So glad I got to see them live in the early 70's during the height of their success. Yep, I'm an old man, but wow... I got to see all the bands most people today only dream they could.
Me too. I saw them in Princeton, NJ, when i was in grad school. In Jadwin gymnasium at the University. Then in San Francisco when they did the big quadraphonic set up. Then on the river in NJ with Jethro Tull. Some of best shows I ever saw.
I saw ELP at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee during the 73-74 tour. The building is a round dome and they had a quadraphonic sound system. They announced that they were recording it for their album WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS. Sure enough there's a moment where someone shouts in between songs and we were on the 3rd row from the stage on the floor. I definitely remember that. Absolutely the best concert I've ever been to. Thanks for the memories.
God rest Keith and Greg and God bless Carl. Great people, wonderful musicians and collectively one of the best bands of all time. Excellent documentary!
A pioneer in now historical progressive rock, three absolutely dedicated musicians always performing to their max… you can’t “hide” when you’re a trio and the only ones on the stage. Their contribution to rock’n roll is luckily not forgotten and proves that quality thoughtful music never dies ✊🏻 RIP: Keith and Greg ❤️
They were some of the most talented musicians ever. Three guys sound like a 70-piece band. The sound they produced was so amazing that no one has since rivaled them! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to see 5 amazing shows.
Such a superb documentary, very frank and compelling. ELP have had many critics, but this film adequately demonstrates why these critics are simply just blown out of the water. Not only were Emerson, Lake and Palmer three of the most exceptional musicians that have ever lived, but the whole of the personnel behind the production and the tours were also incredible. The orchestra were fantastic too. There are many brilliant bands and musicians, but not that many that could match ELP.
I'm 53 and I first heard ELP probably 1981 from my big sis. Brain Salad Surgery is and likely will remain my favorite album of all time. I was fortunate enough to meet Keith at an in-store in the early 2000's and get my copy of BSS signed by him. That record introduced my true virtuosity in music. God rest Keith and Greg and long may Carl remain with us.
My mom was born in 1955, the perfect age for all of this great music. And still, I don't feel like I missed it. She raised me on the stereo, not the TV. All day, all night, it was music. Everything from ELP to the Stooges. Roxy music to Little Feat. Frank Zappa to Neil Young. She wasn't hung up on genres or subcultures. She only cared about one thing - Was it GOOD? Was it emotive, evocative, powerful...did it find something inside you and set it on fire? She loved music. And she gave me that gift. I had a pile of favorite albums by the time I was 3. And she still does. Half of the current bands I like were introduced to me by my mother, who is now in her 60s. She still sings, dances, goes to shows. If you really love music, that's something in you that can never die. And she passed that on to me. Now I have two little ones of my own. And I do the same. I don't let the sounds of my house be dominated by Disney movies and pop radio garbage, then play my music quietly when the kids are asleep. Music rules my home. Everything from Steely Dan to the Eagles of Death Metal. I sing, I dance. And my kids, I hope, will inherit the gift my mother gave me. People often lament the loss of great music like this. DON'T. It can't be lost. Not as long as YOU play it. And people hear it. Good music will ALWAYS stand the test of time, always find new, young fans. Put on that record, and turn it up!
I' was 9 years old in 1970 my god father was a film director because of him in was listening to all progressive rock of the time I was so lucky progressive rock defines Great Britain or UK if you like
Totally agree....I was blessed to be 12 when Brain Salad Surgery came out and you know that my three kids have heard thousands of songs - mostly on vinyl. ELP, Steely Dan, Beatles, Pink Floyd, etc.....
Revelwoodie, sounds like your mother and I went to all the same concerts. Being born at just that time, very very talented artists had a huge influence on my openness to a wide range of music and still does. Good on you and your mother.
bcar121 Give it time...it took Hall of Fame way too long to induct Moody Blues who started Progressive Rock before ELP,whom I also love! They are both awesome outside of the Rock n Roll box bands!
@@amybugg001 don't get angry they will be like yes they can't escape the 5 best progressive rock British bands because progressive rock is British I know there are European prog rock bands but still prog rock is made in England
I have seen Carl's ELP legacy tour several times and I will always appreciate Carl's obvious love of his band mates and his dedication to making sure that the audience remember Keith and Greg.
@John Samborn- poor Carl? Why? They weren’t a music family, they were a business and business associates. What died he have to do, tour by himself? ELP was done after Works.
One of my favorite bands of all time. Discovered them in high school, introduced to them by my guitarist boyfriend. I was completely blown away. That relationship didn't last, but my love for ELP did. I especially loved Pictures At An Exhibition, I thought it sounded better than the original version, which was written for piano. The Promenade on pipe organ is so fantastic. I had it played as my processional music at my wedding. RIP Keith and Greg, you've made me so happy, I can never forget you.
Carol120454 I totally did the same thing!! I hired a keyboardist to play it on my Hammond XB-2 running through an overdriven amp that was miced up inside the house.
Welcome Back My Friends to The Show That Never Ends...............We have been blessed with watching and listening to ELP in our lifetime.!! RIP Greg and Keith............. Thank you Tony!!
The emotions of every person who took part in the documentary particularly at the end is something to behold. Every single person had the same buzzing resonance. Electric. A great Documentary.
man i teared up during the footage of the high voltage performance. it hurts my heart to know that Greg and Keith are no longer with us, they were all truly wonderful musicians. their legacy will sure live on. RIP Greg and Keith 💓
I cried for 3 days when Keith Emerson left us. He was so passionate about performing his music to his fans properly. I do understand his feeling unable to live with the loss of that ability. With utmost sincerity, I do hope he now knows how incredibly well loved and respected he is and will always be. I've never met him, but he is someone I feel close to -- because he lived his life the way I've only dreamed of being able to live mine.
@@Robt.Velasquez Unfortunately, the trolls were bad-mouthing him for not playing as well as he used to in concert. He looked at all the negative comments and that's what really pushed him over the edge -- living for entertaining his fans to their satisfaction -- and learning (from bad trolls) that he couldn't. Trolls suck. They really suck.
God how am I not going to cry writing this. I am so deeply grateful for this documentary! ELP was my obsession! Lately I've been thinking about ELP and the gift of their music, and I have to say that they taught me about musicianship, creativity from the heart and soul of the performer; how to really listen to compositions. THey did expose me as Greg says to classical music which no one from my background was going to do. They gave me a musical education that otherwise would have been out of reach. As a result, I KNOW good music; I KNOW what a talented musician sounds like. I know music that is created from the heart and soul. I'm in my 60s now, but every one of their songs brings me back to the thrill of listening to their music when I was a teenager. They were an extraordinary band. Funny, I'm back being obsessed with ELP just like it was the 70s again. When its time for me to cross over, I want to hear an ELP concert in Heaven! Thats the very definition of Heaven for me.
Kristine, you wrote what I experienced and feel to this day. I'm 65 and the same thing is happening to me. I am reimmersing myself in ELP and am grateful for your words so I am not alone.
Could not agree more. Keith and the Nice introduced me to classical music - Five Bridges and The Pathetique etc.. I’m 62 now but had 3 older brothers so my musical education was influenced by their tastes thankfully. Still listen to ELP regularly. Pictures probably my favourite ELP album - extraordinary album.
Some of the greatest musicians and one of the greatest, most innovative bands music has ever known. To this day, Keith Emerson is still the standard by which other keyboardists are judged. Greg Lake had a resonance to his voice and sense of melody that was so emotive - it drew your ear right in. Carl Palmer was an amazing drummer and one of, if not the first drummer from rock that played a set that completely surrounded him including gongs, timpani and all sorts of percussion. That tradition would be carried on by many of rocks greatest drummers. True originality in music is very rare and ELP was a very rare band. Long Live ELP!
I'm fortunate that I saw ELP on six occasions. I experienced the Works I concert with and without the orchestra. They forever changed my appreciation for music, and my life.
I deeply truly wish Keith would've realized how much he much 1) he was a composer of high-repute, 2) he contributed greatly to pushing the technology of rock/progressive rock music that everyone takes for granted now, and 3) he created a body of work that stands tall as a giant to everything else in the genre, and doesn't rest on the shoulders of others. God bless Aaron and his grandson for keeping his legacy going, and Carl for being the keeper of the flame for ELP.
