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Title: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: flpete1uw on December 08, 2016, 04:31:32 AM
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38251936
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: jacko on December 08, 2016, 04:47:44 AM
Shocked.  :'(

Graeme
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 08, 2016, 05:03:31 AM
Oh man... I was just reading about him yesterday... he sat in on bass for a couple shows with TSO (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) a few years ago.
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: 811952 on December 08, 2016, 06:02:40 AM
2016 sure has been a tough year, and I still haven't gotten over losing Chris Squire in 2015. Now both of my 8-string bass idols/influences are gone. If there is an afterlife, I hope it's good for you, Greg. RIP.


John
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: tx196059 on December 08, 2016, 06:54:26 AM
Truly a sad day for music. Greg Lake was a huge influence on me, and was my introduction to Alembic guitars and basses, which I fell in love with at a concert in the 70's. RIP
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: David Houck on December 08, 2016, 09:54:25 AM
Just saw the headline.  A major influence for me; the first King Crimson album and Tarkus are still, for me, revered works.
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: pauldo on December 08, 2016, 10:10:33 AM
I was just singing I Believe In Father Christmas several days ago . . . .  that cursed cancer claims another . . . 

We are fortunate to have lived in a time of such brilliant, innovative individuals, may they rest in peace.  And to their families and friends healing thoughts.
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: jalevinemd on December 08, 2016, 07:21:44 PM
The voice, guitar and bass behind my favorite group of all time.

RIP
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: mica on December 08, 2016, 09:29:53 PM
Feeling the loss big time here today. RIP
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: tx196059 on December 09, 2016, 04:48:44 AM

Definitely a major factor to the Alembic community. Greg Lake playing an Alembic, and amazing combination. RIP




Alembic 76-475
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: dead_head on December 09, 2016, 12:52:31 PM
I loved all his stuff, but most of all, his work with King Crimson and E.L.P.  Greg, you're going to be missed.  R.I.P....

Rob         
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: matbard on December 10, 2016, 07:21:27 AM
He deserves a tribute 8 string
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: room037 on December 10, 2016, 08:11:03 PM
RIP  Mr. Greg Lake

I think, many Alembic fans here are led by the performance with the sounds of his Scorpion 8 strings bass.

I'm still a "Lucky Man" when I got my Scorpion 8.

Eiji
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: tx196059 on December 11, 2016, 09:29:46 AM
Greg Lake playing a Scorpion 8 probably drew a number of us to Alembic. A definite bucket list item. I am sure a lot of us would would be Q'ing up if it were offered again. Mica, any thoughts of a tribute bass?
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: flpete1uw on December 13, 2016, 06:36:53 AM
Found this net surfing. Apparently from the Brain Salad Surgery tour.
Man had good taste.  ;)
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: 811952 on December 13, 2016, 07:09:31 AM
That looks like the setup from the Works tour. When they opened with Peter Gunn the floor shook and the highs from the 8-string were crystal clear. Man, that was a great concert.


John
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: jacko on December 13, 2016, 07:15:04 AM
Carl's 2.5 ton stainless steel kit too. I remember watching a tv show once about that kit. They had to have a specially reinforced riser cos it was so heavy -  awesome!

Graeme
Title: Re: Greg Lake another big loss
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 13, 2016, 08:09:26 AM
That's quite a line-up!