In terms of inspired creativity and groundbreaking technology, Emerson, Lake and Palmer will always be remembered for their first four studio albums, which far and away surpassed the commercial success of any other progressive rock act of the 1970s. One of the first so called supergroups of the decade, the band consisted of former Nice keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, bassist and lead vocalist of the initial King Crimson lineup, Greg Lake, and Atomic Rooster's drummer extraordinaire, Carl Palmer. Collectively the trio created a monstrous high precision sound that incorporated keyboard and synthesizer technology that had never been road tested before.