Lucky Man: Greg Lake
Known for writing songs such as "Lucky Man", which he wrote while still in school (included to fill space on ELPs debut album, it became their first hit), and ELPs best selling single "From the Beginning". He is also well know for his solo hit, "I Believe in Father Christmas", co-written with Peter Sinfield, it has been one of the most played radio songs during the holiday season since it's release in 1975 when it reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, despite often being misinterpreted as an anti-religious song.
Greg Lake: Highlights
Before the historic forming of King Crimson. Greg Lake worked with future Uriah Heep members, Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake in the British group The Gods. Greg was too talented for the role he was hired for, so he quickly left when his childhood friend, Robert Fripp asked him to join what would later become King Crimson.While on tour with Crimson, Lake met keyboardist Keith Emerson, who was a member of the The Nice, and the two decided they'd be better off working together. The Nice were about to break up, and because of problems within Crimson, Greg didn't think they would last long, either.
Lake, Fripp and Sinfield were the only members of King Crimson when they recorded the single "Cat Food/Groon" in early 1970. Greg had official left the band before In The Wake of Poseidon was recorded, but did contribute to it.
With the addition of drummer Carl Palmer, the new band became Emerson, Lake & Palmer, releasing the highly successful albums Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Tarkus, Pictures at an Exhibition, Trilogy, and Brain Salad Surgery before reaching the peak of their career together.
In the 1980s, after the break up of ELP, Greg toured as a replacement for John Wetton with the band Asia. He also released two solo albums featuring guitarist Gary Moore, before rejoining Keith Emerson in Emerson, Lake & Powell, with drummer Cozy Powell in Carl Palmer's place because Palmer was working with Asia.
In the 1990s, Emerson, Lake & Palmer reformed again to tour, and release new studio albums, Black Moon and In the Hot Seat Conflicts over the next project caused what may be the final break up of ELP.
Since then, Greg has toured with Ringo Starr's All Star Band, recorded with The Who, and formed The Greg Lake Band. He's also made guess appearances performing with the Trans Siberian Orchestra and Jethro Tull.
"I am very proud of the music I made in both King Crimson and ELP, and I am very grateful for the success that I achieved, thus far," says Lake. "But there is still much I have to accomplish as a musician, both now and in the future. I still enjoy the experience of performing for live audiences and hope that there are still many worthwhile things for me to achieve through my contribution to the world of music."
Greg Lake
Greg Lake In Detail
Greg Lake (born Gregory Stuart Lake, 10 November 1947, Poole, Dorset, England) is an English bass guitarist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer, best known as a founding member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
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Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas (Live, 1994)
WTEN Studios, Albany, NY. December 17th, 1994. A Benefit for the Sara Ann Wood Rescue Center (his song, "Daddy" is about her.) A fantastic concert - I was in the second row! Greg is joined by members of the Empire State Youth Chorale. In the spirit of the original concert, please consider becoming involved with, or making a donation to, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com
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From The Beginning
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Greg Lake - 21St Century Schizoid Man
Cover version of the King Crimson song performed live w/ Gary Moore in the early 1980's
Greg Lake Workshop
Greg Lake Workshop in Weimar - MDR feature
In Juy 2005, Greg Lake and his Band held a workshop at the Franz Liszt Music University in Weimar where they worked on an adaption of Franz Liszts 14th Hungarian Rhapsody with a 15-piece student ensemble. This is a 3min TV-feature about the first workshop day that was shown on the German station MDR on.
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Must Haves for the Greg Lake Fan
Greg Lake: Live In Concert
2-DVD Set!
Greg Lake - The Voice of a Generation. From his initial days in the explosive London music scene of the late 1960s, through his time as founding member and voice of rock innovators King Crimson, and legendary British rock band, Emerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP), Greg Lake has continually made records that have endured the test of time.
This double-disc set presents Greg Lake performing live in a feature-length concert, recorded during his 2005 Tour. Includes a bonus disc loaded with special features and exclusive material!
SONGS:
In the Court of the Crimson King - Paper Blood* - From the Beginning* - Touch and Go* - Take a Pebble* - I Believe in Father Christmas* - Farewell to Arms* - Fanfare for the Common Man* - Love You Too Much - Footprints in the Snow* - Lucky Man* - 21st Century Schizoid Man* - Pictures at an Exhibition* - Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression - Part 2)* (* Originally performed by Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
BONUS FEATURES:
"Welcome Backstage" presents an exclusive insight into Greg Lake and his band in pre-tour rehearsals filmed in 2005 at "Classic T Stage," Shepperton Film Studios, U.K. The feature captures a selection of full length tracks, excerpts from rehearsals, backstage footage and interviews. "The Band," a documentary filmed exclusively behind-the-scenes during Greg Lake's tour, features interviews with Greg Lake and many of the key musicians involved. "St. Bride's:" Greg Lake performs his 1975 classic "I Believe in Father Christmas" filmed live at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, in the City of London with Jethro Tull' s Ian Anderson on flute and the church choir.
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From the Beginning: Anthology
2 CD set.
From The Beginning is made up of key material from both King Crimson and ELP's illustrious histories as well as Greg Lake's more aggressive solo ventures which feature such hard rock hitters like Gary Moore and Cozy Powell.
Disc one opens with a raft of Prog Rock classics such as, 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' and ELP's 'Knife Edge' and 'Karn Evil 9' before venturing into Greg Lake's solo material proper, beginning with Lake's seasonal favorite, 'I Believe In Father Christmas' and a live working of '21st Century Schizoid Man'.
