Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer stopped by Gibson NYC to talk J-200s, Elvis Presley, songwriting and performance.

[@kristinzeiber23]

Doesn't matter what he looked like as he aged and was ill, he was a beautiful person inside and out. One of the greatest musicians there ever was! Greg, you are sorely missed.

[@turnerthemanc]

I wasnt thinking what he looked like until you pointed it out

[@THEtimguitartaylor]

He was truly a gentleman, and yet a TOWERING talent, with immense humility. Man do I miss him!

[@turnerthemanc]

@@THEtimguitartaylor have you ever seen him doing I Believe in Father Christmas with Ian Anderson in a church. Wonderful

[@HearturMind]

Seeing him play at Birchmere when he was around this age and I treasure that night with such a kind passionate man. I loved his story about the MOOG solo in Lucky man. They were running out of time and needed a last song for the record. The guys went to the pub and he took Lyrics he wrote as a twelve year old and worked up the song. The MOOG was dropped off while they were out and when they returned it was cut in one take with that solo his first go on the MOOG.

[@THEtimguitartaylor]

@@HearturMind I was there. Go a chance to tell him how much he had changed the course of my life. Treasure!!!

[@harpmanb]

In his prime, there was no better singer than Lake. What a voice.

[@andrewhoran7088]

harpman1876 b Court of the Crimson King

[@jameskeeney2032]

I totally agree his accopella version of Epitaph is absolutely amazing. James Keeney

[@marcsalzman8082]

Top tier vocalist, accoustic guitar player, bass player, writer, & by all accounts I've heard just a friendly, kind, non rock star ego human. Very rare indeed.

[@TheDennzio]

So true harpman

[@jamessholtz6016]

Agreed.

[@A66omd]

A guy talking so wonderfully and enthusiastically about his great love in life - the music . A total joy to watch and listen to him. Such a shame that he is no longer with us

[@kristinechristlieb1383]

Oh, I know. He was so articulate, so intimate, about that J-200 guitar. A true musician and knightly troubadour. Rest In Peace.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Is anybody like this anymore??

[@tellmealittlebitaboutyours9690]

He is like a J-200 in human form.

[@PeedyJ]

Greg Lake was an absolute treasure who crafted timeless music.

[@IStayAwayAIC]

Hearing one legend talk about another legend never gets old.

[@dlpasco]

Perfectly well said, sir.

[@mereobservation]

Never seen anyone so in love with their craft. What a lovely (lucky) man he was.

[@Mach1Airspace]

A great voice. A kind soul. A true legend sorely missed.

[@stlrockn]

In almost 50 years since it was released, "From The Beginning" is one of those songs I have never gotten tired of. I enjoy it now as much as when I first heard it. RIP Greg Lake. Thanks for the soundtrack to my life.

[@JeffMcNeal]

When Greg was still with us, he wrote me and said that my band's tribute cover of "From The Beginning" was perhaps the best he had ever heard to date. I can't tell you how much that meant to us. Thank you, Greg.

[@timhitt9541]

What's your bands' name can we see it on youtube?

[@JeffMcNeal]

@@timhitt9541 The band is no longer, but we still have a lot of videos up. Mrs. Jones' Revenge. I just loaded one of our final performances of the song before we broke up last June. Thanks for your interest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJu0gamZnpeMo6M

[@dffabryr]

@@JeffMcNeal I just saw your video !!! great perfomance, congratulations and ... rest in peace Keith and Greg !!! thank ypu for all your magnificent work

[@vancecalvin4042]

What a Honor

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@JeffMcNeal interesting.Info:If i want to extract the http(s) and put in a n Yt answer,how do i manage to do so/that?

[@sapinva]

It wasn't the guitar with the magic, it was him. Very underrated player.

[@rickbales1880]

When he stroked "In the beginning", tears came to my eyes. R.I.P. Greg.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

My favorite song of theirs.

