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Greg Lake

English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer.

Born November 10th, 1947 in Parkstone.

Died December 7th, 2016 at 69 years old in London (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Occupations
bassist, guitarist, record producer, singer, singer-songwriter
Wikipedia

Greg Lake, 69, died December 7, 2016. He was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He gained fame in the 1960s and 70s as a founding member of the progressive rock groups King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Lake began playing guitar at the age of 12 and recorded with King Crimson, during the band's first and second albums, before forming Emerson Lake & Palmer. The band quickly acquired a devoted fan base for their theatrical stage shows and symphonic approach to rock. ELP's hits included "Lucky Man," "From the Beginning," and "Karn Evil 9." Lake also had a successful solo career, with hits such as "I Believe in Father Christmas" and "Kilworth Reel." Along with his musical accomplishments, Lake wrote several critically-acclaimed autobiographies and recently released a comprehensive boxed set containing all of his solo material. At the age of 69, Lake leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of rock and roll.

Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no to-morrow. To forget time, to forget life, to be at peace. Oscar Wilde