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Topic: RIP Keith Emerson
Posted By: A Person
Subject: RIP Keith Emerson
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:48
https://www.facebook.com/EmersonLakePalmer/photos/a.445005038869406.90903.413806868655890/989836571052914/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/EmersonLakePalmer/photos/a.445005038869406.90903.413806868655890/989836571052914/?type=3&theater



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Posted By: infandous
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:50
CryCry

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

Keith Emerson (1944 - 2016)

We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family’s privacy and grief be respected.

For any other enquires, please contact [email protected]



Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:54
WHAT?!

Jesus...what an awful thing to  read. Didn't expect it either. Another titan falls.


RIP and thanks for the music.


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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 13:58
Extremely sad, RIP KE

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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:01
OMG......Just got the e-news letter.......This year is absolutely CRAZY!!!

RIP Cry


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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:04
Sad to read.

RIP

Will have to dust off the ELP collection for some fresh spins.


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Posted By: The-time-is-now
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:06
Oh NO!!!

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Posted By: infandous
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:08
Terrible news!  What a year!! Cry


Posted By: Prog Sothoth
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:10
Is this a joke?

Ah BALLS. Real bad news.

R.I.P. Keith


Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:13
I DON'T BELIEVE IT
This can't be happening...........
Gobsmacked !!
R.I.P. Keith


Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:15


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Posted By: Son.of.Tiresias
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:16
RIP Keith, you are the mightiest player of them all.

Kindest thanks for your immortal music. Ars longa vita brevis.
I´ll play "Jerusalem" and "Intermezzo" from "Karelia Suite" for your memory. 


Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:23
My head is still reeling upon reading this. Very sad indeed (though I always thought he'd outlive Greg.....)


Posted By: altaeria
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:30

F*#k 
  Unhappy 




Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:36
Cry


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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:39
CryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCryCry

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Posted By: LearsFool
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:44
This strikes me pretty deeply - ELP and The Nice were some of my earliest prog finds and loves, they've always brought me so much enjoyment. The derision, as you all know, is undeserved, as those bands' music is at the least the most fun you can have outside a house of ill repute, if not sometimes just stunning displays of composition and playing. Emerson had a knack for translating age old orchestral pieces and styles into his rock in a way that no other progger could even dream of doing themselves. And his demand that he bring a mega-Moog on stage was just the best use of '70's rock star extravagance.

RIP, man.


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Posted By: KingCrInuYasha
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:46
First George Martin, now Keith. RIP you two.Cry

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Posted By: Eria Tarka
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:50
Just heard the news and immediately thought of this website. ELP was a huge influence on my musical taste, what a terrible loss. RIP KeithCry


Posted By: LakeGlade12
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:52
RIP to another huge name in Prog. But the sound of his unique keyboard playing will forever be in our minds.Unhappy

Tarkus will be his crowning glory to me personally. 


Posted By: AEProgman
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:53
Ouch!  I know many of the day are getting on in age, but damn, they are happening so close together...

Oddly enough, just yesterday I found a Emerson, Lake, and POWELL CD in a thrift store and got it because I had not heard it before...strange.

RIP, Keith.  ELP, Floyd, and Yes were the gateway for me into prog, Thanks!


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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:57
2016 is a brutal year for musicians. R.I.P. to another legend

Keith Emerson Changing States Album Cover


Posted By: Intruder
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 14:59
Shocked....I thought he was touring with a trio.....I thought he was on the upswing....sad day for the music world.  RIP, KE.

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Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:08
Keith followed George Martin. Oh gosh! Least expected and worst news. 
We were promised the show that never ends and Keith's music lives on. R.I.P.


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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:11
just got home and since I was in a trench all day I hadn't heard.

shocked.. about all I can say.

A sad day for progressive rock.. only Fripp is in the discussion for singular impact on the music.  Even then Fripp takes second. Emerson WAS prog man.  The single greatest rock keyboardist that ever lived.. 

RIP man.. and hold a seat at St. Patricks open for me. First couple of rounds will be on me as long as you let me go on about how hot Carl Palmer and his hair were...

