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Robert Fripp's tunings and rhythms resulted in songs his band couldn't safely perform live
By Phil Weller published
Jakko Jakszyk says Fripp's intricate songs could became “a complete car crash” if anyone slipped up
Robert Fripp wasn't pleased when Jakko Jakszyk ruined his reputation as a tough boss
By Phil Weller published
In addition to Fripp, Jakko weighs in on working with another taskmaster — Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson
Adrian Belew on the initial challenges of teaming up with Robert Fripp in King Crimson
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist recently opened up to GP about his early struggles adapting to Fripp’s playing style, with Steve Vai facing similar challenges tackling his parts for the Beat tour
Adrian Belew discusses his love of the Parker Fly, and how he convinced Ken Parker to create his wild signature model
By Phil Weller published
The King Crimson man loved the original model, but pushed for its creators to return to its original idea as a synth guitar, resulting in a guitar he’s convinced he plays better with
“He Just Wanted Me to Go Wild on the Guitar”: Adrian Belew Reveals How David Bowie Helped Him Become a More Creative Player
By Mark McStea published
The guitarist recalls his “wild and unusual” approach to recording the final instalment of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, 'Lodger'
“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
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
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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