Keith Noel Emerson (2 November 1944 – 11 March 2016) was an English keyboardist, songwriter, composer and record producer. He played in several bands before achieving his first major success with The Nice in the late 1960s. Emerson became internationally known for his work with the group, particularly for creating rock adaptations of classical compositions. After leaving The Nice in 1970, he co‑founded Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), one of the earliest and most influential progressive‑rock supergroups. ELP enjoyed significant commercial success throughout the 1970s and became one of the best‑known progressive‑rock acts of the era. Emerson composed and arranged much of the band’s music on albums such as Tarkus (1971) and Brain Salad Surgery (1973), blending original material with classical and traditional themes reworked into a rock format. After ELP disbanded at the end of the decade, Emerson pursued a solo career, wrote several film soundtracks, and formed the groups Emerson, Lake & Powell and 3, both continuing in the musical spirit of ELP. In the early 1990s, ELP reunited for two additional albums and several tours before disbanding again in the late 1990s. Emerson also reunited The Nice for a tour in 2002–2003. During the 2000s, Emerson returned to solo work, touring with the Keith Emerson Band, initially featuring guitarist Dave Kilminster and later Marc Bonilla. He also collaborated with various orchestras. In 2010, he reunited with ELP bandmate Greg Lake for a duo tour, which culminated in a one‑off ELP reunion concert in London celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary.
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The Art Of Falling Down
The Barbarian
Malambo (Estancia Suite)
A Place To Hide
Finale
The Parting
Miles Away Part 1
Miles Away Part 2
Miles Away Part 3
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