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Rank #43Experimental1970sLiving

Robert Fripp

King Crimson's cerebral mastermind. His Frippertronics and odd time signatures pushed guitar into avant-garde territory.

94% approval

About Robert Fripp

King Crimson's cerebral mastermind. His Frippertronics and odd time signatures pushed guitar into avant-garde territory.

Stats

Overall Rank
#43
Genre
Experimental
Era
1970s
Upvotes
9,400
Downvotes
600
Approval
94%

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