Author: Greg Lake (author), Mutsumi Mae (translator)
Size: A5
Number of pages: 344 pages
King Crimson and ELP frontman Greg Lake writes a heartfelt autobiography
Greg Lake, the rare vocalist and bassist who reached the pinnacle of the British Rock scene in the 1970s as a member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), has finally released his autobiography, written with great emotion in the final years of his life, in Japanese!
The formation of King Crimson with Robert Fripp, their US tour, the breakup of the band and their meeting with Keith Emerson.
The formation of ELP with Keith and Carl Palmer, their days of recording and touring, their world domination, feuds between members, and their breakup.
He also talks about his solo career after ELP, joining Asia, the formation of Emerson, Lake & Powell, the reunion of ELP, his outlook on life, and the death of his friend Keith Emerson.
A must-read for ELP fans!
[CONTENTS]
Prologue: Madison Square Garden December 17, 1973
Part 1
Chapter 1: Childhood
Chapter 2: The early days of the band
Chapter 3 Court in Session
Chapter 4 Crimson Goes to America
Part 2
Chapter 5 Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Chapter 6: Circus-like Days
Chapter 7: The King of Rock and Roll
Chapter 8 Trilogy
Chapter 9: Land of the Rising Sun
Chapter 10: The Age of Fearsome Brain Reform
Chapter 11 Christmas Holidays
Chapter 12 Fanfare of the Common People
Chapter 13 Ending: Loveless Beach
Part 3
Chapter 14 Life after ELP
Chapter 15 Reunion
Chapter 16 Ringo Starr and the Crusaders
Chapter 17 High Voltage
Chapter 18 Songs of a Lifetime
Stewart Young's eulogy
Selected Discography