King left Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1996 after he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Coincidentally, King and Gaines shared the same birthday. King’s replacement, Steve Gaines, was killed in a 1977 plane crash along with Ronnie Van Zant and Gaines’ sister, Cassie. King joined Skynyrd in 1972 but left in 1975. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and his family.” King’s death was announced on August 23. I know he will be reunited with the rest of the boys in Rock and Roll Heaven. Ed was our brother, and a great songwriter and guitar player. We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.”Ĭo-founder, Gary Rossington, wrote on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Facebook page, “I’ve just found out about Ed’s passing and I’m shocked and saddened. The message from his family read, “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 was one of the co-writers of “Sweet Home Alabama.” The announcement was made via King’s Facebook page. Ed King, the former guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 68.
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