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Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock

By Dave Hunter Published

A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects

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“It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’

By Joe Bosso Published

The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance

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Don’t Miss This Special Streamed Screening of ‘In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50’

By Guitar Player Staff Published

This global event features a live introduction by Robert Fripp and a Q&A with the director and band members

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Watch a Young Robert Fripp Putting a New King Crimson Lineup Through Its Paces with “Larks' Tongues in Aspic”

By Rod Brakes Published

Video This live studio rendition for German TV show ‘Beat-Club’ is vintage prog rock at its finest

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Ten Great Robert Fripp Quotes

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern Published

Tired of churning out the same old Oscar Wilde quips? Bedazzle your friends with these Frippian gems.

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Robert Fripp performs with King Crimson at the Park West in Chicago, Illinois on November 10, 1981
Watch King Crimson Light Up Late Night TV with "Elephant Talk" in 1981

By Jackson Maxwell Published

From monster Chapman Stick riffs to whammy bar wackiness, this video has it all.

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Robert Fripp, musician and guitarist for progressive rock band King Crimson, London 1981
Watch Looping Innovator Robert Fripp's 1979 Frippertronics TV Demonstration

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video Here's how the King Crimson guitarist made tape loops a thing decades ago.

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King Crimson perform live on stage at the Hyde Park Free Concert in London on September 4, 1971
New King Crimson Documentary, In the Court of the Crimson King, Set for Premiere in March

By Jackson Maxwell Published

You can view the trailer for the Toby Amies-directed film, which features interviews with both current and former members of the prog-rock institution.

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Robert Fripp, Brian Eno and David Bowie pose for a portrait in the studio where they are recorded "Heroes" in 1977 in Berlin, Germany
Hear Robert Fripp’s “Celestial” Guitar Tracks from David Bowie’s “Heroes” Master Tape

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Producer Tony Visconti reveals the magic behind the mix.

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King Crimson performing on stage in the afternoon during the concert in Hyde Park, which was headlined by the Rolling Stones. 5th July 1969.
Watch King Crimson’s Frenzied Performance of “21st Century Schizoid Man” at ‘The Stones in the Park’

By Rod Brakes Published

Video This breakthrough gig launched Robert Fripp onto the international stage in 1969.

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