[@birdman1112]

So great.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I teared up too. One of the most recognizable songs of theirs.

[@Kritikateur]

I had the same emotional break down....Love this man. RIP Greg. C.A.😘👍

[@rokkitman59]

Oh, for sure...such an iconic song...takes me to a spiritual place, that song...

[@overthetop52]

Cannot ignore that classical voice of his.....Unmistakable....Greg Lake...RIP

[@myplaylist.1121]

Rest In Peace. An angel with a guitar.

[@paulwasilewski4526]

There was a time when music was filled with magic and meaningful songs.Greg was a big part of one the greatest times in music.RIP

[@pablowatts4112]

Agreed. Those first two crimson records are timeless and beautiful

[@kerrinchurchill2616]

So true!!

[@johnoberle9750]

Very underrated singer. Greg lake had a great voice.

[@blueplanet8750]

Too true - powerful soulful voice. Great guitar player, musician, from a great band (ELP), amongst the very best of their time. Era and its music gone.

[@pmb61]

And one of the only singers I've seen that chewed gum while he sang!

[@Jominycrocket0]

John Lennon always did as well!

[@MariaPerez-fj9cl]

Greg Lake, Such a great musician, song writer, singer, and performer. I love your music forever.

[@Gruntol5]

"We were quite good players at the time." What an understatement. Greg you were a lovely man.

[@charlie-obrien]

When you learned an instrument in the time that Greg would have first started, you had to learn it the traditional way....by developing an ear and practicing all the time. There was no auto tune, no internet with free charts or even digital tuners. It was all by ear and that is why they could recognize how to be original and craft the music they heard in their heads to the songs we heard on the radio.

[@dkerr4077]

Great doesn't even come close to describing this man and his compositions. He is missed. R.I.P

[@Dmdmello]

"You needed to be original. You needed to be different" How I would like to be around those times...RIP Greg

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

Those times are still here. The problem is that our voices are no longer being amplified. The ones that are being amplified are useless, or worse.

[@mackydog99]

Now then, that was 7:46 well spent. Greg Lake,I will always have you in my heart and mind. RIP Greg 😔

[@vincentl.9469]

each to his own...the J200 sounded good in his hands but not other people's 🤙

[@seaneagle239]

His voice is so deep almost Baritone, Awesome RIP Greg Lake, beautiful human

[@saoirseblue5353]

Beautiful soul and singer-songwriting. R.I.P. 🙏🎤🎸

[@oldschoolchartist]

One of my all time favorite lyrics... I carry the dust from a journey That cannot be shaken away It lives deep within me For I breathe it every day

[@chrishickey7502]

There are musicians that transcend time and he’s one.

[@jamesmack3314]

It’s strange seeing him in this condition..I always picture him as he was back in Brain salad days

[@deppurple700]

what a voice this man possessed.

[@steviem8466]

Perhaps that's because he was English.

[@gfriedman99]

Stephen Marck lol. You must be joking

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@steviem8466 So's John Lydon...

[@SpaceCattttt]

@John Deegan Ringo's finally started to decompose, though. Check out his neck...

[@SpaceCattttt]

@John Deegan For 80, he looks phenomenal. But he's going fast as well. Nothing lasts forever.

[@gabriv1995]

Greg Lake is a very gregarious, friendly, intelligent human being as well as a top musician and a fantastic orator and story-teller.

[@deborahklinlger8565]

WELL SAID!!!!!!!

[@kowki]

I can't beleive there are 252 dislikes here! He is the sweetest person of rock! It's a crazy world..

[@USAMontanan]

“When properly amplified...it could hurt you!”!! What a classic line referring to his guitar!! RIP Sir!!

[@Charleybones]

For a guy who has written some amazingly deep stuff on guitar, Greg is very personable. He seems like the kind of guy who you could hang out at a bar with and spend the whole evening drinking pints and talking guitars and music. Great interview from a legend who wrote some amazing songs back in his prime.

