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Carl Palmer 'ELPing Himself

Caroline Boucher, Disc, 23 June 1973

SO YOU thought Keith Emerson was a flashy organist? You should see Carl Palmer these days. He's got a two-tone Perspex rostrum which revolves when he does his drum solo; a new set of stainless steel drums; an old Stepney church bell on a specially-built scaffolding over his head; and is in the process of building up an electric kit.

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