King Crimson


The only knowledge I had of King Crimson was my first LP bought self titled Bad Company, and reading the bass player Boz came from Crimson. Fast forwarded 50 years and I am now hearing for the first time "in the court of the Crimson King". I know I wouldn't have liked what I love today, when I was 13. Amazing players and composers! Court is not dismissed, please remain seated. 

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Really liked the first four albums, before the personnel began to change.  If you like the lyrics, the main writer, Pete Sinfield, made a solo disc, which is worth seeking out.  At least one other of the original band members also made a (forgettable) solo disc.  And so it goes with groups.

Are you discounting Greg Lake? Or is he only for right ears?

Three of a perfect pair was my first exposure to King Crimson around 1985. Love Court too.

I was reading Mark Kelly's (Marillion) new book in which he makes a reference to running into Fripp sitting quietly by himself in a bar. Interesting conversation.

I'm on my third or fourth vinyl of In the Court since the 70's. I guess I play it too much?

Sadly, my original King Crimson album (from '69) was stolen from my dorm room at U of MT; such a loss.  Love "Moonchild".  

If you have a video set up you might enjoy the DVD King Crimson Deja Vrooom.