There was a time ELP was the biggest band in the world. and their concert attendance was beyond huge. I remember thinking these guys were actually bigger than the Beatles, in terms of concert attendance and the music they produced was like nothing ever seen in a R + R idiom. Saw them 3 times in the early 70's and remember thinking you are not going to get better music than this. At least that was my thought then. I've seen Carl Palmer recently with his band C.P Legacy and they were killing it.Glad Carl is still performing.
Well, all my heroes from the 70s are slowly passing on, but their fabulous music and invention remains. And new fantastic musicians still emerge, thinking dream theatre and Polyphia, and probably others.
Bigger than the Beatles. Really? No. The Beatles - who came well before ELP - had literally changed the world, the effects still reverberating today. And certainly paved the way for British bands to come to America and become successful (the "British Invasion"). Simply put: No Beatles, no ELP. Nor any other British or even new American band. Keep in mind the Beatles had already disbanded by the time ELP emerged. Finally, the major test, as determined by the passage of time: What LASTING impact on the world did the Beatles have? You know the obvious answer. Now, what about ELP? Although I am a big fan of ELP, they had nowhere the impact of the Beatles. Not even remotely close.
I love them to death, but they are the most bloated grandiose prog band ever.... by leaps and bounds. Way to big for their boots and reality. Borderline goofy parody
@@morbidmanmusic they were the only rock band that could play actual classical music not popular music that sounded something like classical..in my opnion the only rock musician that you can compare Emerson to is Zappa
@@morbidmanmusic so really you are just regurgitating what critics said at the time. ELP were simply way ahead of the time, and musically were brilliant. Lets be honest YES were as 'pompous/bloated' Genesis? J M Jarre? Mike Oldfield? Tarkus IMO is the crowning jewel in so many ways. These guys broke new ground, bands like the Enid really would not have likely happened without ELP, and their influence on Italian prog rock?? I'm actually glad in some way now they are not in the RnR hall of fame, why would I want them held the same as a WAP artist?
Losing Keith and Greg (as well as Chris Squire) was like losing my older brothers.. You follow these guys career and personal life since youre 8 or 9yrs old and that what it feels like. Just completely lost with music now.
Yeah, it was a rough stretch losing our prog heroes, masters of their instruments, inspirational, and everything possible in our language to state how they were inclusive and exclusive at the same time, on the same note, but there was/is this thing about each whose life will be alive wherever there is a musical story to tell. Greg Lake, his vocals on the tenderest of songs from King Crimson to ELP did beg a few tears at the right time. Keith Emerson opened the doors of modern classical music by transporting note for note into his amazing gear, and what emerged from those towers of amps. His is a sound, IS because the music is alive, I can’t say all of my heart. IT would take days. Keith and his bloodline Greg just could not live one without the other, and I understand.
Looking back, you can see how all the stars were aligned to bless us with such great musicians. I still listen to ELP, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Yes, Rick Wakeman et al most days. With modern tech I carry all their albums in my pocket on my iPhone. Sadly I never saw ELP live but do remember crowding into the back room of the local Radcliffe-on-Trent youth club to join a hushed room listening to the latest ‘must hear this’ sound emanating from a little record player in the middle of the room….. ELP’s debut album. Everyone’s jaw dropped when they heard Lucky Man. Special times.
Keith and Greg both died in 2016, only 5 years after this was made, Keith from suicide after physical problems and depression got to him and Greg after a long cancer battle. A great loss to the music industry.
Klaus Flammuth I couldn’t agree more. I first heard them around 1973/74 when a friend of mine asked me to listen to Brain Salad Surgery. From the first few bars of ‘Jerusalem’ I was hooked. I’d have been 12 or 13 years old at the time. They’ve been my favourite band ever since, and I’m 57 now!! 😊
I attended 2 nights of there December 73 Madison Square Garden Brain Salad Surgery Christmas Concerts, I would of went to the 3rd night but All shows sold out. I wish those concerts would of been videoed, they were Fantastic! The quad sound system they used at the Garden blew me away! ELP are the Greatest Band EVER and need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!!!
Hi Tony, It was extremely difficult to watch this without tearing up. Excellent piece, Tony. Can't say thank you enough. This, to me, is the ultimate documentary. Thanks a million, Tony. You're a great guy!
I never get tired of saying this and once again I will. I was 14 yrs old when I first saw ELP, it was at the Newcastle City Hall when they played a full concert then came back on and recorded Pictures at an exhibition.It was the best concert I have ever seen and Ime still waiting for another band to change that.Their music has been part of my life as I have grown up.So sad now Keith and Greg have gone
"Its really shitty times right now" Its getting so painful to hear, almost on a daily basis about another great passing away! Its just Carl Palmer left from ELP. I know we cant be around forever, but man, what a f**king incredible three peice! Its like what Greg Lake says in this documentary "when your playing with amazing musicians, you get better yourself" and they just got better and better! ELP FOREVER!
RIP Greg and Keith..!!! .ELP....always missed and NEVER Forgotten I will always cherish the times I hung out with Keith in Northern California at clubs and motorcycle riding in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Keith Emerson was great not only as a a player that has an entertainer to see what he did to pianos and organs is unbelievable just awesome it's too bad that he's gone all I can say is rest in peace Keith
@@mikekeeler6362 Does anyone recall the '60 Minutes' (circa Mike Wallace) segment back in the day with Keith Emerson's on camera showcasing a new technological innovation for telling what the future landscape for creating sounds for musical recording where yet to come. Am I referring to The Moog synthesizer I ask because I'm remembering him, which has never left me!
First thing to say is that this is a magnificent video. Well done, sir! I've been a fan of ELP for what feels like thousands of years but I learned a lot from this video. There are so many thoughts going through my head as I watch this. One is that all three of the band members were musically superlative talents. As a keyboard player, my hero was obviously Keith, but I am constantly aware of how brilliant Greg and Carl were. What a sensational combination they were! The second thing that strikes me is to hear Greg confirming that Jimi was seriously being considered for membership. I'd heard that before as a rumour, but Greg basically confirmed it. Would it have been HELP rather than ELP? Would it even have been better? Could it have been? What we got from the trio was peerless. It's hard to imagine how it could have been improved!
I remember the day that Keith had passed away a good friend called me with the news , I was stunned , sad & in disbelief. It brought tears to my eyes more then a few times that day & on every anniversary of his passing. They were my go to band , if hv seen them play at least 15/20 times , and alot of good ones. Montreal Olympics Stadium, the old Maple Leaf Gardens , MSG etc. But what pisses me off the most is the lack of recognition of not being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / what a shame, it shows you what a mockery of quality music is ignored but yet a 3 chord circus band like KISS is in even after they rob their fan of $ with their what 3rd , 4th I lost count Farewell Tours ,along w other musicians that don't even fit the ( Rock & Roll) genre. RIP KEITH & GREG & tnx CARL for keeping the fire burning.
I see so many who say ELP should be in the Rock Hall of Fame. I say NO, because ELP is to damn good for that politico BS. The fact that people still listen, still hold the flame of ELP up for new listeners to discover is what really matters. Us 'in the trenches' music lovers is where the REAL respect lies, not some two bit thing that wouldn't know great music if it punched them in the face.
Thanks Tony. It's nice to see them happy and satisfied with their legacy. The loss of Keith and Greg is tempered s bit by this video in which they smile and reminisce. May they rest in peace and Carl live long and prosper.
Been ElP fan for many years & I enjoyed this video very much. So sad the Keith & Greg are no longer with us but blimey did they know how to make music.😢
Thank so much putting this. When I first heard ELP, brain salad surgery vinal, couldn't believe the music was played only by 3 persons, With such a intensity and technique they play, I thought they are more like studio recording based band. Knowing that they did so many gigs with the same intensity or even more than recording, it is just so amazing just to think what a enery and talent they offered, in EACH TIME!!. Keith's persuing perfection, Carl's never tiring stamina, and Greg with such a sweet face with angel voice... They will stay in my heart forever!!! RIP Keith & Greg ❤
GREAT video! Thanks for this! Early ELP (up to Love Beach which I hated) will always rule! What a band! Carl is my all time favorite drummer. He was one of the influences on me as a young drummer. RIP Kieth and Greg.
