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- The Collectibles crew spend time with Ed King, former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and the man responsible for the classic "Sweet Home Alabama" guitar riff, to learn about his favorite guitars and hear some stories from a life in music. In this segment from 2014, Ed talks about his 1959 Gibson Les Paul named "Red eye."
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Ed King is the Lynyrd Skynyrd underdog ... but he cowrote a lot of their best song...«Poison Whiskey», «I Need You» «Workin For MCA» «Swamp Music» «Saturday Night Special» «Whiskey Rock-A Roller» and of course «Sweet Home Alabama». He had such a unique sound and feeling on his rythm section and lead section... kind of things that cannot be recreate . This guy was a legend
Pretty insane how good all 4 guitar players they had were. All 4 of them one in a million players and they all passed through the same band. I love Ed King’s tone especially on the song take you time (I believe he plays the slide)
Echo your sentiments, he was very much the under dog in that band. Ed was such an important part of Skynyrd and their defining sound and the songs he wrote are "stand out" Skynyrd songs. Loved the Ed King years and kinda lost interest after he left.
Ed King was my fave guitar player of the band. His creativity with Ronnie was huge.
Ed king was to Lynyrd skynyrd what John frusciante was to the Red hot chilli peppers
...the spell binder
RIP Ed King, you were never given the full credit you deserved!
That's the down side of having multiple guitar heroes in the same band at the same time ( and then having line up changes follow that!). Most people don't realize who played what and each guitarist doesn't get the credit due that great guitarists in single guitar bands get. Ed's lead guitar work throughout Sweet Home Alabama is iconic, top shelf writing, phrasing and playing. That is his best known writing and playing example, but just one example of his abilities. He had some serious health issues. I never realized that, but he gave the world something to remember him by. That is a self evident truth!
Well said!
...I know
He knows...that's all that mattered. But who told him his hair was cool?
@@AnAmericanGuitarist Perfectly put. As long as we have ears, Ed will always be remembered - whether or not people know his name, he'll live forever. RIP Ed.
Ed was one of the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet
RIP Eddie🎸😇
The stratocaster sound he brought to skynard was just straight 🔥 imo
I was there when he bought the book that morning!!! My brother and I arrived early, there’s Ed! Nobody really recognized him but my brother did. We approached him. Ed was so down to earth friendly and signed my shirt, he was in and gone! (Book in bag). I hear this story and it all makes sense because we couldn’t figure out why he was there so freaking early and he was on the move! I mean here and gone. I see this video and all the pieces fall perfectly together. Such and incredible moment in time for me. I of course was young and dumb, a guitar player, etc. but when Ed walked in, it was like meeting royalty . I’ve been Star struck before but Ed was so cool and nonchalant about it all. He just came in to get that book. Was I part of history? I think so and I sure hope so. Love ya Ed and thank you for giving us your time that morning , to talk and autograph my shirt. What a day it was, and all these years later I get the backside of this great story!
Cool! What is the name of the book if you remember?
I'm guessing it was The Beauty Of The Burst by Yasuhiko Iwanade?.. I have it myself.
R.I.P. Ed and Bravo to Dirk Ziff who gave Ed his Burst back!!
We lost a genuine human being and a musical genius. Rest In Peace ,Ed.
Bob Burns was asked in an interview once to describe each member of the band. When it came to Ed King he simply said "Ed King is a musical genius".
Ed King, the Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist who joined the band in 1972 to give the Southern rock group its iconic three-guitar sound, died August 22. He was 68.
Ed King has become my favorite guitar player through the years. Just listen to his parts. Regard his contributions. So smooth so natural.
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I developed a fb friendship with Ed . I would send him messages about 3 paragraphs long and he would write back saying more in one sentence . I knew how much the music world loved him and in his last years there was this little fb club of guitarist who loved old vintage stuff . Joey B , Greg Martin , JD Simo , Mike Reeder and many others . I do remember sending Ed videos of Jd Simo and he loved him . It wasn't a few months later they were doing videos together . Just a great time . Ed ,Mike and Greg got Gibby's made after their burst . It was a special time . Miss you Ed !!!
When the internet "happened" 1994-95, Skynyrd had its website up pretty soon after. Used to hang out its chatroom every night. Lots of fun and ever now & then (least 3-4 times) Ed would come in for a few minutes (never longer than that, tho.). But it WAS a hoot he was funny AF (sure we were kinda in awe too of course) and would answer questions, And not always about music. He recommended a BBQ joint in Jax to me and it was pretty good too.
ed king a true master
wird this came out the same day Ed died !? aug 23 2018..rest in peace, thanks for the tunes man
The general population never gave this man the credit he deserved, guitar fans however know what a skilled musician he was and huge part of LS success
Beautiful guitar, beautiful guy.
