Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9 (California Jam 1974)

[@mariesimbeck9875]

I got to see them live in concert when I was in my 20's on their Brain Salad Surgery tour. One of the best concerts I've ever been to. I'm 71 now and have been to more concerts than I can count. Great memory. Still love their music. I was definitely a fan of rock and roll, still listen to it.

[@williambenner701]

I was at this concert, The California Jam!❤

[@truthdrone7066]

Never will there be anything even close to this greatness in music..Ever!!!

[@OFLHLGZ28]

You said it for me….

[@PhillipLandmeier]

Yeah, we'll never see anything like this again. I am so fortunate to have lived it.

[@WilliamThom-g4m]

50 years ago, unbelievable!😊

[@MelodyeNovak]

I was there, it was my very first concert. I was only 15. What an amazing day. ❤

[@erikdevereux4997]

I was listening to the 3-vinyl LP "ELP Live" with my classically trained son and he turned and asked, "Who is ringing the bell in the drum solo?" We looked it up and were stunned to learn that Palmer rang the bell with his teeth. I've never seen any drummer come close. ELP forever!

[@Runnerup5.68]

Met Mr.Palmer at KZOK radio station in Seattle,great man to meet. In 1978.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

It's not called ELP Live though.

[@erikdevereux4997]

@413TomaccoRoad I know. The actual name is incredibly long.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

@erikdevereux4997 It's the opening line of this song plus Ladies and Gentlemen.

[@Runnerup5.68]

@413TomaccoRoad Welcome back my friend's to the show that never ends,Ladies and Gentlemen ELP

[@leedubno154]

Ahead of their time. Still ahead of what passes for music today. I saw them at the Fillmore east NYC after Tarkus was released. Stunning to hear Tarkus live. The best keyboard player ever, the best drummer ever and the best vocalist ever. Can you say "Supergroup" ? I am grateful to be born in that era of the great bands of the '70's. God rest Keith and Greg.

[@IanDenchasy]

Still the BEST live act I ever saw (and I've seen hundreds). At 16, I saw them at the Oakland Coliseum in the late 70's and they blew my mind. Palmer's drum kit rotated and, if memory serves me, flipped upside down! So sad to have lost two members of this iconic trio. ELP forever!

[@frankwaugh1894]

Palmer's drum solo is nothing short of AWE INSPIRING!!!

[@Rekles]

Curious are you a drummer? If so I am also but I’ve never liked drum solos. now it’s tough to hear on my phone but it just sounds like lots of singles nothing complex at all. What do you think? But the way I’ve always lived the band

[@jaimesanverg69]

My deepest gratitude to ELP for such a good music and such an extraordinary group. Blessings to Keith and Greg in the Eternity and Carl , a serious, low profile and inspired drummer and best musician.

[@fw1421]

I was lucky to have seen ELP 3 times in the early 70’s. One of my absolute favorite bands to see on stage. So unbelievably talented. Rest in Peace Greg and Keith.

[@MontyGraham-y3r]

One of the greatest Rock Shows that I've ever seen in 1974

[@kevingroom9892]

I was there. It was fantastic 😊

[@chiefline7084]

The best concert I ever attended was ELP in the 70’s at Madison Square Garden. Epic

[@joeslash77]

Saw Carl Palmer just recently do a show and he is still fantastic to watch, RIP Keith & Greg and Thank-you!!!

[@AndyThomas_mrblitz]

it's not just the drumming, but all 3 of them... oh my goodness what a great band!

[@SwisstedChef2018]

nothing like this anymore, amazing

[@bennyscomin]

Commander - I am all there is! Computer - Negative! Limited! Primitive! I let you live! Commander - But I gave you life! Computer - What else could you do? Commander - To do what was right! Computer - I'm perfect! Are you? Prophetic lyrical brilliance........from 50 yrs. ago.....and here we are............

[@MesaBoogieman82]

Totally..... We listened to BSS, Tarkus, A LOT ..... Engrained in my brain....

[@stephenfowler6998]

I remember watching this, as a twelve year old, on ABC's In Concert. It was as amazing then as it is today.

[@vengángel]

Amazing brutal incredible Carl Palmer

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

That drum solo was awesome.

[@zkxe-mr6vy]

Carl Palmer was the Bruce Lee of drummers. They even had the same haircut !

