His death follows bandmate Keith Emersons, whodied in March, by less than a year.
Lake met Emerson in late 1969 while King Crimson was on tour with the latters band, the Nice.
Carl Palmer, who drummed for Atomic Rooster, soon signed on, rounding out the groups roster.
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That included 1973sBrain Salad Surgery, a prog-rock landmark that many regard as the bands finest work.
Lake produced each of the groups first four albums.
While the group disbanded in 1979, Lake enjoyed a fruitful solo career.
Theyd play a final, 40th-anniversary show in 2010 in Londons Victoria Park.
