It still seems inconceivable to me that hes gone. [54][55], On 19 June 2017, the Municipality of Zoagli (Genoa) Italy awarded the Honorary Citizenship post mortem to Greg Lake and engraved a marble plaque that is next to Castello Canevaro where the musician performed on 30 November 2012. To my delight, I discovered that it was the Beatles whose music first set our hearts on fire; lit that eternal flame that was still ablaze all these years later. Thank you for posting all the pictures, several Ive never seen before. Hoedown, a track from Trilogy that adapted part of Aaron Coplands ballet Rodeo, became a stage favourite. If you had traveled to England during the Swinging Sixties youd have been horrified to see the extent of the damage that was still there! He is survived by his wife, Regina, and daughter, Natasha. [40] In the UK, the single sold over 13,000 copies in two days. With great consternation, we learned of the death of a fellow musician.Gregory Stuart "Greg" Lake (born November 10, 1947 in Poole, England, died December 7,. Editors picks They found good rapport with drummer Cozy Powell, and recorded their eponymous album Emerson, Lake & Powell with him. (via Facebooks Emerson, Lake & Palmer Send us a tip using our anonymous form. One of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British musician is known for. Surviving Greg are his children; Debbie (Robert . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your personal stories add to Gregs persona and I find him even more captivating and wanting to know more. Their keyboardist Ken Hensley later said that Lake "was far too talented to be kept in the background". LUCKY GIRL!!! Sorry! Youre a very lucky woman. He made the solo albums Greg Lake (1981) and Manoeuvres (1982), both with the guitarist Gary Moore, and in 1983 made a brief stand-in appearance with the group Asia. They were still married so you both committed adultry and thats nothing to brag about. He was 69. On a recent visit to keith I was sad to see that somebody, maybe a fan, had taken the little grand piano ornament off of his gravestone, people never cease to amaze me. Its very sad. location. He was born September 17, 1961 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. ! Indeed. Phone: 902-798-8317 Fax: 902-798-8118 Email Us. Emerson Lake & Palmer in the 1970s: from left, Carl Palmer, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. Greg graduated from Sulphur High School in 1979 and attended McNeese State University. Diane Marie Scholes February 15, 2023 (66 years old) View obituary. While on tour with King Crimson, Lake befriended Emerson, then a keyboardist of their tourmates the Nice. The group's usual bassist Pino Palladino was touring at the time of recording, and Lake was asked to play bass.[34]. The groups momentum was unstoppable. Funeral for El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen. Greg was born June 6, 1952 in Jefferson City, Mo. However, Carl Palmer continued to have commitments to Asia, so Lake and Emerson auditioned other artists. Hello Shirley I hope you are recovered from your illness now and that you enjoyed Christmas and the new years celebrations. Ive always In a 1997 interview, he explained his decision: "It was a weird time for me, and for the music business. The grouprecorded the album in Anaheim, California in 1974; its title referencing lyrics in the Brain Salad Surgerytrack Karn Evil 9., Related to Leanne M. Scherr. I know hes in heaven with Keith, Cozy Powell, Gary Moore, John Weston and Chris Squire along with all the other musicians who left before and after them and they are all jamming, playing and singing on that great stage. His classmates remember him bringing his acoustic guitar to school every day, strumming it in the hallways, at lunchtime and after class. In 1986, Emerson, Lake and drummer Cozy Powell (replaced Carl Palmer) released their self-titled album which featured the hit "Touch and Go". What a treasure it must have been to get to know, and spend time with Greg! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. So where you there when the guys were recording In The Hot Seat?? That sounds lovely, Patricia! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Time and the elements have done their job on the headstone, rendering its inscription difficult to read. Unsure of what to do in such a public situation, I did the only thing one could do: I joined him! Following the Mass commencing at 1:00pm the funeral cortege will proceed to the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Brunskill Road, lake Albert. [16], Lake attended Oakdale Junior School followed by Henry Harbin Secondary Modern School,[6] and left the latter in 1963 or 1964. Send a Card. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 3:00pm at the Chapel of Lake . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I recall a funny story a friend of mine told me about Greg and his bandmates on tour in 1992. I want to lose the damn weight! Hi Becky! Losing a loved one is never easy, but a husband is a very tough one. I have fond memories of those great years we had in the 1970s and many memorable shows we performed together. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Lakes childhood neighbor and school chum, Graham Jones observed, As Greg got older, he looked more and more like his father, Harry. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Will you be going ? Shirley, I am jealous of your chance to know Greg. various times(and in various places) Greg, Keith and Carl lived together. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 6024 Lake Road, with Father Vincent Brewer officiating. Born Gregory Stuart Lake, in the seaport town of Poole, in Dorset, England, he learned to play the guitar during his early teens. [16] A concert at the Hammersmith Odeon during the tour in 1981, broadcast live on the King Biscuit Flower Hour, was released as a live album in 1995. He loved all types of vehicles, shooting guns and riding bicycle. Have you tried cutting back on sweets, eating more protein? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. . 305 were here. What did you tell me that you do for a living? It was kind of a gift". All rights reserved. exactly what year he had it made, or where it was made. I am about a decade (+/-) your junior, and although I remember Lucky Man from my youth (one of my very favorite songs EVER, and was blown away when I heard Greg had written it age age 12!! I certainly did not write it to be viewed as a waste of electrons on the internet nor as trash. Ive been a journalist now for almost two decades; having written for publications such as Goldmine, American Songwriter and Classic Drummer. [14] When King Crimson returned to the UK in early 1970, Lake agreed to sing on the band's second album, In the Wake of Poseidon,[27] and appear on the music television show Top of the Pops with them, performing the song "Cat Food".[28]. It was more than love, more than a passion. He and Ringo got along very well, and Greg enjoyed every minute of it. Simply loved it, period. were her reasons for living. [WATCH]Greg Lake King Crimson and ELP star dies aged 69 greg lake 2016 Subscribe : https://goo.gl/6wE6PR Dont you have anything that supports your stories? Their union produced such hits as "Lucky Man" (1970), "From the Beginning" (1972) and "Karm Evil 9" (1973). bless him. I wrote this memoir in an effort to share my personal experiences with his fans, and to hopefully help them to better understand him as a wonderful, brilliant, complex PERSON. She doesn't age. Greg Lake lived to make music; music that he truly loved. Greg was born on March 9, 1957, son of the late Vincent and Virginia Lazzaroni. As of now this story is just a waste of electrons on the Internet and my time for reading this trash. In reality, the song was written and recorded eleven years before Harry Lakes death. That was an eye opener thank you for posting. January 26, 2023 (56 years old) View obituary. On 9 January 2016, he was awarded an honorary degree in music and lyrics composition by Conservatorio Nicolini in Piacenza, Italy, the first degree awarded by any conservatory, ever. Specially the man who took his time to get to know me . I cant imagine doing anything else. Like many other fans, I preferred Gregs ballads. I find your article about Greg Lake very disturbing. [17] Following their split in 1965, Lake and Unit Four bassist Dave Genes formed another covers group, the Time Checks, until 1966. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Was there a typo in your dating period of 1993, because I thought he married Regina in 1974? He befriended eventual King Crimson leader Robert Fripp, who played guitar and lived nearby, and sought out opportunities to play music. [59] Lake's death occurred nine months after that of Keith Emerson, leaving Palmer the only living member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Peace and love to you. [6][7] Speaking about his childhood, Lake said he was "born in an asbestos prefab housing unit" into a "very poor" family, and remembered several cold winters at home,[8] but credits his parents for sending him money and food during his time as a struggling musician. Do you know?. Do you have any photos of you and Greg together??? In 2011, James joined the team at Little Lake Cemetery and in 2012 became the Manager of Funeral Services. May Greg rest in peace and know that we treasure his musical legacy to us. Did you actually spend the night with Greg Lake in his car? Greg was 69. Lake died following a lengthy battle with cancer, only nine months after the death of bandmate Keith Emerson. of Greg and I together in this article. about this anywhere prior to reading my article/memoir, Im happy I havent the foggiest idea what became of those photos. Greg was the loving husband of Kerin (O'Heir) Murphy, for over 38 years. Those records were really great and innovative. Lake continued to tour solo in the 2010s. I would like to thank the following people for their kind assistance and cooperation: Graham Jones, for providing previously unpublished photos and for sharing his insights/recollections of Greg Lakes family and childhood. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [37] The couple had one daughter. [26], King Crimson supported In the Court of the Crimson King with a tour of the UK and the US, with some of the shows featuring rock band the Nice as the opening act. Oops, something didn't work. in various ELP-related fan sites, such as Facebooks Emerson, Lake and the next time Im in England I will give you a call! She doesn't age. Though cremation is becoming more popular, many people think they aren't able to have a service if they choose cremation. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Copyright 2018. After reading Gregs autobiography (Lucky Man) I read comments from fans who-like myself-read the book and felt it did little to shed new light upon Greg as a PERSON. It must have been amazing to just listen to that voice for hours. As I think about it, I suspect that Greg spent more time on that boat than he did at the far more comfortable home he rented. Greg Lake, "You Really Got a Hold On Me" An unreleased bonus track tacked on to the re-release of his eponymous solo debut, this reboot of a Smokey Robinson classic finds Lake in unfamiliar. Gregg Leakes was a businessman who was the husband of NeNe Leakes, a star of "Real Housewives of Atlanta." Died: September 1, 2021 ( Who else died on September 1?) Before founding Emerson, Lake and Palmer, he in the band Nice. I will talk with you soon love. Quality music. Greg Sonnier. Im sorry I ever read it. [43], Lake's second solo album Manoeuvres was released in July 1983. In fact, mere months before his death, Greg was announcing his plans for a tour to promote not one but two recent projects hed just completed: his long-awaited autobiography and a documentary film that gives a comprehensive overview of his long, seminal career in music. Im glad that you enjoyed my article on Greg Lake, and I loved him all ways but prefered his ballads. The band split up in 1979 following the unsuccessful album Love Beach, an album the group were contractually obliged to record. Cremation. In 1981, Lake released a solo self-titled album. He was a married man wasnt he? Gregory Paul Sonnier, 59, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Lake was one of the key figures in the creation of progressive rock, and had no time for critics who said that the music was ludicrously overblown. In the almost twenty years that I have been a music journalist, I have never met another artist whose love for music appeared to be so absolute. Little, Brown Book Company, for allowing the use of photos from the book Greg Lake: Lucky Man. September 17, 1961 - July 6, 2021. Dont ask me what Greg did with all that food! Like my own parents, his were working class from humble beginnings. I know Greg designed his beautiful Angel in the early seventies before he got married in 74. A deep heart and mind connection. I found all that you shared of great interest. Hence, there was not the passion the first album had. Why cant shirley consider Regina Lake? Quick links > Obituaries > Send Flowers > Pre-Planning View Obituaries Lake Cumberland Funeral Home Greg Davis July 1, 1957 - December 25, 2021. How could you have a blind date when Greg was married to Regina and where was she and not with her husband ??? . I know you and Greg were together happily until his untimely death. Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary Gregory Donald Lake passed away on the evening of April 16, 2021 at the age of 62. during most of the 1990s was working far too many hours at my demanding Lake's single "I Believe in Father Christmas" reached number two on the pop charts in the United Kingdom in 1975. Music was both sacred and magical to Greg Lake. Adding to my discomfort was the fact that Greg was a smoker; a heavy smoker. [29] As well as bass, Lake contributed acoustic and electric guitar work to Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and his voice had a wider and more diverse range than anything the Nice had previously recorded. Did you manage to meet also Keith and Carl? My poor Greg. ICONIC bass player Greg Lake died on Thursday. may be buried, and do they accept flowers? I was quite young had did not drive so I could not try to follow ELP around to get to meet Greg, who I somehow just knew he was