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Posted By: antonio
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:19
Cry


Posted By: hellogoodbye
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:21
What a year Cry RIP Keith


Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:21
Just heard it....I can't believe....my first prog album was Trilogy...

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Posted By: brainstormer
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:25
Very saddened by this.  I said this already elsewhere but I think what comes out is how he took directly the dumbing down of culture which could not understand or appreciate his music.   He had everything, the rebellion and the scholarly approach to music in one place, yet he was unjustly treated by many. 

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Posted By: TheLionOfPrague
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:41
Man, I can't believe this sh*t. So sad.

ELP were the first prog band I've listened to with Floyd. I got Trilogy for my 15th birthday in 2007 :'( 


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Posted By: Le_Nostalgique
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:44
RIP Keith Emerson...


Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:48
Keith Emerson
Piotr Grudzinski
Chris Squire
David Bowie
Philthy Animal Taylor

That's one hell of a band we've lost in the last year. RIP all of them.


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Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:53
Logged in after a long time just to say RIP.

Wrote three lenghty posts, and deleted them all.

I feel empty.

Keith Emerson was a teacher, a guru, even a substitute father in a way: he changed my life forever.

Thank you Keith, and rest in peace.

One day, the humanity will properly acknowledge your visions.

We owe you.


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Posted By: Cactus Choir
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:55
My favourite musician of all time bar none. Such a sad day. RIP Keith.


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Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 15:58
Prog as we know it wouldn't exist without that guy.

RIP


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Posted By: jammun
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:07
I rarely post anymore, but there's nothing to bring me out of the woodwork like the loss of Keith Emerson. The man was the Hendrix of the organ in his era. No one played like Keith; none of his peers (there were none) could touch him. The Hammond to him was a guitar, and he wielded it as such. Before Keith, the keyboard was just a part of the band. Think about it. Who were his predecessors in rock? Alan Price? Doug Ingle? Ray Manzarek? Rod Argent? They all played a couple of iconic riffs. But who transformed what an organist could be? It was Keith. He borrowed heavily, sometimes to the point of plagiarism. So what. So did every rock musician. And this is not even touching upon his pioneering synth work.  

Yes, in the later years he turned into a caricature of himself. That in no way negates his primeval influence on the genre this site celebrates.

Man, I am depressed.

RIP Keith. 


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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:11
Nooooo CryCryCry
I Just saw the scroll on the CBC news channel.
He was my #1 guy in prog. I'm absolutely devastated. I thought he'd live to be 100.

From Cobo Hall in Detroit.









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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:15
CryCryCryCryCryCryCryCry I can't believe it. RIP, Keith.

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Posted By: Clepsydra
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:15
Horrible news!!!
RIP


Posted By: JD
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:36
Rolling Stone via TMZ is reporting that police say he was found with a single gunshot to the head. I know TMZ are greasy but is this true???

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-emerson-emerson-lake-and-palmer-keyboardist-dead-at-71-20160311


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Posted By: garfunkel
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:39
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Rolling Stone via TMZ is reporting that police say he was found with a single gunshot to the head. I know TMZ are greasy but is this true???

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-emerson-emerson-lake-and-palmer-keyboardist-dead-at-71-20160311

I was just about to mention this.  Daily Mail says "suspected suicide".  Unhappy


Posted By: cemego
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:47
MAN!  I cant take this... My neighbors are going to hate me, because there IS NO POSSIBLE WAY I CAN MOURN THIS MAN IN SILENCE... NO WAY!!!   Maybe I should do this in my car!  You just think these GODS of music will be around forever then this happens... Man this is rough.  This one hurts... 

We have lost true genius!  NOBODY LIKE HIM!  NOBODY.  EVER!


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Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:47
Sad news ...


Posted By: tboyd1802
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:51
Sad news. RIP, and thank you...

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Posted By: Clepsydra
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:52
Suicide.....Cry


Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:53
I will play their debut tonight for this legendary performer. Man, ELP was Prog back in the day, such sad news.