A great & legendary band.They were dazzling,innovative, cinematic, highly original.Ground breakers in every sense of the word.I saw them live 3 times & it was a blast each time.Losing Keith & Greg was heartbreaking. We will never see their like again.They are missed beyond words. Hang in there Carl,keep the fire going.We love you brother.
I feel so fortunate to have grown up with bands like this making me keep my standards high . I'm 58, still playing in bands, staying well rehearsed , bringing all kinds of gear to keep the show of high standards ,even though it's covers.
When Keith died, I finally got around to listening to ELP, that prog band that I'd never really bothered with who made the radio staple "Lucky Man." By the time Greg died about eight months later, I had collected all ELP's albums on digital and vinyl and had found new all-time favorites like "Tarkus," "Still... You Turn Me On," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Black Moon," and "C'est la Vie." Thank you, ELP. When I get a dog, I'm naming him Tarkus.
I love his voice. I can't believe he's died. So sad, what a talent!! His music touched my soul. His voice stirred up something in me. In his younger days he was so cute. He is missed.
They are TOTALLY ORIGINAL.Their range is quite startling to listen to.And it sounds very fresh listening to their music.And there is a lot little moments of wit,all the way.And so down to earth as people.Incredible.Brilliance.Magic.Scale.Fun.And nothing like anyone else.
Life is too short, but one of the highlights of my life has been the hundreds of hours I listened to ELP both live and using my 8track, cassette, then reel to real and now digitally. Thank you Tony for sharing this.
Near the end one dude finally mentions California Jam. I was there and saw ELP for the first time. I was hooked instantly. That was beyond an amazing show. Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Eagles, etc. It was a life experience which is never forgotten.
A wonderful trio - the best thst the world has ever seen. They were like a conventional 5 piece band, with two musical virtuosos, but with Greg Lake, there were three talents rolled into one, a good guitarist and bassist, along with being a superb vocalist. They were the ultimate group.
MAY1,2017 - This interview makes me feel so dated. Sit and watch, Greg Lake and Keith Emerson, they've died, both in 2016. Makes it hard to hear this interview talking about , "We could have gone on to do so much more." says Greg. Almost makes ya cry. Being a Fan from the 1st album, 1970, often makes me wish to seeing them more often. Think my total was 6 times. Being a young teenageer on the East Coast of America, a paper route could only take you so far, having to be there to complete the work daily. Thank you TONY ORTIZ... You have helped all of us relive some of our youth with ELP. your pictures and videos, bring it all home Brother !!!!! \\\mm/// \\\mm/// Now if you are LUCKY enuff to catch - CARL PALMER'S ELP LEGACY, I've witnessed it on UA-cam. About as good as I will get, still holding down the Paper route j/k..... Rock on my Brothers and Sisters, I learned while LOVING ELP. to my credits have written better than 450 copyrighted/recorded songs and some odd number of complete albums, all because of ELP, Greg Lake especially. I learned thru Greg, to write lyrics. 1 day, you may all learn what they were, till then, keeping enjoying music from 1999 - 2016.... CHEERS - Woody \\\mm/// \\\mm///
Once again Tony you knocked it out of the ballpark! Excellent video. I know how hard it was for you to complete this, in many ways. Thank you for your gift.
This is an awesome documentary (ELP is one of my 2 favourite bands - the other is Pink Floyd) and although I've seen many documentaries on these prog-rock pros, this one had loads of information in it that I had never heard before. I am 53 years old, so was too young to see ELP in the 1970's. But here in Toronto (where I live) I saw them in 1992, 1993, 1996 and 1998. I also saw ELPowell in 1986, and 3 in 1988. Emerson has got to be the GREATEST keyboardist that ever lived and Greg Lake's voice (and bass-playing) are unequaled. Palmer is an amazing drummer, and love watching his solos at live concerts. My older cousin was quite lucky - he saw ELP in Toronto (1973), Buffalo (1974)and Montreal (1977). I'd love to see more documentaries on this phenomenal band - thanks for posting.
Part of my life and evolution ever since I discovered them in the early 70's, the first album I bought was "Pictures at an Exhibition" and I have loved them ever since. More than the sum of their parts, the terms "Genius" and "Gifted" are mere words that fail to describe these Giants. And yet, anyone who has met them and spent any time with them - as I did one day at the old cinema in Fulham - found them to be approachable, genuine, sensitive and more. Rest in Peace Keith and Greg, my heartfelt thanks and respect go out to ELP - The show that never ends.
I attended all three of the Madison Square Garden "Works" concerts. During one of them, I snuck down from my nosebleed seat to the front of the stage, and took pictures from in front of one of their two-story amps. I've had ringing in my ears ever since.
Thank You so much for Sharing! Three Guys that changed the music biz. from their first LP,.. I could tell, they would be the three piece band of legend. Carls Jazz and classical style, would set them apart from the pack, Keiths compositions, and Greg's Lyrics transformed their music into "Pure Magic"..I am so Grateful, that i got tickets to see 3 shows here, (Trilogy, B.S.S.& Works)...B. S. S. was the best concert i ever attended, they knocked it out of the ballpark.
Tony I just subscribed to your channel and just found it. This video is awesome. I have the bachelors to grand music and wrote some music when I was in high school in 1973. I am a classically trained keyboard musician. I, of course, a fan, and have been so since I first heard them and bought every single LP! What an amazing time of life that was. Of course, I also discovered Yes. Thanks for pulling this ELP channel together. IT’S A GOOD SUNDAY MORNING, LISTENING TO THIS AND HAVING MY BREAKFAST AND COFFEE. CHEERS ☕️☕️❤️
Thank you for posting this brilliant video. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1953, I grew up with the British Imvasion groups, Hendrix, Doors etc. By the time I'm a teenager Ive been exposed to the Nice, King Crimson, Atomic Rooster, Zappa, Beefheart. When ELP hit the scene it was an incredible game changer (I hate that term, but it really applies to them). I saw hundreds of bands live, but sadly never got to see ELP which remains the biggest regret of my life in music. They were something else entirely, like nothing before or since, then add in an orchestra!! Just incredible.
It was great fun to hear the well-worn anecdotes translated to truth by the band and staff personally. I grew up in the 60s, turning 15 in 1970 so ELP were a vivid and powerful influence on me and my music, shaping my own direction, how I composed, and even how I lived. A bit later, I had the great good fortune of meeting and working with so many of my childhood heroes. Sadly, ELP was not to be part of that. Working in music, I listen to very little of it except that which I am making at the moment. ELP is a notable exception. Their recordings remain fresh today.
So here it is, 40 years and one month, since I first saw ELP, Feb 5th, 1978, at the Spectrum, Phila. I started hearing "Nutrocker" on FM rock stations sometime in 1972-73. On Dec. 23, 1973, I purchased Brain Salad Surgery, and since I have listened to ELP to this day, March 9, 2018! ( plus 5 more years through 11-26- 2024 !)
OBSESSED AT 16, 52 YEARS LATER CIRCLED BACK AFTER LEARNING PIANO!!! WHAT GENIUS THEY TRULY WERE. And Hodown, just wow. Driving neighbors nuts now with my keyboard now. Hope I am also there for that ELP concert in Heaven, hope it's a long way off tho. 😍
I think Carl puts it all together at 1:30:45 - what the ELP was and made and created. I did not have these words, but that was exactly the way I saw them. Thanks for the documentary and the publication.
ELP is one of my Top Five bands ever. I bought every album from ELP to "Brain Salad Surgery" at the moment they published each one of them. Absolutety love "Tarkus" and "Karn Evil 9". Have attended an ELP recital was one of the great experiences in my life. Thanks for uploading this.
Thank you for sharing this documentary of ELP, I was too young when they arrived overnight on the music scene but have the benefit of having 3 much older brothers who were of the right age! I grew up listening to my brothers music but always felt cheated that I was never able to see them live. To this day I still love hearing these talented musicians. I'm so sorry about the loss of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, the world is a much sadder place without her their bright burning lights.
"There is a feeling before I even start that will ruminate from within at a live performance" in Greg Lake's own words.Back then access to a performer was like the song "through the grape vine". FM radio and promoters seemed to resolve to have its listeners best interest at heart and give information related of a band's upcoming new single or album's release date,that followed with tour dates,venue and concert ticket sale information.
