Ed King dies aged 68: Tributes pour in for Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist
King was an icon to guitar players around the world, and it was no wonder that fans and musicians took to social media to pay their respect to the departed musician
Tributes started pouring in after it was reported on Thursday that Ed King, legendary guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away on Wednesday at the age 68 years.
King had been battling cancer, and his family announced his death on Thursday.
An influential figure in the guitar community, the Nashville resident was responsible for co-writing 'Sweet Home Alabama', 'Saturday Night Special,' 'Poison Whiskey, 'Mr. Banker,' and many other hits.