Robert Fripp Appreciation Thread
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Topic: Robert Fripp Appreciation Thread
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Subject: Robert Fripp Appreciation Thread
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 14:47
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This thread is devoted to the mighty Fripp, may the stench of his stool forever reek with the aromas of rarefied screams, and his music, solo and KC. Anecdotes are welcome, however because this is an appreciation thread, I would remind those who post to pay the proper respect to His Krimson Majesty. From time to time I will post legends and myths that I have uncovered, that all might bask in the glory that is the Fripp, may his name be always whispered in the corridors of silence. And remember always, my friends, "Discipline is a Vehicle for Joy." ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
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Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 14:56
Fripp pwns prog n00bs.  ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 14:59
Truly, Fripp, we adore thee, for in thy mightiness thou hast chosen to accompany the blessed drum rolls of the Bountiful Bruford! 
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Posted By: Heptade
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:02
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Mighty Fripp, others may scorn your long, drony soundscapes series, but I listen to them regularly and pray to thee whilst I do.
------------- The world keeps spinning, people keep sinning And all the rest is just bullsh*t -Steve Kilbey |
Posted By: cyberiancygnus
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:14
sorry , but i think he is over-rated  ------------- 
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:14
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Recently I have discovered what I believe to be the origins of the Fripp, may his ass forever squat upon the stool of our hearts, in an ancient Celtic legend of the Krimson King. In times lost to knowledge, when Britain was ruled by the superstition of the druids, and when horrible fiends prowled the lands, devouring babies and raping men and women alike, a being came down from the Giant's Causeway. He had the look of a man, and he he hefted a musical ax that sang as he cut the heads from his enemies. It is said that he once slew a thousand times a thousand Furbolgs (some sort of Celtic demon of sorts) with a single, piercing harmonic that ripped from his ax as leaves blew against it in the light of the dawn. It is said also that afterwards he created from their bodies a terrifying Keep from whence he would stride forth and devastate his foes. Because of this he was called the Krimson King (the Druids like alliteration). Though much of the legend has fading to past remembrance, there is still one tale of how his true name became known to his followers. One dark evening of a dark month, the minstrels of the land gathered for their yearly musical competition. Intrigued by the prospect of fair competition, the Krimson King descended from his the blood-besmirched walls of his keep to display his prowess to the masses. At the registration desk (yes, I know they didn't have registration desks, but the rough equivalent in Ogham [druid language] is big rock) a mortal dared ask him of the name under which he would enter. And what did he do? You ask; this is what he did. He smiled a cold, cracked smile that devoured the soul of the man's still unborn child Seamus, and said, "Robert". A hush of silence passed amongst the minstrels and troubadours (there was also a meistersinger, but you get the point) assembled. A silence soon to be filled by the solo that followed; a solo so powerful that the closest man died just a little on the inside. But, before the Krimson King could claim his just reward, a fire witch was summoned and she cast a spell on him that his ax should sing no more, but would utter simply, "Fripp". But, this did not worry the Krimson King in the least, he merely bowed his head in silence for a single, heart-rending second and said, "Music is the drink that fills the cup of silence." And, the spell having broken, he raised his ax and saying, "Take and eat Bitch." in that cold, hard way he does, hit her in the face. Thus, he came to be known as Robert, The Fripp. Remember always, my friends, "Discipline is a Vehicle for Joy." ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:14
| I especially love what he did with Eno. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:15
Heresy shall not be tolerated lightly! ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
cyberiancygnus wrote:Posted By: cyberiancygnus
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:18
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Posted By: paolo.beenees
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:18
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His "glissato" solos from the 1970s are unbelievable and I feel my knees deeply trembling when I listen to "Prince Rupert's Lament" or "The Night Watch" (this last sounds better in its live version). ------------- 
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Posted By: cyberiancygnus
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:21
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he is compared to this guy | | | | \ / -------------
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:21
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Ahh yes, Prince Rupert is himself a representation of the Fripp, whose lips part as the legs of a virgin, as he was known in ages past.
