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Couldn't have said it better. I embraced prog around 1969 and I've been going bonkers on it ever since.
Two things about ELP I always remember. The first is the monster concert in the summer of 1974--California Jam. As the bands were wrapping it up--Rare Earth, Earth Wind Fire, Black Oak Arkansas, Seals and Crofts, Eagles, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and then ELP closing it out. ABC televised it. Awesome!
The other is their fourth lp-Trilogy. In my area we had all of two FM stations playing rock. But at that time certain lp's from that time frame were seeing lots of airplay; not just some of the cuts on the lp, but all of them. Lp's that come to mind are Who's Next, the Stones Sticky Fingers, Carole King's Tapestry, Procol Harum's live lp, Deep Purple's Machine Head, the Moody Blues Seventh Sojourn. And Trilogy.
"To all ELP friends and fans all over the world, I would like to express my deep sadness upon hearing this tragic news. As you know Keith and I spent many of the best years of our lives together and to witness his life coming to an end in the way that it has is painful, both to myself and to all who knew him.
As sad and tragic as Keith’s death is, I would not want this to be the lasting memory people take away with them. What I will always remember about Keith Emerson was his remarkable talent as a musician and composer and his gift and passion to entertain. Music was his life and despite some of the difficulties he encountered I am sure that the music he created will live on forever.
My deepest condolences go to Keith’s family.
May he now be at peace.
Greg Lake
London - March 12, 2016"
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"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music, Keith Emerson. Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz. I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith.
It wasn't "a little nerve damage." It was an ongoing degenerative condition that he'd dealt with for 20+ years.
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