this amazing person and would have loved to talk about his music endlessly. Sincere thanks for sharing this. I enjoy playing and performing. [21], Fripp formed King Crimson[22] since his previous group, Giles, Giles and Fripp was not commercially successful, and their record company suggested getting a proper lead singer. I take great pride in reporting THE TRUTH in everything I writeand no, I have never written for Harlequin Books,lol! Greg: Shirley, you cant begin to imagine how utterly decimated England was after WWII! GREG truck me as a very private person and I respect that, I enjoyed reading lucky man but would of liked him to have opened up a bit more. If I have managed to accomplish this for even ONE His early idols included Elvis Presley, the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and Hank Marvin of the Shadows, but he was also fascinated by classical composers including Copland and Prokofiev. Bravo! The group undertook a packed schedule of touring in America in 1973 and 1974, and their live shows became renowned for both technological wizardry and the groups musical expertise. What with the new album and all, 1993 sounded stressful for the lads in general. Image courtesy of Flickr Images Public Domain. The group would disband and reform multiple times over the next few decades. Im just asking you whats the best way to lose the weight? Gregory Dean Lafferty age 76 of Orleans passed away October 10, 2022. Greg remains the most complex, fascinating man I have known in my sixty-two years. Again, thanks, and you should write a follow up book Gary is a fabulous player, and the bass was covered properly. [53], Lake spent several years writing his autobiography Lucky Man, originally planned to be published in 2012 but eventually released posthumously in June 2017. I would LOVE to be able to visit Keiths final resting place, I was lost in a way. This account has been disabled. Their ashes are buried at the Poole Cemetery in Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, England. [51] The concert was released on CD, DVD, and Blu-ray as High Voltage. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate [34] That July, Lake joined Emerson and Palmer for a one-off gig from Emerson, Lake & Palmer at the High Voltage Festival in Victoria Park, London, to commemorate the band's fortieth anniversary. I just run into this article.. A full twenty years after the war ended, there was still rubble present in much of London!. a pleasure to read your comments on Facebooks by the band themselves, the day that Greg brought me to meet Keith [3] He also was a fundraiser for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A very special man and artist who left us exactly one year ago tomorrow on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at 8 pm UK time in his beloved London, England. The book has recently been published (Greg Lake: Lucky Man) while we still await the release of the documentary, produced by Bob Harris. Progressive Rock pioneer, founding member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Photo courtesy of Little, Brown Book Co. Gregs daughter claims you never even met him and issued a public statement. [17] Fripp was asked to be a roadie for a gig at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, but no audience turned up. Perhaps shes trying to write a story for Harlequin Books No pictures of the two of them together that isnt a fan photo-op would be a good start. Turn the heater ON! Greg Lake, who has died of cancer aged 69, first rose to fame with a brief stint in King Crimson before achieving colossal success with Emerson, Lake & Palmer during the 1970s. Lake stayed with Crimson for little more than a year, but he appeared as bassist and vocalist on their stunningly original debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969), which went to No5 in the UK charts and 28 in the US, and as vocalist on In the Wake of Poseidon (1970). He was one of the best musicians, song writers and his voice was incredible. Lake wished to continue touring, but claimed his bandmates "didn't want to", thus ending such plans.