This was SO interesting! I was spellbound the whole time. That kind of talent and artistry is a mystery to me. What it must have been like to actually see them in concert. THE greatest band ever!🥰
Cried when Keith died. I was in my late 50's. My wife asked me what was wrong. Was hard to describe. Just someone whose talent I GREATLY admired, music I loved, music that actually allowed me to concentrate (while listening and studying in college as strange as that sounds) and appreciate the complexity . I have no musical background nor ability. I have the utmost respect and endless thanks to Mari K for letting us in via Facebook on what Keith was like from a personal standpoint. I recall I had VIP tix for an ELP concert in Atlantic City in 1997. Drove 12 hours one way. No big deal. I was a few feet from each of the band mates after the show and did not know what to say. I said nothing. But that's ok. Miss Greg and Keith..... Appreciate all of the covers people do especially Rachel Flowers, Noddy's Puncture and the Tribute concert of course.
THE music of my life. It has been a privilage to have lived in a time when it was possible to see them. We will never see thier like again. Thankyou Boys. XXX
You guys were great! I was 15 working in a music store. We also sold records at the time. That first album cover with the dove, I had to buy it and literally wore it out. A great fan ever since. I think I have say that, their music was exciting and pleasing to my mind, some tunes provoked emotions. Songs, the piano notes that are in my head even now, without listening, just whenever I want them.
I had the extreme blessing of seeing the Works show in Detroit with full orchestra. I had my binoculars practically glued to my eyes. It was absolutely mesmerizing.
WOW!!! I would have been more than happy to have bought it on DVD so to get it like this for free is like a late christmas present. Thank you VERY much for this!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic video...this showed a very in-depth, introspective side of all three members. These three raised the bar higher than anyone could have ever imagined. Although I never had the chance to see them live their albums are a source of inspirational genius that is unequaled. Thanks guy for finding each other and sharing with the world.
11:58 Carl says that the promoter for they Plymouth gig was "Dick Van Dyke". The owner of the club they played was Peter Van Dike and he had a brother named Greg, but there doesn't seem to be a Richard. The club was in existences from 1968 until 1972.
I have been a ELP fan since 1971 but have only just come across your video, so good, stuff I’ve never come across. I was lucky to see them at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992, the concert of my life. Did not make the effort to see them at High Voltage, regret of my life. Christmas is approaching so I must bring out Keith’s Christmas album, the only thing worth listening to at this time of year. Will follow your channel to keep up to date with Carl, many thanks for this content, so enjoyable.
It was a real thrill to be there in 2010. Like other ( let's say ) 50 years + folk there, the lump in my throat made it difficult to cheer as much as I wanted to. Long live ELP.
As a classical/jazzed-trained musician, ELP served as the main bridge for me to not only prog rock, but to pretty much every other style of music, including all sorts of electronic music today. I've been composing tons of songs, and I would argue that if you listen carefully, you would very often hear at least a hint of ELP influence in them. Keith Emerson certainly was the single biggest influence on my writing and playing, with maybe Chopin coming in second. Sad to say, but I only saw Emerson and Palmer together as the group 3, at the Greek Theatre in California. It was a good concert, even though while I wore special sound ear plugs (to minimize ear damage), I could hear some distortion in the speakers that probably nobody else noticed. Don't know why, but along with me, a lot of people decided to go at the same time to the snack bar during their playing of Pirates. Maybe it was a nice piece to walk around during? One thing that I've been quite impressed with, is all the great musicians who have not simply done covers of ELP songs, but have made them their own, meaning they have made some changes here and there. I confess that I have played ELP so much in the past, that I am kind of burned out hearing the originals, but there is something so fresh and wonderful of ELP getting a new breath of fresh air through newer generations of musicians with maybe a slightly different vision of what ELP could have sounded like, if they continued. I think this is parallel to how classical musicians have for sure made the old classics their own, with their own new interpretations. With that said, I have heard of prog rock cruises. However, I just don't care much for anything other than ELP-based prog rock. People keep trying to convert me (please don't try in a response). I just wonder if there is such a thing as ELP-based cruises. Blind keyboardist Rachel Flowers would be a must-see (no pun intended) who would probably be the closest to exactly playing the licks Emerson did. But I also would love to hear other keyboardists who have taken Emerson's playing to new places, and (thankfully) to new sounds. As much as I like the latest versions of the group 3 (ex: 3.2) I grow weary of them seemingly stuck in using the same synth sounds Keith used a lot on his Yamaha G3 synth. There was a time when I could play a lot of Emerson's music, and I did in piano recitals, but I just don't have enough edge in my chops to pull it off, so I don't expect to be asked to play in any ELP cover bands soon. I don't know if there is any future in prog rock. I know many fans of the genre claim there is. But I think that some steps AHEAD of where it is now needs to be taken. Not sure what exactly; maybe it needs to do more fusion with other more modern styles. Right now, I am greatly enjoying the electronic group, Infected Mushroom. Maybe prog rock can fuse with stuff like that. I would certainly give it a listen. RIP Emerson and Lake. Carry on, Palmer.
I saw ELP 12X, 3 4X, ELPOWELL , Keith Emerson, Emerson and Lake twice then Carl Palmers Elp Legacy. I missed Greg Lake solo 1995 :( Yeah I can die Happy. When Emerson and Lake met in CA ( they were on the same bill previously in England) they jammed together there. Hendrix didnt die " weeks later" more like months later. Another band name considered was STUDFARM. I consider myself an ELP historian.
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Learning of Greg Lake writing Lucky Man, at the age of 12 is mind blowing! He had such a special voice.
So glad I got to see them live in the early 70's during the height of their success. Yep, I'm an old man, but wow... I got to see all the bands most people today only dream they could.
We need to get a petition going to have ELP inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame..
I agree
Followed since The Nice (Elegy favourite album). Saw ELP several times in the 70s (so an old man too). Brilliant band consisting of 3 top musicians.
Yep saw the bands these kids only can dream about as well
Me too. I saw them in Princeton, NJ, when i was in grad school. In Jadwin gymnasium at the University. Then in San Francisco when they did the big quadraphonic set up. Then on the river in NJ with Jethro Tull. Some of best shows I ever saw.
I saw ELP at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee during the 73-74 tour. The building is a round dome and they had a quadraphonic sound system. They announced that they were recording it for their album WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS. Sure enough there's a moment where someone shouts in between songs and we were on the 3rd row from the stage on the floor. I definitely remember that. Absolutely the best concert I've ever been to. Thanks for the memories.
God rest Keith and Greg and God bless Carl.
Great people, wonderful musicians and collectively one of the best bands of all time.
Excellent documentary!
Amen and amen. Truly titanic talents on loan from God.
@@timothyjudsontaylorofficia9786 They were too good.
Amazingly, Carl is as good as ever. Wow.
A pioneer in now historical progressive rock, three absolutely dedicated musicians always performing to their max… you can’t “hide” when you’re a trio and the only ones on the stage. Their contribution to rock’n roll is luckily not forgotten and proves that quality thoughtful music never dies ✊🏻 RIP: Keith and Greg ❤️
They were some of the most talented musicians ever. Three guys sound like a 70-piece band. The sound they produced was so amazing that no one has since rivaled them! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to see 5 amazing shows.
Such a superb documentary, very frank and compelling. ELP have had many critics, but this film adequately demonstrates why these critics are simply just blown out of the water. Not only were Emerson, Lake and Palmer three of the most exceptional musicians that have ever lived, but the whole of the personnel behind the production and the tours were also incredible. The orchestra were fantastic too. There are many brilliant bands and musicians, but not that many that could match ELP.
I'm 53 and I first heard ELP probably 1981 from my big sis. Brain Salad Surgery is and likely will remain my favorite album of all time. I was fortunate enough to meet Keith at an in-store in the early 2000's and get my copy of BSS signed by him. That record introduced my true virtuosity in music. God rest Keith and Greg and long may Carl remain with us.
I'm 56 and my big brother had the album so I can relate to your experience. BSS blew me away then (and I was a Rush fan) and it blows me away today
My mom was born in 1955, the perfect age for all of this great music. And still, I don't feel like I missed it. She raised me on the stereo, not the TV. All day, all night, it was music. Everything from ELP to the Stooges. Roxy music to Little Feat. Frank Zappa to Neil Young. She wasn't hung up on genres or subcultures. She only cared about one thing - Was it GOOD? Was it emotive, evocative, powerful...did it find something inside you and set it on fire? She loved music. And she gave me that gift. I had a pile of favorite albums by the time I was 3.