------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 15:36
He does indeed, Circular Snake ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: vesaas
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 16:02
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fripp is one in a billion - as guitarist but foremost as a musician. he has given me the most memorable moments.
love makes you blind - so what - he's the best
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Posted By: soundspectrum
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 17:16
| i think hes great, but i think hed hate to see people praising him |
Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 18:40
 ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 18:50
It is not within me to comprehend the will of the Fripp, may his face be ever fixed into the visage that we praise. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 19:24
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Fripp is prog ! ------------- 
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 19:35
What would have happened to this world if not for Fripp?
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Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 21:02
| His Frippship is a great men among average men. He knows the guitar from inch to millimeter. His strings sing whence he touches them so passionately each day. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 21:31
It is perhaps more sexuality than music... To him I sacrifice these three swine  Just heard a different version of Level 5, and it blew me away. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: sarogaxnasoilgo
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 21:41
| About a year ago i was introduced to King Crimson... I have been obsessed ever since.... the music of Fripp and co. is beyond words... |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 21:46
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In fact, is it not true that Fripp has a brother... called JESUS CHRIST! and as he was so jelous of his guitar playing he said, "well... I shall do miracles instead"...? is that not true? I believe it is! ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 25 2007 at 23:41
Indeed, this seems most meet that this be true, and yet it is still held in some circles that the Fripp, may his strings forever gleam with the facets of his hair, was not born of a woman as was Christ, but born of 10 women, all at the same time (from three fathers perhaps). =  ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 00:00
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Is there really a guitarist as unknown as Fripp and as good as him? In my opinion he is the best, listen to easy money (LTIA) and tell me the solo dosent immedietly turn you on, in fact all of larks tounges is amazing thanks to fripp, but does anyone besides the prog community know him? Probably not, what a shame that amazing talent goes unseen. WHAT FRIPP SAYS IS LAW!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: MadcapLaughs84
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 01:32
Amen, Reverend ------------- 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 06:38
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I like the 70s Crimson records ( despite Providences and Moonchilds ). I can't stand de 80's stuff. I haven't bothered to listen to what he does nowadays.
I also think his fans are the most exagerated guys in the prog community.
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Posted By: pero
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 06:58
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Mee too. After Red, I lost my interest in his work.
Discipline, Beat, Thrak, Vroom vroom are not music what I like.
I also don't adore him as a person. Zappa was also bossy with members of the band, but he is more extrovert and funny.
But I understand your admiration. When you are young it's very convinient to have Fripp as idol.
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Posted By: moebius
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 08:21
Why is that?
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Posted By: pero
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 08:36
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Because even if you dont fully understand him and his music, who can say that your idol isn't on top. Some of his karma could pass on you.
I think that anyone should have own opinion (taste), and if you have then it's impossible to like all his work.
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Posted By: Disconnect
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 11:26
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Fripp is a kind and benevolent entity.
Because if not for him, Pat Mastellato would be relegated to endless Mister Mister reunion tours.
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Posted By: Frippertron
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 15:00
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All hail to the Frippster. The one true progressive rock progressive guitarist (if you follow me).
He is always one step ahead whilst the others are lagging behind.
I do love Steve Howe, but hey.. you can have too much Country-style guitar twanging eh. ------------- The Cheerful Insanity of Prog Rock |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 15:14
Of course Fripp has a sense of humor, just listen to his comments on Windows Vista http://youtube.com/watch?v=W7qz1LRCPPw "Vista is a leap forward, it's not a subject that will touch Apple users... It really is very impressive to see where Windows Vista is going... I'm an Apple user" He doesn't say a good thing about Windows the entire time. Only a man like Fripp could take phrases like "quantum leap forward" and "very impressive" and make them into insults. ------------- 
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Posted By: Frippertron
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 15:18
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The kid smiley face? I thought it was Sir Bob Fripp, then I thought.. But the child is smiling..
