Ed King's Guitar Collection | Marty's Guitar Tours

[@094340]

What a great interview. Loved all members of LS, but Ed was the adult in the room, and he gave it all up because he wouldn't sell out his own integrity. Rock in Peace Ed.

[@gregwong1899]

Ed is such a kind gentle soul🥰

[@ronjames6128]

He left Skynyrd because Ronnie Van Zandt was a stupid drunk who verbally bullied Ed and the other band members according to Ed and even Artimus

[@heatheravant4679]

Love Ed King!!! Rip.

[@toucantango1]

Ed got fed up with being attacked by VanZant when drunk.

[@jimnagel5611]

@@toucantango1 PROBBLY MUCH TRUTH IN THAT

[@carlbradley4872]

I swore I commented on this when he passed, but just re-watched it. Back in the early 1990's I was just learning guitar here in South Jersey. Playing with 2-3 other guys, NONE of us had a clue, but I was by far the least skilled. One night a buddy says he knows a guy who is willing to come jam and teach us some stuff. It turns out to be Ed King! At that point in my playing, I had only played with a few people better than our crowd, and they almost always rolled their eyes at my crap playing, or got frustrated when I couldn't keep up or learn a new riff. Within 10 minutes, Ed had us all feeling great about trying and never once got upset or acted superior to us. Ed friggin' King spent like 4, 5 hours at my buddy's house jamming with us til like 2 am. Taught me the basic parts of Sweet Home on my Strat, then spent 1/2 an hour- just the two of us while the others were getting stoned- and taught me the bass line from Gimme Three Steps. I still can't play for shit. But I have that night I jammed with Ed King.

[@jackhaugh]

Carl Bradley that’s fucking amazing man

[@dougbrown6690]

awesome experience! treasure that moment! LS will always be my favorite, and Ed's strat (and later Steve) was a huge, defining part of their sound.

[@carlsmith1263]

Fuck yea

[@andthebeatgoeson69]

Nice 🎸🔥

[@TechGently]

Southern Rock bands are great, my brother in law, a Blues Guitarist (also from NJ), that covered Allman brothers in a small time band in Vermont, was in the hospital and Darryl Trucks from the Allman Brothers came to visit. Taking the time to talk to artists that may not have been as successful, and teaching young ones, was great.

[@artapollo3367]

Man I miss Ed King. This is like the best video of him on KZbin, and certainly the best interview.

[@eriklarson9137]

Agreed. What a treasure.

[@nazmoking3171]

Wow Marty aren't you glad you captured this precious time with Ed before his passing? He seemed so happy with this interview - it's definitely your best and will now be historical. I think it really captured the essence of this guy!

[@jeffjlake]

Agreed

[@zxccxz164]

agreed he seems at peace!

[@canuckowl]

I must have missed that. This makes me so sad...he looks really healthy here. Damn.

[@johnthornton4266]

Two guy's who make a living with the instrument we are all here for. Two guy's making a living in music and the Guitar is the main thread for both. Two men who are not diluted by "Look at Me....I play guitar" syndrome. You know, the guy who changes chords and gives you a little dramatic flare as if he just pulled off a magic trick equivalent to making the Eiffel Tower disappear. Dude you just went from Aminor to Gmajor barre chord....

[@znmrtns]

@@canuckowl Cancer sucks, man. Ed King was great. Rest in peace Ed

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

This, kids, is what you want to be when you become a successful musician. Down to Earth, no hyper ego, friendly, personable, polite, always willing to help others learn. What a beautiful soul Ed King is. I say is, because he'll never die.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

One’s soul never dies so you are correct sir.

[@vlogress11c81]

My grandpa was professional and he always told me you have to be who you were before the success. If you were shitty then you need to be better. Never disrespect or let down fans because without them you are nothing again and the name will be forgotten.

[@wildtatz]

He stood at the crossroads. .but his soul wasn't for sale. ..

[@Paturnus1]

I just LOVE your name, dude. Beware the White Zone! I was doing some drinkin' & thinkin' the other night with some close friends and we were on this topic. Some people are so unfucked by society that they kind of transcend the norm, their flame burns bright and the darker forces can't put their flame out. I think they become Eternal flames, going from one place to another, and just being Good. Tell me about the people in your life that had this guy's qualities. Don't they all kind of give the same "flavor", the same kind of righteous vibe that you get from this story? It kind of strengthens the idea of "what goes around comes around", you know? I guess you should try to 'be' that guy with whatever your skill set is, and enjoy not only the knowledge, but the passing it on as well, and keep people like that in our orbit, you know? Whatever you enjoy you learn, and then pass it on, and enjoy the connections that come from it, and then make your own and pass it on.

