Jul 26, 2024 - News
NWA pitchman and musician Ed Nicholson dies
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Father, husband, guitarist, mentor, friend and giver of time — Harrison native Ed Nicholson died Thursday. He was 71.
State of play: Many knew Ed from his 21 years in public relations at Tyson Foods, and others from playing with several bands seemingly nonstop for years.
- Still, more knew him from his life in Little Rock as an entrepreneur, and a skilled creator and ad man.
- And even more knew Ed from his life as a touring musician in the 1970s.
The big picture: I had the great fortune to share an office wall with Ed for several years, and to be included in one of his circles that occasionally rides bikes together.
- He was a connector of people, a common thread among many in NWA.
- A storyteller, gentleman and a scamp, Ed loved his family above all.
The bottom line: Words can't capture the depth of a man's life, and could barely scratch the surface of Nicholson's.
- I'm told there will be no public service.
My thought bubble: Ed, I love you, man. Thank you for your light.
