Keith Emerson & Greg Lake to tour USA together
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Topic: Keith Emerson & Greg Lake to tour USA together
Posted By: Misomex777
Subject: Keith Emerson & Greg Lake to tour USA together
Date Posted: January 17 2010 at 21:09
| Greg Lake.com reports a US tour for Keith and Greg in April, but no Carl Palmer. |
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 17 2010 at 21:20
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So then any good drummer whose last name starts with 'P' may audition? |
Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: January 17 2010 at 22:08
| Oh...No Carl Palmer...so basically that means I'm not going. |
Posted By: clotomic
Date Posted: January 17 2010 at 22:18
| But they gonna be in the July's show in London... |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: January 17 2010 at 22:33
Peart? Portnoy?  |
Atavachron wrote:Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: January 18 2010 at 01:10
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From his site:
14 January 2010 Breaking News! Keith Emerson and Greg Lake U.S. Tour Announced Many American fans have expressed keen disappointment because they cannot make the UK reunion of Emerson Lake and Palmer. We are all looking forward to that event, and that first reunion of the band in more than a decade is the highlight of the coming summer. Nonetheless, American fans will not be disappointed. There is a special treat in store as Greg and his writing and performing partner tour this April in what is billed as "An intimate evening with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, featuring the music of Emerson Lake and Palmer, the Nice and King Crimson." This special "unplugged" and intimate two man show is unlike any the two have performed, solo or with others, and we eagerly look forward to meeting you there. The tour begins in April and the following dates are already booked: April 1, 2010 - Cleveland, OH - Lakewood Civic Auditorium April 2, 2010 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theater April 3, 2010 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Play House April 6, 2010 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere April 8, 2010 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square April 9, 2010 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury (More dates will be added soon) Welcome back...to the show that never ends. We promise surprises and personal moments and a memorable evening that you will never forget. Any questions or comments? Contact [email protected] with any issues navigating the site; [email protected] for press and general information. So its an unplugged event. ------------- 
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Posted By: Steven in Atlanta
Date Posted: January 18 2010 at 13:25
| Looks like a completely percussion-free two-man acoustic show. Quite intriguing, this! I guess Take a Pebble and Lucky Man are givens. Hang On to A Dream and I Talk to the Wind, too! |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: January 18 2010 at 13:44
April 6.... HERE WE COME!!!!
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: January 18 2010 at 13:50
| Here's hoping for a Missouri show but I doubt it. |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: January 28 2010 at 16:46
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Suprised this hasn't been posted yet but from Gre Lake's Website:
Keith Emerson and Greg Lake U.S. Tour Announced Many American fans have expressed keen disappointment because they cannot make the UK reunion of Emerson Lake and Palmer. We are all looking forward to that event, and that first reunion of the band in more than a decade is the highlight of the coming summer. Nonetheless, American fans will not be disappointed. There is a special treat in store as Greg and his writing and performing partner tour this April in what is billed as "An intimate evening with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, featuring the music of Emerson Lake and Palmer, the Nice and King Crimson." This special "unplugged" and intimate two man show is unlike any the two have performed, solo or with others, and we eagerly look forward to meeting you there. April 1: Lakewood Civic Auditorium, Lakewood, OH April 2: Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA April 3: Ridgefield Play House, Ridgefield, CT April 6: ** The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA April 8: ** Nokia Theatre Times Square, New York, NY April 9: Theatre at Westbury, Westbury, NY - SOLD OUT April 10: New Bedford, MA Zeiteron Performing Arts Center April 13: Montreal QC Place des Arts April 16: Milwaukee WI Potawatomi Casino/Northern Lights Theatre April 17: Merrillville IN Star Plaza Theatre April 18: Indianapolis IN Murat Theatre at the Murat Centre April 25: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre Platinum VIP Packages are $250 each and include: ------------- 
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Posted By: Jozef
Date Posted: January 29 2010 at 10:52
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April 2nd: Glenside, Pennsylvania. I'll definitely try and make this show. Too bad Palmer isn't joining them, I'm not a huge ELP fan, but I wouldn't mind seeing them perform. ------------- 
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: January 29 2010 at 11:01
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Sorry admins this didn't come up in my search -------------
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 04:27
 No worries Garion. better said twice than not at all!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 07:39
NO!!!!! Ian PAICE!!!!!! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 07:41
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April 6: ** The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA We are SO there... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 13:21
Going to try and get the LA show.  -------------
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 15:39
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hopefully this one doesn't fall through.. Emerson was scheduled to play the Birch last year and cancelled for health reasons...
