Keith Emerson, the legendary co-founding keyboardist in Emerson Lake and Palmer has died. Long-time bandmate Carl Palmer’s publicist has posted a message that confirms Emerson’s passing last night (March 10) in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 71. “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,” Palmer said. “He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz.” Read More: Keith Emerson of Emerson Lake and Palmer Dies | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/keith-emerson-dies/?trackback=tsmclip
