Garry Freeman worked with the three musicians to offer analysis of over 150 ELP concerts from the 1970s plus their 2010 reunion show.
A drummer and music teacher, and also author of The Bootleg Guide, Freeman developed a close friendship with Carl Palmer, which allowed him to gain access to the band’s inner circle.
Publishers Soundcheck Books say: “Garry contacted Carl to see if he’d run one of his renowned Drum Circles for hearing-impaired children. Palmer, being a good guy, agreed – and that was the start of a friendship.
“When Garry decided to write a book about ELP everyone said there was no way they would cooperate. But the band were, in his words, ‘perfect gentlemen.’
“Greg Lake gave an exclusive interview for the book; Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer provided technical information and answered queries too.
“The result is a unique work. Not only does he discuss the shows, the songs played and between-song banter, he also sets the scene to each tour with essential background information, which is particularly fascinating for fans. Even the admission price is covered: How does 50p for a 1971 London Pavilion gig sound?”
Do You Wanna Play Some Magic?: Emerson, Lake and Palmer In Concert 1970-1979 is published this month.
SOURCE :progrockmag.com
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