And she still does. Half of the current bands I like were introduced to me by my mother, who is now in her 60s. She still sings, dances, goes to shows. If you really love music, that's something in you that can never die. And she passed that on to me.
Now I have two little ones of my own. And I do the same. I don't let the sounds of my house be dominated by Disney movies and pop radio garbage, then play my music quietly when the kids are asleep. Music rules my home. Everything from Steely Dan to the Eagles of Death Metal. I sing, I dance. And my kids, I hope, will inherit the gift my mother gave me.
People often lament the loss of great music like this. DON'T. It can't be lost. Not as long as YOU play it. And people hear it. Good music will ALWAYS stand the test of time, always find new, young fans. Put on that record, and turn it up!
revelwoodie Right On!
I' was 9 years old in 1970 my god father was a film director because of him in was listening to all progressive rock of the time I was so lucky progressive rock defines Great Britain or UK if you like
you reminded me of that Police song "Born in the Fifties" I'm two years younger than your mom. and it was a good time.
Totally agree....I was blessed to be 12 when Brain Salad Surgery came out and you know that my three kids have heard thousands of songs - mostly on vinyl. ELP, Steely Dan, Beatles, Pink Floyd, etc.....
Revelwoodie, sounds like your mother and I went to all the same concerts. Being born at just that time, very very talented artists had a huge influence on my openness to a wide range of music and still does. Good on you and your mother.
The greatest band of all time and my very favorite! Miss Greg and Keith every day!
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Yes they are the greatest!
Me to !
They should be in the rock n roll hall of fame!
bcar121 Give it time...it took Hall of Fame way too long to induct Moody Blues who started Progressive Rock before ELP,whom I also love! They are both awesome outside of the Rock n Roll box bands!
What a shame ! Yet Kiss is in the HOF.
the RRHOF doesn't like prog rock...
ELP is in a Hall of Fame of one. #GOAT
@@amybugg001 don't get angry they will be like yes they can't escape the 5 best progressive rock British bands because progressive rock is British I know there are European prog rock bands but still prog rock is made in England
Poor Carl. It must be a burden knowing that you're the sole survivor of one of the greatest bands in history. RIP Keith and Greg.
I have seen Carl's ELP legacy tour several times and I will always appreciate Carl's obvious love of his band mates and his dedication to making sure that the audience remember Keith and Greg.
@John Samborn- poor Carl? Why? They weren’t a music family, they were a business and business associates. What died he have to do, tour by himself? ELP was done after Works.
Or...cheers Carl...what a run, you were all spectacular!!!!
I don't think Carl will be thinking poor Carl
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One of the greatest bands ever!!! Long live ELP.
One of my favorite bands of all time. Discovered them in high school, introduced to them by my guitarist boyfriend. I was completely blown away. That relationship didn't last, but my love for ELP did. I especially loved Pictures At An Exhibition, I thought it sounded better than the original version, which was written for piano. The Promenade on pipe organ is so fantastic. I had it played as my processional music at my wedding. RIP Keith and Greg, you've made me so happy, I can never forget you.
Carol120454 I totally did the same thing!! I hired a keyboardist to play it on my Hammond XB-2 running through an overdriven amp that was miced up inside the house.
Welcome Back My Friends to The Show That Never Ends...............We have been blessed with watching and listening to ELP in our lifetime.!! RIP Greg and Keith............. Thank you Tony!!
Emerson explains it perfectly. All three are great artists in themselves. Together they made greatness.
The emotions of every person who took part in the documentary particularly at the end is something to behold. Every single person had the same buzzing resonance. Electric. A great Documentary.
ELP needs to be inducted into the RnR HOF..
man i teared up during the footage of the high voltage performance. it hurts my heart to know that Greg and Keith are no longer with us, they were all truly wonderful musicians. their legacy will sure live on. RIP Greg and Keith 💓
Me too Jamie😭😭😭😎
I love thinking they are together in Heaven filling the Universe with the magic of their music.
Yes,, the first album was my first at 14. 4 or 5 super best of best of all time rock. The rest uh kind of out there songs i mean.
I cried for 3 days when Keith Emerson left us. He was so passionate about performing his music to his fans properly. I do understand his feeling unable to live with the loss of that ability. With utmost sincerity, I do hope he now knows how incredibly well loved and respected he is and will always be. I've never met him, but he is someone I feel close to -- because he lived his life the way I've only dreamed of being able to live mine.
I just wished, he would have realized, we would have continues loving him. We owed him and his friends so much...so much!!
@@Robt.Velasquez Unfortunately, the trolls were bad-mouthing him for not playing as well as he used to in concert. He looked at all the negative comments and that's what really pushed him over the edge -- living for entertaining his fans to their satisfaction -- and learning (from bad trolls) that he couldn't. Trolls suck. They really suck.
Rennie Bidgood They really SUCK!
" He lived his life the way I've only dreamed of being able to live mine " thank you . that line touched my very soul!!!!
@@keithdavies150 hugs to you, my soul-brother!
When I first heard 'Tarkus' way back then - I was stunned. Years ahead of their time. Very unique sound by a remarkably talented trio.
One of...if not the best of all time! Carl Palmer it was a privilege to get to witness you! Thank you!
God how am I not going to cry writing this. I am so deeply grateful for this documentary! ELP was my obsession! Lately I've been thinking about ELP and the gift of their music, and I have to say that they taught me about musicianship, creativity from the heart and soul of the performer; how to really listen to compositions. THey did expose me as Greg says to classical music which no one from my background was going to do. They gave me a musical education that otherwise would have been out of reach. As a result, I KNOW good music; I KNOW what a talented musician sounds like. I know music that is created from the heart and soul. I'm in my 60s now, but every one of their songs brings me back to the thrill of listening to their music when I was a teenager. They were an extraordinary band. Funny, I'm back being obsessed with ELP just like it was the 70s again. When its time for me to cross over, I want to hear an ELP concert in Heaven! Thats the very definition of Heaven for me.
Kristine, you wrote what I experienced and feel to this day. I'm 65 and the same thing is happening to me. I am reimmersing myself in ELP and am grateful for your words so I am not alone.
Could not agree more. Keith and the Nice introduced me to classical music - Five Bridges and The Pathetique etc.. I’m 62 now but had 3 older brothers so my musical education was influenced by their tastes thankfully. Still listen to ELP regularly. Pictures probably my favourite ELP album - extraordinary album.
That makes two of us!
Sharon and Kristine
The same happens to this 66 yo lady.
Some of the greatest musicians and one of the greatest, most innovative bands music has ever known. To this day, Keith Emerson is still the standard by which other keyboardists are judged. Greg Lake had a resonance to his voice and sense of melody that was so emotive - it drew your ear right in. Carl Palmer was an amazing drummer and one of, if not the first drummer from rock that played a set that completely surrounded him including gongs, timpani and all sorts of percussion. That tradition would be carried on by many of rocks greatest drummers. True originality in music is very rare and ELP was a very rare band. Long Live ELP!
I'm fortunate that I saw ELP on six occasions. I experienced the Works I concert with and without the orchestra.
They forever changed my appreciation for music, and my life.
I deeply truly wish Keith would've realized how much he much 1) he was a composer of high-repute, 2) he contributed greatly to pushing the technology of rock/progressive rock music that everyone takes for granted now, and 3) he created a body of work that stands tall as a giant to everything else in the genre, and doesn't rest on the shoulders of others. God bless Aaron and his grandson for keeping his legacy going, and Carl for being the keeper of the flame for ELP.
There was a time ELP was the biggest band in the world. and their concert attendance was beyond huge. I remember thinking these guys were actually bigger than the Beatles, in terms of concert attendance and the music they produced was like nothing ever seen in a R + R idiom. Saw them 3 times in the early 70's and remember thinking you are not going to get better music than this. At least that was my thought then. I've seen Carl Palmer recently with his band C.P Legacy and they were killing it.Glad Carl is still performing.
Yes they are the best. When I first heard BSS when it came out, I coukdn't believe the musical genius and ability contained therein.
