Greg Lake passed 7 Dec.

Porch Dweller · 12-16-2016, 10:20 PM

I was bummed to just now hear that Greg Lake passed away after a long battle with cancer on 7 Dec. He was an integral part of two prog-rock behemoths, King Crimson and (obviously) Emerson, Lake and Palmer. With Keith Emerson's passing earlier this year, that means 2/3 of one of the most talented, ambitious, audacious, and successful bands of the '70's is now gone. RIP, Greg; your majestic voice and fantastic musicianship will be missed.

Here's one of my favorite Christmas songs, which is actually a cry against the over-commercialization of Christmas:
https://youtu.be/t8facHjO_mU

And some Prog-Metal while Heavy Metal was still in its infancy. I can imagine some hippies in 1969 sh&^ting their bell bottoms in fear after hearing this for the first time. Lake's distorted, rage-filled vocals are decades ahead of their time:
https://youtu.be/Cj-H6UkKJFI

CigarNut · 12-16-2016, 11:23 PM

I love his music.

May He Rest In Peace.

icehog3 · 12-17-2016, 01:18 AM

Oh, what a lucky man he was.

R.I.P., Mr. Lake.

Wharf Rat · 12-17-2016, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

And some Prog-Metal while Heavy Metal was still in its infancy. I can imagine some hippies in 1969 sh&^ting their bell bottoms in fear after hearing this for the first time. Lake's distorted, rage-filled vocals are decades ahead of their time:
https://youtu.be/Cj-H6UkKJFI

So sad! I was going to mention that Schizoid Man is used in a TV cologne ad. But, I just found out it's a Kanye West song that samples it. I'm getting too old...

12-16-2016, 10:20 PM	#1
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,382 Trading: (24)	Greg Lake passed 7 Dec. I was bummed to just now hear that Greg Lake passed away after a long battle with cancer on 7 Dec. He was an integral part of two prog-rock behemoths, King Crimson and (obviously) Emerson, Lake and Palmer. With Keith Emerson's passing earlier this year, that means 2/3 of one of the most talented, ambitious, audacious, and successful bands of the '70's is now gone. RIP, Greg; your majestic voice and fantastic musicianship will be missed. Here's one of my favorite Christmas songs, which is actually a cry against the over-commercialization of Christmas: https://youtu.be/t8facHjO_mU And some Prog-Metal while Heavy Metal was still in its infancy. I can imagine some hippies in 1969 sh&^ting their bell bottoms in fear after hearing this for the first time. Lake's distorted, rage-filled vocals are decades ahead of their time: https://youtu.be/Cj-H6UkKJFI __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-16-2016, 11:23 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Greg Lake passed 7 Dec. I love his music. May He Rest In Peace. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-17-2016, 01:18 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: Greg Lake passed 7 Dec. Oh, what a lucky man he was. R.I.P., Mr. Lake. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!