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 16:26
^SHHHHHHH don't jinx it.  I had tickets for the first show in LA. Got canceled 5 days prior to the show. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 30 2010 at 19:00
haha.. I have been the king of jinx recently... must have used up all my good karma to see PFM lay waste to all prog pretenders .. present and future at Nearfest earlier last year. since then... we had the infamous Yes parking lot show... with an opening act consisting of a typhoon/lighting storm... stayed to the bitter end till Steve got shocked by his guitar and they gave it up. My wallet took 2 WEEKS to dry out hahah the infamy of seeing DT display everything cringworthy about prog..... we left early Porcupine Tree bore us both to tears in a sh*tty venue... we left early... Eddie Jobson and UZED which was killer... but someone forgot to tell the sound engineer they were playing at a joint called the Jammin Java and the show nearly left me deaf for a week hahah. jinx?... too late my friend hahha. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 04 2010 at 19:47
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hahah... I wasn't kidding Brian... you might as well toss any idea of seeing Emerson and Lake... something will happen. California will slide into the ocean... second attempt to see Yes in the last year.. this weekend....about to be snowed out by blizzard conditions and several feet of snow. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Procol Harum Machine
Date Posted: February 04 2010 at 20:45
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I hear they're playing in my area...awesome. ------------- 
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 06 2010 at 09:36
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Just for a laugh... Found this on the Tour reviews page of the Yes website, in the section dedicated to reviews of the show that should have taken place tonight in DC (and which, thank heavens, was rescheduled for Feb 15): LAST YEAR IT WAS A MONSOON.NOW ITS A BLIZZARD.WHAT'S NEXT....LOCUST? |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 06 2010 at 09:50
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hahahha... well we have tickets for it... so nothing would surprise me. At least for Brian's sake we don't live in Cali... remember the trailer for 2010 hopefully no one makes the Micky-Raff connection... we'll get shunned if they find we have tickets to a show haha ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: February 06 2010 at 10:21
Hey Micky you wern't at that Genesis show in 2007 at the Hollywood bowl were you? You know the one in early October when it rained! It rained n So Cal in October at an outdoor arena like that never happens! You had to have been there because then I have someone to blame over the fact they had to cancel the encore so my lasting live experience from Genesis, looks live ever, was Invisible Touch! Please let me blame you please  -------------
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 06 2010 at 10:42
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hahha.... nope... can't blame me for that one
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Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 02 2010 at 09:55
| The first show was scheduled for last night, April 1, at Lakewood Civic Auditorium in Cleveland. It was canceled. Anyone know why? |
Posted By: Misomex777
Date Posted: April 03 2010 at 09:50
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Do you have tickets to an upcoming E & L show? Dont be so sure it will happen. Check out this link http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/04/keith_emerson_and_greg_lake_ab.html - http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/04/keith_emerson_and_greg_lake_ab.html
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 04 2010 at 14:29
I read reports where apparently it was down to an argument between the 2 of them, but if that IS the case, how do they know they'll be speaking again by the 5th, which is when the next gig is scheduled to actually take place, canceling the 2 or so previous. I mean, what, like I can't talk to you now, but I'll be ready by the 5th..??? Although now there is this: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=10150181917425457&id=822140456#!/KEITH.EMERSON.OFFICIALPAGE?ref=ts |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: April 04 2010 at 21:38
| Now, I don't know how bad an argument between 2 people can be that they would have to cancel several shows already with tickets on sale (I don't really know how well the tickets were selling), but it is extremely childish and un-professional to do so. I mean, they should be able to just not talk to each other except for the rehearsals and then part ways once the tour is over. Or if they know they can't stand each other, then not even plan a tour (some one-offs should be the most they can plan). And if they need to tour to get some more income, they surely could arrange to play with some other prog legends, or new bands with potential. Surely, for example, Wakeman, Anderson, Rabin will need a bass player for their album and shows these year (if it indeed happens), and if Greg Lake was to be included, well it would surely call A LOT of attention. |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 04 2010 at 22:04
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Here are the official comments. Whatever it means if Rams Head in MD goes off Monday I am sure we will be okay including the three canceled show rescheduled.: LETTER FROM THE FRONT I must apologise for the very last-minute cancellation of the show in Lakewood, and also of Glenside and Ridgefield shows, and for my absence of an issuance of any sort of statement. The production we had hoped to put on was lacking in its musical and technical preparations. I was too distraught and embarrassed to come on stage to perform or even to announce the sudden cancellation myself, and to issue a statement immediately. What we were embarking upon was completely new ventures for both of us. I could not appear in front of an audience with high-expectations unprepared. At that particular time, the quality of music I wished to present was more important to me than my reputation or financial gain. I now realize fully that the decision had a devastating effect on many including fans, my crew, staff, the promoters and the venues. I will make every effort to fulfill our commitments to fans and friends at the re-scheduled dates in May for the cancelled shows. I realize that I have disappointed my loyal fans. I know that many of you have traveled afar, used your precious vacation days, and spent your hard-earned money just to see the show. I am very sorry not only to those who came to Lakewood and those who bought tickets for Glenside and Ridgefield shows, but also all fans for whom I have deep respect. I hope you can accept us delivering good shows, starting on Monday, April 5 in Annapolis, as a form of sincere apology. Keith Emerson -------------
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 05 2010 at 21:04
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I heard a report from someone at the Rams head show in Maryland tonight "They are on stage and doing a killer version of a 1969 classic." So whatever the problem it seems to be solved.
