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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

RIP Ed King 1949-2018.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

I couldn’t have done this interview. I’d lose my shit meeting Ed King in person. I was a HUGE Skynyrd fan as a kid and Ed was my hero of heroes,

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

This guy quit one of the hottest bands of the time because he didn’t like Ronnie getting drunk and abusing people. What a good man.

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

Rest In Peace Ed.

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

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!

What a great down to earth dude! RIP!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

"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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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. 👍🏻

The most underrated bandmate in rock & roll history

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!

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.

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...

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.

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

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....

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"!!!

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

Ed was a hell of a down to Earth guy!🎸

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.

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!!

He lived for almost exactly another year after that video. RIP Ed. Never be forgotten

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!

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

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.

I will always remember him for the song incense and peppermints by strawberry alarm clock of which he wrote.

My favorite Ed King solo was on the song "workin for the MCA"...a humble, talented man

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.

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

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.

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.

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

I absolutely love the boys from Skynyrd. The music they created was timeless.

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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

Ed gave us so many good tunes we just absolutely love his music and the bands he was in...will be greatly missed...

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

Ed here, a year before his death, looks quite well and healthy. Rest in peace Edward Calhoun King.

Such a humble, real guy.

I worked with Ed before he joined Lynard Skynard in Greenville, NC in a band called SMOKEHOUSE, the houseband at the old BUCCANEER club. I was 19 yrs old when Ed hired me and gave me the best vocal advice I've ever had. I'll always miss his guitar playing, I've never worked with anyone who could come close. ❤

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!

I've always been a skynyrd fan. Now I'm an Ed King fan.

Thanks Marty and Ed, fantastic interview. RIP Ed August 22, 2018

I just can't stand it that Ed is dead - I'm crushed. As down to earth and cool as you could ever imagine a rock icon being

Workin for MCA may be one of my all time favorite guitar solos...rip Ed

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.

This is one of the best interviews that I have ever watched. Thanks Marty.

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.

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...

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

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.

Ed had a beautiful soul and comes off as so genuine and with no bullshit and Skynyrd was lucky to have him there when they needed it most