According to TMZ, the death of Keith Emerson is being investigated as a suicide. Law enforcement sources tell the site the EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER keyboardist had a single gunshot wound to the head when his girlfriend found him in their home in Santa Monica, California. Emerson had reportedly been suffering from "medical issues" that were preventing him from playing his instruments. Back in 2010, Palmer revealed that he had undergone surgery for diverticulitis. In addition to Emerson, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER included vocalist/bassist Greg Lake and drummer Carl Palmer. Palmer said in a statement that he was "deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music." EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER reunited for one last tour together in 2010. Their final gig took place in July 2010 at London's High Voltage festival.
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