Tony R Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Another amazing musician has died. Seems he succumbed to cancer. Incredible legacy through the pioneering prog of King Crimson and the polarizing ELP. And of course that Xmas Song... http://g.co/kgs/PFeRtm Edited December 8, 2016 by Tony R 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Always liked elp. Sorry to hear it. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 http://youtu.be/JPm6CheT6rs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Carl Palmer is the last man standing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Oh no! :( Now Im sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 May he rest in peace. 2/3 of ELP now gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Terrible news. May he rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So sad. I'm so glad I stuck with ELP, there was a time when their bombast just grated, but as I've gotten older I've grown to love their HUGENESS. And for Crimson King, wow. What a legacy. RIP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Confusion, will be my epitaph RIP Greg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 What a unique voice and talent. I'm really over 2016. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just like with Bowie and Glenn Frey and others, we had no idea he was sick until it was too late...It seems like a recurring theme with all these celebrities dying in 2016 is the fact that they are hiding their illnesses from the public and not mentioning it at all until they are either cured or drop dead.... :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sawyer Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So sad... http://youtu.be/yoxHGxQw9ws 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 :( RIP, Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) So sad. Just listened to Knife Edge and Take a Pebble the other day, thinking of Keith and blown away by Greg's singing and ELPs musicianship. Not knowing at the time this would be my last listen with Greg with us. Greg also brilliant on King Crimson's 21st Century Schizoid Man...that tune blew me away when I first heard it way back. A must listen for all prog rockers. Like Rush on steroids. . Edited December 8, 2016 by Gabrielgil513 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 He had one of the best voices in prog rock I think. And his seamless switches from bass to guitar just blow me away. To be in a band that contained the greatest keyboardest of all time, and one of the best drummers, and still not be outshined by them really shows how great of a musician he is. I think my favorite performance is his guitar solo in Tarkus. One of the most underrated guitar solos. Today I'm gonna listen to some King Krimson and ELP. RIP and thanks for all the great memories. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just what I needed to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy Jazz Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Saw them twice....unforgettable :( RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Greg was one of my favorite vocalists in prog rock. Just a real amazing voice. Gabrielgirl mentioned 21st Century Schizoid Man. I would like to add Pictures of a City from the 2nd Crimso album. And Cat Food too. Great vocals. Just so warm and forceful and graceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Very sad. Unfortunately 2016 is not over yet. What a year for losing some musical greats. ELP were one of my favourites back in the day. I mean who else could bring out a full symphony orchestra to back a stadium tour, and have young rockers like old me get totally into it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscanobarga Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Wonder how many people who play his Christmas song actually follow the lyrics. Not exactly rainbows and unicorns. Sad day. We're now down to 1/3 of ELP, 1/3 of classic Motorhead, 2/5 of classic Rainbow...terrible year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) RIP Greg Met him a few years ago after a Carl Palmer gig. Great man. Edited December 8, 2016 by Wayne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 2016. The year that keeps taking. RIP Greg :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Absolutely awful news..... Rest in peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) CARL PALMER official statement on the passing of Greg LakeIt 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 the 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.Carl PalmerDecember 8, 2016 Edited December 8, 2016 by Wil1972 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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