Tremendous tragedy. He gave so much to music lovers. I had no idea what he was going through. I consider him to be at the top regarding his gift of music. He was a giant of creativity and talent.
Saw ELP in the summer of 1974 at the Philadelphia Spectrum, for the Brain Salad Surgery Tour ~ It was nothing short of Spectacular ..! Their Sound System was set up Quadraphonic style, so Keith’s keyboards Swirled all around you on the concert floor ~ Mind Blowing 👍🏻
I saw ELP at he New Haven Coliseum in 1977 , or 78. I can't remember exactly, but they were spectacular. My sister took photos of them and of Kiss when they performed in the 70s around that time
I saw ELP in about 1973. Blew me away! There were a lot of other bands there also. But the only one I remember was ELP. Their like will never be seen again.
He, Rick Wakeman of YES and John Lord of Deep Purple are the greatest keyboard players in musical history. Both Kieth and John are now passed but their music will live forever. RIP Kieth Emerson and John Lord.
@@kevintewey1157I read at the time that he had a great deal of shame around his inability to play the way he used to as I think he’d been planning a tour. The pain must have been so debilitating Very tragic!!!
My primary influence. Met him twice, became friends with his Moog tech Gene Stopp (RIP.) It made me so sad that he never found a way to be comfortable with the way he could continue to play. I loved him. It was alright with me.
My dad was and still is a huge ELP fan. I remember hearing on the radio in his truck that Keith Emerson died and he was heartbroken. Keith didn’t deserve to go through all that pain. May he rest in peace🖤
Sure to say that Keith did not deserve that much pain is that because he was a great man? And does that mean that anyone who is not that great deserves pain and the least of us deserves the most pain? Yeah that would be a zero-sum game that's the problem with the Western mentality
@@kevino4846 Who are you? Talking about ? i'm talking about keith emerson If you've never considered suicide. First of all you are rare. And then I guess you may feel better than keith emerson. You said nothing to do with the original poster.Just keith emerson
I listen to them everyday one of the first group Survivor listen to in back number one in my heart ❤️ you could never replace Emerson Lake and Palmer or their music is totally awesome 👍😎 so I will always listen to them everyday at least once on each day until I die because they are totally one-hundred-percent by far the best band that ever lived and played music great band Emerson Lake and Palmer
Keith was a genius beyond his time. Greg had the voice of an angel. Palmer had a gift to make the drums speak. They were unparalleled in talent and their music will live forever.
Rest in peace Keith Emerson. ELP's song 'From The Beginning' is a classic song that not only personifies but is nostalgic to the 70's and what that decade was all about. Other bands and groups such as America, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Kansas, Boston, and Led Zeppelin had also added to the mystique of the 70's.
Saw ELP early 70’s just astounding. Can’t listen to Endless Enigma from 6.00 thro Fugue without crying. His writing and playing is so beautiful. Much missed. And Greg. Two huge talents. XX
I was lucky enough to see them live in Dayton Ohio back in 1976. It was an awesome show. It was the only concert I've been to where The crowd was so tight trying to get in, that I thought I might be crushed.
I saw them in '78 and will never forget him throwing that piano around! What a gifted artist. I had no idea how he'd passed :( I hope he found his peace.
Great musician!! The 70s with Emmerson lake and Palmer, Yes, jethro Tull, The Who OMGosh how I loved beeing a teenager in the mid 70s!! Great Concerts!!
Emerson Lake and Palmer were amazing, all accomplished musicians. Their music does not seem to be appreciated as much as it should. Hearing them does take me back
UNCLE~MR.KEITH EMERSON WAS/IS A MASSIVE DEAL WITHIN MY FAMILY.. ESPECIALLY WHEN I WAS A TINY KID..AMOUNST MY OLDER BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S..I REMEMBER POSTER'S UP ON MY BROTHER'S WALL IN THE BEDROOM.. KEITH EMERSON WAS/IS A GENIUS.. JORDAN RUDESS IS OUR "NEW" UNCLE~MR.KEITH EMERSON.. REST~IN~PEACE.,SIR!!!!!!
