Keith Emerson was one of a kind. There will never be another like him.

Only one word describes Keith... GENIUS.

The greatest rock bass player of all time, John Entwistle, puts this over the top! ,

this was Emerson's band The Best, formed in London in 1990, featuring John Entwistle (bass), Joe Walsh and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on guitars and Simon Phillips (drums). this was some of the last footage prior to Emerson's health problems that hampered his technical skills

One of the best keyboards player ever. RIP Keith Emerson

So many who listened to him didn't even appreciate the full range of what they were hearing. The man was a walking musical encyclopedia. Chopin, Richard Rodgers, Bernstein, Brubeck, ancient Japanese folk music, Prokofiev, Britten, Bach (played from the backside of the keyboard!), tied together with Emerson's original stuff -- and all that in one 13 minute concert segment.

We have been very lucky to live in the time when a master of music like Emerson was there, so sad he left Earth so violently. Thank you Keith.

Keith dropped the mic on future keyboardists when he left us.

I can't find enough words to describe this man. I like and admire many musicians, but no one as much as I admire and worship Keith Emerson. He is the greatest, the best, a God, not only in keys, but as a musician as a whole. An incomparable talent. I listen to his music on a daily basis. He always makes me happy. I only wish he were still here with us...

Unbelievable piano solo! Wailing for three minutes straight! My favorite keyboardist ❤

Simon Philips and Entwistle rhythm section? WTF!!!? Incredible!

He does things with his left hand I can’t even do with my right hand ! Have loved his playing ever since I first heard the Nice back in the 60’s. R.I.P Keith

I experienced the joy of seeing Keith perform 4 times. Genius.

Older people used to think Liberace was a great piano player, on TV in the 50s and 60s with his fancy clothing but they need to take a look at rock and roll music where they will find some of the finest musicians in history. One such example of three excellent rock musicians together is ELP, blowing away everyone else for years. Keith was just amazing and this video is great proof of his endless talents. There are many other fine keyboard players in rock such as Steve Winwood and Elton John and Rick Wakeman but Keith was superb. So sad that he left us too soon.

Happy heavenly birthday Keith...

Heaven's house band has a new member RIP Keith

Amazing. In those days, he was the best keyboard artist in rock - in a league by himself.

Musical genius one of the greatest composers ever.

HOLEE CRAP WHAT A BAND!!! Keith Emerson (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer) on keyboards John Entwistle (of The Who) on bass and vocals Joe Walsh (Eagles, James Gang, and solo fame) on guitar and vocals Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers) on guitar Simon Phillips (the Jack Bruce Band, 801, the Jeff Beck Group on drums.

The God of Keyboard...Rest in Peace....you were the best

Keith and Hendrix are currently jamming with Zappa and Jeff Porcaro and Jaco Pastorius while George Martin sits in the control room with John Lennon and David Bowie.

The sound of Mr. Keith sounds life in my mind. Thank you. Mr. Keith.

Unique keyboard player

I'm a young pianist/keyboardist and just recently discovered prog rock through Yes. Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson are an enormous new inspiration for me. When I discovered these two guys, I heard things I'd never thought possible on a keyboard, I am so happy these two have broadened my musical understanding and creativity, and heartbroken to find out of Emerson's passing. His playing is absolutely timeless and will inspire, awe, and amaze people for ever.

Thank you Keith for all you have made possible, in music industry. Thank you for the good moments you have given everyone. No words can describe how empty I am for hearing about your passing. Thank you also to all music lovers , prog rockers, and so on, for not letting you die in our hearts. Music lives forever thanks to people like you, Keith. RIP

Entwistle bass puts this song on another level, amazing!

There are many great prog keyboard wizards out there, and this man is their king 👑

Emerson has been the hightest brightest most creative mind ever when it comes to the keyboards.

