Stereogum — Ed 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

Brooklyn Vegan — Ed 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

TMZ — Ed 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

Consequence of Sound — A 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

USA Today Music — Ed King, who co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama," has died at age 68.             more info

USA Today Music — King co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama"             more info

Metalsucks — FFO: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd The post Check Out Bluesy Rockers BEiTTHEMEANS, One Of Vinnie Paul’s Favorite Bands appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

USA Today Music — The 90-minute documentary features recent and archival interviews, photos and home movies from a half-century ago and a haunting recollection of the 1977 plane crash that killed three members of the band.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Jim Gaffigan and Lynyrd Skynyrd are coming to metro Detroit             more info

JamBase — Legendary Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will retire after one final tour. more info