Carl Palmer expressed shock and grief over the 2016 and 2018 deaths of ELP bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

Carl Palmer, drummer for the rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, expressed shock upon the deaths of his bandmates, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who passed away in 2016 and 2018 respectively. Palmer, who had no prior indication of their health declines, said he was deeply affected by their losses, reflecting on their close musical bond and the suddenness of their passing. He emphasized the emotional toll of outliving his longtime collaborators.