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Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:57

First prog group (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) I ever saw in concert.  1971 Fillmore East, New York City.  Said they were going to play a new song that hadn't been released yet.  The song was Tarkus.  R.I.P.

 


Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 16:58
I read the same, shame if he took his life Unhappy

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Posted By: A_Flower
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:01
This is crazy...another prog legend gone...I'm just scared on who's next...

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Posted By: Einwahn
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:07
A genius and an unforgettable stage performer. Just watch him perform in 2008 on his band's 'Moscow' DVD, released 2010. I saw him in 1971 sticking knives into his keyboard, standing on the Hammond, rolling it over...


Posted By: andreol263
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:07
Indeed, listening to debut right now CryCryCryCryCryCryCryCry



Posted By: silverpot
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:10
So sad, one of my faves. Cry


Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:13
Crazy nuts!!!

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Posted By: sublime220
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:13
Oh my god. No. I do not like the way 2016 is going. Keith is the greatest keyboard player of all time and that's a fact. You want to talk about the true definition of prog, you watch that man's hands fly all over the keys. Hopefully, Bowie, Squire and Emerson are making beautiful music for God up in heaven. RIP

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Posted By: progmanjum
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:17
Balls. 
What a horrible year.
RIP


Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:18
Very shocked in the morning ... one of my eternal heroes not only in progressive rock scene but also in my music life. Cry

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Posted By: EddieRUKiddingVarese
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:19
Very sad news, big fan of his work with The Nice

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Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:19
one of the best keyboarders in rock music.

lots of deaths in music recently. makes me think of a line from Shakespeare's "King Lear": "as flies to wanton boys are we to the Gods. they kill us for their sport".

R.I.P.


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Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:31
Originally posted by JD JD wrote:

Rolling Stone via TMZ is reporting that police say he was found with a single gunshot to the head. I know TMZ are greasy but is this true???

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-emerson-emerson-lake-and-palmer-keyboardist-dead-at-71-20160311


I just heard about this part.Shocked Makes the news that much worse.


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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:41
Shocked is the word.

Really really sad.

Iván


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Posted By: jayem
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:45
Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

I read the same, shame if he took his life Unhappy

I'd thought him a balanced gifted fellow who'd escape from depressing feelings and die a very old happy brother whose eyes shine, that just laughs at everything and doesn't care about health problems. 

Now in the rock'n'roll world, we hear those drums that sound like weapons...A "bullet in his head" is tuned to his impetuous showmanship and lifestyle somehow.

Let's do better than him if we can, if we're in similar condition, and treasure the amazing works. Great achievements won't kill themselves.

Hug to all those who felt close to him like meHug


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Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:45
A little part of me dies too when one of these great musical references disappears from this earthly life
Keith is/was one of them
'nough said !


Posted By: The.Crimson.King
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:53
1st George Martin and now Keith??????????????????  2016 Sucks Angry

Brain Salad Surgery was my 1st prog album...thanks Keith, you'll always hold a special place in my heart and I'll miss you terribly Hug


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Posted By: Boe_E
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:57
This bothers me so much, that words can't even describe, and then to hear it may have been a suicide was shocking to me. Mostly , I feel empty, but I am beginning to also feel the stirring of a real, palpable rage towards Jann Wenner and his crap Rock and Roll Hall of Stupidity that sees fit to acknowledge absolute dreck, but ignores Yes and ELP, and King Crimson. Mostly I feel regret, that in the past 2 years, and especially so far in 2016, we have lost many of the greats of music, from Daevid Allen and Chris Squire, to Bowie, and now Keith Emerson. How is this possible?


Posted By: AZF
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:59
I immediately thought of the piano improvisations from their 1974 live album.

But I was not expecting "suspected suicide". At 71 I was expecting more elderly aliments. Too shocked by the fact he might have taken his own life.
And worse, all the know-nothings in the Media will be all "lol! He wore extravagant costumes!" but if they did their job then they'd make more of a note that Keith really was our greatest keyboardist in Prog.

I've looked at tomorrow's headlines and not a single one have Keith's death on the front.