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 06 2010 at 11:50
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Here is a more detailed review.
Okay, I'm not a great reviewer but here is my impression of their show in Annapolis tonight: First impression walking up to the venue Rams Head Tavern...this is not a big place (but one reason why I like) but parked out front not 1 but TWO huge tour buses AND a Semi! You would think they were playing a stadium!  Checked out the merch stand...no CDs but several shirts, hat and mug. Scored a nice Manticore Hall shirt. The show started only a little late and the announcer said that Greg was 'on the tail end of a throat infection' and he was going to perform regardless but to please understand that his voice may not be 100% (Could this be one of the reasons they canceled the 1st 3 shows of the tour?). Indeed his voice was a bit raspy but seemed to get a little better as the eve went on. Still, it was a treat to hear him after all these years (Last time I saw him was when they did the Black Moon tour ...not a great release IMHO). Some people speculated in another thread that they thought the reason the 1st 3 shows were canceled was because Keith and Greg had a fight. Well, don't know about that but I do know that if they did it sure didn't show onstage tonight! They were full of good humor and told some great stories. The set list will follow after this paragraph so SPOILER ALERT for those who care. Anyway, it was a great show...even though the drums were 'canned' tracks. Some of the tunes were a little re-arranged so be aware of that if you are going to one of their upcoming shows (but not to worry, they were still fantastic). Here comes the set list (I think I got it all....) From The Beginning I Talk To The Wind  Take A Pebble Tarkus (excellent BTW) they took a break here Keith tells a story about the spinning piano and fireworks Cest La Vie Bitches Crystal America (a little bit,no vocals)/Rondo Here they took some questions from the audience and 1 guy asked if they ever do Benny The Bouncer. Keith replies...not recently and then proceeded to do a bit of it with Greg joining in but stopped and said, oh that's the wrong key isn't it? So they started again and did a bit of it again to the audiences delight. Pirates Then Greg tells the story about how the song Lucky Man came to be.... Lucky Man Huge standing ovation, expecting an encore....but none after that. Despite that, it was a very satisfying show and for my money...well worth it. They told some great stories and jokes and performed very well. -------------
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Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 06 2010 at 15:15
| The song is "I Talk to the Wind" from the King Crimson album "ITCOTCK" |
Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 06 2010 at 15:16
| I have tickets for the show on April 10th. I'll report back after the show! |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 06 2010 at 15:28
What's the point?  -------------
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 07 2010 at 09:42
| On Keith's facebook page someone is saying it should be renamed the 'unlucky man' tour as they now can't play until the 8th due to Greg's throat problems. Those at Annapolis were lucky. |
Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 07 2010 at 14:58
| I heard the same. Greg is suffering from serious laryngitis (as reported on his website and Keith Emerson's). My tickets are for April 10th. Something tells me I'm not gonna be "lucky".... |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 08 2010 at 13:09
| I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, mate... |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 08 2010 at 13:13
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Well tonight is the night they are supposed to resume. Greg having two nights off hopefully will have recovered. Sometimes though laryngitis can last a while. Hopefully it is just a small after affect of his infection. -------------
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 08 2010 at 13:21
| Throat infections do tend to drag on, I can't imagine his voice/throat having a chance to fully recover over just 2 nights, but howsever, we shall see.... |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: April 09 2010 at 07:54
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 09 2010 at 11:09
| The gig got great reviews, so wentka, I think you're on... |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 10 2010 at 14:09
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Progressive ears has good review thread about the tour -------------
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Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 15:33
| The show happened and it was fantastic! The music was fantastic and Greg's voice was in great shape. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see them (as the two of them and their legion of fans) are getting older - this may be the last time. I loved it!! |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 17:18
| Yeah, I've been following the reviews on the website Garion81 suggested, and it's mixed reviews. Shame they pulled the video clip. Anything interesting from the Q&A bit? |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 17:22
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I won't see this until the 25th will let you know Kojak.
