Keith Emerson recalls The Nice's controversial flag-burning incident

Keyboardist Keith Emerson discussed the controversy surrounding The Nice's stage antics. The band faced a venue ban after burning a flag during a performance.

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“They had us swear on a stack of Bibles that no more flags would be burnt. I did it one more time”: Prog icon Keith Emerson and the world’s first instrumental protest song

10/07/2026, 08:05

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Keith Emerson recalls The Nice's controversial flag-burning incident

Keyboardist Keith Emerson discussed the controversy surrounding The Nice's stage antics. The band faced a venue ban after burning a flag during a performance.

Keith Emerson, The Nice'ın tartışmalı bayrak yakma olayını anlattı

Klavye sanatçısı Keith Emerson, The Nice grubunun sahne olaylarını paylaştı. Grup, bir performans sırasında bayrak yaktığı için mekandan yasaklandı.

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