Keith Emerson RIP

zzero

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Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Mar 11 2016 05:55 PM

Keith Emerson passed today at 71. Not exactly surf, but he was a monster keyboard player. He'll be missed. RIP dude!!

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Surf_Skater

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Posted on Mar 11 2016 07:00 PM

I got to see ELP a couple times around 77,78. I liked how he would spin his keyboard on one leg. Another of the prog rock greats gone

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TuneFan

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Posted on Mar 11 2016 07:36 PM

So talented and creative. Saw him only once with vocalist Greg Lake.

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Posted on Mar 11 2016 09:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 11 2016 09:50 PM

Details are now out that it was a self inflicted gunshot wound. Even more sad.

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imafunkyman

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Posted on Mar 12 2016 12:41 AM

This really sucks. So many greats are leaving. RIP Keith.

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josheboy

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Posted on Mar 12 2016 07:12 AM

My dad was a huge ELP fan when I was a kid, so I ended up becoming a pretty big fan myself. This news breaks my heart, and because it's looking like a suicide, it's really hitting me harder.

Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends.

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SilverFlash

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Posted on Mar 12 2016 10:38 AM

josheboy wrote:

Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends.

I don't think I’ve ever read this sentiment expressed so well or so succinctly. There's a lot of wisdom here. Thank you, Josh, for passing it on.

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echobeach

Joined: May 21, 2007
Posts: 220
Redland City, Australia

Posted on Mar 12 2016 10:00 PM

josheboy wrote:

Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends.

Not intending to hijack your great post josheboy.
Here is a great website if you are feeling this way
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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crumble

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Posts: 3158
Guildford England
United Kingdom

Posted on Mar 13 2016 06:30 AM

Brain Salad Surgery
It will murder you, it murdered me
Brain Salad Surgery
We made it for our enemy/NME

No disrespect intended, it was a free flexible single available by one only issue of the New Musical Express as promotion of ELP's forthcoming album Brain Salad Surgery. The single didn't appear on the album and as far as I know couldn't be brought anywhere, least not England anyway. I used to play the heck out of it, one of the best ELP tunes ever.

Keith Emerson. Clever guy and great entertainer.

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josheboy

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Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Mar 14 2016 11:23 AM

Crumble, I've never heard that track. Why wasn't that on the album? That track is a thousand times better than Benny The Bouncer (proof that even the all-time great albums have a stinker on them).

SilverFlash wrote:

josheboy wrote:

Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends.

I don't think I’ve ever read this sentiment expressed so well or so succinctly. There's a lot of wisdom here. Thank you, Josh, for passing it on.

Thanks SilverFlash. I didn't come up with that phrase. I read it on a shirt on a suicide awareness walk-a-thon event here in california. It rung absolutely true with me, so I pass it along when I can.

echobeach wrote:

josheboy wrote:

Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends.

Not intending to hijack your great post josheboy.
Here is a great website if you are feeling this way
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Hijack away, echobeach! Especially with such a great resource as beyondblue.org.

Another resource is the suicide prevention hotline 1 (800) 273-8255 and their website http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

So if anyone is feeling like poor Keith Emerson was feeling, that there is no hope and such, please use one of the resources above. Or just reach out to anyone to talk. Even me! PM me and we'll get you sorted out.

Like I said, this topic really hits home with me. Two young men that were like brothers to me decided to end their own lives, as well as quite a few of my fellow soldiers that were with me in Iraq in the 4th ID (in fact, there have been more suicides in my unit than combat deaths). These deaths leave voids that never go away. So I sincerely hope that anyone here battling life will reach out to someone for help before choosing death.

I'll stop preaching now.

I've had the song Tarkus and the song Trilogy in my head all week. Such great tracks. Such great talent. He will be missed.

RIP Keith. May the next life grant you the peace and serenity that eluded you in this recent life.

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crumble

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Guildford England
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Posted on Mar 14 2016 02:49 PM

josheboy wrote:

Crumble, I've never heard that track. Why wasn't that on the album? That track is a thousand times better than Benny The Bouncer (proof that even the all-time great albums have a stinker on them).

I'm Guessing. After many long world tours they decided give the British fans something special for free... It's called the Brain Salad Surgery NME flexi disc single, available on eBay for various prices. Surely it must be a bonus track on one of their remastered CDs by now.

And yes it's a bit of a humorous track like Benny the Bouncer but I love the sound of the keyboard whatever he was using, it sounds like 10 moog oscillators per note!

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Brainpop

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Posted on Mar 14 2016 07:51 PM

Here is some info from wikipedia regarding Brain Salad Surgery:
Three further songs were recorded at the Brain Salad Surgery sessions but not included on the album:[citation needed]
The instrumental "When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine" appeared on the B-side of the single version of "Jerusalem".
The song "Brain Salad Surgery" did not appear on the album of the same name, but was released on a promotional 7" flexi-disc together with excerpts from the album. It was also later used as the B-side of "Fanfare for the Common Man".
The song "Tiger In A Spotlight" was released as a single in 1977. The melody was used during instrumental jams on tour, as heard in the extended "Take A Pebble" recording on the Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends album.
All three songs were later included on Works Volume II. Also on some reissues, the first two songs are released as bonus tracks.

