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Prog Rock Icon Emerson Dies
Celebrated keyboardist and composer Keith Emerson, 71, died in his home in Santa Monica, Calif., March 11.
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Attending the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show in Anaheim, Calif.
Emerson was best known for his work with Emerson, Lake and Palmer, which led the progressive rock movement of the 1970s.
The band’s performances were sometimes unpredictable, as Emerson was known to destroy his equipment during a show. He also pioneered incorporating his organ onto the stage, including using a rotating platform.