[@4747robo]

@Central Scrutinizer, I love your description of Ed, couldn’ said it better myself.

[@maxbobness]

The story at 12:55 about Rossington getting the lead in Saturday Night Special is why I would love to have been in a band with this man. Humble, smart, self-aware. And obviously, kind. Thank you, Ed.

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

💯

[@jamiegarrett3869]

Gary rossington wishes that he would have been able to play like ed

[@Joeman7791]

@@jamiegarrett3869 Every guitar player in that band had their own style and that's what made them so great...

[@234dilligaf]

Man thumbs for the way you handled this video. No interrupting, and being very respectful!

[@TheKhanhhoa]

yes Marty , you played it perfect....this post nailed it !!

[@johnalexander5700]

This may be the best interview I've ever seen of a music legend who doesn't act like one. What a remarkable guy with a phenomenal career and what a giant talent! Thanks so much for your good job, Marty. I just wish I'd discovered this piece earlier.

[@cameronstanley6454]

Just saw this. Great interview. He said he was in Greenville NC when he got the call to join the band. Town I grew up in. Wonder what year and what bar.

[@zxccxz164]

AGREED - i had my head phones and no idea who this was....i was shocked to hear ed was part of LS!

[@whiskeyrun4996]

I only met him once in Nashville were we both lived and I was born and lived their ,As I said only talked to ED one time at a bar on lower broad THIS WAS YEARS AFTER THE CRASH AND THIS MAN WOULD NEVER SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT ANY OF ls ESPECILLY RONNIE infact I think ED missed RONNIE but I will never know, RIP ED AND Thanks.

[@bobbogr1]

i love the humility.....my fave interview guy ever is Garcia......for the exact same reason.....the man does not think he is better than anyone.

[@buzzstankos8532]

Well said...

[@lewhite99]

So talented! Listening to Ed makes you feel like you could be so comfortable being around him. So sad this wonderful person is no longer with us.

[@paulya1269]

Nothing better than seeing someone, who wrote a truly iconic song and was in a huge band, retaining genuine humility and appreciation for their life and good fortune. Great interview!

[@ziggyblue782]

I love the fact that he’s so proud of his band and truly recognized how special it was. Of all the bad he endured it seems he remembers and focuses on the good times they had together. Rest easy Ed King, your music lives on forever.

[@Slugg-O]

The guy is part of R&R history, a legend, but with no attitude or ego. Amazing.

[@rogerf7229]

Every guitarist has guitar ego. Except Ed King. That IS amazing. My bro saw 2 famous guitarists ready to brawl outside a bar. Both their road crews talked them down, saying c'mon guys, this is stupid. ↪ local guys got ego too ⤵ Guitarist Ego, plus Alcohol... Dam if you're gonna fight, be extra careful with your fret hand. Hah! Some big guy squeezed my hand in a handshake. Couldn't hold my pick right for a week or two. If I was a lefty I'd refuse shaking hands. That'd be my fret hand, Right? Then whatJya have Left? Speed - Picking harmonics I guess & Juggah Juggah Jugg.

[@capzisediam5845]

@@rogerf7229 damn ... what a shit you are talking about ??

[@johannarenfro2568]

Ronnie Van rant…Ed was the brains of the band and the southern ‘gentlemen’ never embraced him and it’s their loss. Ed Could’ve said Karma took care of The problem, But he still raves about the Bands talent while they’ve shunned him cause he wasn’t from the south. The south lost, remember???

[@russblack443]

@@johannarenfro2568 it wasn't just that he was from California,he also wasn't a drunk or a dope feind

[@Slugg-O]

@@jimkostan9932 Nice to hear and that doesn't surprise me at all. I haven't read or studied everything SRV but I've gone through a LOT of material that confirmed what you wrote. Some called him a the guitar player's guitar player because he was one of them. I think that's probably because he never forgot where he came from and knew what players behind him were going through. Again, never read or heard a harsh word said about him and that speaks volumes about the man he was. Every actor, singer or musician has pissed somebody off somewhere but if he did it never went public because there's not a dog alive today that would bite him, and that's incredibly rare. Satriani heaped praise on him and Clapton was intimidated by him, at least once when he asked Buddy Guy how he was supposed to follow "that" meaning SRV's performance. Some are damn good, others are super talented, SRV was gifted. Even Clapton said later what SRV did was not natural.

[@Toothlessfatguyplaysguitar]

Marty is the only man who doesn't just give you a lesson, but brings you the guy that wrote the dam song, MARTY MUSIC FOREVER!!