Rest Easy Ed and Go in Peace.
You are missed...
I just watched Jason isbell's rig rundown and he actually tours with this guitar now, as it should be
Amen! What a great way to pass down an historical guitar. Jason gives it Justice and is very proud to play it. I think Ed would be very very pleased!
Is this the guy that gave the guitar back?
So shocked. Ed had such a great personality, wrote and cowrote some of the greatest southern rock music in history. GOD bless all who cherished him and RIP.
Happy Birthday to Mr. KIng.9-14-49.CA.Home Sweet Home.
Saw him on the '87 Reunion tour. No one knew who he was at first. Then we put two and two together. He blew us all away. What a player. Other than Allen Collins being there (wheelchair bound), Ed stole the show.
i did too and couldn't agree with more, Ed was amazing and i cant help but think that was one of the reasons they didn't invite him back.
Ed was a phenomenal guitar player. His influence is all over those first 3 albums. Ronnie and the guys used to call him Big Ed back in those days. Still my favorite 3 guitar lineup to this day.
@@davidsolomon7966 I feel the same way 👍
Any video with Ed King gets a 👍 from me! RIP brother 😢
Mr King rest in peace, we will never forget you
The more I listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd, after all these years, I continue to discover another song that Ed cowrote each time. Those 3 years he spent in the band have his thumbprint throughout that time. He was completely different than any other members of the band. His contribution came from an intellect and feel for the songs and the music. I recently found an interview with Gary Rossington talking about what a great slide player Ed was and how he just had a feel to his playing that neither he or Allen Collins could quite match. Go back and listen to the songs that had slide guitar on them. Alot of people, include myself, just assumed it was Gary playing slide when it was actually Ed. Phenomenal guitar player.
Ed was a true gentleman and great,great writer and musician..He will be missed,and thanks for the great music Ed.
R.I.P. Ed, thanks for all of the music.
We lost a great player and a great guy. RIP Ed.
Wow I just watched this show yesterday, Thursday, and was blown away how humble and good this man was, and then today Friday I put on TV and see he passed! Woe heaven has got a GREAT guitarist, both in playing skill , and knowledge of the instrument ! RIP Ed!
So, so underrated as a songwriter and guitarist. And he wrote and played on one of the GREAT pop rock songs of the sixties- Incense and Peppermints. Going from that to Sweet Home and Saturday Night Special. No one else like him, a true original. A very nice man and good person. RIP Ed.
Second Helping is LS best album and it is because of ED KING. Rest in peace.
A big influence on my guitar playing I'll miss Mr Ed King 💙
R.I.P Ed.
Ed was an awesome player. Everything he played sounded good.
A real gentleman and a great guitarist.
Such a humble man ...and great musician....
I was in 7th grade when Sweet Home Alabama came out. Wasn't a big LS fan but now realize DANG they had a lot of great songs. Don't Ask Me No Questions...uugh my favorite!
RIP Ed King Prayers for His family and friends
I love Ed! and I still do! he was a bad mamma jamma
I was 8 when incense and peppermints was in the radio in 67/68, great song, but Skynyrd was my favorite, such great songs in my teen years. Thank you for memories
R.I.P dear Ed King you’re one of the greatest... absolutely underrated, Sweet home Alabama is one of the greatest song ever written...
Bless your soul and you up the amongst others Star like yourself
Ohhh my lord that 59 Les Paul is insanity... one the best I’ve ever seen !!
I worked with a guy that knew Ed from way back with SAC, which I never knew was where he started as far as the big time goes. He mentioned several times what an affable fellow he was and of course what an amazing musician he was.
Stolen property
😢 I did know him well, but he was so respectful to me.
Rest easy Ed. You were and always will be a gem.
R. I. P. Ed King. You will be grateful mist Brother Thanks for all the songs. Keep Rock in in Rock - n - Roll. Haven .
Mist&havan
Omg - just learning Ed passed on 8/22, I heard about Robin Leach but not Ed King. RIP, thanks for the many great contributions to music, especially the he Skynyrd years.
I hate he died so young! Ed you are missed already!
YO MAMA ohhh no did Ed King passed away ?? Ohhh my goodness bless him and R.I.P he wrote one of the greatest song in history, Sweet Home Alabama gee that’s one of the greatest tune on the planet ! He’s indeed humble , man that 59 is insane !
YO MA ! Ed was 68 years old, IDK how 'OLD' you think that isn't but anyone that lives 68 years didn't get cheated out of much. The Guys that died in the plane crash are a different story.
