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Latest revision as of 18:43, 11 May 2024

Robert Fripp
Fripp in 2007
Fripp in 2007
Background information
Born (1946-05-16) 16 May 1946 (age 78)
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
Years active1967–present
Labels
Formerly of
Spouse(s)
(m. 1986)
Websitedgmlive.com/robert-fripp

Robert Fripp is an English guitarist, known as the leader of the band King Crimson. He has worked extensively as a session musician and collaborator, and his discography includes contributions to more than 700 official releases.

His compositions often feature unusual asymmetric rhythms, influenced by classical and folk traditions. His innovations include a tape delay system known as Frippertronics and new standard tuning.

Connections

  • Robert Fripp features on guitar for the Fear of Music track "I Zimbra"