RIP: Keith Emerson

[Anybodyhome]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-emerson-emerson-lake-and-palmer-keyboardist-dead-at-71-20160311

Keith Emerson, founding member and keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and a prog rock legend, died Friday. He was 71. His bandmate Carl Palmer and the trio's official Facebook confirmed Emerson's death. TMZ reported that police found Emerson with a single gunshot wound to the head, though they could not confirm that Emerson died by suicide. "We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family’s privacy and grief be respected," the band wrote.

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Guy was amazing and way ahead of his time in the early 70's. I had the opportunity to see Emerson, Lake & Palmer close the show at the Ontario Motor Speedway at the first California Jam in 1974. It was unbelievable:

 

 

 

[Khyber53]

Incredible musician and synth pioneer. 

[Jangler]

RIP...really sucks, but this something happening more and more as the classics pass.

ELP, ELO, Yes and Boston. I love good synth rock, but it's almost like bands are afaid to do it now.

[davos]

1 hour ago, Jangler said:

RIP...really sucks, but this something happening more and more as the classics pass.

ELP, ELO, Yes and Boston. I love good synth rock, but it's almost like bands are afaid to do it now.

Ughhhh don't mention Yes!  Tales from Topographic Dreams is such an underrated album.  One of my faves on vinyl. 

[Anybodyhome]

He was apparently suffering from a neurological issue which was diminishing the use of his hands. And for someone who has lived through keyboards almost his entire life, I can only imagine. 

[DC Amp]

Great band and music, RIP. Still listen to some of ELP in my car.

[Anybodyhome]