I dont know if this was the best song selection for greg lake. Fancy editing and studio overdubbing might have produced a better video, but it. Greg lake s 1st solo album showed a great range of songs and whilst a departure from the prog rock of elp it shows what a great voice and songwriter greg was and what might have been. Gregory stuart lake 10 november 1947 7 december 2016 was an english singer. Obviously that ep of downesgreg lake collaborations came out last year, but i dont know if those were written in early 1984, or later in the decade, but either way, if any songwriting did occur with lake prior to astra, it wasnt to the liking of either lake or the label, since they got wetton back fairly quickly. Greg lakes final interview revealed how the famous. This is my second interview, recorded on july 9, 20 for my radio show sams musical mystery tour on covefm, an online station based in hubbards, nova scotia. It isnt what is was in the 1970s, but he sounds much better than he did during much of the 1990s. Mayor greg zilka says there are 14 coronavirus cases in avon lake. The result, greg lake, was released in september 1981 on chrysalis records, and reached number 62 in both the uk and the us. Oct 02, 20 this is my second interview, recorded on july 9, 20 for my radio show sams musical mystery tour on covefm, an online station based in hubbards, nova scotia. Speaking about his childhood, lake said he was born in an asbestos prefab housing unit into a very poor family, and remembered several cold winters at home, but credits his parents for. Their music is still going strong some 27 years later.
Dec 11, 2016 iconic bass player greg lake died on thursday. Greg lakes final interview revealed how the famous christmas. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Let me love you once before you go, a cover of the 1977 song written by steve dorff and molly ann leikin for dusty springfield, was issued in the united.
Greg lake and the synth of lucky man digital trends. The band, a documentary filmed exclusively behindthescenes during greg lakes tour, features interviews with greg lake and many of the key musicians involved. You can still view the catalog of items that sold at the greg lake auction on our news page scroll down a few items. Born and raised in dorset, lake began to play the guitar at the age of 12 and wrote his first song, lucky man, at the same age. See todays front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the. Greg, what with your latest album and your forthcoming autobiography, youre a. This is a fan page for people that love greg lake to meet. Greg lake biography gregory stuart lake november 10, 1947 dorset, uk december 7, 2016 perhaps best known for his popular seasonal hit i believe in father christmas, greg lake has made a signficant impact on the prog world by being in two of the most important bands of the genre. Lake realised he wished to play as part of a group, and began to assemble members of the greg lake band. Greg lake charted in the united kingdom and the united states, reaching the same number 62 spot in both countries.
Apr 11, 2012 greg lake is interviewed on musimag, a news show on musimax, a music channel in quebec. British musician greg lake died of cancer earlier this week at age 69. Emerson, lake and palmer greg lake has certainly earned his place in rock n roll history. As a member of the late 60s rock group, king crimson and of course the legendary emerson, lake and palmer trio, greg lakes reputation was firmly established. Greg lake was born on 10 november 1947 in the parkstone area of poole in dorset, to harry, an engineer, and pearl, a housewife.
Brides church, fleet street, in the city of london with jethro tull s ian. Gary james interview with greg lake of emerson, lake and palmer greg lake has certainly earned his place in rock n roll history. As a member of the late 60s rock group, king crimson and of course the legendary emerson, lake and palmer trio, greg lake s reputation was firmly established. He teamed up with guitar virtuoso gary moore and enlisted the talents of bruce springsteens sax player, clarence clemmons, as well as toto veterans steve lukather, david paich, and jeff porcaro.
Gary james interview with greg lake of emerson, lake and. Lake, who had toured europe with the greg lake band in 2005, launched a solo tour, songs of a lifetime, in 2012, inspired by writing his autobiography, and using his own songs and cover versions. The heavy, gritty, guitardriven feel of the previous record is not quite as evident and this seems a more. Gregory stuart lake was an english singer, songwriter, bassist, guitarist and record producer. Greg lake biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Stewart youngs statement on the passing of our beloved greg lake. Gregory stuart greg lake 10 november 1947 7 december 2016 was an english singer, musician, songwriter and producer.
Interview with greg lake may 20 he was a part of not one but two great groups whose influence on rock is strongly felt to this date yet, whether with the trailblazing king crimson, excessexerting elp or solo, for greg lake music has. Dec 08, 2016 greg lake, has died at 69 after battling cancer. Peter sinfield, greg lake licensed to youtube by umg, wmg on behalf of rhino pure. In his last interview a year ago, he told martin townsend about why he was keeping his cancer secret and the joy of playing with some of the biggest. Many thanks to ken and the station for sending it al. With his new tour looming on the horizon and aptly named, songs of a lifetime, greg is now sharing with the world the songs and stories that have influenced his life and the lives of many of his fans worldwide, once again proving that greg lake is still a lucky man indeed. We discuss past accolades and future works and why the progressive music genre is shunned by the rock hall of fame. Part two of ken dashows interview of greg lake on his live at five radio show, q104. Greg lake performs his 1975 classic i believe in father christmas filmed live at st. Sam meisner interviews greg lake for covefm youtube. Gary james interview with greg lake of emerson, lake and palmer.
Visit manticore records for the latest gl releases. Greg given honorary degree from italian music organization. Greg lake i talk to the wind firenze, viper theatre, december 5th 2012 duration. Get all the lyrics to songs on greg lake and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Interview with greg lake may 20 he was a part of not one but two great groups whose influence on rock is strongly felt to this date yet, whether with the trailblazing king crimson, excessexerting elp or solo, for greg lake music has always been a means to reach out on purely human level.
Manouevres was released in 1983 as the followup to greg lakes 1981 selftitled debut album. Greg lake is interviewed on musimag, a news show on musimax, a music channel in quebec. His core group of musicians gary moore, tristam margetts, tommy eyre, and ted mckenna is still present, but manoeuvres is a different sort of album than the 81 effort. Apr 09, 2012 peter sinfield, greg lake licensed to youtube by umg, wmg on behalf of rhino pure. He does numbers that you would equate with keith emerson more than greg lake. Greg has been an icon in the music industry for a lifetime now. This is an interview with greg lake, former frontman of elp and king crimson. Nov 29, 2012 this is an interview with greg lake, former frontman of elp and king crimson. Part one of ken dashows interview of greg lake on his live at five radio show, q104. Gregory stuart greg lake 10 november 1947 7 december 2016 was an english. The long goodbye, retribution drive and the lie suit his voice perfectly and rock along.
Obviously that ep of downes greg lake collaborations came out last year, but i dont know if those were written in early 1984, or later in the decade, but either way, if any songwriting did occur with lake prior to astra, it wasnt to the liking of either lake or the label, since they got wetton back fairly quickly. He also recorded as a solo artist, which included his 1975 hit single, i believe in father christmas. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. Legacy page for the musician greg lake, founding member of king crimson and emerson lake and palmer. Manouevres was released in 1983 as the followup to greg lake s 1981 selftitled debut album. The band, a documentary filmed exclusively behindthescenes during greg lake s tour, features interviews with greg lake and many of the key musicians involved. Greg lake lead singer of elp interview audioholics. In his last interview a year ago, he told martin townsend about why he was keeping his cancer.
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