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    Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:41

I just received this email this morning.  Since most of you realize what he means to me...I thought I'd share my sadness with you and hope that those of you who can, send a few prayers and/or best wishes Keith's way...

This is OFFICIAL:

All dates announced for The Keith Emerson Band Tour 2005-06, starting in Italy, July 19th, has been cancelled indefinitely......... Sorry :-(

Day-before-yesterday, unexpectedly and unfortunately, Keith was informed by his cardiologist in Los Angeles, that he has a blockage in an artery in his heart and will require, at the minimum, having a stent inserted in the blocked vessel to open it up and additional drug therapy and treatment. The recovery from a successful procedure like this is about a month or so.......... On the other hand, if he elects to have bypass surgery, he will need at least six months or more to recover from the surgery and who knows how long to regain a satisfactory level of proficient  playing, suitable to his standards.  I am sure that any encouragement by all will be appreciated. Send to: [email protected]

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Points: 401 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:47
Sad news . Hopefully however, the good news may be that this was diagnosed and will be treated in time.

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My dad had a triple heart bypass 4 years ago and he's absolutely fine now.
I am sure that Keith has maintained a high level of general fitness and let's hope he is fighting fit again soon.
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I,m really sorry to hear this news. I hope very much he gets better soon!
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Keith's a living legend. I wish him the best.
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Points: 2373 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2005 at 11:55

Since the problem has been recognised in its early stages, he should be just fine.  
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Points: 1230 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2005 at 12:02
That sucks, get well soon keith.
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He's on his way to England today to get a second opinion.  I'm hoping its only necessary for him to do the stents.

My brother had 5 by-passes done 20 years ago at 40 and another 3 a few years ago.  He recently had stents put in also.  He seems to be doing great... so I'm hoping all this will do to Keith is be an inconvenience for a few months.. and then he can get back to bashing and slamming as usual.
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My grandad had a quintuple bypass last year, and plans to ride in a week-long 350 mile bike ride this year.
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come on keith, its gonna get better

 
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that it suffers, from Chile best desires for his health
  KEITH EMERSON RULES..!!!

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HE IS A LUCKY MAN..!!!

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Keith, hang in there !! We will be WATCHING OVER YOU !!
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Originally posted by MANTICORE MANTICORE wrote:

HE IS A LUCKY MAN..!!!

lucky man died at the end of the song.

keith´s song isnt over yet.
We want... a shrubbery!
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At least they're on the case, sounds like he should be fine. Here's hoping!
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Get better Keith. He is one of the best musicians out there. The world is not ready to lose him.

Here's to you, Keith



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Here's hoping Keith gets well soon; he's one of the true greats of the music world and has no equal.

Best of luck Keith!
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It's a straightforward enough procedure these days, and from what I hear Keith runs very fast marathons in his spare time, so he's obviously in good shape - here's hoping he's back to fighting fitness soon.
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Points: 219 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 02 2005 at 16:03
he better get well soon. i want to see them so badly! i'm just getting into that band heh, hes friggin brilliant
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"All the best for a Speedy recovery Keith !" - from one fellow Northern Englander to another......
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