[@chuckhutton5087]

@Spike Elwood What a great moment in life for you. Greg Lake was one of the most under-appreciated musician ever. His impact on music was extraordinary.

[@souloftheage]

I thought the same thing. But ALL of "The Greats" in any endeavor are like that: They know what it takes to be good and they appreciate the effort to do well, regardless of the performer. And K.C. and ELP fans are no idiots.

[@giacoinvolto]

I met him very briefly in 1986 after a concert, and he was such a gentleman. I'll never forget it.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Medieval music,Blackmore's Night.

[@ralphrice9172]

@@michelelaraia7358 Jethro Tull also.

[@eddiebrown687]

I'm not sure if Greg will ever be really appreciated for what he has contributed to the world of music.....just an incredible talent.

[@saoirseblue5353]

I agree.❤

[@christopherliebler]

Keith and Greg are gone but they will never ever be forgotten the music is timeless

[@johnbishop5316]

@Philip Holmes He was so kind even although he probably noticed that you had no idea how to capitalise or punctuate. That is a worse sin than suicide. You will roast in hell for your crimes against the English langauge.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Christopher Liebler I don't believe this Greg guy is gone, he drives a taxi in my home town.

[@plasticweapon]

amen.

[@AudiophileTubes]

R.I.P. to one of rock music's masters. What a class act he was! OOOOOH, what a lucky man, he was!

[@petermaxwell4904]

agreed...

[@rafaelorantes7185]

AudiophileTubes noo! We are the lucky ones.

[@VAStarGazer211]

Hes so adorable when he talks about elvis. Its like hes a little kid trapped in a old mans body XD i love this guy

[@DaveRucci]

I almost forgot he had the English accent cause I’m only really familiar with his singing

[@dalecauthen9086]

Saw them at August Jam, Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1974 and I'm still learning to play his songs. His talent was purely boundless.

[@lisareichard5791]

Absolutely! ❤️❤️❤️💔

[@jacobbrown1690]

we all get old and u always feel like the young version until u look in the mirror.

[@ARPSMUSIC]

Apart from being a great musician he's seems like a genuine nice guy and a great storyteller!

[@robosborne7103]

England has produced some amazing Musicians and bands , ELP are one of those great bands indeed

[@jefftribiano1875]

Greg Lake was a great storyteller and was fully enjoying his take on this fabulous guitar however when he broke into in the beginning I so wanted him to continue till the end and then of course resume! One of the greatest songs of all time that never gets tiresome! God bless

[@dyster5179]

Greg was like Jimi. He could play a broom and I'd be entranced. He was a total package. He had one of the best voices in Prog too! Loosing him and Keith so close was tough. I saw ELP, EL, Powell, and 3 and ELP was just incredible. I sat very close for the Powell show and Tarkus was crazy amazing! They played it so fast and note perfect and Greg looking like he was wondering if he left the iron plugged in. Just Wow!

[@dinkogrgat5188]

What a fine man and musician.Rare these days.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I miss his voice so bad. What an amazing musician. Rest In Peace Greg.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johninjersey]

Greg Lake was a tremendous talent and a really nice man! RIP

[@PatrickTK21]

What a cool guy- great musician, great storyteller. RIP Greg, you won at life.

[@brianjennings7644]

jus hearing him start "in the beginning" was worth the ticket.

[@dirtydave2691]

Gave me chills.

[@brentgilbert4208]

Agreed!

[@jerryjoeholland2397]

"From the Beginning" , great song!

[@mtyhntr49]

RIP brother, many years of great listening. Truly missed and never forgotten.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

A true gentleman, with so much respect he shows to others, humble, and and incredible musician with an incredible voice. RIP Greg, you were a TRUE icon

[@arneberg9261]

Every vocal song from this man Crimson/ELP; they all touched me ---

[@justgivemethetruth]

+arne berg Me too, but it is odd now that i look back how ... well, just plain stupid the lyrics were. Someone bring me a ladder. So many silly utterances in the middle of such beautiful music ... it is kind of sad.

