Emerson, Lake & Palmer, often referred to as ELP, were a pioneering English progressive rock supergroup formed in 1970. The band consisted of keyboardist Keith Emerson, bassist, guitarist, and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer and percussionist Carl Palmer. With their formidable technical skills, they merged rock with classical influences, earning a dedicated following with their elaborate and dynamic musicianship. ELP's sound was characterized by grandiose keyboard flourishes, complex time signatures, and an infusion of jazz and symphonic elements, which set them apart in the pantheon of rock music.

Their oeuvre includes ambitious concept albums and iconic tracks that gave them a reputation for thrilling live performances, often captured on live albums like "Lucky Man (Live)" and "Fanfare for the Common Man (Live At Olympic Stadium, Montreal, 1977)." Through the 1970s and into the early '90s, ELP enjoyed global success before disbanding. They regrouped intermittently over the following decades, with releases capturing vintage live performances such as "Düsseldorf Philipshalle Broadcast 1971 (Live)" and reflecting their enduring impact like "Out of This World: Live (1970-1997)." Despite Emerson's and Lake's passing in 2016 and 2019, respectively, the legacy of Emerson, Lake & Palmer continues to influence progressive rock and live on through their music's epic scope and virtuosity.

Genres

Album Rock

Art Rock

Blues Rock

Classic Rock

Folk Rock

Hard Rock

Mellow Gold

Progressive Rock

Singer-songwriter

Soft Rock

Symphonic Rock

Synth Prog

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Yes

Genesis

Jethro Tull

Pink Floyd

King Crimson

Kansas

Rush

Camel

The Moody Blues

Asia

Soft Machine

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Latest Release

Lucky Man (Live)

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 30, 2023