Simply the best ! RIP dear Keith ! 16 year today anniversary :o/

Keith was King. He was thee greatest player, pioneer, composer and showman. As great as Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz and many outstanding contemporaries of Keith were, Keith was on a much higher level. Keith was too much of a gentle men to ever accept this, but this the truth. I'm so upset he is gone. He did not realize how important he was to all of us. Schumann ruined his hand from his passion to be a great pianist so he concentrated on composition. Keith will be missed for a long time to come.What a horrific loss.

the number one in the world

it can't any better

The Greatest Ever ! RIP Heaven is rocking now !

Watching a true genius. I know this seems like a comment from an "old man" but there aren't bands creating music like this from gen x or the millennials.

Il più grande tastierista moderno del mondo LEGEND ☀️☀️☀️

Rip Keith go to play with god

Holy Cow Bat Man, knew this was special when first seeing "Skunk" but then "The Ox" even then Joe Walsh...you gotta be kidding. This may be one of the greatest lineups of all time.

Emerson was a true master of his craft and, I reckon, a typical Yorkshireman - modest, thoughtful, and with a great sense of humour. We'll never see his like again.

I listen to Keith/ Nice / EL Powell/ 3/ ELP.... re regularly!

What a fantastic performance..!! RIP Keith

The best in the world RIH

Aunque no somos de esa época somos afortunados, gracias a you tube de poder admirar y escuchar a uno de los mejores tecladistas ,el sr Keith Emerson

JOHN ENTWISTLE! Emerson is not of this earth!

The keyboard master wore his hands out ! God bless Keith ! Thanks , too to Skunk Baxter !

I would love to thank Keith Emerson for everything he's done in his whole life. I am a keyboard player and I can tell you Keith is from another planet because no one and I mean no one can play like Keith Emerson. May have heard this a million billion times but I think I'm his number one fan. I would not be playing the piano or synthesizers today if it were not for Keith. Pure musical genius.

RIP, my fellow Yorkshireman. Thanks for everything Keith.

Rip arguably the best piano/keyboard player ever

This music is so demanding to play! But clearly, no compromise is allowed. Keith Emerson was never about holding anything back---For Keith, it was "balls to the wall", almost nonstop. Incredible energy and explosiveness, permeated with personality and flavor -- A timeless combination. Immortal.

I was 13 when I heard Toccata. (A miracle behind the iron curtain.) I still remember the shivers down the spine sitting by the old tape recorder. That was a moment for a lifetime. Nowadays, well over 50, I can hear all kind of fantastic music being made, but there hasn't been a year without those weeks of ELP mood on me since that Toccata. Bless you.

This breaks my heart. RIP

Saw him twice with ELP in the ninety's. He was great! Such a talented person.

Holy smokes. Keith Emerson was a master's master.

An extraordinary virtuoso who had superior piano style, the best I have ever come across on YT!

Keith, Greg, we can't lose Carl !

A discussion about Best Keyboard Player is kind of like a discussion about Best Wide Receiver... there is no discussion about anybody other than Jerry Rice or Keith Emerson IMHO.

America..first Emo song I ever heard...and with Entwhistle on bass....wow.. many many hours listening to Keith Emerson..genius, innovator, pioneer, showman, and above all a great keyboard player

We all die. Memories Not Do So.

Thanks for everything Keith. RIP Emerson :'(

Saw him live in 74 in Memphis TN. On my way to the Mid-South coliseum to watch him play, I saw him outside the arena shooting the breeze with the help drinking a Bud. RIP Keith. You're an idol to me and I'm not even a musician.

キースエマーソンは永遠のベストロックキーボードプレイヤーです。 心からご冥福をお祈りします。　:'-(

Quienes gustamos de la buena música , siempre te recordaremos!!!

Saw Keith twice one of the greatest keyboard players that ever lived I'm very blessed and honered I saw him with ELP also Jon lord of deep purple and Rick wakeman of yes

Keith Emerson is the keyboard-master!

love, rip great man.

