Bands: Emerson, Lake and Palmer; King Crimson
Position: bassist/vocalist
Died: Dec. 7, 2016
Cause of death: cancer
Age: 69
Distinction: Wrote and sang ELP's two hit singles, "Lucky Man" (No. 48, 1970) and "From the Beginning" (No. 39, 1972).
Pop and Rock Star Deaths in 2016
