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Title: Rest in Peace, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King: 1949-2018
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Rock Cellar Magazine
URL Source: https://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/ ... nyrd-dead-at-68-rest-in-peace/
Published: Aug 23, 2018
Author: Rock Cellar Magazine Staff
Post Date: 2018-08-24 18:43:52 by Deckard
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Views: 575
Comments: 4
Word came through on Thursday that Ed King, known for his work in the Strawberry Alarm Clock and as the third guitarist in Lynyrd Skynyrd, has passed away at the age of 68. King’s Facebook page confirmed the news with the following message: It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018. King joined Skynyrd in 1972 as the Southern rock group‘s third guitarist, appearing on the band’s first three records. He’s also credited as a co-writer for “Sweet Home Alabama,” arguably the most universally-known song the band put out in its career: Using the band’s Twitter account, Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington shared his condolences from the road, where the band is out on its farewell run: Lynyrd Skynyrd✔@Skynyrd Rest in peace, Ed King. Rest in Peace, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King: 1949-2018 added by Rock Cellar Magazine Staff on August 23, 2018
We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career. I’ve just found out about Ed’s passing and I’m shocked and saddened. Ed was our brother, and a great Songwriter and Guitar player. I know he will be reunited with the rest of the boys in Rock & Roll Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and his family. -Gary Rossington 11:54 AM - Aug 23, 2018
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Wow - I never knew that! He played both guitar and bass in that band. I love the song "Incense and Peppermints, arguably one of the best examples of 1960's psychedelic music. They didn't have any other hits as big. "Unwind With The Clock" is a pretty cool little jazz/rock instrumental, complete with Farfisa organ. It reached #23 in 1968. I can't say I was ever a huge fan of Skynard. I liked their music and their talent was undeniable. They always seemed derivative of other southern rock bands like The Allman Brothers and The Outlaws.
Stalking his FB page, he was a Trump supporter... and a conservative. Looks like he had lung cancer.
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