(Thanks, A. :)

Reader Alan writes and sends us:

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RIP Keith. Thankyou for your great contribution to music.

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Keith Emerson's death investigated
http://www.msn.com/en-au/entertainment/music/keith-emersons-death-investigated/ar-AAgHLY6?ocid=spartandhp

Police in Los Angeles are reportedly investigating the [March 10] death of British progressive rock star Keith Emerson as a suspected suicide.

The body of the Emerson, Lake and Palmer co-founder was discovered by his girlfriend at their Santa Monica home on Thursday.

Sergeant Erika Aklufi said an investigation was looking in whether he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Insiders have told TMZ the 71-year-old rocker had been battling depression as he struggled with a degenerative nerve issue in his right hand, which had severely impacted his ability to play the keyboard.

He had been expected to embark on a tour of Japan next week.

A post on the group's Facebook page simply read: "We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family's privacy and grief be respected."

British prog rock star Keith Emerson has died in what police are treating as a suspected suicide.

Emerson's bandmate, Carl Palmer, was among the first to pay tribute to his old pal.

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music, Keith Emerson," he wrote on his website.

"Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz.

"I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humour, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith."

Rick Wakeman tweeted: "It's heartbreaking to lose so many musician friends this year and now Keith Emerson . Rest peacefully my friend."

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Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Show me the Way to go Home (1978)
https://youtu.be/p1ZMTwPim_s

Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Barrelhouse Shake-Down
https://youtu.be/elgLxWbRWvw

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