Saddest thing was in his later years, so called fans were booing him during his inflammation affecting his playing. Some people completely lack compassion. A true virtuoso isn't big enough words for this man.
Saw ELP at the Empire Pool Wembley in 1974. An unbelievable experience and to be in the second made it an incredible evening. Have been a massive fan since they were formed. This man was a fantastic keyboard player. RIP Keith you were a legend.
I was fortunate enough to see emerson Lake And Palmer. Chief was by far in a class of his own no keyboard list. Has come. Close. To his creativity. An intricacy on kerewards. He will be missed forever. Rest in peace, Brother
Great keyboardist and great band!!! Brain Salad Surgery is on my top ten albums of all time. Sorry to hear how his life got out of control and led to his taking his own life.
I completely understand! OA has been attacking me. Athlete my whole life. Now I need new knees. Depression has taken me over. I'm not going to be a burden to anyone period. I'll take my exit. Watching my mom with dementia and lost daddy to cancer. I will not allow that. I'll vanish. No one will have to care for me.
I was really saddened & shocked by Keith’s death, saw him with the Nice & ELP and was absolutely mesmerised by his extraordinary skill playing the Hammond Organ.
One of? No, hands down KE was THE most technically accomplished keyboard players of “popular” music ever. Name me another who could play any of his two handed extended pieces, let alone compose them. Can’t think of one.
How brutally sad ! But, when he lost the ability to play, his life must have been so miserable that he felt he was already dead. RIP Keith Enerson you will never be forgotten. 🌹🇬🇧
Keith was both a composer and arranger as well. His nerve damage was sustained decades before which progressed with his ability to play and perform suffering as in evidence in Black Moon release. His depression intensified therafter not able to do what he loved Will always have a warm place in my heart, Keith. No one will ever replace the serenades received while lying under the Steinway or sitting on the bench with you. ❤️💕🪶
I saw them once. He had the piano turning and he played upside down. Great show. I feel bad as I play piano, not like him of course, and have arthritis in my hands. Sucks. Rest in peace Keith.
En 1976 escuché ELP por primera vez. Yo tenía 13 años y estudiaba piano y batería. Era una música de una calidad inimaginable para la época. En la actualidad nadie la entiende, salvo los músicos. Keith es irrepetible como músico.
the first time I saw Keith was around 1969. as I remember it he was belted to a piano bench and then was elevated on this bench and began to play the keyboards in an orbit of sorts. magnetic powerful blue saxon eyes
I saw ELP in 1992 for their reunion tour of 'Black Moon' and then saw them again in 1996 with Jethro Tull and, lemme tell ya - they opened and they STILL gave Jethro Tull a run for their money that night! He AND Greg Lake are already missed. I feel fortunate to have seen them..
@@EdCollectsthere was a hell of a lot more to him than that. Composer, concert pianist and synthesist who pioneered using the Moog synthesizer on stage.
I am so sorry to hear that that was such a great man in the 70s can you imagine being a keyboard player it's your life music and then you have arthritis in your hands life can throw some real curve balls at you it's like Job in the Bible everything was taken from him but he didn't give up he didn't curse God he got it all back whenever we as human beings Fallen Despair and situations like this we just have to keep going on and never give up I'm so sorry to hear that about him life can be so overwhelming
I'VE GOT A CONCERT DVD AND WHAT KEITH EMERSON DOS WITH THE ELECTRONIC ORGAN IS AMAZING AND HE PLAYS THE ELECTRIC ORGON ON HIS OWN BACK AND HE STICKS KNIFES IN THE KEYBOARD AND HE PLAYS THE PIANO SITTING ON THE PIANO 🎹 AND HE PLAYS A TUNE BY BEETHOVEN 😔
I don't know what the question should be. How does a great man like that forget who he is ? or who Among Us knows that we can live with excruciating pain?❤
@Robert Martin, Rest In Peace in peace huh... Oh man! I really can't even decide just what's worse here. The way that some people, somehow always seem to think and believe possible that the RUclips comments section is a direct line to, or personal mailbox for deceased celebrities. And that they in turn, all do nothing but spend each minute of their heavenly eternity of infinite other much better sounding possibilities, just checking in on, and killing their time watching and reading every single new post as they all come pouring in. So I don't know... Is that one there the absolute moronic worst then? Or does "Rest In Peace in peace SIR", perhaps even manage to top all of that??
