GREG LAKE’S PASSING – EMERSON, LAKE, & PALMER

Our condolences and prayers go out to Greg Lake’s family. Emerson, Lake, & Palmer singer, bassist and guitarist Greg Lake died yesterday (Dec. 7) after what the band’s Facebook page describes as “a long and stubborn battle with cancer.” He was 69. Lake, who came to fame as the singer on King Crimson’s  first two albums, formed ELP …

MAJOR VS INDIE LABELS

For most musicians, scoring a major label record deal is at the top of their to-do list, and for good reason. Having one of the Big Four labels (actually three now) working on your music can be your ticket to success. Back in the day, Jerry Wexler’s Atlanta records had amazing success launching artists like …