King Crimson and Emerson vocalist Greg Lake dies aged 69
British rock star Greg Lake has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
The Dorset born vocalist, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 69.
He is best remembered for his influence in the progressive rock genre and for songs including In the Court of the Crimson King and 21st Century Schizoid Man.
He also recorded as a solo artist, most notably scoring a major hit single in 1975 with I Believe in Father Christmas.
A full statement on Greg's Facebook page reads: "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. His family would be grateful for privacy during this time of their grief. Many thanks, Stewart Young."
The news comes nine months after Lake's band-mate Keith Emerson also died.
