R.I.P. ED KING, THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSIC AND MEMORIES.

I can't get enough of these Skynyrd stories

Here's a strange fact , Steve Gains replaced Ed King and they were born on the same day of the same year , Ed said that freaked him out when he saw that while visiting the graves of Ronnie and Steve.

he was a great guy, well mannered, with a big heart. and good intuition. He knew the path they were on was not going to end well. God bless him , RIP. I saw him 1987 tour when they regrouped. amazing. he really was the unsung hero of Skynyrd in many ways. so were the 2 drummers.

Ed was my best friend in 1965 at Hoover High in GLENDALE, ca. I told him I was going to be a concert classic guitarist. He said he played guitar too and I would get famous and not talk to him. He wouldn't cut his hair and was not allowed back at Hoover High. So sorry he's gone. He was a really good talented person. RIP Ed!

I asked him about some of the Skynyrd songs on facebook about ten years ago on his public account. He had 2 facebook accounts. His personal and his fan page. I asked him about some of the guitar parts and explained to him my age. What I did for a living and to my surprise he answered me and in a pretty in depth way. He realized by the structure of my questions that I was a real guitar player, I have worked in live entertainment since I was 18. I learned by ear like many of us did in that time period. We did not have youtube or even tablature until maybe 82 ish. I did see skykyrd in 77 not long before the crash and then again on the tribute tour and I had a bunch of pro shot photo's from that show and asked if he wanted them. He said Robert, I have more pictures of myself and that band that I will ever need or want. Thank you for the offer and then he proceeded to answer my questions in clear detail. He is a was a very polite man and I hope to meet him on the other side as well as ll the others.

I never got a chance to see Ed play live or meet him in person.. in every interview or video I see him in he talks like a very genuine and humble man..R.I.P Ed King

Agree with all of the prior commentators; he always seemed like a humble and classy man and never a bad word to say about anyone.

For everyone commenting we did a terrible interview. Yes we aren’t professionals and just musicians that had the honor of talking with the man. We’re just glad it happened and thought it worthy of a share

Ed was the best guitarist Skynyrd ever had

Ed was such a nice and classy guy and huge inspiration for me. Interviewers should have researched more and been better prepared to ask Ed some educated insightful questions.

It’s crazy to think that along with Ed,that Skynard had Allan,Gary and Steve as the guitarists in the band!!As a singer,it’s crazy to have one great guitarist in your band,and Skynard had 4 over the years that where the pinnacle of guitar play!!!Its no accident that Skynard is one of the greatest acts that the world has ever seen!!

ED WAS A COOL GUY!!!!

Ronny new wat he wanted and he new that Ed king was going to be wat they needed at that time and really was a great addition

This would've been a much better interview had the hosts not continually interrupted Ed,and given him time to properly answer their questions.

Ed is so cool, he's my favorite member of Skynyrd. Probably because he looked like my dad on their debut album when I was 7. We listened to "Pronounced" all the time back then.

Ed said of Saturday Night Special, that he had the solo for it, but the band went with Rossington's solo. I asked Ed about 2 weeks before he passed if he remembered his solo, but unfortunately he never replied and passed away not long afterwards...

Great interview. So glad I got to grow up, In the best time possible ,to listen and play the music of our time 60's--70's,since the early 80's to now,you would have a hard time finding a song,songs or band, that don't sound a little like something you have already heard, and that's ok too.good bands still coming out. somebody has to carry the torch,to keep it alive.

My favorite song is take your time and Ed King played slide on that song man.....absolutely killed it!

Thanks for showing the unedited version. I hope my long-lost buddy (former DJ) hears this, too.

The simple truth is that if Ed King doesn't join Skynyrd, they really never take off. His contributions get overlooked too often but if you're discerning, you know that his flavor was the secret sauce that made the band really great. The fact that he wrote most of Sweet Home Alabama, one of the bands HUGE hits, tells you everything. King was a brilliant song writer, guitar player and arranger. Once Ed King left, the band went into a real stagnation making 2 forgettable albums and they never really get back on track until another GOOD song writer joins, Steve Gaines.

