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Originally Posted by Chocaholic
Wow. To discard an innovative band like ELP based on one pop made-for-radio song seems well…
Keith Emerson was a classically trained pianist extraordinaire that was doing incredible things musically during the Frank Sinatra era. Integrating classical and jazz into a rock-fusion style at that time was unheard of. Greg Lake may be one of the best rock and roll vocalists of all time (of former King Crimson fame). Their unique styles melded together with the drumming genius of Carl Palmer (the only remaining member) was pure musical chemistry that requires a much deeper dive than one pop tune. The breadth of their output was staggering, most definitely not made for radio.
As he aged, Emerson became physically constricted medically and when he could no longer play piano, he killed himself. This is not a band to take lightly. They changed the course of rock fusion and musical history with a depth of innovation and musical risk-taking that ushered in an entirely new genre of rock fusion. I will always be a fan.
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Great post, some things I did not know... Agree on Lake, what a talent!