[@PorgyTirebiter]

Saw them in Columbus Ohio in 1978. Incredible.

[@Hermit58]

Thanks for the post! I was standing in the front row during this entire performance!

[@robomaster4882]

I was at this show. Unfortunately it was a hot miserable day on a dirt field at Ontario Motor Speedway. Packed crowd and no water to drink. We'd been there all day in the hot sun. We all decided to leave just as this set began although the sun was now down. We missed a great performanc but at least I can watch it here. Thanks for posting.

[@ralphmurphy1659]

I saw this tour in Fresno that year at our 6,500 seat arena. When the lasers kicked in I threw up. 😮. But the music was amazing.

[@robomaster4882]

@@ralphmurphy1659 Yeh, that's all Sellad Arena held at the time. It's 11,300 for concerts now. The Grateful Dead opened their '74 tour there that year. Van Halen recorded their first live album there and Johnny Winter did a live concert for a national radio broadcast. I forget the name of the show.

[@ralphmurphy1659]

@@robomaster4882 I may have seen Johnny Winter then. I saw a lot of shows there. Didn’t know it sat that many now. Fresno now has the Save Mart center that depending on how they set it up can sit up to 16,000.

[@MrSonicAlchemy]

Me too and I recall how miserably hot it was. It was Ontario Motor Speedway. Lots of people getting sick due to heat, dehydration and whatever substances they may have taken. I was 14 at the time and I did stay for ELP. It was epic!

[@ralphmurphy1659]

@@robomaster4882 actually I checked, Selland Arena can only accommodate 7,200 today. You may have seen something regarding the Save Mart Center. Largest venue I have been in is the Long Beach Arena in maybe 1976?

[@renangaidheal1320]

I saw the Karn Evil 9 tour at Madison Square Garden, I was 17 years old. As I recall it was set up for "quadraphonic" sound with huge speakers in the four corners of the arena. That was the third or fourth time I'd seen ELP. They made playing this incredible music look easy---like chewing gum.

[@Immortalheart66]

I was there!!! 74’… it was my first concert. 8 years old. It was life changing. It was then I decided to become a musician. It was next level stuff. Keith,. Greg,.. and Carl. Masters of sound and musical compositions. Bravo!!!!🔥🔥✊✌️

[@sweetcup6694]

@@Immortalheart66 Do you still play? I noticed no new vids since 8 years ago.

[@Immortalheart66]

@ - was sick for a long time,.. but and ready to start rockin’ and posting again. Appreciate you asking.😀✊✌️

[@stingfan16ify]

For my money, the greatest drum solo of all time! The speed and precision is unparalleled! And with the most extensive and innovative drum kit ever! And with a single bass drum, too! SIMPLY AMAZING!!!

I saw ELP in 1979. When we walked into the venue we saw two walls of JBL speakers. I’d never seen anything like this before, and we knew this was going to be an amazing event. It was to say the least.

[@LenHolmes-o9w]

I was there all day and the night before. Class of 77 ahs Len Holmes

[@SRV2013]

I saw this tour in Dec, 1973, and I love this band and music to this day. This is why I sit among Moogs in my home, but I will never equal Ke3.

[@michaelward3421]

I was there at CalJam. Amazing show. Thank you for posting this.

[@TheDogPa]

At 14 years old, this was one of the most momentous days of my life! I celebrate every April 6th...always have, always will 🙏

[@michaelgalligan7089]

As you should !

[@TheInnerParty]

Greatest rock 'n' roll drummer EVER. And I mean EVER. 💯

[@michaelbevan539]

I was there!

[@michaelwilson3722]

I saw them in Miami in ‘73…what a show!!!

[@Italy55]

I was there, too! Saw them twice in Miami (Tarkus)

[@relevantinformation6655]

Saw them live at the Long Beach Arena in the 70s. They were at the top of their popularity at the time. The show was epic. Really mixed well for a 70s era concert. Articulate mix.

[@michaelgalligan7089]

Blow up my picture. Its Greg and i in the studio for in the Hot seat . You can cut me out Lol enjoy it !

[@PearlOfTheQuarter23]

you gotta see the show

[@goaski474]

Saw ELP live at the Nassau Coliseum in '78. Awesome concert, couldn't hear for three days it was louder than loud. The energy was unreal. Thanks!

