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On this day, 10 March 1971, progressive rock band Emerson Lake and Palmer played Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre on their first UK tour.
Formed in April 1970, the band came to prominence following their performance at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970.
During a break in their first tour in January 1971, Emerson, Lake & Palmer returned to Advision Studios to record their second album, Tarkus.
Friction between Emerson and Lake during the early recording sessions almost caused the group to disband as Lake disliked the material that Emerson was writing.
Following a meeting with the band and management, Lake agreed to write his own songs and continue recording.
The album was recorded in six days.
