Another loss to the music world
Mar 12th 2016, 9:12 am
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Another loss to the music world
Keith Emerson, the co-founder and keyboardist of progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died aged 71, according to his former band mates.
"We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles," read a statement on the band's Facebook page.
Emerson was considered one of the top keyboard players of the prog rock era.
He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Santa Monica police confirmed to the BBC.
His death was being investigated as a suicide, police added.
Progressive rock legend Emerson dies - BBC News
Very sad, loved their music.
"We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles," read a statement on the band's Facebook page.
Emerson was considered one of the top keyboard players of the prog rock era.
He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Santa Monica police confirmed to the BBC.
His death was being investigated as a suicide, police added.
Progressive rock legend Emerson dies - BBC News
Very sad, loved their music.
Mar 14th 2016, 3:19 am
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Re: Another loss to the music world
Very sad, I was an ELP fan from being about 16 years of age. One by on all my hero's are dropping off the stage, when Rick Wakeman eventually goes I shall be very sad.
Mar 14th 2016, 4:18 am
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Re: Another loss to the music world
I adore Rick's music, with and without Yes. That will be a very sad day.
Mar 14th 2016, 11:26 pm
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Re: Another loss to the music world
Was when I changed musical direction from my most of my mates....... ELP YES Greenslade and Roxy Music (the early years of RM that is)
Great songs and genre...
Great songs and genre...
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Aug 31st 2016, 8:59 am
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Re: Another loss to the music world
ELP will always mean for me their version of Aaron Copeland's Fanfare for the Common Man which they will be playing at the pearly gates for Keith I'm sure.
