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jayem 
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 Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:45 |
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I read the same, shame if he took his life  |
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.
 to all those who felt close to him like me
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Quinino
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:45 |
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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 !
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:53 |
1st George Martin and now Keith?????????????????? 2016 Sucks 
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
Edited by The.Crimson.King - March 11 2016 at 18:22
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Boe_E
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 17:57 |
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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?
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AZF
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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.
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AZF
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:02 |
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R.I.P. to the greatest keyboard player the UK has ever produced!
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Sean Trane
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:11 |
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>RIP Mr Emerson
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:16 |
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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twosteves
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:22 |
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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
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Squonk19
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:26 |
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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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“Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.”
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The Dark Elf
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:39 |
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Wow, what a f*cked up year this has been for rock music.
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...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology...
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Barbu
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:42 |
oooh Keith, what have you done? 
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maryes
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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 !....
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andreol263
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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? What have you done Keith?!
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zravkapt
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 18:57 |
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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Magma America Great Make Again
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Atavachron
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:07 |
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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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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:08 |
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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Atavachron
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:08 |
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Anyone know if the colon cancer had returned ?
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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DeadSouls
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:35 |
I'm shocked...
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valravennz
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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 |
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