Keith Emerson my friend

I was saddened today to learn the news that Keith has passed.  I feel so blessed to have known him.  I was a fan and so honored when he came to see me and trust me to help him get his hand to work again.   We met when the epidemic of carpal tunnel and other RSI hand problems was in full swing.

He had had problems with his hand and we met through keyboard magazine, after my attendance at NAMM in LA.  He was a stanch supporter of my work and because of it got his hand to work again.  I saw him several times and watched him play in concert in San Diego.  He was amazing and vibrant on stage.  He knew how to make those keys dance! Make then reverberate in the sky.  He will be missed not only for his playing but his songwriting as well.

I will miss him.  Be at Peace.  My condolences to his bandmates and family and friends.

Kate