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Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) was a British progressive rock band formed in 1970. The band consisted of keyboardist Keith Emerson, bassist and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer Carl Palmer. ELP was known for their complex and virtuosic musical arrangements, incorporating elements of classical music, jazz, and rock. Keith Emerson was born on November 2, 1944, in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. He began playing piano at a young age and was influenced by classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. In the 1960s, he played in several bands, including The V.I.P.s and The Nice, before forming ELP. Greg Lake was born on November 10, 1947, in Poole, Dorset, England. He began playing guitar and singing in local bands in the 1960s. In 1969, he joined the band King Crimson as their bassist and vocalist, but left after their debut album to form ELP. Carl Palmer was born on March 20, 1950, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. He began playing drums at a young age and was influenced by jazz drummers such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. In the 1960s, he played in several bands, including The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster, before joining ELP. ELP's debut album, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, was released in 1970. The album featured a mix of original compositions and arrangements of classical pieces, including Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching number four on the UK Albums Chart and number 18 on the US Billboard 200. ELP's second album, Tarkus, was released in 1971. The album featured a 20-minute title track that was divided into several sections, telling the story of a mythical creature named Tarkus. The album also included the hit single "Jeremy Bender." Tarkus reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and number nine on the US Billboard 200. ELP's third album, Trilogy, was released in 1972. The album featured the hit single "From the Beginning" and the epic track "The Endless Enigma." Trilogy reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and number five on the US Billboard 200. ELP's fourth album, Brain Salad Surgery, was released in 1973. The album featured the hit single "Karn Evil 9" and the epic track "Toccata." Brain Salad Surgery reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard 200. ELP's fifth album, Welcome Back, My Friends, to the Show That Never Ends - Ladies and Gentlemen, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, was a live album released in 1974. The album was recorded during the band's 1973-1974 world tour and featured performances of their most popular songs. The album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200. ELP's sixth album, Works Volume 1, was released in 1977. The album was a double album that featured solo compositions by each member of the band, as well as collaborations. The album also included the hit single "Fanfare for the Common Man," a cover of Aaron Copland's composition. Works Volume 1 reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart and number 12 on the US Billboard 200. ELP's seventh album, Works Volume 2, was released in 1977. The album featured more solo compositions by each member of the band, as well as collaborations. Works Volume 2 reached number 37 on the UK Albums Chart and number 37 on the US Billboard 200.

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