Reply To: Who Are The 5 Greatest Rock Keyboardists Of All Time? Share Your Picks.

[Peter DeLegge]

1. Keith Emerson – While Emerson’s chops were clearly rooted in classical piano, he was clearly a genius rock keyboardist.

2. Rick Wakeman – Yes, Elton John, David Bowie, solo, The Srawbs, Cat Stevens… I saw Rick with his solo band twice. He is a rock keyboardist master.

3. David Sancious – He is as tasteful as it gets. He has the ability to make even the simplest progressions interesting and beautiful. He’s played with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Sting, Peter Gabriel, etc. I especially love his live playing with Sting.

4. Tony Banks – He may not have the skills of Keith Emerson or Rick Wakeman, but his creativity is second to none.

5. Jan Hammer – I realize some might disagree with classifying Jan Hammer as a rock keyboardist, but beyond his playing with the Jeff Beck Group he also played with Santana, Mick Jager and other rockers.

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