They were still married so you both committed adultry and thats nothing to brag about. Greg Lake was born on 10 November 1947 in the Parkstone area of Poole in Dorset, to Harry, an engineer, and Pearl, a housewife. That first, unforgettable night we spent together wasnt spent at some luxury hotel with room service, fresh linen sheets and a view of the ocean. Image courtesy of Flickr Images Public Domain. reader/fan of ELP, then Im quite contented. how he came about using the Indian rug during each of hi Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-0099 (616) 527-1699 He showed up as a smiling, warm and extremely polite personhumble, in a word. [1] Lake used this time to focus on his family life, travel, and write and release music. One of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British musician is known for. If Id had to work a real job, I think I would have committed suicide years ago! Im just asking you whats the best way to lose the weight? However, Carl Palmer continued to have commitments to Asia, so Lake and Emerson auditioned other artists. She is very annoyed at this fake story of yours shirley. The piece de resistance? I did get angry at his remarks and I was not the writer! Some men just cannot help it that they are an arse. Manager Stewart Young said in a statement that Lake died Wednesday after "a long and stubborn battle with cancer." A heavy smoker for most of his life, Greg was smoking about three packs a day when I knew him in the early 1990s. Hello Shirley, I happened on your article today and greatly enjoyed reading it. I loved him all ways but prefered his ballads. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He departed one year later to form "Emerson, Lake and Palmer", with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer. I truly love Emerson Lake and Palmers music. As well as collaborating and performing with other artists and with various groups in the 1980s, he had occasional ELP reunions in the 1990s and in 2010, and toured regularly as a solo artist into the 21st century. Greg & Justin, True angelic voicesjust imagine if they would have collaboration, only can only imagine! 305 were here. LUCKY GIRL!!! As I said to another reader, After their contracted producer Tony Clarke walked away from the project, Lake produced the album. If Greg had a home and boat nearby, why be in a freezing car all night? Shirley, I do not know how I missed this article last year, but Im so blessed that I found it and go to read it now. other, since HE designed it himself. alsoI dont recall ever reading anywhere, that they all lived together. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Greg Lake (173635980)? Dont you have anything that supports your stories? Regina was around but soon she disappearedwe talked about Elp, his bass prowess, about my elder brother who played bass on his records at home. Greg was born on September 6, 1957 in Waco, Texas to J.R. and Nell Grissom. When was the last time that you went to your doctorand what were you treated for? The questions went on and on, to the point that it was almost impossible for me to eat a bite of my dinner (and I was hungry)! Lake, who had toured Europe with the Greg Lake Band in 2005, launched a solo tour, Songs of a Lifetime, in 2012, inspired by writing his autobiography, and using his own songs and cover versions to create a personal musical journey. I would like to thank the following people for their kind assistance and cooperation: Graham Jones, for providing previously unpublished photos and for sharing his insights/recollections of Greg Lakes family and childhood. Yes, I too can easily envision Greg wandering the Tutor court, All rights reserved. Gregs famous Angel pendant was commissioned and designed by Greg Well said Christine! Specially the man who took his time to get to know me . Adding to his distress was Gregs decision to keep it a private battle. They found commercial success with their influential debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969). He Gregory Stuart Lake (10 November 1947 - 7 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. Their sole LP, Emerson, Lake and Powell, was a hit, making it up to Number 23 in the U.S. Palmer came back, and the original trio continued through much of the Nineties, with a reunion in 2010. I recall 1993 was the year Keith was divorcing as well. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. May you enjoy a warm and wonderful holiday season! Greg Lake was a talented bass player and vocalist that got his start with the first iteration of King Crimson on the album "King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)", and after leaving the group later became . Manager of Funeral Services. Whether playing bass or guitar, as he often did with Emerson, Lake and Palmer, he wrote in a way that allowed for his bandmates to build vast, intricate soundscapes. I hung out with Greg most of all the tours . All rights reserved. