Steve Janowsky- The Review Fix Rocktologist- Keith Emerson Interview Part One

Keith Emerson, master keyboardist, was a member of two of Progressive Rock’s iconic bands, The Nice and Emerson Lake and Palmer. His synthesis of rock, classical and jazz elements in his playing on timeless recordings like “America” (The Nice) “Pictures at an Exhibition,” “Tarkus,” “Karn Evil 9,” “Piano Concerto No.1,” “Take a Pebble” and “Pirates” (ELP) set new standards in the studio and live performances. Emerson’s work on film soundtracks and his solo albums display his phenomenal technique and compositional genius.

Emerson, Lake and Palmer sold over 40 million albums, played at the Isle of Wight and California Jam festivals and redefined the parameters of classic rock with their musical genius and stirring live performances.

Emerson has been touring with Greg Lake (see this website) and is reuniting with Lake and drummer Carl Palmer to reform Emerson, Lake and Palmer at the High Voltage Festival in London on July 25. It is the must-see classic rock event of the summer.

Reviewfix recently chatted with this humble virtuoso and got his thoughts on the tour with Lake, ELP’s long awaited reunion, soundtrack work, The Nice, jazz pianists, his formative years and the life of an accomplished musician. The interview is heartfelt, thoughtful and revealing.

You can listen to the interview here:

Keith Emerson Interview Part 1

About Steve Janowsky 88 Articles
Steve Janowsky is a former co-host of the Rocktologists theme based classic rock show radio show on WKRB 90.3 fm, which was voted the best classic rock podcast in the country by Dave White of About.com. Some of the interview guests on the show were Simon Kirke ( Free and Bad Company), Carl Palmer (ELP), Vince Martell (Vanilla Fudge), Randy Jackson (Zebra) and Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush. Janowsky is also an English and Journalism instructor at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY and is an avid guitar player and songwriter.

2 Comments

  1. Steve, this is another gem of an interview!!!! Keith is very thoughtful,humble and articulate. Best ever interview with Keith!!!!

  2. Excellent interview. I don’t think I’ve ever heard one this thoughtfully done – I’m glad that it’s a long one, too! Keith needs this on his site!!

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