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“Sometimes you have to grit your teeth and remain tenacious and just believe the end will come. Other times it's not an issue. You just write on and the end comes naturally.”

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Greg Lake, a British musician born on November 10, 1947, and passed away on December 8, 2016. He is renowned for his talent and contributions to the music industry, being a key member of iconic bands such as King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. more

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