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21:25 on August 23 2018

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

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
17:43 on August 23 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dead At 68

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 ... more info
21:29 on August 23 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies aged 68

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... more info
00:40 on August 24 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Passes Away

411 ManiaEd King, best known for his guitar and bass work for Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away on Wednesday at the age of sixty-eight. The post Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Passes ... more info
16:51 on August 23 2018

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

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
17:07 on August 23 2018

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dead at 68

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 h... more info
00:15 on August 24 2018

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at 68

ReutersEd King, a former lead guitarist for the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd who co-wrote one of the group's best known hits, "Sweet Home Alabama," has died at age 68, a fo... more info
16:06 on August 23 2018

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dead at 68

USA Today MusicKing co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama"             more info
16:30 on August 23 2018

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

USA Today MusicEd King, who co-wrote the Southern Rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama," has died at age 68.             more info
19:12 on August 23 2018

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

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
02:28 on August 24 2018

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dies at Age 68

TimeHe wrote many of the group's hits, including "Sweet Home Alabama" more info
12:39 on August 24 2018

ShowBiz Minute: Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lennon

USA Today MusicStevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Faith Hill are among artists lined up to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral; Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at age 68; Joh... more info
19:33 on August 23 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd Rocks Winterland In 1975

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 pos... more info

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