[@jamesburkjr2803]

Not only that but hes a huge fan but not what I call one of those type of fans. If you know what I mean. Like omg its you its you picture sign this sign that and etc. Marty is actually humble amd down to earth as well too

[@BarneeFife]

RIP Ed.

[@rdlykryk4384]

great addition of what could only be true knowledge to Skynyrd guitar history for the fan..

[@paulcoleman3081]

Every time Ed King bends a note in this video, in that unique way he had, it's as if the spirit of classic era Skynyrd enters the room.

[@Ndlanding]

More like "Is he gonna reach the note?"

[@williamhively3295]

Ndlanding It’s the journey, not the destination.

[@Ndlanding]

@@williamhively3295 Well, I'll just hush my ugly mouth. BTW -- Did he ever get there?

[@brandonhaynes2652]

Ndlanding I’m sorry he didn’t play it to your standards, personally I thought he was great. Oh and uh how many hit songs have you written that still have relevance almost 50 years later. I’m guessing none. RIP Ed King.

[@Ndlanding]

@@brandonhaynes2652 No hits. But I have written much better songs!

[@jeffcook785]

Ed was always polite in every interview Ive ever saw. Ed King left us all a little bit happier and the music world in a better place.

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

One of my all time favorite songs and guitar solos from "Am I Losing" played by the man himself. AWESOME Ed! R.I.P. Marty, you too are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. Fantastic session with the late Mr. Ed King.

[@vincepennington1879]

That song is top 5 in my book across all my favorite bands.

[@delta_f7124]

RIP Ed King 1949-2018.

[@MonotoneCreeper]

I came straight here after I heard the news. It's sad to hear, but his legacy lives on.

[@Jerry102158]

So sad for the family and friends, he will be missed!

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

Just Gary is left now, none of the guys lived to be very old, strange. At least he knows the boys are waiting on him, they'll have fun again up there one day.

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

What the fuck?!?! Why isn't this news???

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

@@mr.yellowstrat3352 It was.

[@JT-wt2zt]

What an informative video! It's not often you can pick the brain of a legendary guitarist like this. Ed seemed like such a down to earth, kind & humble guy despite his status in the music world. Thanks for this Marty. RIP Ed King. You will be missed!

[@northof50now]

Skynyrd WAS high school for me. The live album was played at every party, gathering and car. I can still hear the 8-track changing tracks. Thanks Marty

[@74dartman13]

I remember those days too! They were great!👍😎🎸🎶

[@74dartman13]

@@johnnypissoff244 sounds like high school graduation night you're describing to me! Bringing back memories!😂👍

[@mikel917]

Nice post. I learned to play Free Bird from that live album. My guitar teacher had written up the tab and I was off to the races haha. Picked up that needle and replaced it many times. Rest in Peace Ed King....what a great musician. What a great guy.

[@sum41mathiasblink182]

@@johnnypissoff244 sounds like my average day 😂 but, nothing better than rolling a fatty and cracking a cold beer while you listen to skynrd❤ "I'm a wiskey rock-a-roller"

[@srpdesigns]

So great to hear that other High schools and Neighborhood kids were all doing the same things while listening to the same great bands.

[@gregtully2214]

Ed and I went to Glendale Continuation school in 1967 all of 20 students because we both had long hair and kicked out regular school He was always writing songs pre Strawberry Alarm Clock Great soul Great guy and glad he made it

[@zoomonkeydotcom2005]

Dude is the most down to earth , coolest rocker ever !!! Respect

[@Tydyjav]

He was a much bigger part of that band than most people will ever know. BTW... Why would anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@maj2809]

I'm sure you can find some nasty news about anyone...

[@irishRocker1]

There are people who just dislike every video. nothing to do with the content, just dislike every video regardless. There are also dislike bots etc.

[@marksc1929]

... insecure people give thumb downs

[@Tydyjav]

Lol! You’re probably right.

[@davidfanara6093]

Somehow,someone doesn't like home cooking.

[@arsetogob]

I friended him on Facebook a few years back, and he was just a regular, down to Earth guy. Gone much too soon. RIP Ed

[@AndersMcTee]

I used to message him in Facebook and he’d always reply.

[@georgeprice4212]

Ed truly was a nice guy.

[@seancjohnson999]

I was in Meridian Mississippi with a few friends doing merchandising for Skynyrd. We were in The guitar shop and my buddy David Gall was playing Sweet Home Alabama classically and Ed King was laughing watching him. It was pretty cool.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Sean what year was that boss?

[@scotttyson8661]

Cool, but can you tell me where,when Ed was playing in Greenville,N.C.

