Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dead at 68

Posted by Zenae Zukowski on August 23, 2018

Another tragedy has struck as former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King passed away yesterday (22nd). The cause of the 68-year-old’s death has not been revealed. However, it’s been previously reported that he was battling with lung cancer and recently hospitalized. King’s family confirmed the news on his Facebook page, stating: “It is with great sorrow […]

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Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dead at 68

Tarja’s Outlanders drop new single “We Own This Sky” featuring Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

Host unveil “My Only Escape” video

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Ahab share “Mobilis in mobili” video

Memoriam drop “Total War” video