Between 1970 and 1976 they played to more people than any other band .
They were never the biggest band in the world. The numbers will show that once your fan daze wears off.
Well, all my heroes from the 70s are slowly passing on, but their fabulous music and invention remains. And new fantastic musicians still emerge, thinking dream theatre and Polyphia, and probably others.
Bigger than the Beatles. Really? No. The Beatles - who came well before ELP - had literally changed the world, the effects still reverberating today. And certainly paved the way for British bands to come to America and become successful (the "British Invasion"). Simply put: No Beatles, no ELP. Nor any other British or even new American band. Keep in mind the Beatles had already disbanded by the time ELP emerged. Finally, the major test, as determined by the passage of time: What LASTING impact on the world did the Beatles have? You know the obvious answer. Now, what about ELP? Although I am a big fan of ELP, they had nowhere the impact of the Beatles. Not even remotely close.
They were NEVER “too big for their boots”. They were extremely brilliant musical minds❣️
Err...they kind of were.
@@thefacts5394 they were true musicians..if you don`t like classical music don`t listen to it
I love them to death, but they are the most bloated grandiose prog band ever.... by leaps and bounds. Way to big for their boots and reality. Borderline goofy parody
@@morbidmanmusic they were the only rock band that could play actual classical music not popular music that sounded something like classical..in my opnion the only rock musician that you can compare Emerson to is Zappa
@@morbidmanmusic so really you are just regurgitating what critics said at the time. ELP were simply way ahead of the time, and musically were brilliant. Lets be honest YES were as 'pompous/bloated' Genesis? J M Jarre? Mike Oldfield? Tarkus IMO is the crowning jewel in so many ways. These guys broke new ground, bands like the Enid really would not have likely happened without ELP, and their influence on Italian prog rock?? I'm actually glad in some way now they are not in the RnR hall of fame, why would I want them held the same as a WAP artist?
Losing Keith and Greg (as well as Chris Squire) was like losing my older brothers.. You follow these guys career and personal life since youre 8 or 9yrs old and that what it feels like. Just completely lost with music now.
Yeah, it was a rough stretch losing our prog heroes, masters of their instruments, inspirational, and everything possible in our language to state how they were inclusive and exclusive at the same time, on the same note, but there was/is this thing about each whose life will be alive wherever there is a musical story to tell. Greg Lake, his vocals on the tenderest of songs from King Crimson to ELP did beg a few tears at the right time. Keith Emerson opened the doors of modern classical music by transporting note for note into his amazing gear, and what emerged from those towers of amps. His is a sound, IS because the music is alive, I can’t say all of my heart. IT would take days. Keith and his bloodline Greg just could not live one without the other, and I understand.
Looking back, you can see how all the stars were aligned to bless us with such great musicians. I still listen to ELP, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Yes, Rick Wakeman et al most days. With modern tech I carry all their albums in my pocket on my iPhone. Sadly I never saw ELP live but do remember crowding into the back room of the local Radcliffe-on-Trent youth club to join a hushed room listening to the latest ‘must hear this’ sound emanating from a little record player in the middle of the room….. ELP’s debut album. Everyone’s jaw dropped when they heard Lucky Man. Special times.
It's heartbreaking.
@@lindahandley5267...yes..amen,and amen
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Keith and Greg both died in 2016, only 5 years after this was made, Keith from suicide after physical problems and depression got to him and Greg after a long cancer battle. A great loss to the music industry.
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For me ELP was, is and forever be the greatest band that ever existed on this planet. Thank you Tony for sharing this video with us.
In the top 5 for sure!
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I couldn’t agree more. I first heard them around 1973/74 when a friend of mine asked me to listen to Brain Salad Surgery.
From the first few bars of ‘Jerusalem’ I was hooked.
I’d have been 12 or 13 years old at the time.
They’ve been my favourite band ever since, and I’m 57 now!! 😊
@@gary19061 Me too me too .Brain Sald Surgery was the first album I've bought after listen Trilogy (I'm Italian)
Damn right
Love Carl's explaination. The band was Iconic & brilliant !! Never to be copied !!
I attended 2 nights of there December 73 Madison Square Garden Brain Salad Surgery Christmas Concerts, I would of went to the 3rd night
but All shows sold out. I wish those concerts would of been videoed, they were Fantastic! The quad sound system they used
at the Garden blew me away! ELP are the Greatest Band EVER and need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!!!
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...the boys AND their fans.
God Bless them all!
Thank you for posting this. It was a very enjoyable journey.
Hi Tony, It was extremely difficult to watch this without tearing up. Excellent piece, Tony. Can't say thank you enough. This, to me, is the ultimate documentary. Thanks a million, Tony. You're a great guy!
I never get tired of saying this and once again I will. I was 14 yrs old when I first saw ELP, it was at the Newcastle City Hall when they played a full concert then came back on and recorded Pictures at an exhibition.It was the best concert I have ever seen and Ime still waiting for another band to change that.Their music has been part of my life as I have grown up.So sad now Keith and Greg have gone
"Its really shitty times right now"
Its getting so painful to hear, almost on a daily basis about another great passing away! Its just Carl Palmer left from ELP. I know we cant be around forever, but man, what a f**king incredible three peice!
Its like what Greg Lake says in this documentary "when your playing with amazing musicians, you get better yourself"
and they just got better and better!
ELP FOREVER!
RIP Greg and Keith..!!! .ELP....always missed and NEVER Forgotten
I will always cherish the times I hung out with Keith in Northern California at clubs and motorcycle riding in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Absolutely the best band there was.
Keith Emerson was great not only as a a player that has an entertainer to see what he did to pianos and organs is unbelievable just awesome it's too bad that he's gone all I can say is rest in peace Keith
@@mikekeeler6362 Does anyone recall the '60 Minutes' (circa Mike Wallace) segment back in the day with Keith Emerson's on camera showcasing a new technological innovation for telling what the future landscape for creating sounds for musical recording where yet to come. Am I referring to The Moog synthesizer I ask because I'm remembering him, which has never left me!
Hats off for the Lads, Keith, Greg and Carl.
(To all you young ones…… listen carefully to these guys, this will never ever happen’d again)
First thing to say is that this is a magnificent video. Well done, sir! I've been a fan of ELP for what feels like thousands of years but I learned a lot from this video.
There are so many thoughts going through my head as I watch this. One is that all three of the band members were musically superlative talents. As a keyboard player, my hero was obviously Keith, but I am constantly aware of how brilliant Greg and Carl were. What a sensational combination they were!
The second thing that strikes me is to hear Greg confirming that Jimi was seriously being considered for membership. I'd heard that before as a rumour, but Greg basically confirmed it. Would it have been HELP rather than ELP? Would it even have been better? Could it have been? What we got from the trio was peerless. It's hard to imagine how it could have been improved!
In Concert they always delivered...live performance outstanding
From a kid born in 1955, thanks.
I was born 7.7.55 as well. Love them always.
Carl Palmer is one of the best Drummer!
I remember the day that Keith had passed away a good friend called me with the news , I was stunned , sad & in disbelief. It brought tears to my eyes more then a few times that day & on every anniversary of his passing. They were my go to band , if hv seen them play at least 15/20 times , and alot of good ones. Montreal Olympics Stadium, the old Maple Leaf Gardens , MSG etc. But what pisses me off the most is the lack of recognition of not being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / what a shame, it shows you what a mockery of quality music is ignored but yet a 3 chord circus band like KISS is in even after they rob their fan of $ with their what 3rd , 4th I lost count Farewell Tours ,along w other musicians that don't even fit the ( Rock & Roll) genre. RIP KEITH & GREG & tnx CARL for keeping the fire burning.
I see so many who say ELP should be in the Rock Hall of Fame. I say NO, because ELP is to damn good for that politico BS. The fact that people still listen, still hold the flame of ELP up for new listeners to discover is what really matters. Us 'in the trenches' music lovers is where the REAL respect lies, not some two bit thing that wouldn't know great music if it punched them in the face.
Thanks Tony. It's nice to see them happy and satisfied with their legacy.
The loss of Keith and Greg is tempered s bit by this video in which they smile and reminisce. May they rest in peace and Carl live long and prosper.
