Article 16TD9 Keith Emerson (1944-2016), Brilliant Keyboardist and Founding Member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Keith Emerson (1944-2016), Brilliant Keyboardist and Founding Member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer

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Lori Dorn
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Keith Emerson, the brilliantly passionate keyboardist who first incorporated Moog synthesizers into live shows, composer and founding member of the iconic progressive-rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California on March 11, 2016. He was 71 years old.

Keith Emerson (1944 - 2016)We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los"

Posted by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Friday, March 11, 2016

Bandmate Carl Palmer made a beautiful statement about his longtime friend.

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music, Keith Emerson. Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz. I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith.

Remembering #KeithEmerson, a man whose fingerprints are on the very DNA of electronic synthesized sound. pic.twitter.com/ZqsdYq8j0a

- Moog Music Inc. (@moogmusicinc) March 11, 2016

Emerson had recently been working with producer Jason Woodford to raise funds through Indiegogo in order to turn his 2003 autobiography Pictures of an Exhibitionist into a film.

Greg & Keith

Posted by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Posted by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Posted by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Rest in Peace Keith. Thank you for being so kind to a young writer on Long Island in 1990. The world will miss you very much.

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