| admin: |
From Greg: "Good night, thank you all, and see you next Sunday" |
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| admin: |
Greg will return on Sunday the 22nd Nov. for another chat, when all of the technical issues have been overcome - please join us then. |
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| admin: |
Greg wants to thank everyone that was here tonight, but unfortunately the server has finally buckled under pressure... |
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| Pink: |
Have you heard the Beatles' remasters? If so, what do you think? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE NOT WHICH REMINDS ME I MUST GET HOLD OF A COPY,,THANKS FOR REMINDING ME |
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| bosco: |
Hey, great job on the new site. Love all the pics!! |
| Greg Lake: |
THANK YOU SO MUCH,,THE PEOPLE WHO DESIGNED THIS SITE ARE ABSOLUTE DIAMONDS |
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| ELP Twin: |
Hi Greg, Did your parents have any musical talent? If so, what instruments did they play? Liz, Florida |
| Greg Lake: |
NO, MY PARENTS DID NOT PLAY ANY INSTRUMENT, WELL I TELL A LIE, MY MUM USED TO PLAY A LITTLE BIT OF PIANO BUT SHE WAS SHY, JUST LIKE ME |
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| babayaga321: |
Greg - I'm currently re-working a vocal for a version of 'Pirates' with musicians from the USA. I can't help thinking what the full orchestral experience meant for you personally.... I get goose-pimples playing some of the ELP material with Noddy's - I just wondered what the experience held for you? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY BLESSED AND FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD MANY SUCH EXPERIENCES |
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| Richardk: |
Greg - do you remember the show in Verona on September 26. 1992 - outstanding show - I drove there from Zurich, Switzerland crossing the Alps... |
| Greg Lake: |
I MOST CERTAINLY DO, ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING. THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE PLAYING IN A REAL ROMAN AMPHITHTEATRE |
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| admin: |
Greg would like to thank everyone for coming in tonight. We are obviously experiencing an overload and we apologize for the technical problems. |
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| moogboy010: |
Greg,are you and kieth working on synth,organ ,piano,bass and drums type music and is it in the prog-rock vein? |
| Greg Lake: |
WE TRY AND USE ALL THE ORIGINAL SOUNDS AND AT THE SAME TIME WE ARE ALWAYS IN SEARCH OF SOMETHING NEW. THAT IS WHY THEY CALL US PROGRESSIVE |
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| tzina nechumah: |
can we attend rehearsals? pleaseeeeee |
| Greg Lake: |
ITS ALRIGHT BY ME! |
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| tarkusnj: |
Greg, have you heard the new Court of the Crimson King in surround? |
| Greg Lake: |
NO, IS IT GOOD OR DID IT LOOSE SOMETHING" I AM ALWAYS CONCERNED WHEN RECORDS ARE REPRODUCED IN A WAY IN WHICH THEY WERE NEVER INTENDED TO BE HEARD |
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| Pink: |
Greg........how is your beautiful wife and daughter doing? |
| Greg Lake: |
VERY WELL THANK YOU FOR ASKING |
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| drush: |
Next to ELP JS BACH ANOTHER FAVE, WHICH CLASSIC COMPOSERS INFLUENCED ELP STYLE THE MOST? |
| Greg Lake: |
HARD TO SAY THERE ARE QUITE A FEW,MUSSORGSKY IS PROBABLY RIGHT UP THERE THOUGH |
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| John: |
It would be so great if ELP visits the USA...a new album, etc...it would be great to see a new Blue Ray high def concert offering as well... just a suggestion! |
| Greg Lake: |
MANY THANKS I WILL GIVE THIS SOME THOUGHT |
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| harry1b4@yahoo.com: |
Greg, Please put up a Lyrics page on your site. Thank you. |
| Greg Lake: |
VERY GOOD IDEA! THANK YOU |
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| greenhazel351: |
Greg, you have said that "Watching over you" was written for your daughter when she was a little girl. I wonder if you used to sing it to her as a lullaby song? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE TO BE HONEST AND SAY THAT BY THE TIME THE RECORD WAS MADE SHE WAS A LITTLE TO OLD. IT WAS WRITTEN RETROSPECTIVELY I SUPPOSE. NATASHA STILL LIKES IT THOUGH |
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| David White: |
Hi Greg, my second and last question. I know that you like history but what is your favourite period? |
| Greg Lake: |
I DO NOT HAVE ANY ONE PERIOD, YOU CAN TAKE ANY CENTURY IN THE PAST 1000 YEARS, THEY ARE ALL QUITE REMARKABLE |
