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Atavachron
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65248 |
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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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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The.Crimson.King
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 29 2013 Location: WA Status: Offline Points: 4596 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 19:56 |
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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presdoug
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 24 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8614 |
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!
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Icarium
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Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:19 |
rip, legend, greatest of them all sadness
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Icarium
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34055 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:29 |
im crying
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presdoug
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 24 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8614 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 20:37 |
So important, influential, and genuine. Sad news. RIP.
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jammun
Prog Reviewer Joined: July 14 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3449 |
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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Can you tell me where we're headin'?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon. |
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Icarium
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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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Atavachron
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65248 |
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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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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rushfan4
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66256 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:02 |
This news is like a punch to the gut. Really sad news.
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Atavachron
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65248 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 21:04 |
Someone better make sure he's noted at next year's Grammys.
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Manuel
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 09 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13332 |
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.
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twosteves
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 01 2007 Location: NYC/Rhinebeck Status: Offline Points: 4091 |
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............
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Enchant X
Forum Senior Member Joined: July 31 2014 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 869 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 22:59 |
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.
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 23:16 |
......not for Keith.
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brainstormer
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 20 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Status: Offline Points: 887 |
Posted: March 11 2016 at 23:47 |
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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rogerthat
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869 |
Posted: March 12 2016 at 00:52 |
Terrible year. Shocked. RIP.
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Viajero Astral
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 16 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 3118 |
Posted: March 12 2016 at 01:30 |
This is sad
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 . |
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916 |
Posted: March 12 2016 at 01:46 |
........and Ozzy lives on.............
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lazland
Prog Reviewer Joined: October 28 2008 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 13627 |
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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