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Carl Palmer says “Welcome Back My Friends” as tech reunites ELP, retooled Asia ready

An actual ELP reunion is no longer possible following the premature passing of unmistakable singer/bassist/guitarist Greg Lake and keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, but thanks [More…]

ELP spin-off singer Robert Berry revives the ghost of Keith Emerson via 3.2’s “Third Impression”

Towards the end of 1980s, the unpretentiously titled 3 gave The Nice turned Emerson, Lake & Palmer keyboardist Keith Emerson and bandmate/Asia drummer Carl Palmer a [More…]

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy: “Emerson, Lake & Palmer Lives On!” Tour at Reggies Chicago

Click here for a review of Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy at Reggies Chicago. For additional information on Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, visit CarlPalmer.com. For a list of [More…]

Grandiose supergroup rejuvenated by Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

Long before and after Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s one-off reunion in 2010, Carl Palmer was fervently flying the band’s flag throughout his solo career. But when [More…]

3.2 featuring Robert Berry: “The Rules Have Changed” Tour at Reggies Chicago

For additional information on 3.2 featuring Robert Berry, visit RobertBerry.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Reggies Chicago, visit ReggiesLive.com. [Show [More…]

Journey: “The Road To The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame” Tour at iWireless Center

Click here for a Journey review from the iWireless Center. For additional information on Journey, visit JourneyMusic.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the iWireless [More…]

Journey makes more believers in Moline on the ride to the Rock Hall

With just a few days to go before being belatedly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Journey stopped by the iWireless Center to crank out around 100 minutes of [More…]

Flashing back to Asia’s reunion stop at House Of Blues in honor of its late leader John Wetton

Remembering vocal powerhouse John Wetton with a flashback to Asia’s reunion with all four original members at the House Of Blues on July 5, 2007. When Asia first formed in [More…]

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy: Progtoberfest II at Reggies Chicago

Click here for a review of Carl Palmer from Progtoberfest II at Reggies Chicago. For additional information on Carl Palmer, visit CarlPalmer.com. For a list of upcoming shows [More…]

ELP/Asia drum titan Carl Palmer closes Progtoberfest II in honor of longtime collaborator Keith Emerson

Drummer extraordinaire Carl Palmer has never shied away from his roots in Emerson, Lake & Palmer (even as he continues switching between Asia and solo life), though [More…]