[@arneberg9261]

justgivemethetruth ... "you see it allclear; you are ment to be here; from the beginnig". that's pretty content ---

[@SuperFringy]

So he could get away from the madness....

[@neil2385]

you don't seem to understand the lyrics that is all. try for a second to think about the girlfriend. a beautiful model (which was a girlfriend he had), addicted to cocaine (girlfriends he had), who needs help escaping her madness. do you understand it now ?

[@mossymanx]

Hi Don, which girlfriends that he had were addicted to cocaine? I am so interested in him yet there's so few facts out there about his non public life. He seems so genuine.

[@mikewest1542]

I've met Greg after a Concert at a meet and greet,he was such a nice guy , really genuine .

[@oatnoid]

You are a lucky man.

[@SpikesTrailerPark]

I see what you did there.

[@hertharojek1776]

Oh i bet he was a super nice guy ..

[@ebsenraptzski9522]

no one cares

[@gfriedman99]

ebsen raptzski i do

[@andrewsmyth8462]

I loved Emerson Lake and Palmer, the beautiful voice of Greg Lake, those wonderful harmonies, his lush guitar playing, the fantastic playing of the awesome Keith Emerson and the majestic drums of the awesome Carl Palmer-what a band-thanks for the music Keith and Greg and keep the music alive Carl!

[@747jpdrummer]

THE greatest balladier of our time. Pure musician and pure talent. No BS.

[@LionheartVegas]

This guy was a rock god in his young prime. Actually, he still is, he's one of the greats! I will always love his music. Timeless. Long live Greg Lake!!

[@jimdandy6121]

Who is Greg Lake? A place to go swimming and boating.

[@myplaylist.1121]

He sadly passed from cancer . He’s a angel now.

[@russell3380]

Back in the early 70's I took my Mom with me to a concert and she loved them.

[@flipperdale51]

Rest in peace Greg Lake and Gary Moore; two of the greats.

[@acousticrob2907]

RIP. One of my favorite bands from the 70s. I was lucky enough to see them 3 times

[@RanetkiFan]

huge loss... RIP Greg and Keith

[@andrewsmyth8462]

ALIZEE LILLY Greg Lake had such a beautiful voice-rather like he was telling you a story-magical

[@stephenmaxwell8283]

I[m not worthy XO LOL XO

[@pse888]

@@motnosniv Poor Jimmy. burning in hell for bad-mouthing a person.

[@motnosniv]

@@pse888 I'm not one who destroyed the gift of life like Keith did.

[@Rob260259]

@@motnosniv There is no hell. Just like heaven was a man made invention. .

[@moonmadness1]

A very underrated musician passed away, thanks for everything you played.

[@oatnoid]

He was only underrated by those who didn't know music. Among musicians he was without peer.

[@christystewart5678]

moonmadness1 prog rock is different. But all three were at times noted (in the 70s) as being some of the best in their respective instruments.

[@kamakirinoko]

A fucking LEGEND. His voice STARTED PROGRESSIVE ROCK.

[@gfriedman99]

Kamakiri Sassorichan indeed

[@jizzyjillespie7886]

Love his work with King Crimson, but didn't know he's such an interesting story teller and guitarist! Thank you Greg Lake!

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

One of my greatest inspirations to keep playing for 50 years,Greg Lake,he never thought like he was some super star,just a humble man who loved playing music.He worked hard to be the best and he was part of one of the greatest bands -ELP

[@TheCommentator353]

Greg Lake's voice on Knife-Edge is awesome. So clear and defined

[@milehighed52801]

A music icon talking about another music icon with great respect. Miss both Keith and Greg. May they RIP.

[@tomhamilton5261]

A Master musician .missed but not forgotten

[@ralphalessandra2604]

RIP Greg Lake. What a talent!