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Theyve been described as green/grey. Glenn Robinson. Oops, something didn't work. So where you there when Greg and the guys were recording In The Hot Seat?? I could kick myself for not getting tickets when Greg played.. A fan on the cruise put up songs on YouTube that he sang as well as a Q & Answer part. "[45] Adding to the decision, lead guitarist Gary Moore had written solo material that brought him a recording contract: "I was working with Greg Lake for two years during '81 and '82 and we did two albums. I was pressured into writing songs that the record company thought radio programmers wanted to hear. Year should not be greater than current year. LONDON Musician Greg Lake, a prog-rock pioneer who co-founded King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died. Ive answered all the questions Im gonna answer until after we finish this meal, okay?! are still in existence! We have set your language to A day doesnt go by that I dont think of the guys . I told Greg the story about how I first discovered the Beatles through a cousin of mine who was schizophrenic. Rock Musician. He was always striving for perfection in every aspect, every facet of what he was creating: music. assumed it was stolen by a fan who was enamored and wanted Doors will open at 10 a.m. A procession and interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery East . Their keyboardist Ken Hensley later said that Lake "was far too talented to be kept in the background". Greg Lake with his mother Pearl Lake in their home in Poole, Dorset in 1948. He wasnt particularly religious so I thought it may represent someone who had been special to him , and ex perhaps. [16] The result, Greg Lake, was released in September 1981 on Chrysalis Records, and reached number 62 in both the UK and the US. I apologize for being late in getting back to you, Sweetie. Greg Sonnier. I always suspected that medications might have been part of his problem with weight gain. While on tour with King Crimson, Lake befriended Emerson, then a keyboardist of their tourmates the Nice. Greg was 69. Music touches the soul; imprints itself on your very soul like nothing else can! I do not know if it is an angelic look or a mischievous look. If youd cut back on your alcohol consumption that would help A LOT! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Some body once said he had the voice of an Angel but could equally strip the paint off the pews lol. 07/14/11 -- The funeral arrangements have been made for Matthew Arzate, as follows: Visitation -- Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Mission Park North Funeral Home, 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio TX 78230, between 1:00 p.m. and 9 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2011 -- Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [17] Fripp was asked to be a roadie for a gig at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, but no audience turned up. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Your memories This story only brings more adoration for an amazing talent. Greg casually discussed this in He loved to create it, loved to share it. Little, Brown Book Company, for allowing the use of photos from the book Greg Lake: Lucky Man. For information that I did not have in my personal possession, I consulted a gentleman (Graham Jones)who grew up with, went to school with,was a childhood neighbor of Gregs. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6024 Lake Road, with Father Vincent Brewer officiating. On a recent visit to keith I was sad to see that somebody, maybe a fan, had taken the little grand piano ornament off of his gravestone, people never cease to amaze me. You simply could not keep your eyes off of himor your hands either, for that matter! Progressive Rock pioneer, founding member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. My family were among those! His love for America, and especially Americans, is one of the things I remember most about Greg Lake. His father was an engineer and his mother a housewife, and it was she who gave Greg his first guitar for his 12th birthday. [51] The concert was released on CD, DVD, and Blu-ray as High Voltage. various times(and in various places) Greg, Keith and Carl lived together. .yea.no pictures.. this a secret or somethin? Cant believe Ive just now discovered Greg Lakes music in 2019? In 2015 he combined with Geoff Downes to record the album Ride the Tiger. He gained prominence as a founding member of the progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). When not on tour, making yet another television appearance or in the studio, Greg was splitting his time between a rented home and a boat which he kept docked in the Marina Del Rey area. Anyway, Mu husband recently passed away November 27 2019. Like many other fans, I preferred Gregs ballads. Lake died following a lengthy battle with cancer, only nine months after the death of bandmate Keith Emerson. question in a private email. As I read the article I was puzzeled as bios of Greg state he was married to the same woman from 1974 to his death in 2016. As I am highly allergic to tobacco smoke, I forbade him smoking in the car. bless him. I know you and Greg were together happily until his untimely death. He then incorporated orchestral overdubs to the songs. He was a skillful player whose guitar playing, in particular, added depth to some of ELPs grand classical experiments, such as their rock interpretation of Russian composer