[@michaelgalligan7089]

I was there ! That was the first concert without the Orchestra!!!! They did close encounters and Star Wars theme. Unbelievable show !

[@SM-my3bl]

Just keeps getting better

[@RobertSchenewerk]

Seen e.l.p. in "77" in st.louis. ☮️

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

We'll never be young again

[@glennl70]

But no one else will have our memories. 😌

[@danielmartinez3861]

So much fun at Cal Jam 74 at the old Onterio Moter Speedway. We were about 75 yards from the stage. Impressive how they used train tracks to move parts of the stage for each group.

[@ronl7131]

All the wires on keyboard gadgets, now done from the palm of a hand or wristwatch. Exciting times for tech development & experimenting

[@robertcowart1]

With every advancement of technology we lose a little bit of soul from the previous version!

[@GregStephens-c5g]

Jersey City in New Jersey Baseball field with quad sound...this was life changing...16 yo...blotter acid...1974...Very grateful!

[@jio8520]

WOW blotter acid! Lol I was also 16 in 1974. Turning a young 66 this Monday. Hard to believe but still rock and rolling! I said this many times. Sucks getting old. Also great to make it to another year. But I still would never ever trade to be young in today's world. Couldn't pay me enough. To witness all the incredible music and legend's in their prime is priceless. The music of our time saved my soul and kept me whole. Totally blessed! Rock on!🤟

[@meecob]

We'll never anyone ever again like these three geniuses

[@citadelbarker6106]

I've listened to various drum solos by different masters from rock, jazz, whatever, over a pretty long period of time (60s - 2000s) and the only drummer that can do a 5 minute drum solo and keep people gazing at what's happening, in my opinion, is Carl Palmer. so many of their songs push at pretty high tempos, and he rattles off 32nd notes like they were nothing. MAYBE he wasn't as versatile as a drummer like Neil Pert from Rush, who had to play to so many types of music considering all the styles they played, but I haven't ever seen a person play THAT form of rock, which is rock/classical fusion and make it smack you in the face like Carl did, and I haven't seen a person play any faster. But more than anything else, that drum solo he perfected over his years in ELP is simply awesome. It's a drum song. In an interview he talks about the voice of the drums, just like a singer. Carl, you had a GREAT voice and best to you always for enriching the lives of those who enjoyed your playing.

[@christopherdrzik6784]

Citadel Barker I take it then you never saw John Bonham.

[@ShakenStirred]

I guarantee you Neil Peart would never drum battle Carl Palmer!

[@DAVYMAC]

Palmer crushes Neil peart. In my opinion. But we are all different!

[@MattMayoWOF]

​@@ShakenStirred Beat me to it...that's my fav robert plant lp also shaken. Nice.

[@MattMayoWOF]

​@@DAVYMAChe is far more artful and skilled in jazz techniques by far. I love Rush and Neil. I'm not a drummer.

[@kevincampbell2032]

In Chicago 1974. My 1st concert.I was 14. My older brother took me 😂

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Lucky man.

[@sdittloff]

@@andrewp.schubert2417, no one has commented on this? Does no one know they recorded the song “Lucky Man?” I think it was their only real hit song.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

@@sdittloff I was listening to them in high school when Tarkus came out. Great band. If you have time check out Rachel Flowers, she covers some ELP songs.

[@smithpm81]

real music, never to be forgotten

[@jamesfrancis5910]

I got grounded for three months for going to ELP in concert in Philadelphia in 1978 live concert. They made the concert album.

[@michaelgalligan7089]

I bet it was worth it ! Lol

[@jamesfrancis5910]

@michaelgalligan7089 It was.

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

Saw them 3 years after NY MSG WNEW 10 th Anniversary. I had loge seats from ticket Tron right up on the band. Up until that concert I thought Carl Palmers tank was automatic- two guys rotating it. Carl Palmer waved to us we were that close Scott Muni, Alison Steel. My row passed a Doobie down like during one of their hits I took two good drags and it was almost the end of the concert I think it was Karen Evil. Could of been the middle. Pot was great back then. 😅

[@citadelbarker6106]

My sister watched this concert in Dallas. The sound was in a variation of quad, but had even more channels because she said the sound would move around the room, so I imagine they had 6 channels for the sound, which at that time was unheard of. At the end of this song, when the synth is going and keeps getting faster, you see in the video the cheapo visual with these silver wings coming out of the robot and the lights flashing. She told me that in the stadium, the sound effect made it feel like the building was taking off, and the explosion hit you so hard that people were stunned by it. I don't think they could really duplicate that at this concert, since it was outdoors, but MAN! It would have been awesome to see that live.

