Greg Lake
English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer (1947–2016)
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Summary
Greg Lake was born on November 10, 1947[1], in Poole[2]. He died on December 7, 2016[3], in London[4]. He worked as a bassist[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,050 views/month, #5,799 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Putney Vale Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Field of work: vocal music[14], rock music[15]
- Educated at: Poole High School[16]
- Member of: The Gods[17], King Crimson[18], Emerson, Lake & Palmer[19], Asia[20], Emerson, Lake & Powell[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: progressive rock[23], art rock[24], hard rock[25], folk rock[26], opera[27]
- Record label: Manticore Records[28], Atlantic Records[29], Cotillion Records[30], Island Records[31], Chrysalis Records[32]
- Discography: Greg Lake discography[33]
- Commons category: Greg Lake[34]
- Voice type: baritone[35]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[36]
- Family name: Lake[37]
- Given name: Gregory[38], Stuart[39]
- Official website: http://www.greglake.com/[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Greg Lake[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: voice[43], electric bass guitar[44], acoustic bass guitar[45], electric guitar[46], acoustic guitar[47], double bass[48], electric upright bass[49], Appalachian dulcimer[50], harmonica[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52]
- Topic has template: Template:Greg Lake[53]
- Birth name: Gregory Stuart Lake[54]
- Name in native language: Greg Lake[55]
Why It Matters
Greg Lake has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Greg Lake born?
Greg Lake's place of birth was Poole[2].
Where did Greg Lake die?
Greg Lake passed away in London[4].
What did Greg Lake do for work?
Greg Lake worked as a bassist[5], guitarist[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and record producer[9].
Where did Greg Lake go to school?
Greg Lake was educated at Poole High School[16].