Between 1970 and 1978, Emerson Lake & Palmer were one of the most exciting rock bands on the planet and this stunning 2 - disc set pulls together their greatest moments.
Featuring performances from every stage of their career, including 44 minutes of ELP headlining the massive California Jam Festival in 1974 on Disc 2 which also showcases the much sought after contains "Beyond the Beginning", an hour-long documentary, which tells the story of this remarkable band with refreshing honesty and candour.
For most of the decade, this dynamic trio pushed back the boundaries of what was possible in rock. Ambitious musical projects, massive, over the top stage shows and an insatiable desire to try bigger and better things meant it could not last, but for several years, this was 70s rock at its very best.
DISC 1 - Before The Beginning DISC 2 - California Jam Festival 1974 Full 44-minute performance from the monster one-day festival with ELP's never released headlining performance:
Extras: *Unseen rehearsal film from 1973. *Unseen Brands Hatch celebrity motor race featuring all of ELP. *Exclusive new interview with Bob Moog, talking at length about his involvement with Keith Emerson and ELP's sound. *Analysis of the album covers. *Promo videos: 1. America (The Nice) - 1969 Beat Club 2. Fire (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown) - 1969 Beat Club 3. 21st Schizoid Man (King Crimson) - 1969 |