[@leolopez_0728]

Great man, musician and storyteller, 4 years since we lost Greg Lake, RIP.

[@koslover]

Greg was a great musician. "C'est La Vie" from ELP is still one of my favourite songs. In the 70's, his work with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer was marvellous. There aren't many groups of their quality left nowadays, sadly it's all over .....

[@paulsimmons5726]

ELP was the first concert I ever went to, around 1976-7? in Mobile, AL. I was totally shocked that those three guys could reproduce the album sounds without 10 or 12 more guys playing stuff behind the curtains... I have always considered Greg to be a complete musician because he could write it, play it, and perform it live. Greg was also a very warm person, he respected his fans as much as they respected him. RIP Lucky Man, you will be missed!

[@marvintaylor7500]

I was at the ELP show in Mobile. It was after the release of their rendition of "Fanfare for the Common Man". Awesome what these three could do. To think that only Carl Palmer is still on this side of eternity now.

[@santatigerclaus]

i like the "Still......you turn me on" live vid where hes got the piece of gum keeping him from drying up- popular trick (and all the women for miles around were in love)- Fanfare for the common man in the stadium is epic too

[@DariusSarrafi]

One of my favorite Greg Lake moments is when he plays the bass and electric guitar (layered tracks of course) in the adlib section of Karn Evil 9: First Impression in Brain Salad Surgery album.

[@nhosokawamovie]

I love his medieval folk chords.

[@josephesposito3499]

@John Deegan It's a polyphonic chord that uses hard & soft elements to create mystery & tension

[@slide4180]

@@josephesposito3499 Nice descrip

[@helencavendish1993]

Check out Bardcore.. Medieval rock.. 12-2020

[@dagnabbit6187]

@@helencavendish1993 I actually call it a 3rd wave British Invasion . The first was the Beatles , Dave Clark Five , Kinks, Stones etc. The 2nd is considered Cream , The Who ,Small Faces ,etc. I think the 3rd is Jethro Tull and King Crimson . One can hear it take shape and it is close to the 2nd wave but different in philosophy. After Jethro Tull’s debut , Ian Anderson stated that we figured out that we weren’t Bluesmen from Chicago and thus came the Middle Agee’s Renaissance/ European Bohemian influence in the work. Greg Lake said something similar about King Crimson’s formation and entry into the music scene . I am a Yank by the way .

[@hannibalclark6111]

I still hope to Someday buy a Gibson J-200.

[@nonsenseinmyhead9016]

God, I’m getting old... one by one we are losing some of the best musicians and songwriters that drove entire generations of youth... sad. 😢 looking back the diversity of the 60’s and 70’s in rock, folk, and pop music, I don’t know if we will ever get back to a special time like that. Artists weren’t clones of one another, and they took pride in being different. It was all about the music, not the money. RIP buddy.

[@GNeuman]

randy ferri it's slowly killing me too...still not got over Bowie's passing. Is this deepening sadness as the heroes of our generation pass part of the ageing process? It's very depressing.

[@danielsozzi2352]

Hey randi ferri you're right, I've felt the same way, music is so different today, I miss the warm sound of those magic records, the song "From the beginning" captivated me and it became a refuge to me. Glad someone took the time to record this video, now we can all benefit from Greg's wisdom and love for music

[@dant.1028]

I got to meet and talk to Greg for a couple of minutes during his Songs of a Lifetime tour in the US. He was a very polite gentleman and took time to answer everyone's questions. A wonderful memory.

[@dynjarren8355]

I like his Elvis stories! Obviously he was affected by the early Elvis who exploded on the scene back in the Fifties. But he with ELP made his own contributions to Rock. He did that and ELP was a unique band. All in all, he seems like a great guy and an excellent musician singer and songwriter. I agree that Gibson is a fantastic guitar with great sound! RIP Greg Lake-the Music will live on!

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

As much as I loved him in ELP (and solo), he was an ORIGINAL member of King Crimson!

