Robert Fripp


Robert Fripp is a legendary guitarist, composer, and producer who has made significant contributions to the music industry for over five decades. He was born on May 16, 1946, in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.

Fripp began playing guitar at the age of eleven and soon became interested in jazz and rock music. In the mid-1960s, he co-founded the progressive rock band King Crimson, which went on to release several influential albums, including "In the Court of the Crimson King" and "Red." Fripp's unique playing style and innovative use of technology helped define the sound of the band and made him a pioneer of progressive rock.

Aside from his work with King Crimson, Fripp has collaborated with a diverse range of artists throughout his career, including David Bowie, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, and Talking Heads. He also formed the group Fripp & Eno with Brian Eno, releasing several ambient music albums that would become influential in their own right. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Fripp continued to experiment with music and technology, often working on solo projects and releasing solo albums. He also founded the Guitar Craft school, which offered intensive guitar training to students from around the world. In addition to his music career, Fripp has been an outspoken advocate for artist's rights and has been involved in various industry organizations, including the Musician's Union and the Featured Artists Coalition. Fripp's legacy in music is unparalleled, and his contributions to the development of rock music, especially progressive rock, are immeasurable. He remains an active musician and continues to innovate in the world of guitar and music technology.

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Toyah & Robert's Weekend

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New Album Rumours.

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Toyah & Robert's Weekend

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Going Mobile:

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Guitar Craft Course with RF

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Giles, Giles & Fripp New Editions.

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Happy Birthday Robert!

King Crimson's guitarist turns 79 today. To mark the occasio...

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Toyah and Robert's Weekend.

Catch up with Toyah and Robert's latest weekend on YouTube.

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Toyah & Robert's Easter Weekend

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Creating the Larks print.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Soundscapes

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DIARIES

Satch Bus.

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Satch Bus.

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Satch Bus.

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Cabin 6020, Silja Ferry >Stockholm.

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Cabin 6020, Silja Ferry >Stockholm.

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Satch Bus.

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Satch Bus, outside venue, Copenhagen.

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Hotel Pricey And The Staff Are Superb, Amsterdam.

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Hotel It-Is-Almost Posh, Amsterdam.

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The Basement, Chateau Belew.

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The Basement, Chateau Belew.

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The Basement, Chateau Belew.

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The Basement, Chateau Belewbeloid.

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Los Molinos.

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Crimson Tourbus, Outside Hotel Acceptable, Phoenix.

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#504, Hotel Quite Acceptable, Vancouver.

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Hotel Quite Acceptable, Vancouver.

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Hotel Quite Acceptable, Vancouver.

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Hotel Quite Acceptable, Denver.

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Hotel Quite Acceptable, Denver.

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Room Most Acceptable, Hotel Quite Acceptable.

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Hotel Quite Acceptable, Denver.

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Mobile HQ, Crimbus.

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DOWNLOADS

Washington Square Church

Robert Fripp
Washington Square Church
9 Sep 1995

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The Wiltern

King Crimson
The Wiltern
29 Mar 2003

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Islands (Instrumental)

King Crimson
DGM Sound World I
26 Apr 2021

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Music For Quiet Moments 36 - Drifting Firmly (Chattanooga 27 Feb 2006)

Robert Fripp
DGMHQ Soundworld 1
1 Jan 2021

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Friars at the Waterside Theatre Aylesbury U.K.

King Crimson
Friars at the Waterside Theatre
5 Sep 2016

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Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream - Guitars & Bass

King Crimson
Real World
27 Oct 1994

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New Pine Knob Theatre

Robert Fripp
New Pine Knob Music Theatre
26 Jun 1997

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Jones Beach Amphitheatre

Robert Fripp
Jones Beach Ampitheatre
20 Jun 1997

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The Painted Bride

Robert Fripp
The Painted Bride
22 Nov 1998

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Mr Stormy Monday Selection Vol. 7

King Crimson
DGM HQ
2 Mar 2015

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KC 50 3 Cadence And Cascade

King Crimson
DGMHQ Soundworld 1
25 Jan 2019

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Music For Quiet Moments 3

Robert Fripp
DGMHQ Soundworld 1
15 May 2020

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Music For Quiet Moments 19

Robert Fripp
DGMHQ Soundworld 1
4 Sep 2020

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Club 57 At Irving Plaza

The League Of Gentlemen
Club 57 at Irving Plaza
28 Jun 1980

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Hanover

Robert Fripp
Capitol
15 Oct 2009

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Music For Quiet Moments 15

Robert Fripp
DGMHQ Soundworld 1
7 Aug 2020

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Teatro José Tamayo

Robert Fripp
Teatro José Tamayo
17 Apr 2007

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The Phoenix

Robert Fripp
The Phoenix
14 Jan 1998

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Teatro Palamostre

Robert Fripp
Teatro Palamostre
24 Jun 2006

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Friars at the Waterside Theatre Aylesbury U.K.

King Crimson
Friars at the Waterside Theatre
4 Sep 2016

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