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Ed King is the third guitarist in the legendary three guitar attack of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Joining the band as bassist after Skynyrd opened for King’s own band, Strawberry Alarm Clock, King had moved to guitar by the time Skynyrd’s first album hit the shelves.

His guitar prowess notwithstanding, King was also a significant songwriter with credits including the legendary Sweet Home Alabama and an uncredited assist on Strawberry Alarm Clock’s big hit, Incense and Peppermint.

All that pales, however, to Kings one true contribution to rock and roll: he’s the guy who gives the four beat count-in on Sweet Home Alabama: possibly the most recognizable count-in since I Saw Her Standing There.

Happy 60th Birthday Ed King, hope your enjoying your retirement.

Birthday Wishes, Rockin' and Rollin' and Never Forgettin' Ed King, Incence and Peppermint, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Sweet Home Alabama