Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, who wrote opening riff to Sweet Home Alabama, dies aged 68

Ed King had been battling cancer, and his family announced his death, which happened on Wednesday, on Thursday

Ed King, the legendary musician who played electric guitar and bass guitar for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Strawberry Alarm Clock, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68. 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.

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