Composers born on November 2

Take a focused look at the composers born on November 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1944 Keith Emerson

  Keith Emerson was an English keyboardist, composer, and one of the most prominent figures in progressive rock music. He was best known as the founder and keyboardist of the bands The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), noted for his virtuoso playing and innovative use of electronic keyboards. [bio]