Emerson, Lake & Palmer facts for kids

Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Background information
Origin	Croydon, London, England
Genres	Progressive and psychedelic rock
Years active	1970–1979, 1991–1998, 2010
Labels	Manticore, Atlantic, Cotillion, Island, Sanctuary, Rhino, Shout! Factory, Victor, Sony Music, Orizzonte, Razor & Tie, Victory, Eagle
Associated acts	King Crimson, The Nice, Atomic Rooster, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Asia, Qango, 3, Emerson, Lake & Powell
Past members	Keith Emerson Greg Lake Carl Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer, often called ELP, was a famous rock band from England. They played a special kind of music called progressive rock. This music often mixes rock with classical or jazz styles.

In the 1970s, ELP was super popular! They sold over 30 million albums. They also performed at huge concerts, headlining many big music events.

Meet the Band Members

Emerson, Lake & Palmer was a trio, meaning they had three main members. Each member was a very talented musician.

• Keith Emerson: He played keyboards. He was known for his amazing and energetic performances.
• Greg Lake: He was the lead singer and played bass guitar. He also played regular guitars and helped produce their music.
• Carl Palmer: He played the drums and other percussion instruments. His drumming was powerful and complex.

ELP's Studio Albums

A studio album is a collection of songs recorded in a music studio. These are the main albums Emerson, Lake & Palmer released during their career.

• Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970)
• Tarkus (1971)
• Trilogy (1972)
• Brain Salad Surgery (1973)
• Works Volume 1 (1977)
• Works Volume 2 (1977)
• Love Beach (1978)
• Black Moon (1992)
• In the Hot Seat (1994)

Images for kids

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  The group's second gig was at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival

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  Emerson performing in 1977

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  Palmer performing on the Works tour, in 1978

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  Emerson, Lake and Palmer performing in 1992

See also

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