@@wildbill2122 ..... I like yo mamma's thinking. If 68 is so young then I must be just a baby boy at 47. Lol.
I am a pussy jackie
@@chocodiledundee1 ed king was a great man he is in the rock and roll hall of fame I were bras kack
He seemed like a sweetheart.
Ed had the best tone on rock. Ed was the KING
one of the greatest pictures of our time
Incredible influence on Joe Bob of 'Joe Bob & the Grizzlers'.. we loved you Ed. Our van broke down in Montgomery once.. and I painted a Led Paul Jr ( SG body style ) black with a root beer pick guard. I named it "Ed".. I smashed it on stage one night.. and.. "If you believe in 'forever' .. then LIFE is just a one night stand. If there's a Rock & Roll heaven.. you know they got a hell of a band."
Jason Isbell is a GREAT guitar player, and appreciates the history of Red Eye. He is very much worthy of owning that iconic ax.
ED seems like a cool guy
r.i.p. ED you were a great guy!!!!!!
Jason isbell owns it now and plays it on the road with him
Ed u got my respect rip brother!
Ed really enjoyed the last years of his life with his wife and dogs. Wish he’d had a few more, but none of us are promised tomorrow.
So cool to see this video...thank you.. RIP Ed....such a great musician...and gentleman
My condolences to family, friends and fans of Ed King, an exceptional guitarist, bassist and vocalist, is in the al of fame, it's the guy, will miss you, thanks for bringing to the audience high chords in the high sounds that made available, jesus, thank you friend!
Rip....thanks for the tunes...🎸🎸🎸🎵🎶🎼🕪🎸🎙🎸🎸
Tasty Picker, Mr. King! - Peaceful journey, Friend.
Rip mighty ol Ed king....
RIP you wonderful person.
So damn glad Red Eye ended up with somebody that totally appreciates it and uses as a tool to make music and inspire. Didn't think Isbell's bank book had it in it.
Isbell said he'd play birthdays and weddings to get it if that's what it took.
I play also. He is my hero.
Confidence.
I believe it was Ed that came up with the opening riff to Sweet Home Alabama, Ronnie heard it and told him to keep playing. The rest is history.
Yep. Gary rosington was playing something similar and he just mirrored it. He did make the riff but without Gary rosington it wouldn’t exist
Obviously Ed is known as the co writer on Sweet Home, it should also be noted that Saturday Night Special was his riff as well. RIP Ed!
Saturday Night Special my favorite song!
$500,000 damn! And someone returned it to him! Wow.
thats a good person right there. im sure Ed may have made it worth his while.
Long live the King
Best episode of this show EVER. You show what a humble, yet great musician Ed King was and will ever be. Who played on the best three albums of my favorite group (well, a toss up between them and The Allmans). Kudo's to the interviewer for letting Ed tell the stories and not ruining it by blabbing when no one wants to hear what you have to say, but Ed. Awesome film all around.
interestingly enough, ed is rated as the best of the lynyrd guitarists
I need to get myself a 1959 reissue. Its a must.
I was lucky too meet Ed King and shake his hand …. 1974
Fantastic guitar player four sure
🎼🎸🎸🎸rock on …..
*R.I.P. BROTHER*
Your vids with Ed King is awesome
hurts my heart, he was the only one standing for peace...when things got hairy.
He saved Leon Wilkerson's life when Ed found him on the tour bus with his throat slit.
rest easy friend 🙏🇺🇸❤️
RIP Dude.
Ed king was great....long live Lynyrd skynyrd !!
Gone, but never forgotten, Ed!
He lived in my city!? I wish I knew! Wow, when was this made? He just passed away!
This is for Mrs.King.WHAT A GREAT GUY AND GREAT GUITAR PLAYER AND WRITER
Who gave Ed his Guitar back? R I P EDDIE KING, YOU ARE A LEGEND !
It was Dirk Ziff, I just doubled checked at the Les Paul Forum. Dirk had Ed's guitar and gave it back to him.
WOW, THANKS for that. I am a member of that forum(Hav a Herritage Cherry 'Burst) and never even thought to ask....IDK who Dirk Ziff is but if he gave a $500,000 Guitar back to Ed King because Ed was a Skynyrd Band member, WHAT A GUY !!! Funny, only footage I've seen of King in Skynyrd, he is playing a Red 'SG' Standard.
@@wildbill2122 he probably would've returned it to any legitimate owner.
Such a shame...Ed King was so talented and key to Skynyrd’s success and seemed like such a good guy. As the story goes, he was one of the members who realized that their lifestyle was hurting the band and music. ✌🏻
And got out just in time to save his life!
