http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38251936
 
Greg Lake, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died aged 69.
One of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British musician is known for songs including In the Court of the Crimson King and 21st Century Schizoid Man.
He died on Tuesday 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, coroners in the US said.

So sad. RIP Greg

Just heard this on the radio. What a year...

The curse of 2016 strikes again what a year.  RIP Greg.

Greg was Jonbouy's daughter's father-in-law.
 
RIP Greg.
 
My heart goes out the Lake and Jonbouy's families.

Very sad indeed. Not just an excellent songwriter and performer, he was also one of the truly great record producers, being responsible for one of the most influential landmark albums of all time. I'll be listening to the crimson king today.
 
Jeez, I hope Carl's OK.

just saw this.  very sad.  RIP.
 
theres only one of ELP left...

Well, isn't that just like Christmas-time?  No EL.
 
(Ok, wrong time for that pun, but I'll do anything to try and liven up this year! Here's to hoping that the passings are over - even though I know we still have over two weeks left...)

One of my all time favorite Rock musicians ...So ahead of the times in every area from playing to production ...
RIP Greg Lake.
 
Kenny

If you start with Lemmy (technically last year, 12/28), I wonder if there's been any other years with so many well-known deaths?