That's sad. He almost made it to the finish line. RIP brother.
He did make it to the funish line 😂
He was the man of the keyboards, so was Brian auger
Tremendous tragedy. He gave so much to music lovers. I had no idea what he was going through. I consider him to be at the top regarding his gift of music. He was a giant of creativity and talent.
👊👊🙏
They could make a keyboard with two thousand keys and he could still master it, I believe.
Sorry for you, Keith! To me you were the Best ! If only you could have found another way! I miss your sound. 😢
He’s laid to rest in Lancing, Sussex England. He is interned with his parents and the grave is a beautiful tribute to his life. RIP Keith. ✝️
Thank you for sharing that bit of information.
RIP Keith ❤
Nice to hear you do do much minilism from some families and artist
Saw ELP in the summer of 1974 at the Philadelphia Spectrum, for the Brain Salad Surgery Tour ~
It was nothing short of Spectacular ..! Their Sound System was set up Quadraphonic style, so Keith’s keyboards Swirled all around you on the concert floor ~ Mind Blowing 👍🏻
Oh wow, I can't even imagine how great that was!!! 🤘
I saw the same show only in St Louis. Also saw the one before that in 1971.
I saw them 5’times in Philadelphia. They were one of my all time favorite bands. How sad what happened to this genius of a musician
I got to see them at the Mann. Wonderful evening,!
I saw ELP at he New Haven Coliseum in 1977 , or 78. I can't remember exactly, but they were spectacular. My sister took photos of them and of Kiss when they performed in the 70s around that time
I saw ELP in about 1973. Blew me away! There were a lot of other bands there also. But the only one I remember was ELP. Their like will never be seen again.
He, Rick Wakeman of YES and John Lord of Deep Purple are the greatest keyboard players in musical history. Both Kieth and John are now passed but their music will live forever. RIP Kieth Emerson and John Lord.
In rock history, not all of music history
Lord wasn't even close to Keith in keyboarding ability. No rocker was.
Eddie Van Halen was a magnificent keyboard player as well. He was incredible actually.
@@bensherman8976 Eddie was playing an instrument as he was being born. What a gifted talent he was.
@@johnhermann5301Nada puede ser aplicable "a toda la música"... O acaso Beethoven, Liszt y Chopin fueron genios del rock...????
He was the king of the moog synth.
The keyboard in general
listen to his version of "Hoedown" on the Trilogy album. My God!@@JaycheLeggg
@@adotintheshark4848 An incredible piece of music.
RIP Bro.Thank you for your music 🎶.
Met him at his 70th birthday party! Amazing man!
Holy! That's really cool! 👊
Man, why didn't you notice that he didn't feel like he was really cool ( great)?
Or do you think it was the pain that made him make the final decision
@@kevintewey1157I read at the time that he had a great deal of shame around his inability to play the way he used to as I think he’d been planning a tour.
The pain must have been so debilitating
Very tragic!!!
My primary influence. Met him twice, became friends with his Moog tech Gene Stopp (RIP.)
It made me so sad that he never found a way to be comfortable with the way he could continue to play. I loved him. It was alright with me.
Keith was very important part of my life. RIP
RIP, Keith. Absolute legend.
I was blown away seeing him on TV playing an elevated grand piano 🎹 with it & him spinning foreword and over & over & over.....
He did that at the California Jam in 1974 . They were the last band to play . I got to see it live ❤
Up there w Bach as far a composing. Ppl don’t even know how much talent Keith had. A musicians musician. Miss you Keith, and Greg. ❤
Didn't finish saw them at Boston Garden in 1972 Amazing Concert at the end he threw his Moog off the Stage!
You must mean Sebastian Bach the rocker. If you are talking the Baroque composer, you are so wrong. And there is no bigger fan of Keith than me.
