Keith Emerson
British recording artist; keyboard player and composer (1944–2016)
1944 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
British recording artist; keyboard player and composer (1944–2016)
Born
November 2, 1944
Died
2016 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, musician, keyboardist
United KingdomBorn in TodmordenDied in Santa Monica
1944
Born in Todmorden (1944-11-02)
2010
AwardFrankfurter Musikpreis
2016
Died in Santa Monica
About
Keith Noel Emerson was an English keyboardist, songwriter, composer and record producer. He played keyboards in a number of bands before finding his first commercial success with the Nice in the late 1960s. He became internationally famous for his work with the Nice, which included writing rock arrangements of classical music. After leaving the Nice in 1970, he was a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), one of the early progressive rock supergroups.
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Who is Keith Emerson?+
Keith Noel Emerson was an English keyboardist, songwriter, composer and record producer. He played keyboards in a number of bands before finding his first commercial success with the Nice in the late 1960s. He became internationally famous for his work with the Nice, which included writing rock arra
What does the name Keith mean?+
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
When was Keith Emerson born?+
Keith Emerson was born on November 2, 1944.
When did Keith Emerson die?+
Keith Emerson died in 2016, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — November 2, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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