Modest Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition. Boy, did he get to know me! Why cant shirley consider Regina Lake? Do you know of any way to lose the weight now? The band split up in 1979 following the unsuccessful album Love Beach, an album the group were contractually obliged to record. December 30, 2021 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Greg Lake, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who helped propel prog rock into the mainstream as a member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and King Crimson, died Tuesday. Thank you Shirley for your fascinating insight into the life of Greg Lake. Ive had way too much on my plate-so to speak-lately. He passed after a long battle with cancer, on December 7, 2016; aged 69. In fact, mere months before his death, Greg was announcing his plans for a tour to promote not one but two recent projects hed just completed: his long-awaited autobiography and a documentary film that gives a comprehensive overview of his long, seminal career in music. Gregory J. Skedros July 30, 1928 - January 27, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary Gregory James Skedros On January 27th, 2022 we lost Gregory (93) to a short and unexpected illness complicated by advanced age. [56][57], In the last years he worked on producing for Manticore "Moonchild" by Annie Barbazza and Max Repetti: an album where some of his most iconic songs were arranged in a advantgarde/contemporary mood, just for piano and voice. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This will Its also fairly well known (by most ELP fans) that at one time Greg Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. This browser does not support getting your location. simply ADORED yellow flowers! [40] In the UK, the single sold over 13,000 copies in two days. . Greg Lake lived to make music; music that he truly loved. Will you be going ? Key figure in 1970s prog rock as bass guitarist for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake, who has died of cancer aged 69, first rose to fame with a brief stint in King Crimson before achieving colossal success with Emerson, Lake & Palmer during the 1970s. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Jeffrey Scott Moe. Hoedown, a track from Trilogy that adapted part of Aaron Coplands ballet Rodeo, became a stage favourite. Incredible story!! She is in mourning from the loss of her husband! Thank you for a fascinating look into Greg Lake, the man. but could equally strip the paint off the pews. I will remember What the hell can I do to get some of this weight off my arse? In Remembrance. We own and operate our own crematory . Terry Nation, Yeah, theres a lot to question in this memory.. It still seems inconceivable to me that hes gone. Both Greg and Justin had angelic voices. I cant seem to keep the weight off! Lake took a college course with the aim of becoming a draughtsman, but he spent his nights performing with local groups such as the Shame and the Gods and his daytime studies suffered. I am about a decade (+/-) your junior, and although I remember Lucky Man from my youth (one of my very favorite songs EVER, and was blown away when I heard Greg had written it age age 12!! TO Shirley Pena, We want to hear it. This article was trash. Thanks for taking the time to read my article/memoir, and for sharing Greg remains the most complex, fascinating man I have known in my sixty-two years. I have now joined the ELP appreciation on Facebook, I have never met such a warm group of people. It gives more understanding of Greg. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Im really embarrassed to admit that. For me, just being around him was both invigorating and exhaustingand I would gladly do it all over again. What was the story behind Gregs beautiful Angel pendant all I know is it had great sentimental value and that somebody stole it. In reality, the song was written and recorded eleven years before Harry Lakes death. I know how much he love you, your daughter, and adorable grandchildren. Susan North After reading Gregs autobiography (Lucky Man) I read comments from fans who-like myself-read the book and felt it did little to shed new light upon Greg as a PERSON. I certainly did not write it to be viewed as a waste of electrons on the internet nor as trash. Ive been a journalist now for almost two decades; having written for publications such as Goldmine, American Songwriter and Classic Drummer. It made no difference whether he was onstage sharing the experience with his audience, or offstage lying next to you, telling you a story; any story. In school, Greg was an average student whom his teachers described as messy and unfocused. He also did not yet display a talent/interest in music. Greg reminded me that this was common behavior for their generation and-until the 1970s-no one really understood how harmful second-hand smoke truly isand as usual, he was right. I Believe in Father Christmas " I Believe in Father Christmas " is a song by English musician Greg Lake with lyrics by Peter Sinfield. Thank you Shirley for making my day most enjoyable. Because we opened McHenry County's first crematory in 1983, we have over 30 years of experience caring for the loved ones of our community. Thank