FROM THE ARCHIVE - “Epitaph” (King Crimson cover) Live in Asbury Park 2016
Added 2020-06-30 01:25:14 +0000 UTCMy Dad loves to tell the story about how he went to see Emerson Lake and Palmer when he was a teenager in the 70’s. He said that during a break between songs, Greg Lake out of nowhere belted out “Confusion, will be my epitaph” and sang the chorus of “Epitaph” acapella. He was greeted by cheers from my Dad and only a few other members of the audience who were “in the know” and still loved Greg’s King Crimson days.
Greg Lake, the original singer for King Crimson and a musical hero of mine, died on December 7th, 2016 while we were on tour with our pals Thank You Scientist and Moon Tooth. The power and golden beauty of Greg Lake’s voice is something I’ll always aspire to. I felt the need to pay tribute to a man who had given me so much beautiful and inspiring music, so I decided to perform one of my favorite all time favorite songs in the history of music. “Epitaph” by King Crimson was one of the first songs I ever learned to play on the guitar. It was the first progressive rock song I ever loved. It profoundly influenced the way I write music.
This performance is from the last show of our 2016 tour. In the audience is my Dad. You can hear him shout “we love you, Greg” at the end of this video.
Comments
Absolutely! Epitaph is a game changer!!
2020-06-30 22:41:53 +0000 UTCThank you so much James!!!
2020-06-30 22:41:30 +0000 UTCThank you so much Jakob! In the Court of the Crimson King is a true masterpiece!
2020-06-30 22:41:09 +0000 UTCWow this is amazing! c: I really love In the Court of the Crimson King as an album and this is a pretty great cover
2020-06-30 15:20:10 +0000 UTCI was wondering why I wasn't at that show, but then I realized I hadn't heard of you guys until I saw you on 12/3 in Philly on that same tour. In all seriousness, one of the best shows of my life.
james v
2020-06-30 03:22:42 +0000 UTCGreat cover! I remember listening to In the Court of the Crimson King when I first heard of King Crimson in high school. Epitaph opened my eyes to just how subtle, beautiful, but powerful rock music can be.
Alexander Grenon
2020-06-30 01:53:46 +0000 UTC