Sebastian is a dope compared to Keith Emerson 😂@@rman52
Haha, that's laughable. I'm a huge fan of Keith Emerson but comparing his composing to Bach is like comparing Kiss to Led Zeppelin.
My dad was and still is a huge ELP fan. I remember hearing on the radio in his truck that Keith Emerson died and he was heartbroken. Keith didn’t deserve to go through all that pain. May he rest in peace🖤
Sure to say that Keith did not deserve that much pain is that because he was a great man? And does that mean that anyone who is not that great deserves pain and the least of us deserves the most pain? Yeah that would be a zero-sum game that's the problem with the Western mentality
Yes, anyway it's sad.
@@kevintewey1157 It's not a pain competition, what's wrong with you. It was a stand-alone comment, which everyone has the right to make.
@@kevino4846 Who are you?
Talking about ?
i'm talking about keith emerson
If you've never considered suicide. First of all you are rare.
And then I guess you may feel better than keith emerson.
You said nothing to do with the original poster.Just keith emerson
I was a huge fan of his music. Very sad to hear of his sad ending.
Yeah, sad ending.
best keyboard player I ever saw
I love him so much. ❤ Rest in Peace Keith darling. You will always live in my mind.
I was lucky enough to have gotten to see Emerson, Lake and Palmer in Jacksonville Fla in mid 70s
I'm jealous! Please tell me it was a great show!
I listen to them everyday one of the first group Survivor listen to in back number one in my heart ❤️ you could never replace Emerson Lake and Palmer or their music is totally awesome 👍😎 so I will always listen to them everyday at least once on each day until I die because they are totally one-hundred-percent by far the best band that ever lived and played music great band Emerson Lake and Palmer
Yes! An amazing band!
Keith was a genius beyond his time. Greg had the voice of an angel. Palmer had a gift to make the drums speak. They were unparalleled in talent and their music will live forever.
Rest in peace Keith Emerson. ELP's song 'From The Beginning' is a classic song that not only personifies but is nostalgic to the 70's and what that decade was all about. Other bands and groups such as America, Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Kansas, Boston, and Led Zeppelin had also added to the mystique of the 70's.
I always thought ELP's music was a notch above alot of the the 3 chord high school rock we were listening to back then.
RIP, brother!❤
Beautiful footage of Keith. Thank you for this.
I had the privilege of seeing ELP in the 70's 4 time's, fantastic concerts.
When people say the pain is too much this is right around the corner😢
Keith was a keyboard player with immeasurable and visionary talent. Rest in peace brother your music is immortal.
Tremendous person 🙏
Saw ELP early 70’s just astounding. Can’t listen to Endless Enigma from 6.00 thro Fugue without crying. His writing and playing is so beautiful. Much missed. And Greg. Two huge talents. XX
He's definitely missed 😔😔
What a lucky man he was!
Indeed!
Haha, good one brochacho! 😂😎🤙
@@suryadas6987 🕺🧸🚚😎
I was lucky enough to see them live in Dayton Ohio back in 1976. It was an awesome show. It was the only concert I've been to where The crowd was so tight trying to get in, that I thought I might be crushed.
I saw them in '78 and will never forget him throwing that piano around! What a gifted artist. I had no idea how he'd passed :( I hope he found his peace.
RIP Keith. You wowed us all with your awesome music.
His playing on Lucky Man will go down in the annuls of those that know.
A genius. RIP. And Thank you for this summary!
Thanks for watching, I'm a big fan also.
The only rocker that I would agree that was a genius.
Great musician!! The 70s with Emmerson lake and Palmer, Yes, jethro Tull, The Who OMGosh how I loved beeing a teenager in the mid 70s!! Great Concerts!!
Emerson Lake and Palmer were amazing, all accomplished musicians. Their music does not seem to be appreciated as much as it should. Hearing them does take me back
Love from the beginning 💝😍
What a great singer he was God bless him May he rest in peace I love you so much your 1 fan for life
Still my favourite musician. Saw them in London a couple of times when they reformed.
UNCLE~MR.KEITH EMERSON WAS/IS A MASSIVE DEAL WITHIN MY FAMILY..
