Comments on: Michelle Moog-Koussa Remembers Keith Emerson

By: Mari Kawaguchi

Mari Kawaguchi — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:17:57 +0000

I just revisited this page and the tribute by Michelle. In a crowded cafe in Santa Monica, tears just kept rolling from my eyes. (Strangers were asking me if I was ok. Lol)
Michelle understood Keith better than most people. And she truly understands how he was much more than a keyboard player or musician to me.
Her support, along with Moog Foundation, was invaluable to Keith and continues to be for the family and fans. Keith purely loved Dr. Moog…and he loved you too Michelle. Lotsaluv, Mari

By: Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:03:52 +0000

There are a handful of people who have markedly influenced me, having been born in the 60s, I literally grew up with Keith’s music and without him and a very few others, I’d never have started playing keyboards or dabbling with a synth for the first time in 1975 as a wee lad in SoCal. Inspirational is the simplest, yet far inferior word for his impact on me. He will be missed, but always remembered.

By: Richard Marshall

Richard Marshall — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 01:41:02 +0000

Lovely tribute to Mr. Emerson, a man who gave us so much, and touched us so deeply with his wonderful exuberant music. And there was always that connection to papa Moog’s machines, the “voice” of the gods that Keith so completely tapped into. I so wish he could have enjoyed his golden years, letting go what was no more and reminiscing over all that magic he created over the years. He certainly deserved it.
In the late 80’s I wrote a letter to the editor of Keyboard, bitching about how the Japanese were eating our lunch in the keyboard wars, and advocating for some patriotic nationalism in our buying habits. I was surprised to see Bob Moog’s rebuttal the next month, basically saying “Nay nay, the Japanese were innovating, and the American keyboard companies had rested on laurels…” It was a brave and honest evaluation, and coming from anyone else, I likely would not have accepted the message. Your dad was the real deal, a true mensch.

By: Edith

Edith — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:19:50 +0000

Thank you Michelle, for sharing your wonderful thoughts and memories of your wonderful Family.

By: William Sjoquist

William Sjoquist — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:09:10 +0000

A wonderful and moving tribute. This music and this innovative technology has shaped my musical imagination and I am very grateful to your father and to Keith. Thank you for sharing this.

By: Kimball Sugg

Kimball Sugg — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:36:24 +0000

Eloquent expression of your thoughts Michelle. Thank you.

By: Mary P.

Mary P. — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:31:20 +0000

Thank you Michelle. I too have long been a Moog fan and an Emerson fan since I was about 10. I remember asking my big sister to take me to see ELP when they played in my hometown in about 1972. My sister thought I wasn’t serious since “kids don’t go to those kind of shows”. It was a real bummer for me. I went to the Museum of Making Music about 6 years ago and saw Keith’s monster Moog, and also many other Moog instruments. They all thrilled me. I don’t play (well, not very well) and have utmost respect for those musicians who also are gifted with technological innovation. Emerson was the whole package. He was unafraid to see what this unique instrument could do, and was constantly inventing new voices for the synthesizers. My keyboard at home is a little old thing with a lot of presents. About 30 of the presents are Emerson’s various keyboard voices. Your words in this memorial moved me deeply. Kieth was a fixture in my musical world, and his work cannot be separated from your dad’s work. You have eloquently expressed that intriguing relationship.

By: Max A Million

Max A Million — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 02:18:49 +0000

From New Zealand so far away from the chaos and disbelief there are tears of respect. A well written tribute and God’s speed.

By: Adrian H (Genesis fan0

Adrian H (Genesis fan0 — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:50:59 +0000

Dear Michelle:
i have never met you, Keith or your father
just wanted to share my personal connection
I’m a beginner studied music theory 101 & bought my 1st Rompler 10yrs ago
I have never seen ELP live
In 73 i was 12 yrs old when i heard “Lucky Man over the FM airwaves for the 1st time & was fascinatied by the sounds of the Moog that I’ve never heard anyplace on the planet
the pitch or notes the Moog created was indelibly stamped on my mind
I bought ELP “Brain Salad Surgery on 8 track
When your father passed i was saddened & at a loss, now learning Keith’s death those feelings of sadness & overwhelming loss has returned
thank you for sharing your personal photos and your connection on paper for all of us to savor…….
RIP Keith Emerson

By: Adrian H (Genesis fan0

Adrian H (Genesis fan0 — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:41:00 +0000

Dear Michelle:
i have never met you, Keith or your dad…
I would like to share my personal connection to your father & Keith E.
i’m hobbyist bought my 1st Rompler workstation 10yrs ago & learned Music Theory….
i never made it to see ELP live:
i heard “Lucky Man in 73′
i was only 12 at the time, but after hearing that track on FM radio the sounds the Moog made, fascinated me
needless to say Lucky man was indelibly stamped in my mind and bought Brain Salad Surgery on 8 track with paper route collections i saved up
i was deeply saddened & feelings of loss began to set in after a few days of being in shock learning of Keith’s passing last week
when your Dad passed i had difficulty coping with his death, now that Keith has passed these same feelings of overwhelming grief have returned
thank you very much for putting on paper your connection to a musician & artist-his art and contribution are immortal
RIP Keith Emerson