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zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Mar 11 2016 05:55 PM Keith Emerson passed today at 71. Not exactly surf, but he was a monster keyboard player. He'll be missed. RIP dude!! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1299 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Mar 11 2016 07:00 PM I got to see ELP a couple times around 77,78. I liked how he would spin his keyboard on one leg. Another of the prog rock greats gone Top
TuneFan Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 211 U.S. East Coast	Posted on Mar 11 2016 07:36 PM So talented and creative. Saw him only once with vocalist Greg Lake. — http://tunefan.com http://www.youtube.com/tunefan Top
montereyjack66 Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 637 LA -ish	Posted on Mar 11 2016 09:14 PM BUMMEDBUMMEDBUMMED mj — mj bent playing for benter results Do not attempt to adjust your TV set. https://www.facebook.com/Bass-VI-Explorers-Club-179437279151035/ https://www.facebook.com/Lost-Planet-Shamen-366987463657230/ Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Mar 11 2016 09:50 PM Details are now out that it was a self inflicted gunshot wound. Even more sad. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
imafunkyman Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Posts: 548 Utah	Posted on Mar 12 2016 12:41 AM This really sucks. So many greats are leaving. RIP Keith. — Either you surf, or you fight. Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Mar 12 2016 07:12 AM My dad was a huge ELP fan when I was a kid, so I ended up becoming a pretty big fan myself. This news breaks my heart, and because it's looking like a suicide, it's really hitting me harder. Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends. Top
SilverFlash Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 478 Near Atlanta, GA	Posted on Mar 12 2016 10:38 AM josheboy wrote: Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends. I don't think I’ve ever read this sentiment expressed so well or so succinctly. There's a lot of wisdom here. Thank you, Josh, for passing it on. — -Tim MyYouTubeChannel My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline SSS Agent #777 Top
echobeach Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 220 Redland City, Australia	Posted on Mar 12 2016 10:00 PM josheboy wrote: Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends. Not intending to hijack your great post josheboy. Here is a great website if you are feeling this way https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Last edited: Mar 12, 2016 22:03:29 Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Mar 13 2016 06:30 AM Brain Salad Surgery It will murder you, it murdered me Brain Salad Surgery We made it for our enemy/NME No disrespect intended, it was a free flexible single available by one only issue of the New Musical Express as promotion of ELP's forthcoming album Brain Salad Surgery. The single didn't appear on the album and as far as I know couldn't be brought anywhere, least not England anyway. I used to play the heck out of it, one of the best ELP tunes ever. Keith Emerson. Clever guy and great entertainer. Last edited: Mar 13, 2016 06:33:07 Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Mar 14 2016 11:23 AM Crumble, I've never heard that track. Why wasn't that on the album? That track is a thousand times better than Benny The Bouncer (proof that even the all-time great albums have a stinker on them). SilverFlash wrote: josheboy wrote: Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends. I don't think I’ve ever read this sentiment expressed so well or so succinctly. There's a lot of wisdom here. Thank you, Josh, for passing it on. Thanks SilverFlash. I didn't come up with that phrase. I read it on a shirt on a suicide awareness walk-a-thon event here in california. It rung absolutely true with me, so I pass it along when I can. echobeach wrote: josheboy wrote: Please, if anyone here starts getting suicidal thoughts or urges, PLEASE GET HELP! Suicide doesn't get rid of pain, it just passes it on to family and friends. Not intending to hijack your great post josheboy. Here is a great website if you are feeling this way https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Hijack away, echobeach! Especially with such a great resource as beyondblue.org. Another resource is the suicide prevention hotline 1 (800) 273-8255 and their website http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ So if anyone is feeling like poor Keith Emerson was feeling, that there is no hope and such, please use one of the resources above. Or just reach out to anyone to talk. Even me! PM me and we'll get you sorted out. Like I said, this topic really hits home with me. Two young men that were like brothers to me decided to end their own lives, as well as quite a few of my fellow soldiers that were with me in Iraq in the 4th ID (in fact, there have been more suicides in my unit than combat deaths). These deaths leave voids that never go away. So I sincerely hope that anyone here battling life will reach out to someone for help before choosing death. I'll stop preaching now. I've had the song Tarkus and the song Trilogy in my head all week. Such great tracks. Such great talent. He will be missed. RIP Keith. May the next life grant you the peace and serenity that eluded you in this recent life. Last edited: Mar 14, 2016 11:27:14 Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Mar 14 2016 02:49 PM josheboy wrote: Crumble, I've never heard that track. Why wasn't that on the album? That track is a thousand times better than Benny The Bouncer (proof that even the all-time great albums have a stinker on them). I'm Guessing. After many long world tours they decided give the British fans something special for free... It's called the Brain Salad Surgery NME flexi disc single, available on eBay for various prices. Surely it must be a bonus track on one of their remastered CDs by now. And yes it's a bit of a humorous track like Benny the Bouncer but I love the sound of the keyboard whatever he was using, it sounds like 10 moog oscillators per note! Last edited: Mar 14, 2016 16:12:49 Top
Brainpop Joined: Dec 27, 2011 Posts: 48 San Francisco peninsula	Posted on Mar 14 2016 07:51 PM Here is some info from wikipedia regarding Brain Salad Surgery: Three further songs were recorded at the Brain Salad Surgery sessions but not included on the album:[citation needed] The instrumental "When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine" appeared on the B-side of the single version of "Jerusalem". The song "Brain Salad Surgery" did not appear on the album of the same name, but was released on a promotional 7" flexi-disc together with excerpts from the album. It was also later used as the B-side of "Fanfare for the Common Man". The song "Tiger In A Spotlight" was released as a single in 1977. The melody was used during instrumental jams on tour, as heard in the extended "Take A Pebble" recording on the Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends album. All three songs were later included on Works Volume II. Also on some reissues, the first two songs are released as bonus tracks. Top

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