at hi... more info

Ed King (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Strawberry Alarm Clock), RIP

2391 days ago
Brooklyn VeganEd King was an original member of Strawberry Alarm Clock and wrote part of their hit 'Incense and Peppermints' before going on to join Lynyrd Skynyrd for their first three LPs and more. Continue reading… more info

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dead at 68

2391 days ago
TMZEd King -- a classic rocker best known as a guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and co-writing "Sweet Home Alabama" -- died Wednesday at his home in Nashville ... according to his family. Ed played guitar and bass for the Southern rock band from 1972 to… ... more info

R.I.P. Ed King, former guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died at 68

2391 days ago
Consequence of SoundA Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, King is credited for co-writing songs including "Sweet Home Alabama", "Workin' for MCA", and "Saturday Night Special". more info

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and 'Sweet Home Alabama' co-writer Ed King dead at 68

2391 days ago
USA Today MusicEd King, who co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama," has died at age 68.             more info

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dead at 68

2391 days ago
USA Today MusicKing co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama"             more info

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