Keith Emerson dead at 71

2016-03-11 by JP Patino Izquierdo | 60 Comments
Keith Emerson, former keyboardist of the English prog band Emerson, Lake and Palmer and recognized as one of the best keys player in history passed away last night in Los Angeles, as it was informed by the band's official Facebook page. Further details, such as the reason of his decease are yet to be revealed. He was 71.

https://www.facebook.com/EmersonLakePalmer/photos/a.445005038869406.90903.413806868655890/989836571052914/?type=3&theater



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Saberzauls
March 11th 2016
19 Comments


Such sad news God must be wanting to form a supergroup in heaven, that's the only reason he would take away Lemmy, Bowie and Emerson from us in the same year.

KILL
March 11th 2016
81582 Comments


i am gonna cry

Ovrot
March 11th 2016
13303 Comments


RIP

Sevengill
March 11th 2016
13098 Comments


Was just listening to Tarkus :c I want 2015 back

Sabrutin
March 11th 2016
9843 Comments


RIP

MrSirLordGentleman
March 11th 2016
15343 Comments


fuck this year

AtomicWaste
Moderator
March 11th 2016
2916 Comments


Another massive RIP. Gonna jam Tarkus in memoriam

JokineAugustus
March 11th 2016
10971 Comments


everyone dies guys

Jethro42
March 11th 2016
18287 Comments


C'est la vie
RIP Keith
You're gonna be missed. Gonna jam The Nice and ELP in tribute.

Realm
March 11th 2016
2512 Comments


RIP

Frippertronics
Emeritus
March 11th 2016
19720 Comments


Gotta jam BSS when I get home, fucking legend

sonictheplumber
March 11th 2016
17600 Comments


lame news man im definitely seein steve hackett, i cant skip anymore old dudes theyre dyin hard

KILL
March 11th 2016
81582 Comments


dude i gota see gilmour at albert hall but it sold out hard

Cryptkeeper
March 11th 2016
2204 Comments


Tfw u know Ozzy is gonna die someday

sonictheplumber
March 11th 2016
17600 Comments


shit man waters needs to come back and not do the goddamn wall

EvoHavok
March 11th 2016
8096 Comments


Pff, more news of this kind... R.I.P.

Totengott
March 11th 2016
4252 Comments


Fuck this year.

RIP..

ChaoticVortex
March 11th 2016
1616 Comments


The first four ELP record are untouchable but his other projects were cool as well. RIP Keith.

2016 has a major shot at being the worst year given how many inspired musicians passed away so far.

ShakeSoda
March 11th 2016
157 Comments


That sucks man. Had a family friend die today as well.

R.I.P.

Crysis
Emeritus
March 11th 2016
17652 Comments


RIP hard

JigglyPDiddy
March 11th 2016
3721 Comments


RIP hard, damn.

heck
March 11th 2016
7415 Comments


apparently the cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head. it's being investigated as a suicide. apparently he had been struggling with depression recently. absolutely tragic.

Friday13th
March 11th 2016
7624 Comments


"apparently the cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head. it's being investigated as a suicide. apparently he had been struggling with depression recently. absolutely tragic."
omigosh RIP
GUYS...the lyrics to Lucky Man O.o

Friday13th
March 11th 2016
7624 Comments


A bullet had found him
His blood ran as he cried
No money could save him
So he laid down and he died

KILL
March 11th 2016
81582 Comments


omg

Jethro42
March 11th 2016
18287 Comments


ouch!!!

Muisc4Life26
March 11th 2016
3468 Comments


RIP

Friday13th
March 11th 2016
7624 Comments


*catholic cross hand gesture*

beefshoes
March 11th 2016
8448 Comments


Damn, what a fucking loss.....
Major RIP, and talk about a perfect reason to jam along to Karn Evil and Pictures at an Exhibition.

KILL
March 11th 2016
81582 Comments


take a pebblin right now

Friday13th
March 11th 2016
7624 Comments


Ugh yeah ELP was so good. Dang, I was basically serenaded by Emerson my last birthday dinner when they played Pebble and Karn Evil over the loudspeaker.

Veldin
March 12th 2016
5874 Comments


RIP. One hell of a keyboardist

SCREAM!
March 12th 2016
15755 Comments


Jamming the s/t right now

RIP, definitely none quite like him out there

Anthracks
March 12th 2016
8386 Comments


Running out of RIPs. RIP.

LokitheTrickster
March 12th 2016
60 Comments


One of the best keyboardists and organ players ever. Early ELP is among some of the best progressive rock. Rest in peace to yet another creative genius who has passed this year.

onionbubs
March 12th 2016
23796 Comments


RIP man. some total legends lost this year.

Keyblade
March 12th 2016
30810 Comments


fuck man 2016 has been horrible. RIP

JamieTwort
March 12th 2016
26988 Comments


RIP. Haven't listened to ELP in quite some time until hearing this news but I'm going to be/have been spinning the s/t, Pictures at an Exhibition and the Karn Evil 9 suite in his memory.

Tunaboy45
March 12th 2016
18942 Comments


Absolutely mortified I had to wake up to this, RIP

Tunaboy45
March 12th 2016
18942 Comments


Fuck this year so hard nothing but misery.

Flugmorph
March 12th 2016
35411 Comments


rip

ShadowRemains
March 12th 2016
28662 Comments


goddammit

rip super hard again

Taoboxer9
March 12th 2016
207 Comments



Seen ELP at MSG during the Works tour. First concert that I ever seen. They were incredible. What a tragic way to go. RIP Keith. Thanks for suppling the soundtrack for my youth.

Superb
March 12th 2016
82 Comments


This sucks, R.I.P.

Time to jam some Trilogy

sputnik1
March 12th 2016
357 Comments


RIP. Great band. Will listen to Brain Salad Surgery.

TheCrocodile
March 12th 2016
2925 Comments


massive RIP fukc

Asdfp277
March 12th 2016
25665 Comments


why's everyone dying holy shit

may he rest in peace

Detritivore
March 12th 2016
322 Comments


Fuck RIP....fuck this year....im gonna listen Tarkus

Titan
March 12th 2016
26459 Comments


losing a battle like this, after 71 years, offers a whole new perspective......may be rest in peace....literally

MrSirLordGentleman
March 12th 2016
15343 Comments


So it really was a suicide. Depression's really a bitch

Titan
March 12th 2016
26459 Comments


i'm sure many of us have thought about it at some low points in our lives.......but actually carrying it out is on a whole other level man

rest indeed

manosg
Emeritus
March 12th 2016
12714 Comments


Makes it even more tragic.

may be rest in peace....literally [2]

MrSirLordGentleman
March 12th 2016
15343 Comments


"i'm sure many of us have thought about it at some low points in our lives.......but actually carrying it out is on a whole other level man"


I think depression affects everyone in a different way

LepreCon
March 14th 2016
5482 Comments


Recently went on an ELP binge because of Emerson mostly.Terribly sad times for classic jams.

Titan
March 14th 2016
26459 Comments


WHT YOU'RE NOT TAKING IN TO CONSIDERATION, SIRLORD, IS THAT THERE ARE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF IT

oops caps

Voltimand
March 15th 2016
1670 Comments


Why have I never listened to ELP before? Why must so many musicians die? Why oh why...

ultimatethrasher
March 15th 2016
614 Comments


Worst year ever

MrSirLordGentleman
March 15th 2016
15343 Comments


Greg Lake said Keith was dealing with chronic depression for like 40 years now


40 years with depression, damn

smaugman
March 15th 2016
5728 Comments


Did he shoot himself?

MrSirLordGentleman
March 15th 2016
15343 Comments


yep



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