[@david25876]

Such a great interview. Ed was a very kind man. RIP brother. We love you.

[@jerrydavis9613]

Good interview! Ed King always seems like a humble guy. A real class act!

[@danienlsohn4760]

Such a cool guy and so much talent and creativity. Wanted to see what he's up to now and I'm so dissappointed to find out he died a year after this. So thankful that Marty was able to share this amazing session. Rest in peace Mr King.

[@t-boog2173]

Ed is one of those guys who reeks of honesty. He's just an open & humble book. Plus, his memory of those days is really good so you can pretty much bank on what he says. RIP Ed. P.S. What a trip that he & Steve Gaines were born on the exact same day! That's spooky man.

[@jamesmack3314]

Total coincidence but cool none the less

[@patrickd2224]

Awesome Stuff!!!!!..... Marty, you are lucky A.F.~! Thanks tot Ed King for being awesome and open to the entire guitar and fan community!

[@Gmoney00718]

@@TheGoat-dn4hx why do you saw that

[@JHSmithmusic]

To see this legend of a guy so excited to sit down and talk about something he wrote years ago and probably got asked about all the time is just awesome! You can just see it in his face that he's so proud of his accomplishments and not even in an arrogant way either. What an absolute legend of a man/player! RIP Ed King!

[@davidsolomon7966]

Everyone thought Allan and Gary and other members of the band didn't like Ed. In the beginning he was invited by Ronnie and the others didn't really want him there. He wasn't a southern boy and didn't grow up with them . But when Ronnie got Leon back on bass , Ronnie asked Allan and Gary what they thought about Ed switching over to guitar as the 3rd guitarist, and they were all for it . And that was true of the other guys as well. Ed was there every day with them, working from morning to night, and they began to appreciate his ideas and knowledge of the music and what he brought to the band. And as time went on he became their brother. And I don't mind saying a lot of my very favorite Skynyrd songs were written by Ed. RIP.

[@ElvinLeadfoot]

Ed was super talented:) A true creator of music:) Highly underrated in my opinion

[@__dk__]

This s amazing. I have lost track of how many times I have watched this video. Can't believe he is gone, but I'm so glad Marty got this captured so we can enjoy it forever.

[@starparent]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen. What a treat. Ed King was a great guy and one damn good player. Gone way too soon. I remember exactly where I was, who I was with and what we were doing (don’t ask) the first time I heard Sweet Home Alabama. To this day when I hear those first few notes I instinctively reach for the volume to “turn it up.” Marty, you are a class act. You could teach the idiots in the media how to conduct an interview. As for the 117 people who gave this a thumbs down, get some help-you don’t have to be a loser.

[@toneocaster]

I met Ed at a Dallas Guitar Show years ago and he was the nicest most down to earth guy I’d ever met! My senior year in high school (1973) I wore that record out! God rest your soul Ed!

[@lfnuin]

Truly the most honest and candid interview I've ever seen!...kuddos for Marty...RIP Mr. Ed King

[@deucerider430]

Man! Over the years (and there have been quite a few!) I’ve listened to “music”, but thanks to programs like this ... I’m hearing the “voices” that made music into “melodies” that my heart could feel, not just listen to! RIP Mr King! May your gentleman ways and riffs live on...

[@Winterfell1066]

Ed King is such a great guy and gentleman. So talented and down to earth.

[@wintonhudelson2252]

My first trip to the east coast driving a semi, just came out of Toomsuba Mississippi and crossed into Alabama on 20. Hadn't gone 15 minutes into the State and "Sweet Home Alabama" came on the radio. What a fantastic groove and feeling. Thank you Ed for your talent....and thank you Marty for this gem.

[@jamelynch4474]

This is precious and I have watched it several times. The song came on the radio in the car yesterday an oldies station my gf listens to. I'll never ever get sick of the song and always "turn it up"!!!

[@codeviolation69]

Marty, i am so glad you got to do this. I hope you had as much fun making it as i did watching it. Nice work. R.I.P. Ed King

[@johnnyappleseed5029]

"Am I Losing" was always one my favorite Skynyrd songs. Hearing Ed do the solo here is absolutely priceless, I was expecting to hear Ronnie come in on the bridge with "It's so strange......". God bless Mr. King

[@lonewolf2608]

That song came about when Gary and Ronnie went to visit Elvis at Graceland and he wasn't home. Gary picked up a acoustic guitar that was there and came up with the melody then. Ed does an excellent solo in the middle. Kinda reminiscent of Sweet Home Alabama. Ronnie said the song was partially inspired by Bob Burn's departure, being they were close friends since they were kids.