[34]. It would have been an honor, pleasure and privilege to meet him, as he was such a humble, real, genuine person. Poole, Poole Unitary Authority, Dorset, England, London, City of London, Greater London, England. Funeral Directors Assistant. He later joined with Emerson and the drummer Cozy Powell to form Emerson, Lake & Powell, who released one self-titled album in 1986. are still in existence! Greg excitedly recalled the first Beatles single that captured his attention and made him a life-long fan of them and their music, Please Please Me. Years later, Greg enjoyed the privilege of performing in Ringo Starrs All Starr Band. He travelled to Los Angeles and worked with a group of session musicians to develop his songs further, but he found a lack of personality in the music, though not at the fault of the performers. And like you I think it was probably purloined by an adoring fan as a keepsake. Her Article is pure Fantasy. Greg Lake was a talented bass player and vocalist that got his start with the first iteration of King Crimson on the album "King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)", and after leaving the group later became . Be sure to bring him YELLOW flowers, if you can. I hung out with Greg most of all the tours . I do not know if it is an angelic look or a mischievous look. I know people think were pretentious, but its really a product of sophistication, he said in 1973. In 1967, he joined the Gods, a group that had previously featured Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, but Lake left before they recorded their debut LP. [1] His mother Lily, known to her family and friends as Pearl, was a full-time housewife. I welcome any/all photographers whose work was used in the making of this article to please contact me at your convenience. [19][20], In the 1960s, Lake formed a friendship with future King Crimson co-founder and guitarist Robert Fripp, who was also from Dorset and had also received lessons from Don Strike,[14][15] and saw Lake perform in Unit Four in Poole. I found that out the hard way, the very first night we spent together. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. When not on tour, making yet another television appearance or in the studio, Greg was splitting his time between a rented home and a boat which he kept docked in the Marina Del Rey area. IMHO neither of those articles provided any new information/insights into Greg. performances. This browser does not support getting your location. reader/fan of ELP, then Im quite contented. For Greg, his personal cross to bear was the private battle he was waging against COPD. He never complained, bless him. Telephone: 1-705-745-6984. With sincere appreciation, Lisa Wyninger, Gig Harbor, WA State, Los Angeles-based Entertainment, Dining, Health, and Arts, Kedi Signing & spcaLA Benefit at Amoeba Music, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5YZ-DfsZK8, Rolling Stones Author To Visit Los Angeles, Grandmother of Pearl Roxy Music at the Kia Forum. It IS my life! Another delightful discovery was finding out we shared a passion for the court music of Henry VIIIas well as the man himself. NeNe Leakes clearly loved her husband, Gregg, seeing how she married him twice. He always made sure I wasnt hungry. former friend of Gregs). Their music (and Paul McCartney!) As the youngest of the Lake children, Greg brought immeasurable joy and kindness to the home. For information that I did not have in my personal possession, I consulted a gentleman (Graham Jones)who grew up with, went to school with,was a childhood neighbor of Gregs. Reunited. In April 1970, Lake left King Crimson and reunited with Emerson, along with drummer Carl Palmer of the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster, to form the progressive rock supergroup, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Gregory "Greg" F. Murphy, 63, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI, in the company of his family, following a brief illness. Tomorrow, December 7th, 2017 marks the first anniversary of Gregs death. but could equally strip the paint off the pews. I will remember [9] After roughly one year with Strike, Lake ended his tuition as he wished to learn songs by the Shadows, a favourite band of his, but Strike "wouldn't have any of it". Greg would have turned 70 on November 10th of this year. Learn more about merges. Lake took a college course with the aim of becoming a draughtsman, but he spent his nights performing with local groups such as the Shame and the Gods and his daytime studies suffered. Having lost Keith this year as well has made this particularly hard for all of us. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. When you try and search for an alternative identity, it's difficult. His manager told the BBC. Alcohol has a lot of calories! Greg: ARE YOU THICK?! . except that its somewhere in London (according to a [26] Lake began with a Fender bass before he switched to a Gibson Ripper. how he came about using the Indian rug during each of hi Harry had the same round face and big frame as Greg got as Greg got older. As of this date, Im still trying to locate a photo of Harry Lake. Then he signed a booklet from his CD Anthology over an old ELP shot (talking about old times). He chose Lake for this role, but asked him to play bass instead of guitar to avoid having to get a bass player in the group. He waged a long (just over three years) and truly brave battle against Pancreatic cancer, before finally succumbing to it. 676 views, 10 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jaguarpaw DeepforestSA: Snapped 2023 S2E7 ). PERSONAL level. As the late Robert Palmer would say, Greg Lake was simply irresistible. Simply unforgettable. It was important for us to be original. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Both songs entered the UK and US singles charts. Later that night, tucked away in his boat docked at the marina, Greg somberly discussed the aftermath of the German bombing of England during World War II. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Happy Memories of Harry R. LakeAged 64 At Peace 4thJanuary 1982Also His Loving Wife, Lily At Peace 15th January 1988 Aged 71. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Then Gregs legacy could be amended to reflect not just the idealized version of him, bu also what actually happened in his life, including you as a part of it. The greatest music is made for love, not for money.-Greg Lake, And let me assure you that Greg meant every word of it, too. But one thing does puzzle me, you said you met him on a blind date? Well said Christine! Please reset your password. [34] It was released as a single, and reached number 39 in the US.[35]. That voice and the lyrics! Thanks for sharing your question with me and This resulted in some confusion for me, as I patiently tried to sort out exactly what was going on with Gregs health issues. I simply LOVE your quote It comes natural to them. What was the story behind Gregs beautiful Angel pendant all I know is it had great sentimental value and that somebody stole it. Greg Lake, prog rock pioneer who co-founded Emerson, Lake & Palmer and King Crimson, died at age 69. The Blues Cruise continues on each year with just Justin putting it on with several musicians appearing. map. He disbanded the Greg Lake Band soon after completing it, without promoting or touring the album, and split with his record company. Greg was born on September 6, 1957 in Waco, Texas to J.R. and Nell Grissom. I hope someday to find the answer to. He was a skillful player whose guitar playing, in particular, added depth to some of ELPs grand classical experiments, such as their rock interpretation of Russian composer Modest Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition. Gregory Robinson Lake, age 66 years, of Columbia, Mo., died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home. Ive had way too much on my plate-so to speak-lately. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He sang with clarity and confidence, making his voice a singular force among his and his fellow musicians experimentation. I listen to both singers songs everyday and I am 68 years old. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. In October 1983, at friend Carl Palmer's request, Lake briefly joined Palmer in the 1980s supergroup Asia, to replace fellow King Crimson alumnus John Wetton for four scheduled concerts in Japan. night like this? Greg Lake, guitarist with King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, died Wednesday (December 7th, 2016) of cancer at the age of 69. December 7, 2016 - Gregory Stuart "Greg" Lake was born on 10 November 1947 in Poole, Dorset near Bournemouth, England. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Of course, as we all know, Greg and Regina got back together again. On a lighter note my last few visits Ive found lovely little muddy fox paw prints decorating the black marble. Lake left the band in 1970 and achieved significant success in the 1970s and beyond as the singer, guitarist, bassist, and producer of ELP. More information Many ELP fans mistakenly believe that Greg wrote the song Oh, My Father in honor of Harry Lake, after his fathers demise. This is a carousel with slides. Are they still alive? [31] Sinfield, who went with Lake to purchase the carpet, felt that this was only half the story, and said that Lake was driven to keep up with Emerson's extravagant equipment: "He was one of those classic keep-up-with-the-Joneses cases. The tour ended in December of that year[37] and produced the live albums, Songs of a Lifetime (2013) and "Live in Piacenza" (2017). All this rolled into one big, jovial man that-as Greg got older-he became the spitting image of. Do you know of any way to lose the weight now? In 2005, Lake toured Germany and the UK with his group, the Greg Lake Band, which now included David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on guitar, Trevor Barry on bass, and Brett Morgan on drums. [56][57], In the last years he worked on producing for Manticore "Moonchild" by Annie Barbazza and Max Repetti: an album where some of his most iconic songs were arranged in a advantgarde/contemporary mood, just for piano and voice. Thank you Shirley for making my day most enjoyable. 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