Awww gee... Keith Emerson..

[tomsk]

Keith Emerson has died
Keith Emerson has died Credit: Rex
Keith Emerson, one of the founding members of progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died in what police are treating as a suspected suicide.

The keyboardist died at the age of 71 at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles on Thursday night, the band confirmed.

Sergeant Erika Aklufi said an investigation was looking in whether he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Bandmate Carl Palmer said he is "deeply saddened" and paid tribute to his "brother-in-music".







Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come," he said in a statement online.

In Pictures: Keith Emerson of 1970's icons Emerson, Lake and Palmer

"He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz. "I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft

[Icey]

Well if it was suicide, he was either ill or very depressed. Not good news, whatever.

[tomsk]

very sad,
apparently he had depression big time...

[Icey]

No wonder it happened then. Depression's a terrible illness when it gets a hold.

[tomsk]

Alcohol is a depressant..
He drank too much..

[Icey]

Like many foolish people. It seems like a good thing at the time, but once it controls you, instead of the other way round, it gets folk on a slippery slope.

[tomsk]

and drugs too.....

[Icey]

Of course.

[tomsk]

I just can't see the fascination myself...

[Icey]

I can understand why people might want to see what some of them're about, but there's no need to take drugs to steal a person away from reality.
I'd prefer someone to have the odd spliff to someone continually dropping antidepressants though. Those things're so addictive, even in small doses.

[tomsk]

I prefer a cup of Earl gray tea personally..

[Icey]

PG Tips, my child.

[tomsk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzEBLa3PPk

cool!

[Icey]

LOL!!!! First time I'd seen that!

[tomsk]

eeeeeeeeeee I remember that as a nipper..

[Icey]

Bring back the chimps then!

[tomsk]

you and Vikki could do it!

[Icey]

Nothing like a bit of monkey business.

[tomsk]

true!

coffee time....

[Icey]

Might read you later on today then. I'm off to bed shortly.