you for your article. Love this piece I know he would Then Fripp asked if he would like to join his new band, King Crimson, as bass player. There were members of the press that didnt love us, but the public loved us.. Im sincerely sorry that you view it as such, but I respect your right to your opinion, as well as your right to publicly declare your opinion thusly. I only ever saw Greg on stage sadly I never got meet him . If you ever come to my neck of the woods let me know and Ill take you to see where keith is laid to rest. Bless you for visiting him often, and bringing him Yes the ELP boys lived in many places throughout the world. He was 69. Greg listened intently, and nodded in agreement. This resulted in some confusion for me, as I patiently tried to sort out exactly what was going on with Gregs health issues. Music has literally saved my life! That voice and the lyrics! [29], Emerson, Lake & Palmer conflicted between Emerson's interest in complex, classically-influenced music and Lake's more straightforward rock tastes. I found that out the hard way, the very first night we spent together. Do you know?. I thought it was a great article and it touched more on Gregs personal life. (Near Chicago). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Greg Lake I found on Findagrave.com. Are they religious? Email: Ed Burke. I wrote this memoir in an effort to share my personal experiences with his fans, and to hopefully help them to better understand him as a wonderful, brilliant, complex PERSON. [29] Lake complained that Emerson chose to play in keys that were not a good fit for his voice. He became a full-time musician at 17, playing in several rock bands until his friend and fellow Dorset guitarist Robert Fripp invited him to join King Crimson as lead singer and bassist. He had such a beautiful voice. Greg Lake had an amazing energy to him, the likes of which I haventexperienced an equal to in my (almost) sixty-two years on this earth. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Hello Shirley thank you for getting back to me I appreciate it. His manager told the BBC. He just had that certain something about him, as both a man and an artist, that made your senses positively ignite as you watched and listened to him. Like yourself, I was too young during ELPs heyday of the 1970s, and . Lake left the band in 1970 and achieved significant success in the 1970s and beyond as the singer, guitarist, bassist, and producer of ELP. [26] During the US leg, Lake struck up a friendship with Nice keyboardist Keith Emerson; the two shared similar musical interests and talked about the benefits of forming a new group. In 1986, he and Keith Emerson decided to re-form Emerson, Lake & Palmer to record another album. Gregory Lake Obituary. [30] Emerson, Lake & Palmer became one of the most successful groups in the 1970s. It would have been an honor, pleasure and privilege to meet him, as he was such a humble, real, genuine person. from another, more genteel era than todays. Instead, I will be lifting a FORK, as I enjoy a cheesecake! Greg said Mike your E MAIL Should be ELPMIKE@AOL.COM SO I SET IT RIGHT UP . Regina Lake. It was the air he breathed. exactly what year he had it made, or where it was made. His mother Lily, known to her family and friends as Pearl, was a full-time housewife. Regina Lake is the wife of English rock legend, Greg Lake -know as a member of the progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. December 7, 2016 - Gregory Stuart "Greg" Lake was born on 10 November 1947 in Poole, Dorset near Bournemouth, England. My decision to write this article wasnt based on anything other than shedding NEW light/insight into the complex, private man that Greg Lake was. Resend Activation Email. Gregs daughter claims you never even met him and issued a public statement. Time and the elements have done their job on the headstone, rendering its inscription difficult to read. No one had the angelic voice that he had. Gary is a fabulous player, and the bass was covered properly. In 2016, with the kind assistance of Graham Jones, I was finally able to locate the grave of Gregs parents. My poor Greg. He sang with clarity and confidence, making his voice a singular force among his and his fellow musicians experimentation. In 1981, Lake released a solo self-titled album. Failed to delete memorial. Greg Lake would have been 70 this year. View The Obituary For Chelse Rae Gregory. Take care xx Afterward, the council moved the Lakes to a nearby council-owned cottage where Gregs parents continued to live until Greg bought them a small bungalow in the 1970s. ELP. Is this a beautiful place or what! His manager told the BBC he had recently had a long and stubborn battle with cancer; the news comes nine months after the death of his bandmate, Keith Emerson. To my surprise, unlike anyone else Ive gone out with, instead of talking about his family, his jobthe usual subjects that Im accustomed to hearing about on a first dateGreg began talking about his lifes passions: music, literature (poetry in particular), history (with an emphasis on the courts of Elizabeth I and Henry VIII), fishing and the art of war. Ohand animals. [14] During his stay in Carlisle for a gig, Lake contracted pneumonia and continued to perform on stage. [38], In 2001, Lake toured as a member of the seventh incarnation of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. of Greg and I together in this article. He disbanded the Greg Lake Band soon after completing it, without promoting or touring the album, and split with his record company. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time The next morning, as Carl Palmer stood at the hotel lobbys service desk, checking the band out of the hotel and back on the road, Carl literally hit the roof when he saw that enormous food bill; all of it charged to the bands travel expenses of course, lol! Greg graduated from Sulphur High School in 1979 and attended McNeese State University. Copyright 2018. Also, is there any news of where he Photo courtesy of Little, Brown Book Company. Gregory Stuart Lake. At fifteen, he left school to find work as a draftsman, but gravitated to focusing on becoming a professional musician. When I met Syd Barrett in his home (in the early 2000s) we spent an entire afternoon together, yet I took not one photo to prove this happened nor for bragging rights afterward. Lake continued to tour solo in the 2010s. Thanks. I simply LOVE your quote Simply loved it, period. Wow ! [36] One of them, "C'est la Vie", was released as a single. Subsequently, Emerson and Lake regrouped in the mid-Eighties, but with drummer Cozy Powell instead of Palmer, who was playing with Asia. One song from that period was nearest and dearest to our hearts: Greensleeves. We agreed that from the moment we first heard it, we were smitten with it! The original ELP reformed for the comeback album Black Moon (1992) and subsequent touring, and staged further performances between 1996 and 1998. All rights reserved. We could have a cool glass of something. Turn the engine ON, Greg! I told him that I had bought my parents a home in the late 1980s, but that-for the most part-our relationship continued to be strained. At the time I knew Greg, he was separated from Regina. Dont ask me what Greg did with all that food! Hell, I lived with a gentleman for years, yet I failed to have even one photo taken of the two of us together. Ive been a big ELP fan from the beginning and I read everything I can about them. Greg Lake, "You Really Got a Hold On Me" An unreleased bonus track tacked on to the re-release of his eponymous solo debut, this reboot of a Smokey Robinson classic finds Lake in unfamiliar. We pride ourselves in providing dignified, caring, compassionate end-of-life care, while making the process simple and affordable for families. Okay, pretty please? We never had any commercial or financial intentions, but of course, now everyone wants to know how it feels to receive all the lovely royalties, which are apparently delivered by wheelbarrow by Santa himself, after a long day climbing down everybodys chimneys., Their live performances featured light shows and theatrics, including the parading of their Tarkus mascot, and their highest-charting album in the U.S. was the live outing, Welcome Back, My Friends, to the Show That Never Ends Ladies and Gentlemen, Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Greg:Shirley, Im supposed to be on steroids right nowI mean, Ive been on steroids butdammit! [5], In 2003, Lake played bass on The Who song "Real Good Looking Boy". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173635980/greg-lake. Although it is often categorised as a Christmas song, this was not Lake's intention. happen to meet Carl Palmer, feel free to ask him if he knows what For about the first twenty years of her life they were her sole passion. by the band themselves, the day that Greg brought me to meet Keith [29] As well as bass, Lake contributed acoustic and electric guitar work to Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and his voice had a wider and more diverse range than anything the Nice had previously recorded. [21], Fripp formed King Crimson[22] since his previous group, Giles, Giles and Fripp was not commercially successful, and their record company suggested getting a proper lead singer. The book has recently been published (Greg Lake: Lucky Man) while we still await the release of the documentary, produced by Bob Harris. Among their albums include the self-titled debut record (1970), "Tarkus" (1971), "Pictures at an Exhibition" (1971), "Trilogy" (1972) and "Brain Salad Surgery" (1973). Happy Memories of Harry R. LakeAged 64 At Peace 4thJanuary 1982Also His Loving Wife, Lily At Peace 15th January 1988 Aged 71. [16], Lake attended Oakdale Junior School followed by Henry Harbin Secondary Modern School,[6] and left the latter in 1963 or 1964. I read this article when it first came out but hesitated to comment because I had nothing good to say about it. Instead, it was spent on the shore itself; literally ON THE SHORE. It was most informative. I cant make it to London, but Yet you brag about it and publish it because hes famous, even when his wife and family are still alive to read it. P.S. know so! Its a VERY GOOD question that I enjoy playing and performing. Born Gregory Stuart Lake, in the seaport town of Poole, in Dorset, England, he learned to play the guitar during his early teens. 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