King Crimson
Progressive rock band led by guitar/Mellotron virtuoso Robert Fripp. Stretched both the language and structure of rock into the realms of jazz and classical, while avoiding pop and psychedelic sensibilities.
The absense of mainstream compromises and lack of an overt sense of humour lead to their downfall.
The absense of mainstream compromises and lack of an overt sense of humour lead to their downfall.
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King Crimson are one of the more defiant progressive rock bands to come out of the 1960's. Others include Pink Floyd, Yes and The Soft Machine.
King Crimson are one of the more defiant progressive rock bands to come out of the 1960's. Others include Pink Floyd, Yes and The Soft Machine.