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The Rise Of Tarkus
Fifty years ago, Emerson, Lake & Palmer pushed the boundaries of popular music with the release of Tarkus. Although now regarded as a classic, their second album was all but slated by the critics at the time. As the conceptual opus celebrates its half-century, Prog explores the story behind its creation and the rise of one of the movement’s greatest and most unique bands.
Words: Sid Smith
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