Keith Emerson a genius and Rick Wakeman gives you such an eulogy
Been ElP fan for many years & I enjoyed this video very much. So sad the Keith & Greg are no longer with us but blimey did they know how to make music.😢
Thank so much putting this. When I first heard ELP, brain salad surgery vinal, couldn't believe the music was played only by 3 persons, With such a intensity and technique they play, I thought they are more like studio recording based band. Knowing that they did so many gigs with the same intensity or even more than recording, it is just so amazing just to think what a enery and talent they offered, in EACH TIME!!. Keith's persuing perfection, Carl's never tiring stamina, and Greg with such a sweet face with angel voice... They will stay in my heart forever!!! RIP Keith & Greg ❤
GREAT video! Thanks for this! Early ELP (up to Love Beach which I hated) will always rule! What a band! Carl is my all time favorite drummer. He was one of the influences on me as a young drummer. RIP Kieth and Greg.
A great & legendary band.They were dazzling,innovative, cinematic, highly original.Ground breakers in every sense of the word.I saw them live 3 times & it was a blast each time.Losing Keith & Greg was heartbreaking. We will never see their like again.They are missed beyond words. Hang in there Carl,keep the fire going.We love you brother.
I feel so fortunate to have grown up with bands like this making me keep my standards high . I'm 58, still playing in bands, staying well rehearsed , bringing all kinds of gear to keep the show of high standards ,even though it's covers.
Thanks for this Tony, they deserve a good historical documentary. A fan since 1974.
When Keith died, I finally got around to listening to ELP, that prog band that I'd never really bothered with who made the radio staple "Lucky Man."
By the time Greg died about eight months later, I had collected all ELP's albums on digital and vinyl and had found new all-time favorites like "Tarkus," "Still... You Turn Me On," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Black Moon," and "C'est la Vie."
Thank you, ELP. When I get a dog, I'm naming him Tarkus.
I love his voice. I can't believe he's died. So sad, what a talent!!
His music touched my soul.
His voice stirred up something in me.
In his younger days he was so cute.
He is missed.
They are TOTALLY ORIGINAL.Their range is quite startling to listen to.And it sounds very fresh listening to their music.And there is a lot little moments of wit,all the way.And so down to earth as people.Incredible.Brilliance.Magic.Scale.Fun.And nothing like anyone else.
My most favorite band, forever.
Life is too short, but one of the highlights of my life has been the hundreds of hours I listened to ELP both live and using my 8track, cassette, then reel to real and now digitally. Thank you Tony for sharing this.
Near the end one dude finally mentions California Jam. I was there and saw ELP for the first time. I was hooked instantly. That was beyond an amazing show. Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Eagles, etc. It was a life experience which is never forgotten.
Fabulous concert! 12 hours of varied Rock and Roll. A teenager's dream!
I was there too! Quite an experience. I feel fortunate to have been there.
A wonderful trio - the best thst the world has ever seen. They were like a conventional 5 piece band, with two musical virtuosos, but with Greg Lake, there were three talents rolled into one, a good guitarist and bassist, along with being a superb vocalist. They were the ultimate group.
MAY1,2017 - This interview makes me feel so dated. Sit and watch, Greg Lake and Keith Emerson, they've died, both in 2016. Makes it hard to hear this interview talking about , "We could have gone on to do so much more." says Greg. Almost makes ya cry. Being a Fan from the 1st album, 1970, often makes me wish to seeing them more often. Think my total was 6 times. Being a young teenageer on the East Coast of America, a paper route could only take you so far, having to be there to complete the work daily.
Thank you TONY ORTIZ... You have helped all of us relive some of our youth with ELP. your pictures and videos, bring it all home Brother !!!!! \\\mm/// \\\mm///
Now if you are LUCKY enuff to catch - CARL PALMER'S ELP LEGACY, I've witnessed it on UA-cam. About as good as I will get, still holding down the Paper route j/k.....
Rock on my Brothers and Sisters, I learned while LOVING ELP. to my credits have written better than 450 copyrighted/recorded songs and some odd number of complete albums, all because of ELP, Greg Lake especially. I learned thru Greg, to write lyrics. 1 day, you may all learn what they were, till then, keeping enjoying music from 1999 - 2016....
CHEERS - Woody \\\mm/// \\\mm///
Once again Tony you knocked it out of the ballpark! Excellent video. I know how hard it was for you to complete this, in many ways. Thank you for your gift.
This is an awesome documentary (ELP is one of my 2 favourite bands - the other is Pink Floyd) and although I've seen many documentaries on these prog-rock pros, this one had loads of information in it that I had never heard before. I am 53 years old, so was too young to see ELP in the 1970's. But here in Toronto (where I live) I saw them in 1992, 1993, 1996 and 1998. I also saw ELPowell in 1986, and 3 in 1988. Emerson has got to be the GREATEST keyboardist that ever lived and Greg Lake's voice (and bass-playing) are unequaled. Palmer is an amazing drummer, and love watching his solos at live concerts. My older cousin was quite lucky - he saw ELP in Toronto (1973), Buffalo (1974)and Montreal (1977). I'd love to see more documentaries on this phenomenal band - thanks for posting.
immagine being 21 and being so good that Emerson and Lake want you in the band and you have to be talked into it .....
In fact, Palmer was 20 yo when he audictioned for the band. He was born in March 1950.
Thanks for backgrounds and well prepared Info as well.
Part of my life and evolution ever since I discovered them in the early 70's, the first album I bought was "Pictures at an Exhibition" and I have loved them ever since. More than the sum of their parts, the terms "Genius" and "Gifted" are mere words that fail to describe these Giants. And yet, anyone who has met them and spent any time with them - as I did one day at the old cinema in Fulham - found them to be approachable, genuine, sensitive and more. Rest in Peace Keith and Greg, my heartfelt thanks and respect go out to ELP - The show that never ends.
I attended all three of the Madison Square Garden "Works" concerts. During one of them, I snuck down from my nosebleed seat to the front of the stage, and took pictures from in front of one of their two-story amps. I've had ringing in my ears ever since.
Thank You so much for Sharing! Three Guys that changed the music biz.
from their first LP,.. I could tell, they would be the three piece band of legend.
Carls Jazz and classical style, would set them apart from the pack, Keiths compositions, and Greg's Lyrics transformed their music into "Pure Magic"..I am so Grateful, that i got tickets to see 3 shows here, (Trilogy, B.S.S.& Works)...B. S. S. was the best concert i ever attended, they knocked it out of the ballpark.
Tony I just subscribed to your channel and just found it. This video is awesome. I have the bachelors to grand music and wrote some music when I was in high school in 1973. I am a classically trained keyboard musician. I, of course, a fan, and have been so since I first heard them and bought every single LP! What an amazing time of life that was. Of course, I also discovered Yes. Thanks for pulling this ELP channel together. IT’S A GOOD SUNDAY MORNING, LISTENING TO THIS AND HAVING MY BREAKFAST AND COFFEE. CHEERS ☕️☕️❤️
They had to cancel a concert in Roanoke, Va. in '73 because the stage could not support the drums and I had tickets for that concert.
Ha. Blame the drummer. ;) Sorry you missed the concert.
Thank you for posting this brilliant video. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1953, I grew up with the British Imvasion groups, Hendrix, Doors etc. By the time I'm a teenager Ive been exposed to the Nice, King Crimson, Atomic Rooster, Zappa, Beefheart. When ELP hit the scene it was an incredible game changer (I hate that term, but it really applies to them). I saw hundreds of bands live, but sadly never got to see ELP which remains the biggest regret of my life in music. They were something else entirely, like nothing before or since, then add in an orchestra!! Just incredible.
Oh God, how fabulous were they. Jeez. One of my biggest regrets is not seeing them live.
R.I.P. Greg Lake and Keith Emerson. We all miss both of you!
and Toney.
It was great fun to hear the well-worn anecdotes translated to truth by the band and staff personally. I grew up in the 60s, turning 15 in 1970 so ELP were a vivid and powerful influence on me and my music, shaping my own direction, how I composed, and even how I lived. A bit later, I had the great good fortune of meeting and working with so many of my childhood heroes. Sadly, ELP was not to be part of that. Working in music, I listen to very little of it except that which I am making at the moment. ELP is a notable exception. Their recordings remain fresh today.
