r/progrockmusic 2d ago

Discussion Carl Palmer an evening with ELP

Has anyone gone to see the current Carl Palmer tour/event? It’s coming to somewhere an hour and a half from me this week and I’m debating taking off from work to go. Any one go? What did you think?

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u/Perpyderpy 2d ago

I did several years ago, he still had/has it. Great show, great take on the ELP songs. Still an amazingly fit drummer for his age. I was astonished.

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u/cabell88 2d ago

Did his shirt come off? :)

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u/Perpyderpy 1d ago

Sure did!

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u/Remote-Meat6841 1d ago

It’s interesting watching Keith’s keyboard parts being played on a midi guitar. Sounds good!

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u/cabell88 2d ago

With the death of Peart, I think Palmer is officially the greatest living rock/prog drummer of our times. I'd go to see him just for that.

I know if I did, I'd have my 3 copies of 'Love Beach' for him to sign (LP/CD/8-Track) :)

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u/sensuspete 1d ago

Bill Bruford is still drumming.

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u/cabell88 1d ago

I remember reading this dozens of times....

Bill Bruford retired from public performance inJanuary 2009 due to burnout and a desire to pursue other interests, including writing, academia, and family life. He has since written an autobiography, earned a PhD in Music, and run his record labels.

But I see he's playing with someone named Pete Roth. For as much as I like Bruford (saw him with King Crimson). I don't think he's as much of a force as Palmer.

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u/Snarkosaurus99 2d ago

Nope. But I’ve seen ELP. Emerson , Lake and ummm Powell.

It was a good show anyway.

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u/AnalogWalrus 2d ago

Cozy > Carl

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u/maxonmaxoff94 1d ago

Definitely go. Great show and who knows how much longer he'll be touring.

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u/rslizard 1d ago

it was interesting...kind of a mix between a multimedia presentation and a live concert...CP still plays hard

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u/TheBarnacle63 13h ago

Saw him last year. Go.