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“Michael Giles the first drummer of King Crimson, never agreed to the name King Crimson. But then, if you'd knew Michael, you would know he didn't agree to the album cover either. So maybe Michael didn't agree to the point of definition with many things.”

Quote by Robert Fripp

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Robert Fripp is a British guitarist born on May 16, 1946. He is a co-founder of the progressive rock band King Crimson and is known for his unique guitar playing style and innovative contributions to music. more

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