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| fairlanes: |
Hi Greg, my brother and I are always marveling over your writing "Lucky Man" at such a young age. Had the lyrics always been the same or did you do any rewriting before you released it? |
| Greg Lake: |
NO IT WAS EXACTLY AS IT WAS WRITTEN |
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| fairlanes: |
My friend and I were curious, do you still have the rug from the California Jam and various other tours? Do you plan to bring it back for possible future shows? |
| Greg Lake: |
YES AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT I AM SITTING ON IT AS I AM TYPING THIS TO YOU |
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| mikijazz: |
Greg, who was your major influence when you started playing guitar/music? Have you had any Classical and/or Flamenco lessons? |
| Greg Lake: |
MY MAIN INFLUENCE WAS DON STRIKE WHO WAS THE GUITAR TEACHER FOR MYSELF, BOB FRIPP AND ANDY SUMMERS AS WELL I BLEIEVE |
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| SgtPepper67: |
Greg, I know you say you don't listen to too much music lately, but are you into any current band, prog or not, that you would like to recommend? or you're not that interested in finding new music anymore? |
| Greg Lake: |
I JUST DON'T GET A LOT OF TIME TO LISTEN TO NEW STUFF BUT OCCASSIONALY I HEAR THINGS THAT MAKE ME REALISE THAT THERE ARE STILL SOME VERY GOOD YOUNG MUSICIANS COMING UP |
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| Vicky: |
is there any posibility of seeing ELP here in Argentina? |
| Greg Lake: |
I DO HOPE SO, WE HAVE JUST AGREED TO PLAY HERE IN LONDON SO WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS |
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| dianalee4jc: |
No question here, just a huge "Thank you!" Because I flew to Atlanta to see ELP in 1978, I ended up moving here, and then met my husband. So I thank you, my hubby thanks you, our daughter thanks you... etc. :-) |
| Greg Lake: |
THAT IS A LOVELY STORY PLEASE POST IT IN "WERE YOU THERE" |
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| eduvijes1388: |
Greg, did you ever recover your Angel necklace that you had designed yourself? |
| Greg Lake: |
I'M AFRAID NOT BUT I WILL OFFER SOMEONE A REASONABLE REWARD IF THEY RETURN IT TO ME. IT HAS A SPECIAL SENTIMENTAL VALUE |
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| brainsaladguy: |
We have been patient for many years...we will continue to be so |
| Greg Lake: |
THE WAITING IS OVER |
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| sooner: |
I thought no computer stood in his way |
| Greg Lake: |
WELL HERE I AM!!!!!!!! |
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| blaineer: |
Hi Greg, You mentioned that you and Keith have been doing some writing. I think Keith still spends most of his time in So Cal (I see him playing around here all the time). How do you guys handle your writing logistics from remote locations. Do you just make it a point to get together in person when time allows? |
| Greg Lake: |
WE RECENTLY WERE TOGETHER HERE IN LONDON AND OF COURSE WITH SKYPE ECT AND BEING ABLE TO SEND STUFF OVER THE INTERNET AND MANAGE TO COMMUNICATE ALMOST DAILY |
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| robincforman: |
Greg....is the music you are writing with Keith reflective of old ELP.....or should we expect the unexpected Love? RF |
| Greg Lake: |
I HOPE THAT KEITH AND I WILL ALWAYS OFFER OUR FANS SOMETHING NEW, THAT IS THE WHOLE IDEA BEHIND PROGRESSIVE MUSIC. GOOD QUESTION |
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| John: |
Hi Greg! Here's something I bet you'll remember, The night Keith's hammond caught fire at the Boston gig! I was there and you were hillarious...just standing there grinning and bearing it!! Remember? Any comments? LOL!!! |
| Greg Lake: |
I CERTAINLY DO, IT WAS FREAKY |
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| tarkus00: |
Greg, I 'm visiting my niece in London. I need a good trout stream... I fished out the Smoky Mountains |
| Greg Lake: |
THE RIVER TEST IN HAMPSHIRE UK, PARADISE ON EARTH |
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| tarkusnj: |
Will you be doing any writing with Pete Sinfield? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVEN'T SEEN PETE IN A WHILE HE LIVES A LONG WAY FROM ME ON THE EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. PETE AND I WILL ALWAYS BE CLOSE FRIENDS AND I WOULD ALWAYS BE HAPPY TO WORK WITH HIM |
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| Eddpendragon: |
Millions of ELP fans are hoping for a new LP and Tour!!! There isn't anymore good music today....Please!!!! Do It for us!!!!!!!!! ONE MORE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Gene455: |