Posted By: AZF
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:02
R.I.P. to the greatest keyboard player the UK has ever produced!


Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:11
>RIP Mr Emerson


Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:16
Originally posted by Boe_E Boe_E wrote:

This bothers me so much, that words can't even describe, and then to hear it may have been a suicide was shocking to me. Mostly , I feel empty, but I am beginning to also feel the stirring of a real, palpable rage towards Jann Wenner and his crap Rock and Roll Hall of Stupidity that sees fit to acknowledge absolute dreck, but ignores Yes and ELP, and King Crimson. Mostly I feel regret, that in the past 2 years, and especially so far in 2016, we have lost many of the greats of music, from Daevid Allen and Chris Squire, to Bowie, and now Keith Emerson. How is this possible?

Our idols are growing old.

Sadly there are very few  to take their places.


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Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:22
Seems it was a suicide---I think it is hard for some to grow old and not function the way they once did. Some cannot find a new use for life. I feel for him. Very sad--RIP


Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:26
RIP Keith - your Moog and Hammond were part of the soundtrack of my life. Devastated about the news and even more so by the circumstances being reported. My heroes are falling and I'm seriously getting down when the likes of Chris Squire and others are passing away. I was only listening to the wonderful 'Three Fates Project'' the other day, and a dose of Karn Evil 9, Hoedown and 'The Endless Enigma' was called for tonight. Tears in my eyes during the 'Fugue' section. The World is an emptier place tonight. Deepest condolences to family and friends. Prog forever!

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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:39
Wow, what a f*cked up year this has been for rock music.

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Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:42
oooh Keith, what have you done?



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Posted By: maryes
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:48
OHH!!! Oh !!! Ces't La Vie
I'm very sad !............
We become orphans of a "genius" generation , in short space of time ! 
Only for mention , recently , Peter Bardens, Rick Wright, Jon Lord and now Keith Emerson ( only for speak in Keyboardists) besides, recently Chirs Squire and Peter Bnaks (YES)., Glen Cornick (J TULL) and last Wednesday Geoge Martin. What can we do ? ... Only praying to GOD bless their souls,  say thanks for the music which they was gives to us and motivate the new generation of prog musicians  to maintain this wonderful style of music live in homage to all which dedicate their lives for that !.... 
 


Posted By: andreol263
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:53
I just don't want to believe that he killed himself, isn't possible..., Trilogy helped me in very dark times in my life, why don't helped him too? Cry What have you done Keith?!


Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:57
Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Wow, what a f*cked up year this has been for rock music.


And it's only March...


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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:07
An incalculable loss for all music.   It was Keith who ushered in not only progressive psychedelia as marketable pop music, but also gave us Tarkus.   What more could one ask.

If you took your own life Keith, we understand, forgive, and love you.

Farewell, old friend.




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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:08
Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

Seems it was a suicide---I think it is hard for some to grow old and not function the way they once did. Some cannot find a new use for life. I feel for him. Very sad--RIP


He was very depressed, he had two hand surgeries but the pain was extremely hard, he should had stopped long ago, but he wasn't ready to leave his passion for the music.


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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:08
Anyone know if the colon cancer had returned ?


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Posted By: DeadSouls
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:35
I'm shocked... Cry


Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:37
Immediately thought of this forum and how very many of us admired Keith and his musical skills - his genius!
This has been a very big shock for me personally, as  I have always been a fan and admired him greatly. Now "they" are saying he committed suicide!. If this is confirmed, it will not lessen the sadness that I feel for the man and his music. As with the passing of David Bowie, this has been a defining and tragic start to 2016 as these ageing rockers succumb to mortality!
R.I.P. Keith Cry


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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:41
^ At least they didn't succumb to morality

It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n roll.




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Posted By: The.Crimson.King
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:56
Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

He was very depressed, he had two hand surgeries but the pain was extremely hard, he should had stopped long ago, but he wasn't ready to leave his passion for the music.