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 17:25
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Okie dokes
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Posted By: who-knows-it's-prog
Date Posted: April 23 2010 at 19:09
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I've gotten a hold of a bootleg from the April 8th concert..sounds like a fantastic night. Seeing that the dynamic duo aren't playing the UK until July i wanted to hear how they sounded together. If you can't get to one of their concerts go find a bootleg...not hard to find. And hear 2 of the best proggies ever .
No apologies for finding a bootleg of them. ------------- If it's not prog, it's not prog, regardless. |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 24 2010 at 07:48
| I've seen a few bits on youtube, before they were pulled, and they are looking very together as a twosome. Greg's voice is really strong, Emerson is really strong despite all his hand troubles. I've heard they are going for the full laser show as a threesome at the Voltage Fest, should be special. |
Posted By: wentka
Date Posted: April 24 2010 at 09:11
| I saw the show on April 10th. Yes, Greg's voice is very strong and sounding great. The rapport between them was great - so I don't get what was up with the early reports on the show cancelations. I was also lucky enough to, ummm, get a hold of a little something from the show on April 8th at the Nokia Theatre :) |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 24 2010 at 09:33
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They're not throwing their underwear into the audience, are they?
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 24 2010 at 13:45
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Seeing them tomorrow night. If they do I will mail them to you. -------------
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: April 24 2010 at 13:56
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 15 2010 at 04:28
| Anyone here go see them last night with Ian McDonald...??? |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 15 2010 at 22:50
| ^ Is that true or is it a joke? It would be great to have such a performance. |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 26 2010 at 04:40
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Sorry Dellinger, I've been away, didn't get this until today - yes, it was true, unless I'm living in some parallel universe http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/notes/keith-emerson/ian-mcdonald-to-appear-on-the-last-two-emerson-lake-us-shows-/392986211751 - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/notes/keith-emerson/ian-mcdonald-to-appear-on-the-last-two-emerson-lake-us-shows-/392986211751 |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 26 2010 at 11:13
| http://www.theweekender.com/music/Emerson__Lake_get_intimate_REVIEW_05-18-2010.html |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 26 2010 at 22:31
| Oh well, so it seems he was only present in 2 songs... it would have been great if he had added flutes (and perhaps additional keyboards) throughout all the show (and making wishes, if they had had a real drummer too, and then recorded the show and released it on DVD or CD...) Well, I wish I had seen it anyway. Thanks for the info. |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 27 2010 at 02:25
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I know, Dellinger, I'm with you on all of that.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N82ws7uQ-G4&playnext_from=TL&videos=djTaNEl3ifQ |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 27 2010 at 22:49
| I just watched the video, and it had the link to Lucky man too. I was never a great fan of I talk to the wind, but this version had the potential of being so cool... it lacked a bit on the chorus, but Emerson almost made some really beautiful piano additions to the song, at some points he was a bit audible and sounded great, but not long enough. Lucky man sounded good too with the flute, but the voice is just not the same it was when it was originally released and that takes points away (Lake used to have such a beautiful voice, too bad it was lost in the 90's). |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 28 2010 at 02:39
| He did have a beautiful voice, it still has power, but maybe lost the tenderness, even the likes of Robert Plant have lost their voice though can still sing. I loved the version of I Talk to the Wind, but I've always liked that song. |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 28 2010 at 22:35
| Well, Gilmour still could sing very beautifully on his last tour a few years ago, though surely he's lost some power (not that he was ever a particularly powerful singer). Jon Anderson could still sing perfectly well by 2000, but on the last DVD his voice already sounded just a bit rougher. Ofcourse after his hospitalization who knows what's happened to his voice. |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 30 2010 at 09:03
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I saw footage of Jon Anderson performing on another site, I don't know how recent the performance was, but his voice was amazing. He is eager to get back out there; http://www.planetrock.com/Article.asp?id=1766560&spid=35830 |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 30 2010 at 21:56
| Well, the news are not as exciting as the ones I had heard, and now I fear they may not come to pass, that Wakeman and Anderson were goint to tour and record an album with Trevor Rabin and some other yes related man. However, we are getting way off topic (there's a thread about this project). |
Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: May 31 2010 at 02:23
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Ha ha, whoops, yes, but only you and me will know.... Been nice talking to you...
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Posted By: Kojak
Date Posted: June 04 2010 at 03:10
| So, they are planning to tour the US again next year with these intimate shows, and are going to see how the High Voltage gig goes, but are not ruling out touring/working as ELP again. The High Voltage gig will be filmed and released as a dvd/cd. Looks likely to be a cd of the intimate gigs coming up at some point. |