ESPECIALLY WHEN I WAS A TINY KID..AMOUNST MY OLDER BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S..I REMEMBER POSTER'S UP ON MY BROTHER'S WALL IN THE BEDROOM..
KEITH EMERSON WAS/IS A GENIUS..
JORDAN RUDESS IS OUR "NEW" UNCLE~MR.KEITH EMERSON..
REST~IN~PEACE.,SIR!!!!!!
Saddest thing was in his later years, so called fans were booing him during his inflammation affecting his playing. Some people completely lack compassion. A true virtuoso isn't big enough words for this man.
Saw ELP at the Empire Pool Wembley in 1974. An unbelievable experience and to be in the second made it an incredible evening. Have been a massive fan since they were formed. This man was a fantastic keyboard player. RIP Keith you were a legend.
Oh wow, that must have been great! I'm jealous!
I was fortunate enough to see emerson Lake And Palmer. Chief was by far in a class of his own no keyboard list. Has come.
Close. To his creativity.
An intricacy on kerewards. He will be missed forever.
Rest in peace, Brother
Great keyboardist and great band!!! Brain Salad Surgery is on my top ten albums of all time. Sorry to hear how his life got out of control and led to his taking his own life.
When you see Tommy Lee and his rotating drum sets realize that Keith Emerson was doing that act when Tommy was a child.
What a fantastic music they made!!!
I love him forever. ❤
I completely understand! OA has been attacking me. Athlete my whole life. Now I need new knees. Depression has taken me over. I'm not going to be a burden to anyone period. I'll take my exit. Watching my mom with dementia and lost daddy to cancer. I will not allow that. I'll vanish. No one will have to care for me.
They are still my Favorite Band of All Time R.I.P. Bro
Lived a great life until he couldn't. Sad. RIP Keith.
I was really saddened & shocked by Keith’s death, saw him with the Nice & ELP and was absolutely mesmerised by his extraordinary skill playing the Hammond Organ.
Saw ELP in early 70s in Detroit. Fantastic concert!
I can only imagine how great that must have been! 👊
One of? No, hands down KE was THE most technically accomplished keyboard players of “popular” music ever. Name me another who could play any of his two handed extended pieces, let alone compose them. Can’t think of one.
Keith was great. The social media posts disrespected him too much. I will always respect and honor his keyboard greatness. RIP Keith. 🙏
Its always a surprise to be reminded that great people are still humans with human problems.
How brutally sad !
But, when he lost the ability to play, his life must have been so miserable that he felt he was already dead. RIP Keith Enerson you will never be forgotten. 🌹🇬🇧
Keith was both a composer and arranger as well. His nerve damage was sustained decades before which progressed with his ability to play and perform suffering as in evidence in Black Moon release. His depression intensified therafter not able to do what he loved Will always have a warm place in my heart, Keith. No one will ever replace the serenades received while lying under the Steinway or sitting on the bench with you. ❤️💕🪶
RIP hail to the king. Went out on his own terms.
He in my mind was the greatest keyboard player. I can't even imagine what this guy went through with all the experiences with that.
He was more than just a great keyboard player, he was a great performer.
His live show was wild
I saw them once. He had the piano turning and he played upside down. Great show. I feel bad as I play piano, not like him of course, and have arthritis in my hands. Sucks. Rest in peace Keith.
R.I.P. Keith..😪....you was the Lucky MAN 🤗
En 1976 escuché ELP por primera vez. Yo tenía 13 años y estudiaba piano y batería. Era una música de una calidad inimaginable para la época. En la actualidad nadie la entiende, salvo los músicos. Keith es irrepetible como músico.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MY CONDOLENCES. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. FIND PEACE IN HEAVEN. 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
the first time I saw Keith was around 1969. as I remember it he was belted to a piano bench and then was elevated on this bench and began to play the keyboards in an orbit of sorts. magnetic powerful blue saxon eyes
Oh wow, I WISH I got to see him perform!!
Tudo que todas as gerações devem conhecer. 💙🌹
This is so sad that he took his life . RIP
Could you do the Life and Death of Elliott Smith?
Yes! I'll add him to my list, thanks!
