The Nice
At the end of the 60s, The Nice established themselves as one of the leaders of
classic rock (as their name suggests: a blend of rock and classical music).
Eccentrically staged (knife-throwing at instruments, etc.) and even provocative
(burning the American flag during a concert), The Nice enjoyed some success,
notably with The Thoughts Of Emerlist DavJack (1967) and Ars Longa Vita Brevis
(1968). After O'List's departure, the band continued its career as a trio, with
a few good albums (Nice, 1969, and Five Bridges Suite, 1970). The group
disbanded in the early '70s, but Emerson r...
