Keith Emerson, Keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Has Died
FUSE TV - Keith Emerson, Keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Has Died
Keith Emerson, keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer has died at the age of 71.
According to TMZ, Emerson was found by police with a single gunshot wound to the head and the case is reportedly being investigated as a suicide.
The news was confirmed by a post on the band's Facebook page:
"We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family’s privacy and grief be respected."
Additionally, bandmate Carl Palmer gave a statement of his own, sharing his grief of Emerson's passing.
"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."
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