Hundreds of participants from all over the country, family, artist, musician, creator, ordinary people, gathered in Peja, to say goodbye to one of the icons of Kosovar and Albanian rock, Eduard Merak, known as Edi King .

The funeral ceremony took place at 13:00, in the cemetery of his hometown in Peja, with religious rites.

Tears, pain, emotion… Eduard Meraku was also one of the founders of the famous group of the time 'Selection 039'.

Generations grew up with his songs and performances.

They were hit songs, of the 80s and 90s that still live today, as if the deceased will live for generations with his royal voice.

Edi King died yesterday, (Thursday) after being sent to the UCCK after a heart attack.

“Edi iku.

Unbelievable.

There were no complaints.

He gave a lot of music in all spheres.

Although he will live in hits, me as a friend, would miss his physical presence.

This is life. ”- says for 'RADIO 1', amid strong emotions, Gëzim Hasku - Geza, guitarist from 'Selection 039'.

"The news shook our hearts.

Edi King, thank you for the vocal and rhythmic beauty you brought us.

Thank you for your contribution to Albanian rock.

Rest in paradise King of Rock. ”- said on this occasion, the famous Albanian singer Ramadan Krasniqi-Dani.

Deeply affected by this loss, the well-known Kosovar composer Florent Boshnjaku says, among other things, “One never knows who writes these lines first, but… it is very difficult.

I'm happy to meet you.

We worked and spent a lot of time together, time that is worth living.

To the light earth King.

"Congratulations to all the friends and family," he said.

Each city has a "piece" of sky and stars that cover it.

From today, a musical icon of Peja shines from above.

RIP Eduard Meraku, Edi King.

The most sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues. "- writes the member of the Assembly of Kosovo Fatmire Kollçaku.

The deceased died at the age of 64.

The news of his death was initially confirmed by friends and musical associates of the deceased.

While, during the evening, the Regional General Hospital i

Peja, through the emergency care team, has confirmed for 'RADIO 1', that the singer Meraku, was referred and sent to the UCCK, where he died in the afternoon, after heart problems.

Edi King will undoubtedly remain an indelible mark on music history.