Greg Lake, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, has died aged 69. Born in Bournemouth and one of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British musician is known for songs including "In The Court Of The Crimson King" and "I Believe In Father Christmas". He died on Wednesday after "a long and stubborn battle with cancer," said his manager. The news comes nine months after Lake's band-mate Keith Emerson died. Keyboardist Emerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to coroners in the U.S.

Lake's manager Stewart Young wrote on Facebook: "Yesterday, December 7th, I lost my best friend to a long and stubborn battle with cancer. Greg Lake will stay in my heart forever, as he has always been."




Guitarist Steve Hackett wrote on Twitter: "Music bows its head to acknowledge the passing of a great musician and singer, Greg Lake."

Rick Wakeman, keyboardist in the prog rock band Yes said: "Another sad loss with the passing of Greg Lake...You left some great music with us my friend & so like Keith, you will live on."

Source:	bbc.com
Band profile:	King Crimson