[@steviem8466]

It was HIS band!

[@michealpierson8316]

A true pioneer in the music industry. What a down to earth fabulous man. Thank you Greg for all the beautiful memories. Your a winner and your songs are timeless. Meant so much to me as a young man finding my way. Totally awesome voice. Talent that’s sorely missed in today’s world. God bless RIP

[@yurolson]

Wow!!!!!!! My records when I was 12 living in Hamburg as an American kid where all elp....pictures, tarkus, in the beginning- no wonder that music touched me. IT was classical they were trained, they were reaching. I had all the records up to the brain salad and the live 3 please set. And then king - I talk to the wind led the journey to genesis. What a time. What a music. I need to carry it on the best I can with my guitar. At 60im more inspired than ever, more jealous of the time that remains to try to achieve the most I possibly can. Thank you Greg lake for sharing and giving and leaving a legacy.

[@kristinechristlieb1383]

It was fairy tale music; timeless, ethereal. You were transported to another place and time.

[@tomstclair961]

He is magical with that j 200 and his arpeggios. The sound is so beautiful it Pierce's the heart and creates tears of the most beautiful thing you've ever heard. Love you and your fantastic music Mr Greg Lake.

[@1970PMD]

Really enjoyed your talents, RIP Mr. Lake...

[@robhargis6980]

As soon as he strummed "In the beginning" I got goose bumps. Such a huge loss in the music world.

[@nathan_wind]

Me too! I looked at the comments to see if someone else had the same reaction!

[@powerpooch2000]

Same here

[@bbbeno]

Phew... incredible man. Thanks for you magical music Greg!!! a real legacy. RIP

[@deepindercheema4917]

What a romantic soul. He is sadly missed especially at this time of the colder year.

[@tgmaintrim]

I Never Tire of Greg Lake nor His Music!!!

[@unknown772]

He's such a very cool gentle man and a very good bassist !!!!! his voice is unique! my fav voice is in KG!i miss him, he seems simple and passionnate and adorable !

[@FriendM2010]

Those ELP two chords (1:02) are pure Gold. Everybody alive knows where they were and what they shouldn’t have been doing 👍👍👍. Rock and Roll 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@tonypowell250]

Godly chords.

[@randygoins4302]

So true, Matthew, so true.

[@DennisCharretteakaDenChea]

One the Best Vocalist Every, Besides his great multi guitar talents. I was very fortunate to see ELP 3 times in Rhode Inland. At the time (Providence Civic Center) Thank You Mr. Greg Lake. R.I.P Peace*

[@TheDixieQueen]

Such talent. The music will live on into the ages. RIP.

[@jorgetacho1740]

Yeahhhh ELP forever!!!😊

[@fw1421]

God I miss Greg Lakes voice. Such a wonderful musician. Rest In Peace Greg,you are sorely missed by all of us,your fans.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@annehamlin6764]

A true raconteur, I could listen to him all day. His eyes sparkle and his face lights up with such joy. His voice and music are brilliant and timeless. What a lovely man, he's so missed.

[@raivan354]

What a gentleman. His love for music is inspiring.

[@rubbersole79]

Thank you for your lifetime contribution to beauty on this planet good Sir.

[@rman52]

The perfect guitarist, bass, and voice of the greatest musician's of rock. ELP. And like Rush, all 3 great guys with little or no egos. And even though Keith battled depression, he never let it hurt his friends or family. ELP forever.

[@sounder9393]

Carl Palmer no ego? Really? I've met the guy. He's a total narcissist. Emerson and Lake don't seem to have, though.

[@rman52]

@@sounder9393 Yeah, you met him. He told me about some it. Carl said you asked for a 100 signatures for ebay.