@@EdCollects thanks, I'm a huge fan of him
So many great artists...when old age stops them...they would rather be dead. I don't blame them.
😔😔😔
ELP was the first concert I saw. The fall of 1973.
Rest In Peace . . .
A fan from 1977.
I saw him in 1998 at a show in Gramado, Rio grande do Sul, Brazil!! It was 🤩
He was terrific playing Fanfare for the Common Man in the Olympics in Montreal (I think 1976). There are YT clips of it.
I just heard about that and came here to watch it. Great stuff!
None like him before and will never be henceforth
I saw ELP in 1992 for their reunion tour of 'Black Moon' and then saw them again in 1996 with Jethro Tull and, lemme tell ya - they opened and they STILL gave Jethro Tull a run for their money that night! He AND Greg Lake are already missed. I feel fortunate to have seen them..
Saw them in 1973 at msg. Beyond fantastic
Oh you're lucky! I wish I got to see them!
The Best! 🎹🎹🎹 Eternamente fã! 🤘🏼🎶🎶🖤🖤🖤
Loved ELP back in the day. I heard of The Nice. Didn't know he committed suicide. That's sad to hear.
One of my favorite Bands saw them at Boston Garden
Loved ELP. Have been listening to them a lot lately.
❤❤❤- always here ❤
Music genius!
Sad story, to have the ability to play taken away from him by arthritis like that on top of all his other tragedies.
La classe non muore mai ❤R.I.P.
Never seen anyone play at his level!
Yeah, it's insane watching him go nuts on stage!
@@EdCollectsthere was a hell of a lot more to him than that. Composer, concert pianist and synthesist who pioneered using the Moog synthesizer on stage.
I am so sorry to hear that that was such a great man in the 70s can you imagine being a keyboard player it's your life music and then you have arthritis in your hands life can throw some real curve balls at you it's like Job in the Bible everything was taken from him but he didn't give up he didn't curse God he got it all back whenever we as human beings Fallen Despair and situations like this we just have to keep going on and never give up I'm so sorry to hear that about him life can be so overwhelming
Saw them 3 times. Amazing 👌
I'VE GOT A CONCERT DVD AND WHAT KEITH EMERSON DOS WITH THE ELECTRONIC ORGAN IS AMAZING AND HE PLAYS THE ELECTRIC ORGON ON HIS OWN BACK AND HE STICKS KNIFES IN THE KEYBOARD AND HE PLAYS THE PIANO SITTING ON THE PIANO 🎹 AND HE PLAYS A TUNE BY BEETHOVEN 😔
Cant imag8ne what he felt havung arthritus and then nerve damage in hus anazing talented hands. Tragic. Saw them once in 1993. What a show. R.I.P.
He was brilliant.
Too sad an ending. 💔
I don't know what the question should be. How does a great man like that forget who he is ?
or who Among Us knows that we can live with excruciating pain?❤
Saw these guys in Memphis for their Brain Salad Surgery tour. One of the best shows ever!
Oh I'm so jealous! 👊👊
Great Musician!!! ✌️🎹😢
Nice guy, I had dinner with The Nice many years ago in Detroit. I remember how shocked he was that the owner of their motel carried 2 giant revolvers.
I agree the synth sound in lucky man is amazing
RIP in peace SIR
@Robert Martin, Rest In Peace in peace huh... Oh man! I really can't even decide just what's worse here. The way that some people, somehow always seem to think and believe possible that the RUclips comments section is a direct line to, or personal mailbox for deceased celebrities. And that they in turn, all do nothing but spend each minute of their heavenly eternity of infinite other much better sounding possibilities, just checking in on, and killing their time watching and reading every single new post as they all come pouring in.
So I don't know... Is that one there the absolute moronic worst then? Or does "Rest In Peace in peace SIR", perhaps even manage to top all of that??
@@AntonChestnut have a wonderful Wed...
Dude, chill! I hope you have a good day.
Should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, too!
The great and unforgettable Keith Emerson, I grow up listening to his keyboards.
🙏🙏👊👊
Great Band RIP Keith 😢
Incredible talent.
100%
R .I.P.🙏