Greg developed COPD from heavy smoking, and the steroids added the weight. Years later, he would develop prostrate cancer too. Let’s all remember that even though all this, he was brave and kept playing until he couldn’t anymore. His mum was also a heavy smoker, and they lived in a prefab abestos home when he was growing up. I am sure all of that and during an era where smoking was just as common as a cup of coffee, contributed to the loss of his voice. Losing two giants in the same year is still mind blowing to me. I love this band so much. Keith and Greg are both missed.
It was pancreatic cancer, which is usually a death sentence. He fought it for three years. It hurts to see someone dying from it; it took my aunt after just a year and a half. She wasn't a smoker, so I'm not the cause is always known. Rest in peace, Keith and Greg.
The very aggressive form of prostate cancer is very difficult to treat but there are at least two treatment centers in the US that are making progress. My ex husband is battling it now and gave me a complete update on treatment options last month. He is very blessed; he happens to live where one of the two research centers is located. I regret that Greg lost his battle. Both Greg and Keith were incredibly talented artists. It would have been nice to have had both them with us a few more years.
Man, doesn't take much to bring tears to my eyes whenever I hear two of my fallen heroes.. At least I met Keith...can't imagine how hard it must be for Carl.
I was on the Moody Blues Cruise about 10 years ago and Greg Lake did a show. He was awesome. Actually met him on deck. So sad he passed a few years later.
I first heard Greg Lake's voice on the album, "In the Court of the Crimson King", playing at a record store in Harvard Square when I was 17 in 1971, I immediately bought that record that same day, wore it out playing it. He was an amazing soulful singer who easily sang some difficult intricate lyrical passages perfectly. Then became an avid fan of ELP and I still am to this day.
Is so unbelievably painful to se these giants reduce to this. Also I have to mention the so early loss of voice of Greg Lake. This is also extremely sad. I adored his voice and that voice is an eco of my youth and immensely mesmerising. I still listen to them with the same passion. I'm heartbroken of the passing of Emerson and Lake. A piece of my life goes with them.
ELP was a big part of my youth. I saw the BSS tour and works vol 1 - yes, I saw ELP with the orchestra!!. Too many cigarettes took their toll on Greg's voice - sadly. It is hard for me to accept that two thirds of ELP are no longer with us...
Ditto on the painful. I saw Steve Marriott play at a bar in LA in the 80's. It probably could seat 300 people and there may have been 30 people there. Painful indeed.
I was at the Trentham Gardens concert in Stoke on Trent they blew me away to this day they were the best live band I have ever seen and I’ve seen them all Zep Stones Rory Sabbath Rooster Dury etc etc I was working at Trentham Collecting glasses when ELP came on I just use my badge to get over the barriers and get the best view of Emerson mooging it they were pure class bring back the 1970s Steve astbury
I can still see and hear them in my mind from the two times I saw them in Atlanta, RIP my friends there will never be another two musicians like you...
Greg's gravelly voice aside (sounds like a cold), when you can reduce an art rock composition to just 3 basic instrumental parts with no studio embellishment and still pull it off, that's true talent. RIP Keith, we miss you already!
erm … greg lake had one of the greatest and most recognisable voices in the history of popular music! .. I would say it was 'gravelly' .. so I must disagree with you there … RIP Keith and Greg sadly missed but never forgotten x
@@rokker101If you were any fan, you'd notice his voice has completely changed since late 60s to early 70s. His voice is totally shot in this performance. There's nothing wrong with saying so.
@@blukimbo3450 true that. Not an insult to Greg at all.... Everybody knows he's one of the GREATS.... BUT On this day, his voice was nearly gone... Its ok, nobody has to be offended, cause its not intended as offensive... Just a true statement. RiP Emerson, Lake..... Ppl have problems with the truth sometimes! 🙁
@@blukimbo3450 absolutely, it's definitely a natural strain which is perfectly normal with age and not an insult. He was certainly in good company with a lot of aging rock stars. Nobody's going to sound the same decades later, although there are some exceptions.
From the beginning such a great and probably my all time favorite track.....everytime I listen to it it just stays in my head for days on end :-) but then again I have it in the car so I do here it every day :-)
These guys & many other groups from the 60's/70's deserve far more attention for innovating modern music on so many levels with astounding soul & brilliance.
And I think all his personality was involved in all things he was doing. He was just true to himself. The pure, glorious and genuine man in every tiny thing about him - with no exception.
Classical Radio Stations should spin ELP's classical music on the air. They are right up there with the great composers of classical music from the past. Their compositions live forever. So should ELP's.
@misc his voice is so powerful so strong it takes me were I have never been. I've loved them, now, and for every. God bless your soul, Greg, you rest know. Remember how truly you are loved , you are💫rest peacefully remembering we are still with to the to end of time.............RIP You singer and writer of the songs ❤😿
I remember seeing this when it originally aired. It was on in a hotel lobby in Richmond, Virginia and I watched it with a very old woman who didn't speak English. When it was over, I asked "What did you think of that song?" and she had no idea what I was saying.
5:03 - 5:53 painful and sad. Greg knows it, even as Regis tries to comfort him. ELP's Tarkus tour was my very first concert when I was a kid. They were incredible . . . back then.
One thing to consider when critiquing singers like Greg Lake who seems to have lost his luscious voice here: Many medicines mess up your vocal chords. As people age, they take more medicine for prevention and for various ailments. I think it is a big factor in the loss of many wonderful voices as these stars age(d).
I had taped this on VHS way back, and just tried to watch it 2 days ago, discovering I had taped over most of it! :( So glad you caught it and put it on RU-vid!
I don’t think Regis or the bimbo have any idea of ELP’s talent and influence on the world of music,,, and what was ELP thinking when they said yes to do this fluff show. I saw ELP when I was a young teenager at The California Jam, a few thousand concerts later ELP at The California Jam is still the greatest show I’ve ever seen in my life.
Nothing wrong with that. All the classic rock acts were doing it. Styx and Tull were on there. ELP weren't exactly in the limelight during that period. You did what you had to do to promote yourself.
Very sad. They had a much better welcoming from Howard Stern, who actually was a fan, had their albums, and been to their concerts. He was genuinely happy to have them there, was joking with them, singing with them. Very cool.
Just out of curiosity I came here to compare this much earlier interview to some of the 2014 interviews with Keith. Here he's animated and engaging. By 2014 he is listless, rambling, forgetful, and difficult to watch. Damned heartbreaking! Depression and age are suck.
I remember watching this on TV live, and in an interview years later Keith referred to it as “being on bloody Regis”Seeing again, I thought overall very nice.
Great thing about Kathie Lee here is that, she, unlike many women (and I truly mean no offense) in journalism, doesn't sound ignorant or poorly-researched when interviewing musicians and writers. And she does it all looking absolutely stunning!
I doubt that this was filmed in the mid 1990s. This was more likely filmed in early 1992 judging by how Greg looks here. By the mid 1990s Greg was much heavier than he appears here, especially in his face.
CarryingNoCross You could be right. Recently a friend of mine told me that Greg lost quite a lot of weight about a year after we broke up in 1993. This possibly could have been filmed in 1994. I do know that Greg's weight went up and down from 1992 to 1997; it fluctuated quite a lot from year to year.
Regis and Kathie Lee show had a large US morning audience. Loved Carl on the congas. Greg’s voice was rough but I thought he sang it well. Tight performance.