[@mikeoakley7470]

What a talented musician and good guy. I met him once when I worked in a department store in Hoover, AL. He came in, and I asked him where he was from, etc., like I did anyone. Never asked his name. We talked for about 30 minutes, looking at jeans and leather jackets. He bought a pair of jeans and a brown leather jacket and thanked me for my time. That night Lynerd Skynerd played in the Bham area and a segment was shown on the nightly news. There, in plain view, was Ed King wearing those jeans and that jacket! I had no idea I had been talking to a member of one of my favorite bands. I have told people that he looked and acted more like an accountant than a rock band member. Great memories.

[@foxhallww311]

Mike Oakley I’m from Birmingham as well. That’s an awesome story.

[@brucemoeller]

What do you mean, he acted more like an accountant?

[@rextrowbridge8386]

S0upbone Feltersnatch Wtf did I just read?!?!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

@@rextrowbridge8386 I'm not sure but it sounds like crystal meth fueled it whatever it was.

[@rextrowbridge8386]

@@buckodonnghaile4309 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@1wirey]

Being from California, Ed was basically the odd man out in Skynyrd from the git go and he himself points to a publicity photo where he is positioned at the end and slightly removed which he says illustrates how it felt, but he persevered becoming a prominent songwriter in the band responsible for some of their most iconic riffs. It just got to the point where the mild mannered Ed couldn’t take the alcohol and drug fueled shenanigans anymore and said adios. I can’t say that I blame him.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

LJ was also not from Jacksonville or even Florida. He was an AWESOME guy and friend who I miss a lot. 👍🎙

[@zman4539]

And that decision saved his life!

[@1960fusion]

Ed will always be my favorite Skynyrd guitarist and the solo on "am i losing" is my favorite solo...RIP Mr. King, you surely are missed!

[@jerjerskynyrdrocks1164]

I truly love the "Am I Losin?" solo as well. Real sweet tone.

[@johannarenfro2568]

I love Ed’s solos on Working for MCA live with him And Gary trading off…Ed is so fluid on guitar, and his energy is so positive onstage. I love his playing with Strawberry alarm clock as well. Our band rehearsed in his home town of Glendale, CA

[@johnmarksmith1120]

Wow, I hung on every word that came out of his mouth. Occasionally looking down at the time left and not wanting it to end. You did a fine job on this one Marty. How could you be anything other than star struck? It’s clear that this experience wasn’t wasted on you and you asked him some great leading questions that he would take and run with, and lead him to another story. I’ll bet that day was hard to top. I mean sitting down with rock and roll royalty, in his home, playing one of his Strats, as he teaches you the nuances of one of the most iconic and recognizable rock and roll songs ever penned. Nicely done buddy. 👍🏻

[@usatrooper5045]

Good job Marty, this video is a national treasure, RIP Ed 🤘

[@SyntagmaStation]

Along with Terry Kath, One of the greatest underrated guitar players. And a nice, humble man, to boot.

[@jbcallender]

Terry Kath was tremendously underrated and under appreciated as a writer and player.

[@khakuda]

The work ethic of Skynyrd was legendary. Ed was incredible. Every note and style memorable. Really key to Skynyrd sound. Now, Terry...I think the 25 or 6 to 4 guitar work is epic how it builds. Still smile at the solo.

[@jhmorgan72753]

Dicky Betts, Rich Williams, are two more !!!

[@Miatacrosser]

@@jbcallender and singer. He was called the white Ray Charles.

[@wheatonna]

@333jas I don't think you understand what 'underrated' means. Kath got almost no credit as a player when he was alive.

[@IPushHard]

Ive been playing guitar for 30 years, and this is the guy who played some of those classic lines that made me pick it up. Im so thankful. Im so humbled. Im so freeking mind blown that you interviewed Ed King. Ill shut up now. Its just that when anyone talks about my guitar heroes... You know, that solo on Am I losing... I would always say "thats Ed on his Les Paul" but I was wrong. Thats one of the finest guitar tones Ive ever heard on any song, Bar none. It just rips. I guess Ill shut up now, but I want everyone to know that this is a serious guitarist who earned every stripe he's ever gotten. Thanks, Push

[@johnnybgood4603]

IPushHard i love that solo

[@leesmartin]

I've never heard Am I losing before, but Damn that solo here sounds fucking amazing!

[@dickjohnson1158]

IPushHard you are so right sir

[@johnasti5239]

Unreal. . . . .to sit here with Ed who IS living history. You're both blessed...RIP Ed...

[@barnacles62]

I live not quite an hour from Assateague Island, and go there almost every weekend. I probably walked right by ole Ed. He was one of my favorite guitarists....