If this keeps up, the server's computer is going to overload and explode. Hey, that reminds me of a certain piece of music! |
| Greg Lake: |
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT |
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| PK: |
Greg, ELP got me interested in classical music. Who's your favourite classical composer and why? |
| Greg Lake: |
HANDEL, BUT THERE ARE SO MANY IT'S HARD TO PULL ONE OUT OF THE BAG. THE FIREWORKS ARE GREAT |
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| adam: |
hi Greg , how would you feel about ELP performing in a stripped down fashion, no pyrotechnics just jeans and t shirts playinng a blistering set, and thank you for this great chance to speak to a great bloke . |
| Greg Lake: |
FUNNILY ENOUGH, BENEATH ALL THE RAZZLE DAZZLE ELP WAS AND STILL IS A VERY TIGHT MUSICAL OUTFIT. I THINK THE VISUAL SHOW IS A VALID PART OF THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. WHO REMEBERS DAGGERS IN THE HAMMOND |
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| Lee: |
Greg....Is there any piece of music or song by another artist that has you thinking " I wish I had written that" ? |
| Greg Lake: |
FAR TO MANY TO MANY MENTION |
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| admin: |
Due to unbelievable overload, the server is crashing regularly...Greg has already agreed to come back on the 22nd and do another chat. We will try to have the software working better and Greg will continue to try to answer your questions tonight. |
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| ikuya: |
What was the big difference between Carl and Cozy? |
| Greg Lake: |
THEY WERE OBVIOUSLY VERY DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND OF COURSE THIS REFLECTED IN THEIR PLAYING |
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| Beadlady: |
Hi Greg! Belated Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! Is the new music you are working on with Keith going to be released first as an album or premiered at the High Voltage festival? Thanks for all your wonderful music! Suzie Seattle, WA |
| Greg Lake: |
MANY THANKS, WE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT RECORDS AND DVD'S AND I'M SURE WE WILL MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON |
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| cinnamon_girl: |
What types of dogs do you have at the moment? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE A SCOTTIE NAMED DAISY, SHE IS A PRINCESS |
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| JacoMauro: |
Dear Greg, do you have still that Trilogy jacket (inside Epping forest pic)? |
| Greg Lake: |
I'M AFRAD NOT BUT IF YOU EVER DO FIND IT PLEASE LET ME KNOW, YOU CAN SEE THIS JACKET IN THE PICTURE WITH MYSELF AND THE LATE AND GREAT DEE ANTHONY GOD REST HIS SOUL |
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| PK: |
Greg, do you follow a football team at all (Soccer for those over the pond!) |
| Greg Lake: |
I'M AFRAID THAT I AM NOT A BIG FOOTBALL FAN, MY DAD USED TO LIKE IT THOUGH |
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| Gene455: |
Looks like the turnout for this is well beyond expectations - a great indication of how much people want to see the return of 'The show that never ends...' |
| Greg Lake: |
THE SERVER IS OVERLOADING IT IS UNBELIEVABLE |
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| JacoMauro: |
Greg, if you're looking back to your career , is there a special moment you remember unforgettable and unique? |
| Greg Lake: |
IT IS SO HARD TO SAY THERE ARE SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS. ALSO STRANGE THOUGH IT MAY SEEM SOME OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS WERE NOT IN THE BIGGEST PLACES |
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| Fran: |
Greg, what bass amp will you be using in July '10? |
| Greg Lake: |
PROBABLY MASA BOOGIE |
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| lebotarkus: |
Will ELP be performing Karn Evil 9 in entirety in future? It's a masterpiece! |
| Greg Lake: |
I AM SURE WE WILL BE PERFORMING IT HOWEVER THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS THAT PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR IT IS DIFFICULT TO PLEASE EVERYONE, THIS IS WHY WE SOMETIMES PLAY EXTRACTS FROM TWO PIECES RATHER THAN THE ENTIRE THING |
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| admin: |
We will continue the chat tonight but due to overwhelming response, we will have another chat Sunday the 22nd at the same time |
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| theladyofshalott: |
Being a fellow singer/performer- Was it ever hard to be a performer? Were you ever really nervous? How did you over come that? How has being a performer changed for you over time? |
