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Keith Emerson RIP

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I know this is a VDF but I felt it worth mentioning that Keith Emerson of ELP died last night. From what I've read he took his own life.

Such a loss. ELP were one of the Kings of Prog rock. He will be missed.

Posted on 8 years ago
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Sad...RIP!!

Cheers

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Seeing Kathy Riches post on FB about Kieth was a great read, Man this one hit's me hard, huge ELP fan here.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
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From Drumguy1988

I know this is a VDF but I felt it worth mentioning that Keith Emerson of ELP died last night. From what I've read he took his own life.Such a loss. ELP were one of the Kings of Prog rock. He will be missed.

TMZ: He’d reportedly been suffering from depression over a degenerative nerve issue in one hand that had sharply curtailed his ability to play,

Law enforcement sources apparently have told TMZ that Emerson was found by his girlfriend with a single gunshot to the head. Billboard says his death is being investigated as a suicide.

Last couple of times I saw him play ,you knew something was up.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From pgm554

Last couple of times I saw him play ,you knew something was up.

Saw him in L.A. when he and Greg Lake did a mini-tour prior to the 40th reunion show. He definitely wasn't as fast but it was still enjoyable.

ELP were the first two rock concerts I ever attended (in 1977 and 78).

Such a shame ...

Al

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Posted on 8 years ago
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From pgm554

TMZ: He’d reportedly been suffering from depression over a degenerative nerve issue in one hand that had sharply curtailed his ability to play, Law enforcement sources apparently have told TMZ that Emerson was found by his girlfriend with a single gunshot to the head. Billboard says his death is being investigated as a suicide. Last couple of times I saw him play ,you knew something was up.

Bloody hell! The poor bastard. I used to love the piano improvisations on Take A Pebble. What a loss to the world!

Posted on 8 years ago
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When It comes to Keyboard Players. There were 3 Giants. Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, and Jon Lord. 2 of whom have passed on. Jon in 2012.

Posted on 8 years ago
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Found this on YouTube - Keith with Oscar Peterson. Great stuff. So sad he's gone...

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvQIobg0BwU[/ame]

Posted on 8 years ago
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Very sad news to hear. Never had the chance to see him and ELP. But had many of the albums. Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgery 2 of my fav's. RIP.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 8 years ago
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Can't believe it it's hard to understand depression a tough desease ....

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Posted on 8 years ago
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