Carl Palmer

Drummer is recuperating ahead of summer ELP tribute tour.

Drummer will play alongside footage of late bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

"I'm down to the practicalities of getting it right for those two guys," drummer says.

Drummer will perform live during U.S. run, which utilizes modern audio and video technology to salute Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

The trek kicks off Jan. 27.

Drum legend also offers updates regarding the "Karn Evil 9" movie.

Drummer admits elaborate touring meant they were “never the richest guys in the world.”

"This is the story as it happened, as the group told it, because this is our own words," band's drummer says.