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MusicLive · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:11 am Post subject: RIP Keith Emerson.

We lose another prominent and great keyboard player.

Sincere condolences, prayers and heartfelt thoughts go to his family and friends.

RIP Keith Emerson

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StephenKay · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:09 am Post subject:

OMG. How sad and terrible. Truly the end of an era, and the passing of an
amazing keyboardist and person. I hope he's at peace...

I'll never forget having him stop by in Japan during a Korg Voicing meeting
for the original red Karma Workstation, this was probably 1999 or 2000.

We all went out for sushi together, and he was truly the warmest, nicest guy.
I treasure that photo... and the memory... and the impact he made on my life
and some of the directions it took. He was probably one of the main reasons
I was inspired to go after being a keyboardist. RIP Keith.

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JPROBERTLA · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:44 am Post subject:

In 1970 I was 18 and in an R&B band. A musician friend of mine invited me over to listen to ELP, which had just been released. To this day I can remember the exact feeling that came over me when the synth swelled into the solo at the end of Lucky Man - surreal. After it was over we listened to it again and I made up my mind that I had to play that. Long story short; I saved up enough money to get a model D, but soon realized that while the synth made the sound, it was his amazing technique and taste that brought it to life. Keith Emerson inspired me with a dedication to technique development that has lasted for more than 45 years and has served me well. Every time I saw him I left reenergized and in complete awe. His influence is inexplicable and his talent irreplaceable.
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Thoraldus · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:35 am Post subject:

This album and Keith's Lucky Man Moog lead was seminal to awakening my interest in playing synths. I remember the first time i heard the album in 1970 like it was yesterday.

Rest in Peace Keith Emerson ... you have left behind a priceless legacy ... thank you.

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CGoodhines · Joined: 15 Aug 2014 Posts: 45 Location: Central NY

Keith, at a time when I was ready to give it all up, you inspired me with your writing and playing. I led to my interest in synthesizers, and purchase of very many of them as well as my often reckless (at times) style of playing, often trying new melodies and passages, while plying live, of all times. As soon as we could, we played as many ELP songs as we could, shrugging off Rolling Stones etc. material. You were never afraid to try something new or over-the-top. The great innovator, you paved the way for so many of us. I had hoped to someday meet you-now that's gonna have to wait a bit longer. Fly well, my old friend. Say hello to Bob Moog and Chris Squire for me![/url]

ando727 · Full Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 102

I missed the ELP era but I'm motivated to go back and discover it now. Sounds like Keith was a real trailblazer. RIP.

totallykenny · Junior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 72

He was an amazing keyboard player, Outstanding composer , And had a heart of gold a true humanist !!! KIND PERSON ! He will be missed immensely . He always inspired me.
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EJ2 · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:00 pm Post subject:

jimknopf · Platinum Member Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 3374

The above ELP album, Tarkus and Pictures at an Exhibtion are still reference pieces of creative music of it's own kind to me.

A sad week, first saying goodbye to George Martin, an incredible producer, and now to Keith Emerson.

@Stephen
What a cool photo with the energetic face of a young man with long black hair starting into adventure! Wink

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cobi · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:31 pm Post subject:

Keith and ELP were THE reason for me to learn playing keyboards in the 70ties. Starting with a cheap Farfisa organ and always trying to play as cool as Keith did.
Although I never reached the perfection and skill of Keith he was an inspiration to play and never give it up all my live.

Very sad to know that he was in the end not so happy and lucky as he had deserved. RIP Keith
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Pedja · Platinum Member Joined: 20 Sep 2013 Posts: 576

He was my Idol, he is my Idol, and he will be my Idol. All glory goes to him. God bless him, and rest in peace.
My fascination with Keith Emerson went to 1972. year, when I bought In Bern, his double LP, Emerson with Nice. He cast a spell on me with his partitur in Suite Of Seven Bridges (I was 16. years old) and piano improvisation which was a Bach fugue, where he play a game with rock and roll, jazz and classic. I became his great fan, and after in group ELP, became much more and more.
I am very bad pianist compare with him, his left hand was some of the fastest in all Rock and Roll scene. I will never stop to admire him.
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Derek Cook · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:53 pm Post subject:

holdsg · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:09 pm Post subject:

Agree completely with everyone, and in particular Derek's post. Will always be amazed at how he played. Gave it everything he had in every performance. Remember the floating piano at the California Jam? Amazing musician, showman, persona. Any of you young guys that have never heard of ELP or prog-rock, no better place to start than Tarkus, Brain Salad Surgery, and Pictures at an Exhibition.
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JPDD · Joined: 27 Dec 2013 Posts: 1 Location: Boston, MA

Emerson was my hero when i was a teenager in the 70s. I spent countless hours dropping the needle of my family's record player on Karn Evil 9 trying to make sense of it : )

After I heard the news of his passing I put on Toccata and cranked it...incredible. Godspeed Keith