"I saw a lot of really evil stuff." Man, I wished had expounded on this! I've read or heard an interview that said Ed got fed up with Ronnie's anger/violence when under the influence of whiskey. Half the band were like brothers who solved issues with pranks and throwing hands.

His bass lines were so well done on that first album

Sorry, but to have the great Ed King for an interview you sure didn't seem prepared. I could have thought of a million questions to ask the man. You guys just stumbled through it.

Ed definitely set the blueprint for the band with his playing style and sound. Strawberry Alarm Clock, indeed!!!

Great interview

Loved Ed’s bass on I ain’t the one. What a great growling jazz bass sound.

pretty good info. I remember playing a Strat back '15 or so. it was used and played unbelievable. I never played a Strat like that. I was easy to play, picking, bends, Jazz chords. it was like playing a Les Paul where all the strings were leveled, w/o the saddles. I believe it was a Pro Version, where the Fret Board, went from 9 to a 12.

RIP and God bless you Ed King. Thank you for all the great music you made and thank you for being such an inspirational guitarist. It was great seeing you play live with Lynyrd Skynyrd back in 1989.

Sweet home Alabama goes from country to fire rock Ed was a master musician. Ronnie and Ed recorded that and it's the best

ED KING WAS RECRUITED BY RONNIE VAN ZANT. ED Actually Wrote the all the lead to SWEET HOME ALABAMA

The fact that this interviewer thinks that “Garth Brooks is a great musician” tells me that the interviewer is NOT a great musician - raise your standards, for God’s sake……………

i played for practice and still do when i have a guitar Sweet Home Alabama more than any song and has been the greatest nelp .

I love Strawberry Alarm Clock forever❤.

Skynyrd is my favorite band without Ed they would still have made it but with Ed he is a musical genius without Ed there never would of been the hit Sweet home Alabama like it is . Love Lynyrd Skynyrd and Love Ed King ,Gary Rosington Steve G. etc. but Ed was the best guitar player imo

Sounds like interviewer doesn't like "Incense and Peppermints" That is a great song! I think Ed was kinda insulted.

Looong buildup here to anything interesting

I like how Ed and the band looked forward every day at Hell House to put something new together. Maybe the members should have went on strike unless Ronnie got them an air conditioner. I've seen the property and what a great place to have had at that time. Gator coming up to the house makes me wonder if any of the Florida Skunk Apes ever paid them a visit at night time, as they can be attracted by music. Nice little interview.

he was so right it did end badly,,the drugs ,,attitudes and the plane crash

This interviewer seems very unorganized…..

Iv'e heard better interviewers! Loved Ed King though!!

milk toast interview

Ed Cooper said.... In a very serious way. 'Ed King was a phenomenal guitarist' Commentators and youtube attention seekers, such as Rick Biato should maybe forget there music theory for a minute, and look at the god given talent artists such as Ed... And instead of dissecting kid charmagne... Figure out Eds solo on working for the mca 🙄

Ed King was too nice to last in LS especially on the road, ha ha. But did so much nice work while in the band.

Who cut Leon's thoat. Well he can't tell us now

I dont believe Ed was in high school in 1975. Must of been a different Ed

Boo...a little on the interview, but even more on some of the comments. yes, I would have asked so much more more in depth with the interview as huge fan of his, but Skynyrd fans can be so crazy..I usually stay out of it. Ed king is one of the best guitarist ever, but just listen on youtube of his isolated bass on freebird. A true masterpiece of playing.

Too bad these guys did a terrible interview

Ed didn't write a single word to Sweet Home, or Saturday Night Special, &.Gary wrote most of the guitar parts for both songs...I love Ed along with the rest of Skynyard, but people need to do some research before you give the applause to the wrong dude..

the laziest guitar on the stage

i never liked Ed King after he quit the band in the middle of a tour. he should have been shuned by all rockers. but they replaced him with someone who was a much better guitaerest Steve Gaines was a better fit for the band.