No idea. lol. ------------- The Cheerful Insanity of Prog Rock |
Posted By: omri
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 15:29
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I never before read any appreciation thread so I do'nt know if this one is different or it is allways funny. Yet, Fripp for me is a serious matter.
I think Fripp forced me to get deeper in music listening (by writing some beautiful tracks side by side to very undigestible tracks) and once I did so I've been hooked forever.
King crimso for me is a 25 years love story and it is still growing. ------------- omri |
Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 18:46
Haha, I watched that a couple of days ago and I didn't get it that way. Are you sure he was being ironic? I actually thought he wanted to say something nice, but didn't really know what and where to take it, so he threw in something ambiguous about Apple and how Vista is great compared to anything else... ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 26 2007 at 23:47
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I'd really like to hear Fripp sing before I die, that would be the best maybe he Tony Levin and Bruford form a singing trio in the future... wow that would be... progressive ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 27 2007 at 09:40
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I was thinking about the position of KC on the top 100, at number
7. I initially thought to myself, "Why arn't they higher, they
are the greatest in the universe?" Then I remembered that 7 is the number of completion. So, it is a symbol of fullness and it is a goodness that KC are number 7. A symbolic proclamation of their perfection.  - two swine and a clown for me------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: April 27 2007 at 11:34
Yes they should be #1 all the way t0 #7
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: April 27 2007 at 12:48
| Hallelujah! DISCIPLINE (the album) is gorgeous indeed! |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 28 2007 at 00:15
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So what do you all think about Fripp's hair? I liked it better in the early days, rather than the restrained accountant/child molester hair he has now.
------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: prog4evr
Date Posted: April 28 2007 at 05:18
You betray your "newb"ness by even comparing Fripp to Hackett. They are both too awesome for words, they are both in leagues of their own. But, even Hackett would admit that Fripp gave him early inspiration, even before Genesis hired him to replace Ant Philips in the early 1970s...
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: April 30 2007 at 10:25
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Yeah, Fripp can be equated to god, and Hackett is... god's sidekick aka Laurie Esteban. I just saw Children of Men the other day and it featured the song "In the Court of the Crimson King" in the soundtrack! Remember guys, feel free to share any anecdotes/legends/myths/stories you have about the Fripp (I'm too lazy to makeup a Fripp worship) and/or King Crimson or anything the Fripp has ever done. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 01 2007 at 01:26
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The Fripp appeared to me in a dream last night. He appeared in the form of a giant stool and lifted his cushion to speak. And what he said was the most profound thing I've ever heard, but I forgot what he said. So, instead I present you with THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF FRIPP AND STOOLIE - and their sidekick Bruford Fripp and Stoolie (his ever loyal stool) were walking along a pool of dirty water one day, when Fripp paused to ponder the nature of music itself. Fripp: Stoolie, my friend and ever loyal companion, I have mastered the guitar and have become proficient on the mellotron, but I am still not recognized as the true genius that I am? Stoolie: Oh Fripp, whose ass I would gladly lie beneath for a century of guitar soloing, I am but a humble, if ever loyal, stool. Why ask me such questions? If I had an answer though, it would be merely the suggestion that you kill off your greatest opponent in the prog community. Fripp: And who would that be, for the Fripp has no enemies, he is a white-maned fox lurking among the forests at the edge of dawn, he feedeth on the fallow deer and hunteth of the autumnal plains. Stoolie: Steve Hackett. Fripp: Who? The Fripp knoweth only one Steve who be master of the axe and that be Howe. Stoolie: He played in Genesis. And has a new album out with a naked picture of himself with breasts on it. Fripp: HAHAHAHAHA. So he's Collins's boy? Very good, and how do you suggest he be disposed of? Stoolie: Why we'll get Bruford to do it, of course. Fripp: Ah, yes, why didn't I think of that. Bill, be a good boy and come here. Bill: Yesssszsh, mashter! Fripp: I have a job for you... to help improve your drumming. Kill Steve Hackett. Do you know of him? Bill: Yesssszsh, mashter! Fripp: Of course you do. TO BE CONTINUED!!!! ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Uroboros
Date Posted: May 01 2007 at 10:10
Who's that Hackett guy? I haven't heard of him. The Fripp should not waste his mental resources on dealing with such insignificant issues.
