2016 aint over yet and now we’ve lost two thirds of Emerson Lake and Palmer. Greg Lake, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died aged 69. One of the founding fathers of progressive rock, Lake died on Wednesday after “a long and stubborn battle with cancer”, said his manager.The news comes nine months after Lake’s band-mate Keith Emerson died.
Carl Palmer of Emerson Lake and Palmer shared the following tribute:
“It is with great sadness that I must now say goodbye to my friend and fellow band-mate, Greg Lake. Greg’s soaring voice and skill as a musician will be remembered by all who knew his music and recordings he made with ELP and King Crimson. I have fond memories of those great years we had in the 1970s and many memorable shows we performed together. Having lost Keith this year as well, has made this particularly hard for all of us. As Greg sang at the end of Pictures At An Exhibition, “death is life.” His music can now live forever in the hearts of all who loved him.”
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Another 1960’s-70’s rock icon dies – very sad. Greg Lake was a great musician and singer – very sad that he is gone at such a young age. I appreciate Carl Palmer’s heartfelt tribute to his now deceased band mate.