Not aware of his recent hand surgeries, but in the 90's Keith was diagnosed with ulnar neuropathy (I know it very well because I experienced the same injury at about he same time).  Ulnar neuropathy causes tingling and numbness especially in the ring and little finger and if not corrected can lead to debilitating weakness and loss of motor control.  

Rather than a conservative "cubital tunnel release" which attempts to take the pressure off the nerve by opening up the nerve channel and removing a small portion of the surrounding soft tissue, Keith underwent a very aggressive procedure called a nerve transposition.  In that approach, the "funny bone" nerve is moved from the outside of the elbow around to the top of the arm.  The thought is by relocating the nerve you completely remove it from the cubital tunnel to fix the problem...unfortunately, this in essence moves your "funny bone" from your elbow to the top of your forearm and has a very small percentage of success.  

When my surgeon was recommending a cubital tunnel release, we discussed the nerve transposition option.  I'll never forget his words, "I'm not a religious man, but I believe God put your ulnar nerve across your elbow for a good reason and I don't recommend moving it."  My surgery was completely unsuccessful, but luckily a couple years later I found a DO (Osteopath) who was able to reduce the symptoms to a manageable level without surgery.  

I've always wondered if Keith's nerve transposition surgery (or any other recent ones I'm not aware of) actually helped or just caused more problems?  The thought of being able to play like Keith, but not physically able to do so would drive anyone to despair.


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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:14
I am reeling from the shock of hearing this news; to put it simply, he and his music meant so much to so many. RIP, Keith!


Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:19
rip, legend, greatest of them all sadness

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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:29
im crying

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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:37
So important, influential, and genuine. Sad news. RIP.


Posted By: jammun
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:49
The sad fact is when those who have reached the absolute pinnacle (Hunter S. Thompson and David Foster Wallace come immediately to mind, although neither were musicians) and can no longer perform to the standard they have not merely set for themselves but also defined for a generation and beyond, and can no longer perform at that level, well...I am sure Hendrix and Emerson are now playing in another universe and DFW is writing the lyrics and Hunter S. is rocking with the band. (See you in the next world, don't be late.) It won't be long before I'll be there to hear it all.

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Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.


Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:58
some honorable words from David Paich https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1190580930966909&id=114208968604116

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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:00
At least we got Keith for as long as we did; when you think of Hendrix, SRV, and others like Bruce Lee, Lenny Bruce, they seemed to peak and die at the same moment, and far too soon.



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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:02
This news is like a punch to the gut.  Really sad news.

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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:04
Someone better make sure he's noted at next year's Grammys.


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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:38
Another great loss for rock music, and specifically for progressive music. One of the true heroes of the keyboards. May the Lord of all creation grant him peace. 


Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 22:56
I hope God sang to Keith as he entered heaven---welcome back my friend to the show that never ends............


Posted By: Enchant X
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 22:59
ClapCry He was the best prog musician Ive ever heard in my life , I don't think I`m alone feeling that way about him .. I`m devastated by this news .. may not eat  today don't think I can.  So soon after Chris Squire my favorite bass player ever. Still cant imagine Keith Emerson gone or a world without his playing ... through your music Keith I learned to love you, now your music is all that remains,  I still feel I can visit you in a sense through your works,  its moments like these we find out how deep music really is. 


Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 23:16
......not for Keith.


Posted By: brainstormer
Date Posted: March 11 2016 at 23:47
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keith-emerson-doc-pictures-of-an-exhibitionist#/" rel="nofollow - http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keith-emerson-doc-pictures-of-an-exhibitionist#/

There is a link for a campaign for a movie about him.


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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: March 12 2016 at 00:52
Terrible year.  Shocked.  RIP.


Posted By: Viajero Astral
Date Posted: March 12 2016 at 01:30
This is sad Cry

Luckly science is closer and closer to make people live longer and keep their youth, its working in mice already, the bad news is that it will not be available 'till a couple of decades in the future, so we gonna lose a few more legends for now Disapprove.


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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 12 2016 at 01:46
........and Ozzy lives on.............


Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: March 12 2016 at 02:19
What incredibly sad news to wake up to. That band in heaven is growing, very sadly for those of us left behind here.

RIP

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