Greg Lake dead aged 69: Lead singer of King Crimson and Emerson loses battle with cancer

[Miles Archer]

Greg Lake dead aged 69: Lead singer of King Crimson and Emerson loses battle with cancer

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/greg-lake-dead-aged-69-9416870?=ref



Celebrated British singer, musician, songwriter and producer Greg Lake has passed away after a long and hard fought battle with cancer.

The Dorset born vocalist, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 69.

Greg was one of the founding fathers of progressive rock, and amongst his many musical accomplishments he's best remembered for songs including In the Court of the Crimson King and 21st Century Schizoid Man.



His manager confirmed that he passed away on Tuesday after "a long and stubborn battle with cancer", said his manager.

[dawg]

1. This year can't end soon enough.

[LWolf]

8. +1

[Perseus]

21. How prophetic that quote you have in your post

If you haven't read "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis, written in 1935 you should, its almost like he had visions of the 2016 election, prophetic as well.

[TheBlackAdder]

30. Oh, man! My teen son is a musician and King Crimson is one of his main influences.

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We were just jamming to Karn Evil 9 pt. 2 yesterday, and he said it was one of his favorite songs.

R.I.P. Greg Lake! You were a profound influence on so many people--reaching all around the globe.


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[panader0]

2. RIP Greg Lake.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

6. Indeed! He was a "Lucky Man"... ooooo what a lucky man he was!

[BumRushDaShow]

19. Need this

R.I.P. to him and condolences to his family.

[JudyM]

25. Cool. Chewing gum and singing at the same time, just another of his talents!

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Bummer!

I was a gigantic ELP fan back in the day. I still play "In The Beginning" when i want to play acoustic guitar.

[BeyondGeography]

4. Here it is (From the Beginning)

RIP Greg Lake.

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Duh(!) On Me

I knew it's From not In. Not sure why i messed that up since i sing the darn lyrics!

I also like to play "Still, You Turn Me On" on acoustic, too.

He had a nice emotive style of singing so it makes the songs fun to sing as well.

Since i'm so partial to the later generations of King Crimson, i've never listened to his stuff in that band as much. Once the "Discipline" crew got together, i pretty much forgot about the earlier stuff.

[dhill926]

31. first two albums....esp. the first....

are amazing. 2nd did have some bit too obvious classical knockoffs...

[ProfessorGAC]

39. I Remember Them

But, the stylistic differences when Levin and Belew were part of the gang were far more up my alley.

I'd bet more people liked the early stuff, but that later stuff suited my ear.

[Omaha Steve]

40. I played it for Marta on our first date

Always remained our song.

K&R!

OS

[BeyondGeography]

43. Cheers, OS

It's really a sweet song; and Keith Emerson's closing riff is understated artistic perfection. Two great souls who gave us 60s and 70s kids so much.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

5. Amazing musician, amazing band... one of my absolute faves!

[lunasun]

7. RIP you provided joy

[Botany]

10. We are all getting old

RIP good sir lake

[HughBeaumont]

11. If it weren't for the Cavs winning the NBA title, this would be the worst year EVER.

I've been listening to this band for roughly 40 years of my life now. Shame I never got to see them live.

RIP, Greg and Keith. Let's make nice (no pun intended), wherever you are.

[DinahMoeHum]

12. Loved King Crimson and ELP. Will miss Greg Lake. . .

. . .especially at this time of year.

[Botany]

13. Beat me to it

[Solly Mack]

47. That was my first thought.

[progressoid]

14. Damn it 2016.

[ismnotwasm]

15. An damn

Loved ELP when I was a kid--

[Drumron]

16. Fuck 2016

This year has been absolutely a fuckin disaster, as a musician I will never forget the year 2016... we have lost the backbone of rock music..... artists that were pioneers, Forget the political aspect of 2016. Politics change and politicians come and go, but the music is the constant soundtrack of our lives....... RIP Greg,,, may you find eternal rest in the court of the crimson king......

[Initech]

17. [phone]

Can we get a do over on this year?

[Fast Walker 52]

48. #fuckyou2016 indeed

[muriel_volestrangler]

18. But it is The Show That Never Ends

[Nac Mac Feegle]

20. Damn you 2016

One of my absolute favorite bands loses two this year.


That last picture is an example of serious "Pred-head".

Prednisone is notorious for weight gain in the core of the body and around the head/face. Steroids are often part of cancer therapies.

[lapislzi]

22. 2016 still has 3 more weeks to suck.

They all hurt. This one hurts a lot. He was a golden-voiced hottie back in the day (even if his lyrics barely made sense).

[yesphan]

23. RIP

[underpants]

26. I just heard ELP's Christmas song the other day

[Miles Archer]

32. I went through a "Tarkus" phase after Keith Emerson passed...

...there was much debate over the band's "Magnum Opus"...either "Tarkus" or the "Karn Evil" suite on "Brain Salad Surgery" (or that album as a whole).

I tended to lean toward the Lake-centric pieces like "From The Beginning" or "Still...You Turn Me On" because I started as a King Crimson fan and followed his music to E.L.P.

[lagomorph777]

37. Horrible they both died the same year!

But at least they won't have to suffer through the Trumpocalypse with us.

We will need their music to survive this.

[BeyondGeography]

42. So poignant, in light of everything

Thanks for posting.

[Paladin]

27. RIP. I remain a big fan of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. (nt)

[Kali]

28. fuck

can this year go the fuck away?

[turbinetree]

29. Saw them in CA, one of my Favorites

[dhill926]

34. yep...

saw ELP in the old Chicago Amphitheater. Bought pot off an off duty cop I knew....great times. Ears rang for days, but it was worth it. I remember they did their version of Pictures at an Exhibition for the encore.....man....I would say I can't wait for 2017 to get here, except for um, agent orange...

[turbinetree]

36. Yepper.........................

one of the best shows I have ever seen, I just love progressive rock.
What got me interested was listening to the King Biscuit Flour Hour on the FM dial, late at night and then when I was in the Midwest use to listen to Beaker Street with Clyde Clifford, it was amazing,

[Zambero]

33. The original King Crimson line-up

was arguably the best, and in no small measure due to Greg Lake's inspired singing and mastery of electric bass. He will be missed.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

35. Damn! Saw him with KC at the Whiskey with Humble Pie!

[ybbor]

38. Another bad thing happens in 2016!

I love ELP and am listening to them now in honor of Greg. May he rest in peace! Thanks for all the great music!

[padfun]

41. I saw him in San Francisco in 2012

You could tell his voice wasn't the same, but I enjoyed the concert none the less.

RIP Greg. Take a pebble and toss it to that sea.

[blogslut]

44. Damn

He was my favorite.

[maveric]

45. Saw them in Miami 1977...

I was working room service at the Omni Hotel downtown Miami the morning after the show. I got a breakfast ticket that had the name "Emerson" on it. It was a suite. Took the order up to the room and there were ELP sitting around with their Ladies, smoking a joint. Hey asked me if I'd like to join them. I did. About 3/4 the way down the J, Mr. Lake snubbed it out and game me the roach. The joint was rolled in gold-sparkled papers. Cool. That roach is still in my memento box all there years later. They were so nice to me and gave me a 40% tip.

[Fast Walker 52]

49. cool... the only time I saw them in concert was around that year, 1976-1977

[Warpy]

46. 3 more weeks until this rotten year ends

How many more will it claim by then?

[cry baby]

50. His voice would give me goosebumps and bring tears.

A true talent, he sounded bigger and better live than studio albums.