Didn't he say Ronnie would get really pissed if he broke a guitar string. I think he had enough of him and left.
@@wxdude1964 Ronnie would get mean to his band members and anybody else when he was drinking and Yes Ed said enough fu and left....
We miss you sir, R.I.P. ❤
RIP EK, one of a kind!
I was back stage security in the late 90s at a state fair rodeo.And Billy Ray Cyrus was to appear so there was this guy walking around with a guitar strapped on and I asked who he was ,he told me but didn’t ring a bell (with BRC) .The man that played the riff on Sweet Home Alabama..What an idiot I am for not knowing Ed King was.Anyway he was a very nice guy and we had a nice chat.But when they started playing Sweet Home Alabama the crowd went wild,true story RIP Sir.
The vast majority of guitarists, even those who love or own & play a Les Paul, have no idea that the GREAT Les Pauls made in the late 50's, were not only very few in number made, but they had a tone much more like a Telecaster. It's TRUE!!! And that tone is what gave them their true identifiable sound that you actually hear on so many of the classic old albums, clean or dirty. Not only did they sound great on classic British amps like the Marshalls, but they REALLY had a sweet tone when played through the classic old Fender tube amps, especially on classic Country albums, and many other styles of music as well. Lastly, those who complain about "LP's not staying in tune"........simply have NOT learned what ya need to do, and that is: Start with a fresh nut and have A GOOD TECH file that nut PROPERLY FOR A LES PAUL, and EQUALLY IMPORTANTLY, you MUST use "the Gibson wrap" technique to lock the string on the tuning post AND........you never.......EVER.......tune "down" to pitch. If you accidentally tune too sharp, NEVER "tune down to pitch". You simply tune WELL BELOW PITCH ON PURPOSE, and then carefully tune UP to proper pitch. Follow all of the above advice, and your Les Paul WILL stay in tune. They also have a terrific device made now, that simply causes the center strings to ride "straight" through the nut slots, HOWEVER, you WILL need a nut wherein the slots are all filed straight, instead of angled, like the traditional method of filing slots in the nut for an LP. But as I just said, if ya follow my advice, you simply do NOT need that new device. I know, because I played & professionally gigged with MY Les Paul for years......and I NEVER had a tuning problem. As the old saying goes: "What you DON'T know.........CAN HURT YOU".......
PS.......I almost forgot: RIP ED KING!!!
With all these great musicians passing away, by the time we get to Heaven, I believe Heaven is going to be sounding very, very good!
No eye has seen nor hear have heard what Jesus has prepared for us in Heaven!!!
I believe we are ALL going to be very pleasantly surprised just how beautiful Heaven is.......
Ed King was a great guitarist and a wonderful human being. I did not know him, but if you can imagine missing someone you did not know....well you can.
Christopher Hitchens
Good Karma ... Ed King found his beloved guitar ... the universe sure did looked after you Ed King because you were the nicest guy !
👍
RIP Ed
Wow!
so who was the super nice guy who gave Ed his guitar back ?
i've got a mint '80 aria pro2 lp standard. completely stock with factory t tops and sounds every bit as good as any gibson i have heard
Ed is the man
Ed King is awesome..he seems so normal .I likes his interview with Marty music.. oh incense and peppermint..what a great name
Ed played bass on "Pronounced," and that is some of the best rock bass ever. I'd hold that playing up to anything John Paul Jones or Entwistle ever played. Smokin'!!!!!
EK obviously not in good physical health here but his mind still sharp as a tack. None of us lives forever but I'm pretty sure that opening SHA lick will. RIP Mister King & t/y for the music.
A,
One off!!!
Ed King,
Was Badass in all aspects!!!
No matter where you are from,
If you got it.
Then you got it!!!
Stop being jealous and enjoy the talent,
Hater's!!!
🕊️🇺🇸🤪🇺🇸🕊️
Ed was starting to look rough here. What a great guy that deserved more credit with Skynyrd.
What a guy, can't believe he died. I grew up learning to play by ear on that early Skynyrd , Molly Hatchet, Tom Petty, Blue Oyster cult and of course all of the bands who were already big that I studied for a couple of years. I contacted him on face book because I had some pictures that he might have been interested in from the tribute tour and he actually answered me. I think because I explained the guitar parts that I had learned and he knew I was a real player and telling him the truth. He died about a year after that. How many people of his stature are going to answer you on face book? None right
So when was thing filmed?
He seemed in good health here, i dont know through.
Lots of Love and Respect for you and yours Mr. King.
J.D. Simo should get your strat!
He had heart issues
Say what you will, but ed I'm sure had tons of security , almost have to have your music room as a vault