[@sounder9393]

@@rman52 No, asshole, a friend of mine works as a bouncer at a club Carl Palmer was playing at with his new band. I went to the show and saw Palmer treat both him and the audience like crap. No ego my ass! He ordered my bouncer pal about like a slave, saying,"Get me through this crowd. I don't want to talk to anybody". He later said to me it was all he could do to restrain himself from kicking Palmer's ass. I won't dis on Emerson or Lake, though, because I've always been a fan of ELP's music and have not seen their actions in person. And you sound like the same kind of person as Palmer.

[@janproy7956]

Magical way with words.......so gifted🎶🎶🎸💜❤️💜

[@v.e.7236]

My older sister turned me on to ELP. Man, what a shift in consciousness! Tunes like Tank and Take a pebble, Lucky Man - other-worldly to a kid weaned on pop radio. lol One of my all-time favorite groups.

[@haysfordays]

Never heard a better endorsement of a guitar..period.

[@paulcatania1315]

What a great musician and a nice, down-to-earth guy! I feel as if I've known him most of my life! (of course, in a way, I have ;-)

[@philiphart6688]

The late, great, and justifiably lamented Greg Lake. What a musician. What a band.

[@frod043]

What a great interview... because the guy/gal interviewing was smart enough to let him talk in a story fashion without interruptions... So many interviewers keep asking question ... instead of letting the interviewee tell us what he wants us to know...again thanks to who led this discussion ...such a great artist his music will be studied and played for generations.....

[@thundergod1298]

Keith RIP and Carl got most of the ink but Greg IMHO is way under rated both as a bass/guitarist and vocalist....

[@lindadote]

RIP Greg, you were both genial and genius. What a miserable year!

[@luisalexanderalbarracinleo1234]

Linda Jones tenes Guevara sólo inglés

[@briane173]

It wasn't 2020 yet when you said this. Sometimes I think Lake and Emerson and Bowie et al might've gotten the better end of the detail meeting their Maker when they did. I must say that in an age of isolation and turmoil, these fine gentlemen are _still_ bringing happiness and contentment to millions of us just through these KZbin videos when they still had their vitality and showed why they were such incredible people. Greg Lake especially. Not just a supreme talent and musical genius but also a stellar human being and a decent man -- a lot like his "forerunner," Justin Hayward.

[@miraposajehano4309]

If your from my generation, you'll never forget the first time you heard the album In the Court of the Crimson King...call her Moonchild dancing in the shallows of a river...the voice of Lake, the flute, the Moog and the surreal lyrics of Peter Sinfield....that was music unheard of at the time. It was indeed the very first (and some say the best) record of progressive rock.

[@edonefleites9420]

What great and beautiful songs ELP played , under control , smooth , without loud heavy metal sound, their sound was everlasting one of a kind ! and mostly true beauty ! Musicians like them are very hard to come by even now in days , maybe forever !!!!!!!!!!!

[@tassobear]

What an musician. Looks happy and well grounded to me!

[@scottcurrie]

Seeing ELP in concert was a tremendous thrill I'll never forget.

[@FlowtnWitWalden]

@The Garden with orchestra!

[@randygoins4302]

Saw them at the Seattle Center Coliseum leg of their "Welcome Back My Friends. . ." world tour. While Keith was doing a solo, he and the grand piano he was playing elevated to a height where both of them began spinning vertically 360 degrees. Meanwhile, Greg was on stage playing a bass that doubled as a mini cannon which shot out confetti above the crowd. Ah, those were the days.

[@Michael-vj2ub]

He goofed up on the picking “from the beginning” and he knew it.., Aaa! Loved it!! I’m keeping this video for inspiration, on my own many goof ups. Greg Lake was my inspiration to play guitar. God rest his beautiful soul.

[@elstongunn6776]

My first concert way back in 1977 was Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Great band and Greg Lake was such a great singer. R.I.P. my friend.

[@Tawny6702]

What a great guy that is sorely missed, and I love how pays tribute to this guitar in such a personal way, but also how pays tribute to Elvis even though his music was far and away different to the music he helped create!