Emerson, Lake & Palmer

United Kingdom, 1970–1998

English progressive rock trio formed in 1970. Keith Emerson's Hammond organ and Moog playing, often adapting classical repertoire, was performed as large-scale stage spectacle.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Emerson, Lake & Palmer and 0 artists Emerson, Lake & Palmer influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Emerson, Lake & Palmer?

• Modest Mussorgsky — ELP's Pictures at an Exhibition (1971) is a full live adaptation of Mussorgsky's suite — their defining classical appropriation.
• Aaron Copland — ELP's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' — a hit single with Copland's own approval — and 'Hoedown' are official Copland adaptations.
• Johann Sebastian Bach — Emerson wove Bach into his solos and repertoire throughout — from 'The Only Way' (organ works) to constant live quotation.