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King Crimson

Musical Group

King Crimson is an English progressive rock band formed by Robert Fripp in 1968. The group is known for seminal late-1960s/1970s albums, frequent lineup changes, and a long-lasting influence on progressive, art and experimental rock.

Robert Fripp has been the band's constant leader. Notable members or collaborators across eras mentioned in reviews include Ian McDonald, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Mel Collins, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Jakko Jakszyk. Signature recordings often cited are In the Court of the Crimson King, Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Starless and Bible Black, Red and Discipline. The band is widely discussed for both studio albums and extensive live documentation.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate King Crimson's decades-spanning influence, from the 1969 debut to their later experimental and live phases. Reviews emphasize landmark albums (In the Court..., Larks' Tongues, Red, Starless) and Fripp's role as band leader. Live recordings and line-up changes are frequent themes.

For:fans of progressive rock, record collectors, music critics and students of contemporary rock history

 My relationship with "Starless And Bible Black" is instead on another level of values, being the album that has most contributed to developing my way of perceiving music over the last twenty years.

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