WATCH: Rockville Centre Mayor Bestows Official Birthday Greetings on Rockstar

One of the greatest keyboardists in rock history was honored earlier this week at Molloy College.

Keith Emerson, a world-renowned musician and member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, was honored in The Madison Theatre this week.

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray presented Emerson with an official Happy Birthday proclamation. Musicians onstage followed the proclamation by singing “Happy Birthday.”

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