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My Take
Greg Lake is one of those rare progressive rock figures who never let virtuosity crowd out warmth. Anchoring King Crimson's debut and then ELP, he could have hidden behind sheer technique, yet what stays with me is his singing voice and that tender melody of "Lucky Man," written when he was just twelve. He proved a bassist could also be a band's emotional center. Coming from seaside Poole, there's an unhurried humanity in everything he recorded. His 2016 passing closed a chapter, but his rich low end and calm vocals still feel like a hand on your shoulder.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Greg Lake
- Name (Japanese)
- グレッグ・レイク
- Reading
- ぐれっぐ・れいく
- Born
- November 10, 1947 – December 7, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- Poole, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / guitarist / singer / singer-songwriter / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Poole High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Greg Lake born?
November 10, 1947 – December 7, 2016.
Where is Greg Lake from?
Greg Lake is from Poole, United Kingdom.
What does Greg Lake do?
Greg Lake works as bassist, guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.