Guitarist Greg Lake, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, dies aged 69 https://t.co/DTVsi7DGeT pic.twitter.com/poibkTlJKo

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) December 8, 2016

2016 continues to suck something awful, especially for ELP fans who saw Keith Emerson die earlier this year. https://t.co/NXaEPGxtO8

— lawhawk (@lawhawk) December 8, 2016

Yes, 2016 continues to suck something awful. Yet another musical legend passed away. Greg Lake was one of the cornerstones of prog rock and his talents were on display both as members of King Crimson and ELP as well as his solo career. I got to meet ELP way back during the Black Moon tour and the band was extremely gracious with their time.

Emerson committed suicide earlier this year.

I Believe In Father Christmas - single by Greg Lake

That happens to be the best Christmas song from the past couple of decades IMO. It highlights his lyrical and playing abilities (and is actually an attack on the craven materialism that has taken over the season).

Emerson, Lake & Palmer-Toccata (California Jam 1974, remastered by RudenkoArt)

ELP / Karn Evil 9 1st Impression Part 2 / 1974 California Jam

Those latter two are from the glory days of ELP.