[@purplecowideal]

Even as good as Marty is he still bowed to the Ed presence! Gotta love the smiles on Marty's face at certain points. Heck if I was in the same same room with Ed and he started playing Saturday night I'd giggle like a school girl!!

[@MoreFormosa]

one of the greatest interviews with one of the most underrated innovative and legendary guitar players of all time. Thank you for doing this interview with the great Ed Kingb and posting. You get to hear him play, and discuss the creation, of the greatest rock songs ever layed down

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

I’m so happy that Ed King is finally getting his due as a seriously great guitarist. He’s not just some former rock star who gets respect by default. Ed King could have played for Steely Dan. He’s in that class and that says it all. RIP Ed King.

[@jamesmack3314]

Ed king was any major dude...just cool...no BS

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

James Mack Any major dude indeed!

[@mindcontrol67]

Ed king is good but I don't see him as Steely Dan material.There are a lot of great guitar players but could not all be in Steely Dan.

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

mindcontrol67 Guitar In the early touring Steely Dan, I believe Ed King would have had the chops to cover the first couple of albums. Pair Denny Diaz with Ed King and I think that’s a good duo. From Royal Scam forward, probably not. But I’ve seen videos where Ed’s ‘90s playing is reminiscent of ‘90s Walter Becker. But sure, Ed doesn’t have the experience in playing jazz or fusion that Larry Carlton or even Becker has. No question.

[@davidhoxer1959]

Yeah, Ed King seems to be a level headed, humble guy with an incredible life story and talent for guitar. Thanks Marty for bringing this to us!

[@adamlance2554]

I can’t even imagine having such a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit and play with Ed King! You are a blessed man Marty

[@TheRycooder]

SUCH an AMAZING TALENT that will sorely be MISSED. JESUS CHRIST some of his licks were just freaking out of this world. THANK YOU ED and RIP!!!

[@hdeline]

What a super cool ,gracious and intelligent man Ed King was.His comment to Marty about doing his show as a another adventure and being very thankful shows how much class this gentlemen had.One of the greats gone way too soon....we love you Ed.

[@toml7945]

This is the very best interview ever of Ed King, RIP

[@jakemitchell1671]

Ed KIng didn't hide away and practice 8 hours a day for 20 years honing his playing to mind-bending technical mastery. He switched from bass to guitar, and played the instrument, his talent simply working its way out of his mind and heart through his fingers onto the strings. This is pure talent here. What a special musician, special man.

[@upperleftcoastchelseafan7718]

Ed was playing guitar long before he played bass on the first Skynyrd album. My oldest brother had put an ad in a local LA paper looking for a guitar player for his band around 1970 and Ed answered the ad and came in to audition. When he came in and played, my brother realized from the very first song that Ed was way out of their league and there was no way they could recruit a guy with that much talent. They actually paid him gas money and said they were sorry for wasting his time. Ed was super nice and wished them luck and that was that, my brothers one Ed King story.

[@remdrvr8]

This is beautiful and incredibly informative. It's fantastic that three guitarists were able to make majic together in a positive way. When King demonstrates his homage to Toy Caldwell near the end? Chills.

[@IronSikh44]

RIP Ed. You were a true master of your craft. Your licks are still being played all over Nashville. At least 100 times per day. I’m amazed watching your videos which demonstrate your amazing talent.

[@CynHicks]

Who could possibly feel blessed for leaving a band that would go on to be considered the best ever by some and one of the best by many? The guy that would've been sitting in the seat of a downed plane had he not. Wow, that didn't even occur to me until he said it...talk about bittersweet. If his life were to be summed up only in terms of his music career the second best decision he ever made was joining Lynyrd Skynyrd while the best decision he made was leaving it.

[@privateparty5616]

Very well said Cyn.

[@CynHicks]

@@privateparty5616 Thanks

[@ladybuggs11]

It is eerie that he and Steve Gaines were born on the same day and same year.

[@mkwrockers0099]

Ed's solo on "Am I Losin" is probably one of my favorite guitar solos ever. Gives me goosebumps every time. Absolutely stunning.

[@charlestomlinson2346]

Definitely a fav for me too.

[@Rms317]

Great tune!

[@willardarmbruster8111]

Definitely Toyish

[@edwinjewell5359]

Yep Beautiful tune

[@blayneb7290]

What a treasure this is, so glad I found this, thanks!! Ed King was one beautiful human being and awesome player. We lost a true legend.

[@MJP-Bear]

So grateful to Marty for bringing us this gem. God Bless you Mr. Schwartz and may the great Ed King rest in peace.