...He might want to consider the case of one Al di Meola though...  ------------- Tous les chemins qui s’ouvrent à moi ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 01 2007 at 21:56
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I think that Stoolie, the ever loyal stool, needs a better name. tell me if you think of a better one. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: May 01 2007 at 23:04
| Who is Fripp? |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: May 02 2007 at 20:55
In fact, I've heard that Genesis hung In the Court of the Crimson King on the wall of their rehearsal space, as a sort of "Holy Grail" to strive for. -------------   |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 02 2007 at 20:57
Legend has it that Phil Collins lost his virginity to Robert Fripp's guitar soloing. Legend also has it that Steve Hackett lost his virginity to a picture of Robert Fripp. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: May 02 2007 at 21:59
I was wondering the same thing....
Never heard of the guy before -------------  |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 02 2007 at 22:04
For anyone who doesn't know who he is, he's probably your biological father (GASP OF HORROR). And the memory is so awesome to your mother that she couldn't tell you. ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: May 02 2007 at 23:03
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Anybody else here read Fripp's diary (online of course, not in his home or something)? Today's entry was brilliant, another example of him blowing away every shred of competition. Have you EVER read something about suitcases that ROCKED this much? " More prosaically, the suitcase about to be closed, and on its last journey…
This Samsonite hard-shell has returned from each travelling with another part of its shell broken, smashed or dented. It has been too far, too often and, if it has feelings, I know how it feels. Gaffer tape to hold shut the lock that doesn’t…
The case arrived in Spain with one lock open, but hanging shut on the other. Then, in the corridor of our first tour hotel, in front of the door to Vast Mansion Of The Star in Hotel – It Sucks! – With Smoke, Somewhere-Near-To Somewhere-Not-Very-Near-To The Old Town Of San Sebastian, the case simply opened. It’s time to assess reliable travelling gear for an Old Goat Of The Road, aka The Mystical Maestro, Rock God. The present & future: a Happy Gigster’s Briggs & Riley Wonder Wheelie Of Delight & Reliability…
… with guarantee, even if an airline is responsible for damage."
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 03 2007 at 00:18
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HOLY CRAP that was EPIC! Sampsonite ROCKS ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Viajero Astral
Date Posted: May 03 2007 at 16:46
I present to you all the relics that he gave to us so we build an espectacular altar: We have been blessed by the mighty Fripp  ------------- 
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Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: May 03 2007 at 18:19
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Another brilliant diary entry today. I was so inspired, I couldn't help but share it with you. Brace yourself, your world is about to be rocked. "
A sunny morning along the Chalke Valley. Left…
Right…
Look a little farther down & you can see a For Sale board on a former-office premises now converted to a highly expensive bungalow…
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 04 2007 at 00:56
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Wow! Kickass village!
------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 04 2007 at 02:12
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I've decided to call Fripp's stool Cletus McFetus
------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: May 18 2007 at 01:39
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Yeah, he was alright. |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 18 2007 at 01:40
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wow, i completely forgot about this thread - forgive me o wondrous Fripp of impenatrable magnitude
------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: May 18 2007 at 03:02
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Fripp is Prog
Fripp is God (together with Hendrix, Zappa, Beefheart, Lord...)
Without KC, many of the modern bands wouldn't exist, or if they did, they wouldn't sound the same
King Crimson is 100% prog
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Posted By: purplepiper
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 14:34
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robert fripp is a god. His brilliance gave birth to king crimson, greatest prog group of all! He continues to lead talented musicians down the path to the court of the crimson king! He is simply a genius...I must learn his secrets! How does one create something as infinitely awesome as king crimson, a way of doing things and a 'way of being'. ------------- for those about to prog, we salute you. |