Keith Emerson of ELP Dead!

[gene]

WTF, Keith Emerson of ELP died today. Cause of death, shotgun to the head, suicide!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-emerson-emerson-lake-and-palmer-keyboardist-dead-at-71-20160311

This is sad news and just goes to show you how many people are suffering from untreated mental health issues. He likely took his life b/c he couldn't cope with his inability to play keyboards like he used to due to physical disabilities. I grew up with ELP as one of my major musical influences.

Keith you will be missed. Now excuse me while I go listen to Works Vol I on Vinyl and contemplate this loss.

 

[markw]

With that being known, I'll never hear "Lucky Man" the same way again.

 

[GO-NAD!]

Wow! I just listened to "Come And See The Show" a couple of days ago. I really liked them, despite the typical criticism of Prog Rock bands that they endured.

So sad.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

After checking my database the ONLY EL&P tune I have is "Lucky Man". On vinyl, Superstars of the 70's, Warner Special Products 4 LP set. Time to visit the local used record stores.

 

[avliner]

How unlucky man he was...

RIP Keith