[@michaelthe13th]

great interview Marty! This was one of the best interviews i've seen in a while. Thank you letting Ed talk and not getting in the way, and also appreciating his greatness. Great video as always!!

[@Jerry102158]

Mike Lester I enjoyed the knowledge he imparted about not over driving the guitar with volume allowing the amp to handle that part! Wisdom, just great love the interview.

[@gccheatham]

Absolutely loved the interview. Ed was only 2 years older than me and he was lost way too soon. I even got to hear him in concert once when he was with Strawberry Alarm Clock. Great musician

[@trainwreck1518]

Sad to see him gone. Marty great job in capturing this moment in time from a great musician. He seemed so down to earth and warm personality.

[@docjeffry]

I really enjoyed watching this interview with Ed King. Unfortunately, I did not know he died until I read some of the comments. RIP, Ed King. What a nice guy.

[@J_the_chaotic2003]

When he kicks into the intro riff of sweet home Alabama, it gives me chills.

[@realgoodmind]

Needed to see this today and see Ed smiling and having fun. Miss him and good work here Marty

[@sapelesteve]

What a fantastic video Marty. This is a classic that every rock music lover should watch. Ed's stories about the band & the music are priceless. RIP Ed King & thank you for giving us such great music & memories....

[@tjeff51]

I want to thank you Marty for the great interview. Ed was a great guitar player and a great human being. I watched some old videos of LS and they were truly one of the greatest bands. Great job and Ed inspires me to be a better guitar player and person.

[@joehernandez5600]

He was such a great guitarist. So much natural groove in his playing

[@kutzbill]

I met him one time, and he was a really nice guy.

[@bobpeak7475]

Awesome interview! Ed's homage to Toy Caldwell was amazing.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

That was as close to Toy as anything I've ever heard.

[@daverave5743]

Ed's the nicest guy you'd ever meet, his playing would just make you grin- permanently,. And best of all he knew the Lord.

[@aarontheone7193]

@@Charlee_Murphee well gee that's depressing

[@johannarenfro2568]

The rest of the band were jerks, and drunks. Ed King wrote #1 songs for TWO bands. How many musicians do that?? I know so many who worship Skynyrd, but id take the Allman Brothers any day….

[@jimchumley2982]

All that and Jesus too! Awesome! I gave my life to Jesus at the age of 24 on 12/26/1983 and at the age of 62 im still walking down the narrow road with Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus, not religion!

[@jimchumley2982]

@@aarontheone7193 Not really! Following Jesus is a great joy unlike any joy you can find on this earth.

[@aarontheone7193]

@@jimchumley2982 such a great joy wouldn't require you to leave your personal passion. Seems more like a depressing tradeoff

[@Bron-Yr-Aur488]

The greatest lead ever recorded is the studio version of "Workin' for MCA." Compliments of one Edward C King. RIP Ed.

[@Daron597]

That's my all time favorite skynyrd tune, it's a shame all the kids in my class dont like them

[@mikereynolds3294]

The best video on KZbin!! I just love Ed, a true living legend. Being a lifelong humongous Skynyrd fan since the very beginning, and living in Green Cove Springs where the practice cabin they called "Hell House" was, I actually went out to the old site recently, they're putting a housing subdivision there and I wanted to see again it before it was all destroyed. A lot of hits were written on that little creek dock. I would love to show Ed these recent photos of the place.

[@da324]

Mike, I would love to see those photos. Is that possible? Just would like to see a few.

[@mikereynolds3294]

@@da324 sure, send me an email address

[@markr.devereux3385]

The way he structured that riff when it was being tossed around is pretty mind blowing

[@JC-11111]

How did I not know Ed passed away? Man... Rest in Peace, Legend. ❤️❤️❤️ You know all the best Southern Rock legends are up there jamming together. Skynyrd, the Allman Bros, all of em... Miss ya, fellas!

[@rnichol22]

This guy holds a record for me. His intro takes literally a split second before a big smile appears on my face. Doesn't matter were I am or what I'm doing when the into starts I smile

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

....Turn it up!

[@vent676]

You and me both, buddy!

[@davidweaver4702]

Same here dude

[@bcarroll6274]

There with ya!

[@Jon_2218]

Just to sit there playing 3 cords (Am I losing) for Ed King (RIP),, you will never forget this precious moment in time Marty, lucky you, Thanks for this.

[@leftchicago]

What a cool guy. All those years later he still enjoyed it enough to tell the stories to anyone who wanted to hear 'em.