Consider those keys tickled... while on this earth you have amazed us all. Thank you!

You could just see the happiness ooze out of every pore in Keith's body. Playing his music is what he was meant to do, what he needed to do and what he loved to do! RIP!

Sarai sempre nei miei pensieri ti ascolterei sempre anche nelle peggiori giornate R.I.P.Keit.

For ever the Number One !!!!!

Gracias Keith Emerson por permitirnos deleleitar con tu musica por 40 años. Fuistes un grande. Descansa en paz. Te seguimos escuchando.

Szkoda że tacy ludzie za szybko odchodzą,kolejny fenomenalny muzyk gdzieś tam koncertuje z wieloma sobie podobnych.

And you get the greatest bass ever the man John Entwhistle RIP

Saw ELP four times and they didn't disappoint once. Emerson was the best!

I think I saw a video where Keith did this one on Letterman's show with PS and the WMDB. I hear "America", "Blue Rondo a la Turk", Dvorak's New World Symphonie, and probably a few other familiar tunes that I missed. Great music and great band.

My favorite keyboard piano player REST IN PEACE KEITH !!

Legendary musicians - but a crazy mixture of styles. Still, it's Keith's music they perform here. Plus, it's probably the first rock performance I've ever seen where a guitar player is sitting in a chair (for whatever reason) and the keyboard player is putting on a show, climbing on his piano.

Emerson, you've been in my life since I remenber, you'll always be. What a talented man, RIP , your music will live forever.

The Keyboard-Wizzard ... and yes ... you were THE BEST ! I miss you so much, Keith ...

The Ox on the bass 🤘😎

We will miss you, Keith Emerson. RIP

Keith Emerson, the Jimi Hendrix of the keyboards.

Keith Emerson is the Maestro!

Miss you, maestro. Rest in Peace.

Greatest keyboardist to EVER diddle the ivory...BAR NONE!!!

Aw Keith,why did you leave us,man?We loved & supported you.Still do.

Saw ELP in 1973 or 74 in Birmingham. Soundtrack to my youth and have never stopped listening to them and in particular Keith's playing. Requiescant in pace.

Savant : pure brillance

Wonderful . . .

He was the BEST KEYBOARDIST IN THE WORLD!

FANTASTICO MAESTRO EMERSON !!!

Mad respect for Emerson's musical ability, and the form of his passing was a tragedy of the highest order. If anything, this world needs TALENT and Keith had it in spades! It's too bad that the strength of his mental/physical illnesses exceeded his willingness to live (and seek professional help) in the end. Even if he was diminishing physically by his sixties/seventies, to the point where he could no longer play according to own professional expectations, he still had SO MUCH to give to the arts/the musical community! Had he the capacity to live and learn to ADAPT according to his newfound limits (and let go of the insignificant online naysayers and trolls), he easily, in my opinion, could have continued to have a significant impact on music (and carved out a decent living) through musical composition, record production, teaching, writing, speaking, counseling, mentoring - whatever! That said, to have that all potential lost suddenly (and forever) through a self-inflicted gunshot wound, not to mention the resulting, long-term impact on his loved ones, was a big loss for the musical world AND HUMANITY IN GENERAL. Hopefully, there are (or will be) others talented enough to step up and fill in this man's mighty shoes and legacy! Long live ELP and Keith Emerson!!! LL

Greg and Carl: Hey i think we need a longer smoke break. Keith: I got this!

Señor Keith Emerson: GRACIAS por su gran trabajo. Descansa en paz.

Wow. What a musician.

Epic. Simply the best at keyboard

Grandioso.

Gotta love that Emerson.

Amused, not surprised. Few dare to play so gifted and realised.

N1 IN UNIVERSE , IS THE BEST . GOD BLES YOU KEITH , YOU ARE A GOD

Thanks so much for putting this up. It's absolutely wonderful. What a line-up.

R.I.P Master