- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEdward Calhoun King
- Nicknames
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Strawberry Alarm Clock
- Ed
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Edward King was born on September 14, 1949 in Glendale, California, USA. He was a composer, known for Boss Level (2020), Con Air (1997) and Crimson Tide (1995). He was married to Sharon Brock, Janet Lynn Hand and Patricia A Pettit. He died on August 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesSharon Brock(September 21, 2010 - August 23, 2018) (his death)Janet Lynn Hand(February 1976 - July 15, 1998) (divorced, 1 child)Patricia A Pettit(March 22, 1969 - September 9, 1974) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenCaleb Andrew KingEdward Christopher KingDavid Jonathan King
- ParentsMarjorie Anna CalhounEdward Claude King
- King and Steve Gaines, who replaced him in Lynyrd Skynyrd, were born on the same day: 9/14/ 1949.
- Former member of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- Co-writer of the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Sweet Home Alabama".
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2006.
- Upon King's death, his body was cremated, with his ashes given to his widow, Sharon.
- I am mainly known as the one who verbally counted off 'Sweet Home Alabama,' then played the infamous Stratocaster riff as well as the solos in that tune [...] I am the luckiest guitar player that ever lived. Who could've guessed that song would pay the rent for over 30 years?
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