Disc two sees Lake's heavier material emerging with guitarist Gary Moore displaying his power on tracks such as 'Nuclear Attack' and 'Retribution Drive'.
Castle Music. 2005.
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Live
Greg Lake - Greg Lake: Greg Lake - The Voice of a Generation.
This album presents one of the most enduring musical figureheads of our time, performing many of his best-known classics, including King Crimson's "In The Court Of The Crimson King" and "21st Century Schizoid Man" and Emerson, Lake and Palmer's hit "Lucky Man," "Pictures At An Exhibition" and "Fanfare For The Common Man."
Live at Stevenage Concert Hall Arena 2005.
Tracklisting: "21st Century Schizoid Man," "Lucky Man," "Fanfare For The Common Man," "Farewell To Arms," "In The Court Of The Crimson King," "Take A Pebble," "Touch And Go," "Paper Blood," "Pictures At An Exhibition," and "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression - Part 2)."
Greg Lake: Welcome Backstage
This DVD presents exclusive insight into Greg Lake and his band in pre-tour rehearsals filmed in September 2005 at Classic T Stage, Shepperton Film Studios, U.K.
The feature captures a selection of full length tracks, excerpts from rehearsals, backstage footage and interviews.
On this DVD, Lake brilliantly displays why he's a highly revered singer and influential progressive rocker.
Tracklisting for the DVD: "Fanfare For The Common Man," "Take A Pebble," "Farewell To Arms," "Watching Over You," "I Believe In Father Christmas," and "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression - Part 2)".
Greg Lake is joined by: David Arch (keyboards), Brett Morgan (drums), Trevor Barry (bass), Florian Opahle (guitar), Josh Grafton (2nd keyboards), Jai Ramage (backing vocals), and Bekki Carpenter (backing vocals).
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Emerson Lake & Palmer - Live at Montreux
Reunited in the early nineties, ELP produced a new album, Black Moon, and began to tour again.
In 1997 they embarked on a world tour, which included this performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 7. This is the only film from this tour that is available.
Track Listing: 1. Karn Evil 9 - 1st Impression Part 2, 2. Tiger In The Spot Light, 3. Hoedown, 4. Touch And Go, 5. From The Beginning, 6. Knife Edge, 7. Bitches Chrystal, 8. Dance Creole, 9. Honky Tonk Train Blues, 10. Take A Pebble, 11. Lucky Man, 12. Tarkus / Pictures At An Exhibition 13. Medley: Fanfare For The Common Man / Rondo / Carmina Burana / Tocatta In D Minor.
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Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Emerson Lake & Palmer: 1970 live tracks recorded at the I.O.W. Festival, including 'Pictures At An Exhibition', 'Rondo' plus a bonus 15 minute interview. Sanctuary.
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Live in Poland
1997 show (previously an ELP fan club exclusive) recorded on June 22nd in Spodek, Katowice, Poland. Includes sleeve notes by ELP expert Paul Russell. Endorsed by the band. Nine tracks. Castle.
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Emerson Lake & Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition
This DVD/CD Combination Disc features the film and soundtrack from the original 1970 live "Pictures at an Exhibition" concert.
Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer are all superb musicians; together they formed one of Classic Rock's most influential bands!
Songs: Promenade, Gnome, The Sage, The Old Castle, Blues Variation, The Hut of Baba Yaga, The Curse of Baba Yaga.
DVD/CD Combination
Disc: Side 1 (DVD) - The film
Side 2 (CD) - Bonus CD; Side 2 playable on any DVD or CD player.
Greg Lake Live MP3's
1. The Court Of The Crimson King 7:50
2. Paper Blood 3:57
3. From The Beginning 6:16
4. Touch And Go 3:25
5. Take A Pebble 9:40
6. I Believe In Father Christmas 3:46
7. Farewell To Arms 6:12
From Disc 2
1. Fanfare For The Common Man 7:06
2. Love You Too Much 4:58
3. Footprints In The Snow 4:49
4. Lucky Man 5:26
5. 21st Century Schizoid Man 6:24
6. Pictures At An Exhibition 18:15
7. Karn Evil 9 - 1st Impression Part 2 5:41
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- mysticmama mysticmama May 13, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
- Love ELP...I still have the original Brain Salad Surgery LP with the doors that open to reveal the skull, "Benny the Bouncer" is one of my all time fave songs :-)
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- poddys poddys Feb 7, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
- Since Greg Lake grew up in Bournemouth, I added this as a featured lens on my Bournemouth lens.
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists Dec 28, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
- Very nice lens. I love how you honor the musicians. Excellent.
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- Eclectic_Muse Eclectic_Muse Oct 6, 2008 @ 7:28 am
- Great lens! Thanks for the feature too! Nice music selections and information. Stumbled and rolled!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Sep 25, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
- Great lens about a new musician for me! I enjoyed this! Thank you for the introduction!
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- chefkeem chefkeem Sep 22, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
- A SquidAngel Blessing for this great portrait of a fantastic musician. 5*s, too!
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- poddys poddys Sep 19, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
- Very nice tribute lens. Greg Lake came from my home town of Poole, twinned with Bournemouth. So many rock legends came from there, as I found out when I created the Bournemouth lens - members of Uriah Heep, King Crimson, Robert Fripp etc. Greg Lake went to my high school as well. Very nicely done, 5*****
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- rockycha rockycha Sep 14, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
- Totally diggin' on da Lake... great lens! Thanks for visting trower yesterday :) *****
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- spirituality spirituality Sep 6, 2008 @ 7:23 am
- Love the Christmas song :)
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