Keith Emerson’s Health
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Topic: Keith Emerson’s Health
Posted By: threefates
Subject: Keith Emerson’s Health
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:41
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I just received this email this morning. Since most of you realize what he means to me...I thought I'd share my sadness with you and hope that those of you who can, send a few prayers and/or best wishes Keith's way... This is OFFICIAL: ------------- THIS IS ELP 
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Posted By: The-Bullet
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:47
Sad news  . Hopefully however, the good news may be that this was diagnosed and will be treated in time.------------- 
"Why say it cannot be done.....they'd be better doing pop songs?" |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:49
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My dad had a triple heart bypass 4 years ago and he's absolutely fine now. I am sure that Keith has maintained a high level of general fitness and let's hope he is fighting fit again soon. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:49
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I,m really sorry to hear this news. I hope very much he gets better soon! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: bluetailfly
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:50
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Keith's a living legend. I wish him the best. ------------- "The red polygon's only desire / is to get to the blue triangle." |
Posted By: Manunkind
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:55
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Since the problem has been recognised in its early stages, he should be just fine ------------- "In war there is no time to teach or learn Zen. Carry a strong stick. Bash your attackers." - Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun |
. Posted By: con safo
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 12:02
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That sucks, get well soon keith. ------------- 
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 12:53
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He's on his way to England today to get a second opinion. I'm hoping its only necessary for him to do the stents. My brother had 5 by-passes done 20 years ago at 40 and another 3 a few years ago. He recently had stents put in also. He seems to be doing great... so I'm hoping all this will do to Keith is be an inconvenience for a few months.. and then he can get back to bashing and slamming as usual. ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: penguindf12
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:31
| My grandad had a quintuple bypass last year, and plans to ride in a week-long 350 mile bike ride this year. |
Posted By: frippertronik
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:38
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come on keith, its gonna get better
------------- a plague of lighthouse keepers |
Posted By: MANTICORE
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:39
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that it suffers KEITH EMERSON RULES..!!!, from Chile best desires for his health  -------------  |
Posted By: MANTICORE
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:40
HE IS A LUCKY MAN..!!! ------------- |
Posted By: BleedingGum
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:54
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Keith, hang in there !! We will be WATCHING OVER YOU !!
------------- ...this is called....BleedingGum ... ! |
Posted By: nimrodel
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 14:41
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lucky man died at the end of the song. keith´s song isnt over yet. ------------- We want... a shrubbery! |
MANTICORE wrote:
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 14:44
| At least they're on the case, sounds like he should be fine. Here's hoping! |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 15:00
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Get better Keith. He is one of the best musicians out there. The world is not ready to lose him. Here's to you, Keith ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 15:06
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Here's hoping Keith gets well soon; he's one of the true greats of the music world and has no equal. Best of luck Keith! |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 15:09
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It's a straightforward enough procedure these days, and from what I hear Keith runs very fast marathons in his spare time, so he's obviously in good shape - here's hoping he's back to fighting fitness soon. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: gok22us
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:03
| he better get well soon. i want to see them so badly! i'm just getting into that band heh, hes friggin brilliant |
Posted By: Swinton MCR
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:13
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"All the best for a Speedy recovery Keith !" - from one fellow Northern Englander to another...... ------------- Play me my song, here it comes again |
Posted By: gabriel
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:16
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Keep on Rockin Keith. It will be NICE to have you back on the road soon. The Prog Rock world is praying for your speedy recovery.
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Posted By: Geee
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:35
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Sad news, which I am sure will have a happy ending. Come on Keith, we need you! Music needs you! Cheers ------------- "Just as a bell that has been rung cannot be "unrung", the annoying problem with the Truth is that, once you learn it, you can not "unlearn" it." |
Posted By: NetsNJFan
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:44
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Too bad. I hope he feels better, lately I have been dealing with a serious medical condition of my own, it sucks, so I feel for him. ------------- 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:53
| My best to Keith as well. |
Posted By: benny bouncer
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 17:01
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I hope Keith has a good recovery! all the best |
Posted By: Drachen Theaker
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 17:08
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All the very best wishes to Keith and hopefully he'll be back out there playing again soon. ------------- "It's 1973, almost dinnertime and I'm 'aving 'oops!" - Gene Hunt |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 18:32
| This is a very routine operation nowadays............Keith will be fine afterwards, and if he tours the UK i'll see him live...... |
Posted By: Fragile
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 19:03
| Sad news indeed 3 Fates hope Keith recovers swiftly and is soon back on the keys; God speed him back to good health. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 19:09
May all the angels of heaven be by his side
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 19:26
That's terrible to hear, but I'm sure he'll pull through it. 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 20:26
| May i say that most of the posts seem very gloomy indeed, geting a triple heart bypass or stenting of the heart is as routine as visiting the dentist. Stop being so gloomy and rejoice that the great man will go on even longer now. |
Posted By: mirco
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 20:42
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It's sad to watch our youth's heroes getting old and ill... wish he will be good soon. ------------- Please forgive me for my crappy english! |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 21:13
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The thing about Keith for me is I guess I've loved him as pretty much a member of my family for over 30 years... He's always been a huge part of my life and as you all know, one of my heroes. I guess its just hard facing the fact that your hero may be mortal... I'm sure he'll be just fine, its just I'm worried this might slow him down a bit.... ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: The-Bullet
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 21:19
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I wouldn't have thought so. Just so long as he doesn't do what Wakey did in 1975 and really push his luck. -------------
"Why say it cannot be done.....they'd be better doing pop songs?" |
Posted By: Syntharachnid
Date Posted: June 02 2005 at 21:34
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First Wakeman retires, now Emerson gets an artery blockage? Oh lord. My deepest prayers go out to you, Kieth! ------------- 
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Posted By: bamba
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 20:02
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hermano chileno hola I didnt know what a terrible notice. hope he gets well.
------------- Learning Flute [Amigo de Manticore y Memowakeman] (primo)[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2437702285_fbb450500d_o.jpg |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 20:06
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Yes, all the best wishes to Keith. And may he make much, much more fantastic music. |
Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 20:38
He didn't liked the first opinion, so let's get another one
Anywhereabout. I wish him all the best, he's still young, so shouldn't be a real problem in the long run ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 12 2005 at 04:27
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Well he's put this up on his website... so hopefully this means its not as bad as we thought... or it probably means he doesn't want to tell us everything... as usual.. but I can't blame him... Dear Friends, Although the initial news leak had me at death's door, I'm happy to report that I have not had a heart attack. A routine EBT scan gave cause for further investigation and I was advised by my cardiologists to pursue such before committing to a tour. I am currently in England for this purpose and will have a myocardial perfusion stress test on Wednesday. The result of this and other tests will determine whether further tests are necessary. I hope to keep you notified on the outcome. Meanwhile I would like to sincerely thank all those who sent messages wishing me well and hope, all being well, to be "on the road" soon. Emo ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: UNITSKY
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 22:08
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Dear Keith! We love you, and we need for you.. The God all see! and will help for you... |
Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 07:46
All the best Keith you are Prog Rock in my view!! ------------- CYMRU AM BYTH 
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 03:57
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Health wise, Emo's not been a "Lucky Man" of late - best wishes to him from one he inspired to buy a Hammond! ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Yurkspb
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 08:04
| Best wishes to Keith! |
Posted By: omri
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 08:33
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Dear Linda, We all know how important he's for you. I wanted to inform you that my dad had a bye-pass operation 11 years ago and he's still playing tennis even today at the age of 68. so this could probably be only a temporary inconvinience and I add my wishes to yours and everybody else's that he will recover soon. ------------- omri |