ELP needs to be inducted in the RnR Hall of Fame.. ASAP
So here it is, 40 years and one month, since I first saw ELP, Feb 5th, 1978, at the Spectrum, Phila. I started hearing "Nutrocker" on FM rock stations sometime in 1972-73. On Dec. 23, 1973, I purchased Brain Salad Surgery, and since I have listened to ELP to this day, March 9, 2018!
( plus 5 more years through 11-26- 2024 !)
I don't even want to remember how long ago it was for me. :)
OBSESSED AT 16, 52 YEARS LATER CIRCLED BACK AFTER LEARNING PIANO!!! WHAT GENIUS THEY TRULY WERE. And Hodown, just wow. Driving neighbors nuts now with my keyboard now. Hope I am also there for that ELP concert in Heaven, hope it's a long way off tho. 😍
I think Carl puts it all together at 1:30:45 - what the ELP was and made and created. I did not have these words, but that was exactly the way I saw them.
Thanks for the documentary and the publication.
ELP is one of my Top Five bands ever. I bought every album from ELP to "Brain Salad Surgery" at the moment they published each one of them. Absolutety love "Tarkus" and "Karn Evil 9". Have attended an ELP recital was one of the great experiences in my life. Thanks for uploading this.
My very first concert as a 15 year old in 1978. How fortunate I was.
Thank you for sharing this documentary of ELP, I was too young when they arrived overnight on the music scene but have the benefit of having 3 much older brothers who were of the right age! I grew up listening to my brothers music but always felt cheated that I was never able to see them live. To this day I still love hearing these talented musicians. I'm so sorry about the loss of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, the world is a much sadder place without her their bright burning lights.
"There is a feeling before I even start that will ruminate from within at a live performance" in Greg Lake's own words.Back then access to a performer was like the song "through the grape vine". FM radio and promoters seemed to resolve to have its listeners best interest at heart and give information related of a band's upcoming new single or album's release date,that followed with tour dates,venue and concert ticket sale information.
This was SO interesting! I was spellbound the whole time. That kind of talent and artistry is a mystery to me. What it must have been like to actually see them in concert. THE greatest band ever!🥰
Cried when Keith died. I was in my late 50's. My wife asked me what was wrong. Was hard to describe. Just someone whose talent I GREATLY admired, music I loved, music that actually allowed me to concentrate (while listening and studying in college as strange as that sounds) and appreciate the complexity . I have no musical background nor ability. I have the utmost respect and endless thanks to Mari K for letting us in via Facebook on what Keith was like from a personal standpoint. I recall I had VIP tix for an ELP concert in Atlantic City in 1997. Drove 12 hours one way. No big deal. I was a few feet from each of the band mates after the show and did not know what to say. I said nothing. But that's ok. Miss Greg and Keith..... Appreciate all of the covers people do especially Rachel Flowers, Noddy's Puncture and the Tribute concert of course.
That was beautiful to read. Thankyou man.
Thank you, Tony, for this wonderful gift! You are the best!
THE music of my life. It has been a privilage to have lived in a time when it was possible to see them. We will never see thier like again. Thankyou Boys. XXX
Thank you for this!
Одна из лучших арт-роковых (прогрессив) групп в мире. Спасибо вам за великую Музыку!
RIP Keith, Greg.
You guys were great!
I was 15 working in a music store. We also sold records at the time. That first album cover with the dove, I had to buy it and literally wore it out. A great fan ever since.
I think I have say that, their music was exciting and pleasing to my mind, some tunes provoked emotions.
Songs, the piano notes that are in my head even now, without listening, just whenever I want them.
RIP Keith Emerson and Greg Lake sadly taken 2016 and the world was a sadder place
I had the extreme blessing of seeing the Works show in Detroit with full orchestra. I had my binoculars practically glued to my eyes.
It was absolutely mesmerizing.
Tony, thanks for sharing! I watched it start to finish just now. Fantastic.
Absolutely love this.. Thank you for great memories of a band like no other. ❤🎶🎶🎶
WOW!!! I would have been more than happy to have bought it on DVD so to get it like this for free is like a late christmas present. Thank you VERY much for this!!!!!!!!!
Definitely the best live performances on this planet the best musicians thank you
Fantastic video...this showed a very in-depth, introspective side of all three members. These three raised the bar higher than anyone could have ever imagined. Although I never had the chance to see them live their albums are a source of inspirational genius that is unequaled. Thanks guy for finding each other and sharing with the world.
11:58 Carl says that the promoter for they Plymouth gig was "Dick Van Dyke". The owner of the club they played was Peter Van Dike and he had a brother named Greg, but there doesn't seem to be a Richard. The club was in existences from 1968 until 1972.
I have been a ELP fan since 1971 but have only just come across your video, so good, stuff I’ve never come across. I was lucky to see them at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992, the concert of my life. Did not make the effort to see them at High Voltage, regret of my life. Christmas is approaching so I must bring out Keith’s Christmas album, the only thing worth listening to at this time of year. Will follow your channel to keep up to date with Carl, many thanks for this content, so enjoyable.
I have seen both and RAH 1992 (second day) was much, much better than High Voltage ! :)
Welcome back my Friends to the greatest show in heaven, hell and earth! 🎇
ELP are the greatest band that has ever lived! 😇
Forever and ever and ever..
It was a real thrill to be there in 2010. Like other ( let's say ) 50 years + folk there, the lump in my throat made it difficult to cheer as much as I wanted to. Long live ELP.
Finally an ELP documentary.
As a classical/jazzed-trained musician, ELP served as the main bridge for me to not only prog rock, but to pretty much every other style of music, including all sorts of electronic music today. I've been composing tons of songs, and I would argue that if you listen carefully, you would very often hear at least a hint of ELP influence in them. Keith Emerson certainly was the single biggest influence on my writing and playing, with maybe Chopin coming in second.
Sad to say, but I only saw Emerson and Palmer together as the group 3, at the Greek Theatre in California. It was a good concert, even though while I wore special sound ear plugs (to minimize ear damage), I could hear some distortion in the speakers that probably nobody else noticed. Don't know why, but along with me, a lot of people decided to go at the same time to the snack bar during their playing of Pirates. Maybe it was a nice piece to walk around during?
One thing that I've been quite impressed with, is all the great musicians who have not simply done covers of ELP songs, but have made them their own, meaning they have made some changes here and there. I confess that I have played ELP so much in the past, that I am kind of burned out hearing the originals, but there is something so fresh and wonderful of ELP getting a new breath of fresh air through newer generations of musicians with maybe a slightly different vision of what ELP could have sounded like, if they continued. I think this is parallel to how classical musicians have for sure made the old classics their own, with their own new interpretations.
With that said, I have heard of prog rock cruises. However, I just don't care much for anything other than ELP-based prog rock. People keep trying to convert me (please don't try in a response). I just wonder if there is such a thing as ELP-based cruises. Blind keyboardist Rachel Flowers would be a must-see (no pun intended) who would probably be the closest to exactly playing the licks Emerson did. But I also would love to hear other keyboardists who have taken Emerson's playing to new places, and (thankfully) to new sounds. As much as I like the latest versions of the group 3 (ex: 3.2) I grow weary of them seemingly stuck in using the same synth sounds Keith used a lot on his Yamaha G3 synth. There was a time when I could play a lot of Emerson's music, and I did in piano recitals, but I just don't have enough edge in my chops to pull it off, so I don't expect to be asked to play in any ELP cover bands soon.
I don't know if there is any future in prog rock. I know many fans of the genre claim there is. But I think that some steps AHEAD of where it is now needs to be taken. Not sure what exactly; maybe it needs to do more fusion with other more modern styles. Right now, I am greatly enjoying the electronic group, Infected Mushroom. Maybe prog rock can fuse with stuff like that. I would certainly give it a listen. RIP Emerson and Lake. Carry on, Palmer.
I saw ELP 12X, 3 4X, ELPOWELL , Keith Emerson, Emerson and Lake twice then Carl Palmers Elp Legacy. I missed Greg Lake solo 1995 :( Yeah I can die Happy. When Emerson and Lake met in CA ( they were on the same bill previously in England) they jammed together there. Hendrix didnt die " weeks later" more like months later. Another band name considered was STUDFARM. I consider myself an ELP historian.