| Greg Lake: |
I DO GET NERVOUS JUST BEFORE GOING ON STAGE BUT I HAVE LEARNED TO CONTROL IT. PEOPLE DON'T PAY TO SEE NERVOUS |
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| admin: |
Due to overwhelming response, we will have another live chat on Sunday the 22nd, same time, same place |
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| robincforman: |
Greg.....do you plan on coming back to the States--especially South Florida--with ELP or Solo anytime in the foreseeable future? We miss you here very much! There's nothing better than your pipes live love! |
| Greg Lake: |
OH FLORIDA!!!! I WISH I WAS THERE NOW |
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| drush: |
Hi Greg will we see your band tour in the south UK? |
| Greg Lake: |
I REALLY DON'T KNOW, I CERTAINLY HOPE SO |
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| KashaK: |
did you read Keith's book? Will you write one? |
| Greg Lake: |
I WILL BE RELEASING A BOOK NEXT YEAR |
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| Jasmin: |
Hi Greg, what are your memories of playing with The Gods? |
| Greg Lake: |
TO BE HONEST I DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MEMORIES OF THE GODS |
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| Lee: |
Hi Greg...Will yourself , Keith , and Carl be joined onstage by backing musicians at the London gig next year ?...I ask as I thought the arrangements on the 05 tour were excellent. |
| Greg Lake: |
WE WILL BE ON OUR OWN, THE ORIGINAL ELP |
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| Carlos Bill: |
Hi Greg. I know that you ain't a great bass solo practicer, but I'm a bass player and would like to know: when you are soloing in the tonic key, when you would feel motivated to go for another key and return to the tonic? In a more basic, roots tune, or in a progressive, jazzy tune? Last: in the record Pictures At An Exhibition, Greg, that amazing metallic bass tone...was that your hands, pedals, or simply the Fender Jazz Bass by its proper sonority? Thanks by answering. Carlos Bill, Rio, Brazil |
| Greg Lake: |
I WISH I HAD THE TIME TI REALLY LOOK INTO WHAT YOU ARE ASKING HERE BUT WE PROBABLY DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO DISCUSS MUSICAL TECHNICALITIES IN DEPTH, BUT THANKS FOR THE QUESTION |
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| mikijazz: |
Hi Greg, thank you for having this Chat! I've always admired your lyrics for The Sage, Kife Edge, Take a Pebble, and all other songs. Where did you get your inspiration for these lyrics? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE TO BE HONEST AND SAY THAT I BELIEVE THAT MOST INSPIRATION ARRIVES IN THE MIDST OF HARD WORK, OCCASSIONALLY YOU WILL GET A BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE BUT DON'T SIT AROUND AND WAIT FOR IT |
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| CrimsonTwin: |
Hi Greg, I know how much The Beatles meant to you.......which album is your favorite and why? Thank you!! Christine |
| Greg Lake: |
THE EARLY ALBUMS ARE BEST IN MY OPINION BUT I LOVE EM ALL |
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| babayaga321: |
Liverpool74 - I was also at the Empire on all three nights... do you remember the delay on the first night when the stage had to be propped up due to Carl's kit being too heavy? |
| Greg Lake: |
I"M AFRAID THAT I CAN'T BUT I'M SURE YOU ARE RIGHT |
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| wifeypie: |
Hi Greg - It is such an honor to chat with one of my idols! What music do you like to listen to when you just relax? |
| Greg Lake: |
I HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH YOU AND SAY THAT WHEN I HAVE FINISHED WORKING I TEND NOT TO LISTEN TO A LOT OF MUSIC, |
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| liverpool74: |
Hi Greg...You MUST be touring and we have biult a BRAND NEW ARENA here in Liverpool that you must visit. I was at the Empire in 1974 when "Welcome Back" was recorded and it'd be great if you came back to see us! Any chance? |
| Greg Lake: |
SOUNDS GREAT I LOOK FORWARD TO IT |
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| elpmo: |
Greg, what is the deeper meaning of åÇCloser to believingåÈ? More religious - or more love song? |
| Greg Lake: |
THE ANSWER LIES IN THE LYRIC |
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| msmaclen: |
Hey Greg! Happy Belated Birthday! Any possibility of new ELP music? |
| Greg Lake: |
MANY THANKS YOU ARE TO KIND ,,,YES KEITH AND I HAVE BEEN WRITING RECENTLY |
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| Fran: |
How's the dog rescue charity going? |
| Greg Lake: |
HELLO EVERYONE AND WELCOME, THE RESCUE IS DOING OK BUT THEY COULD ALWAYS DO WITH MORE SUPPORT |
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