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Prog rock legend Keith Emerson dies, aged 71

Prog rock legend Keith Emerson dies, aged 71
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Acclaimed keyboardist and leader in the progressive rock movement, Keith Emerson has died, aged 71. The Yorkshire-born musician was perhaps best

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Acclaimed keyboardist and leader in the progressive rock movement, Keith Emerson has died, aged 71.

The Yorkshire-born musician was perhaps best known for founding Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Band mate Carl Palmer confirmed his death, but did not specify a cause.

Emerson died at his home in California.

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