[@LeastTango]

A really stimulating interview with a cool musician and composer, may he rest in peace. Marty allowed him to tell his story with minimal interruption - and only spoke when it was appropriate to do so: A great skill.

[@Musecrafter]

Ed King stayed true to himself and his principles and ended up missing out on a plane crash because of it. What a great guy and a great musician! Thanks for all of the memories and riffs, Ed! RIP!

[@anthonymaina5688]

Hey there

[@fishypaw]

Wow! What a guy. Talented, humble, warm-hearted, and a joy to listen to. Out of all the hundreds, if not thousands of KZbin guitar videos I've watched, this is possibly the best of them all, and Marty you are such a good interviewer. You should do more like this. Cheers dude. Much love and respect. 🤘

[@chucksgarage7165]

Such a humble and accommodating individual. Invited you into his home and was so grateful. RIP.

[@stratacaster55champ]

Never knew much about Ed King but after watching this video he seems like a real nice genuine guy. I could listen to him all day.

[@psicodelico1554]

Ed King. Made it big w different bands and type of music. Love his Strawberry Alarm Clock era. RIP talented guitarrist.

[@justingarcia7722]

Man, I love that this dude loves his tune. I mean, yes, it's a great tune, but often as creators we fall in the pit of never being able to appreciate something we made because of that creative impulse. But to have the happiness of having created a wonderful tune and actually enjoying it yourself as a listener, that's what it's about

[@papadopp3870]

Justin Garcia True!! Great comment! I thought you were gonna diss on Ed but you didnt!!! We ARE lucky to even have him, let alone to get lessons and setup. ... "...Losin' ..." lesson is amazing. That SG is singing!

[@skylargunnarson4370]

Hearing lemmy did not have the dexterity to use his bass and had forgotten a lot in interviews made me cry . Ime glad Ed was able to keep his health all the way through

[@HowardKarpfendale]

Dude, he is dead since 2018

[@duaneevans3795]

How incredibly cool is this? Thanks to both of your for a really entertaining and educational video. I played with The Johnny Van Zant Band in 1982, co-wrote several songs with Johnny...got to know his father Lacy on tour and have considered Johnny a friend ever since. They are good people, for sure. Also, recorded the very last thing that Toy Caldwell ever recorded in my studio in Moore, SC. I loved Toy and was trying to help him when he passed. I still have those recordings and they are quite good. Thanks for this video!

[@vlada]

You sound like you might have a few good stories...

[@duaneevans3795]

@@vlada Yes sir, I would tend to agree with that! 🙂 I started writing a book several years ago and got maybe 1/4 way in to it and my computer crashed. I lost it. "All Tuckered Out" was the working name. You can guess what it might have been about.

[@terrihilder8217]

@@duaneevans3795 Give it another shot. "All Tuckered Out" sounds like it could be a great book.

[@gwag8410]

It was great growing up in the 70’s with these guys, I wore the records and the 8 tracks out.... Ed was a special guy, and guitar player...

[@donf254]

WHAT A GREAT SESSION! Ed and Marty together! Loved the stories and learned a few things about how the solos were played. Also drooled over the old guitars!

[@dr.rossdepinto109]

If it was never apparent, this artifact shows that Ed was the soul of Skynyrd. What a kind soul, and an amazing musician. RIP Ed.

[@crunchberries4169]

Ed was talented but Ronnie Van Zant was the soul of Skynyrd.

[@sharky4310]

Marty this interview is awesome you knocked it out of the park, your interviewing skills are awesome ,you just let the artist do his thing and they come out so raw and natural ....one of the icons of rock and roll love this guy and his stories.

[@dstone3241]

I enjoyed this interview so much. He seems like he was a really great guy. Not too many people have left a band at the height of it.

[@LightningDogg]

Of everything I've ever read about Ed King there is always reference to what a great guy he was. From Al Kooper to comedian Tim Wilson and everyone in between, you just can't find a harsh word about the man. I think that shows true here. Apparently he was a legend in more ways than one. RIP Mr. King.

[@kodiakbearson8815]

Great insight to an integral part of the Skynyrd legend. Great guitar players are born, not created,.... Ed was one of the elite few. Rest in peace good sir, your legacy lives on forever. You are now truly,....a freebird.

[@528Circle]

The “Am I Losing” bit was like a dream come true. Having with Ed King and him just saying, play me a D chord then walking you through the chord progression. What a cool experience.

[@WAJD1]

Ed was a great person. He was really into the V pics before he passed. He has given me so much stuff.. and I treasure everything he has given to.. I really treasure all the deep conversations we had.RIP

[@WAJD1]

I sell Kratom to some of these band members children LOL because they're all cleaning their act up.