“He never set out to please or comfort, so we often end up with his brilliant musical mind at its best… For that, we can forgive the physical abuse of a few Hammond L-100s”: King Crimson, Marillion, Tangent members and more pay tribute to Keith Emerson

Keith Emerson.

A remarkable composer, arranger and virtuoso with a ruthless disdain for the wellbeing of the Hammond organs that became part of his signature sound, Keith Emerson built the foundations upon which progressive rock stands to this day. Following an initial serving of 15 groundbreaking tracks – discussed by Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Geoff Downes and others – Prog presents a second helping of 15 more pieces that stand as illustration of his genius.

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