[@loucontino4804]

That custom kit was all engraved by hand with exquisite hunting scenes on each drum. At one point this drum kit was in the Smithsonian Institute because it truly was a piece of art. No better musician to play it than Carl. I was not in attendance at this show, but I was in '78 when they played the Nasau Coliseum gig and I sat right in back of Carl. As a drummer, that was a lesson I never ever forgot.

[@shirleyarnold9686]

Ringo owns it now

[@jgil702]

the best drum solo

[@orazioscardace911]

Grazie di quello che avete lasciato❤

[@pauldaniels2019]

I was there! What a great day

[@toe2toe22]

aaah, those were the days, I was 18 years old and a solid ELP fan.

[@alanhaywood01]

i'd never have inagined this could be played live, WOW

[@markmanenator]

Fastest paradiddles ever recorded on stainless steel drumkit.

[@andrewjmcgee]

great experience in person. i was there!

[@jamesguinan7319]

I forgot how great Carl Palmer is!

[@everts1698]

3 individual virtuosos in their category serving an unrivaled group

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

What a powerful band

[@santiago77920]

🎉I saw them on the big screen when "Picture's at an Exhibition" was shown as a full length movie. Then in 1977 They did "The Works Tour" with a 80 .piece orchestra. That show was in Milwaukee and we were one of the first stops. I was in the 10th row, They did it all including Karn Evil 9 I mean it was one for the ages. With The Conductor rising from the floor to start the show with "Fanfare for the Common Man" to Keith's on his piano doing somersaults to Carl Palmer's incredible drum solo on Karn Evil 9 with a hydraulic stage equipped with strobe lights underneath. All this while Carl was rotating 360 degrees with 2 mallets light on fire. Top 5 concert of all time. Also, By the time the tour hit Chicago with the 10th show, They had to cancel The Orchestra. It was just to expensive to do the tour that way.

[@danamaguire4285]

You are a lucky man!

[@BrianMorrison-r9h]

The three album set was excellent to listen to when I was 18.

[@pastorleeford]

I was there!! Awesome ending to an Awesome day!!!

[@louisbonilla6780]

Amazing drummer WOW the penultimate speed of sound🥁

[@jamesrowland2170]

Penultimate?

[@avlisk]

@@jamesrowland2170 Yes. Neil was the ultimate.

[@Jonny_C73]

Penultimate means second from the last….not super ultimate!

[@JamesLamm-jt7vg]

I actually saw this but it was at the August Jam 1974 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. I was 19 and they were co headling with the Allman Brothers. MDA made us think we did not see the flying piano and the wings coming out of EMerson’s computer. It was one of the highlights of my life.

[@michaelditmore8113]

I saw this tour in Charlotte too. Also saw the "Pictures at an Exibition" tour in Denver '72

[@major9991]

What we all need to recognize is how good of a lead guitar player Greg was!! Listen to the runs he plays for the opener of Karn evil no.9. I always felt he should have done more than just play the bass.

[@princessmoccasin4279]

Not many stages could have supported the weight of Carl’s stainless steel drum kit: Carl Palmer's Custom Steel Drum Kit (used from 1973 to 1978) Constructed out of Stainless Steel, the complete rostrum set-up weighed about 2.5 tons.

[@michaelgalligan7089]

Ringo has it !

[@EddioPinaR]

The greatest show on heaven, hell or hearth

[@chriswright2250]

Carl plays like this today❤.

[@nicolaesandi6937]

Da, GREG LAKE un fenomen și poet boem ce a făcut compoziții muzicale cu lirism poetic și muzical extraordinar asociat cu armonii florale și balans , versuri extravagante expansive exuberante și excitante pline de culoare cromatică cu saundul puternic și vibrant până la paroxism și intersecția verticală cu nadirul ❤🎉D-ZEU SĂ-L ODIHNEASCĂ ÎN PACE ȘI LINIȘTE PE ACEST BĂIAT MINUNAT ❤ ✌️🤏🤞👆👊👍

[@flamindigo]

I saw that on TV - on a show called "In Concerrt."

