Emerson, Lake and Palmer this British rock group started as a collaboration
between keyboardist Keith Emerson and Greg Lake bassist, guitarist and vocalist,
both of whom were already members of British bands the Nice and King Crimson.
Nice were heading toward the limelight of the British rock scene, Emerson and
Lake decided to breakaway and form their own band. They chose percussionist Carl
Palmer, known for his powerhouse style, to round out the new group. In the early
stages of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, there were rumours of Jimi Hendrix joining
the band, they would then have being called HELP, Hendrix, Emerson, Lake and
Palmer.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer, is now remembered for their explosively theatrical
live shows, which featured Palmer's kit revolving in mid air and Emerson's knife
throwing. Emerson, Lake and Palmer disbanded in 1978, but eight years later, in
1986, an eager Lake and Emerson attempted to reform with drummer Cozy Powell as
Emerson, Lake and Powell. In 1991 the original Emerson, Lake and Palmer joined
together to record Black Moon and followed it up with a successful reunion tour.
A live album, Live at Royal Albert Hall was released in 1993.
Greg Lake the founding father of progressive rock,
with Greg Lake singer, writer and guitarist was
one of the original members of King Crimson. But he's
probably best-known as the middle third of Emerson,
Lake & Palmer, among the first and most successful
1970s super groups.
