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“The spoken form is in fact a very restrained representation of what is possible in the musical language.”

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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