[@duanek6051]

having a college flashback. wore out "brain Salad Surgery"

[@michaelnoah5904]

WOOOHAAA NUTHIN LIKE ELP 68 N STILL ROCKIN TO EM

[@jorgemelodia725]

God, Earth and ELP

[@quickies9561]

Drummer used to practice 6 hrs/day. When i tried that my dad got mad at me.

[@michaelgalligan7089]

Lol

[@EyMeng]

damn it they play all of this live in a different key than recorded. I salute Kieth Emerson for his contribution to the transpositionary arts

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

due to Greg Lake's voice changing, he was a heavy smoker

[@bennyscomin]

And Keith was very pissed about it!

[@jeffdawson2786]

CP giving his all. Superhuman.

[@josephgregorio5813]

Nothing like a commercial break in the middle of a Carl Palmer solo. Thanks

[@RussellMartin-xb9bz]

The two best-known drummer's known for there speed and drumming Carl Palmer and Buddy Rich and if you want to add a third Jon Bonham

[@michaelgalligan7089]

My Mother ask me one time when she washed Carl drum solo ? Is he on speed like most rock drummers? I told her no hes actually a karate expert and is in that great of shape ! Than hes the best ! And i told her she's got that right . ELP forever!

[@orazioscardace911]

Un patrimonio della musica❤❤❤❤

[@srobg1956]

A very bad thunderstorm forced the cancellation of their show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the summer of 1974.

[@josefranciscocortazarpardo3607]

ELP...LA CUMBRE DEL SONIDO... AFINARON DE LA MEJOR MANERA POSIBLE MIS OIDOS...

[@MattMayoWOF]

You're a beautiful human being ❤

[@Dave-Gear32]

Carl is the man Monster drummer

[@PhillipSlaymaker-n1p]

I was there 20 ft from the chain-link fence around the front of the stage Ontario speedway California it was an awesome show

[@deesee2]

One of The Greatest songs, band, Gods the Best!

[@deesee2]

Thank you, Enlil!

[@deesee2]

HAL, Enki, and Jesus or Justin! Love you all!

[@rosanacianciosi1226]

Brain Salad Surgery esta en el top 3 de los albunes de ELP, en mi opinión el mejor,y este tema es una obra maestra,gracias por el video,saludos

[@Doeszeb]

Yes and I noticed that when palmers drum kit turned gong sounds he wasn't hitting the you see someone exiting stage left

[@MrScott-go6]

.... We need the musicians of today to listen to and or watch this ..... Hopefully to find an organic , analog and pure form of inspiration!!!!! And write the new rock fusion masterpieces!!!!

[@josefranciscocortazarpardo3607]

Sin duda...Uno de los mejores solos de bateris de la His3

[@paulmadsen6405]

l saw ELP at Canadas Wonderland in the mid 90s, great show.

[@Laubzeck]

I'd love to have a record of this show ... Welcome Back was from the same year Feb., I know, but still I'd like to have this very performance

[@115emanuele]

I would be very surprised if Greg Lake wasn't in some form influenced by John Lennon. from the his screams and vocal inflections right up to the gun chewing!

[@RickTBL]

Magical Mystery Tour...

[@TacomaPaul]

The gum chewing ! You beat me to it on that observation. ;-)

[@edlesage5912]

I saw Greg lake with his own band Dec 1981 at the tower theater phila…. he played a few Beatles songs from their early records in tribute to the 1st anniversary of Lennon’s murder …. saw Carl palmers band 2014 w procal harum in Aston pa

[@KnucklesJohnny]

that is such a great video.

[@Commysumngtus]

Music of my youth.

[@Ojb_1959]

I’d love to see Buddy Rich’s reaction to Carl’s drum solo. I’d be very surprised if even he could play this when he was in his prime.

[@stormchaser62]

Greg chews gum to make himself salivate, which keeps a lead singer from drying out, especially when some of the songs are 20 minutes long.

[@twolford01]

I wondered about that, Emerson seemed to be chewing gum also. Maybe they’re being rebellious from grade school days 😅

[@mrinnopadnah8316]

If you're reading this.. it's because you're supposed to. "You see it's all clear... You were meant to be here... from the beginnjng." _- ELP_

[@larrylanberg3552]

Never liked ELP and Carl Palmer was never on my list of favorite drummers. But man I got to give credit where credit is due.