King Crimson

       What a band and what an album. Thanks for sharing voodoo and norm. What I would give to be able to go back in time and see Crimson during the ITCOTCK, Lizard or Red period tours. They are one of my favorite live bands. There’s a four cd box set called The Great Deciever. Its from the Starless and Bible Black/Red period 73/74 tours.
       One of my 5 first record purchases in 1978 was ITCOTCK. Lizard was my second Crimson purchase very soon after. I remember I had to return the vinyl for another because of an imperfection on the printing and it was warped. The gatefold of both releases especially Lizard fascinated me.
       I still listen to KC regularly. I have all of the releases and like the first 7 the best. The last one was good too, The Power to Believe. It’s hard to believe this came out in 2003. I was reading they recently are putting the live show to an end and are releasing a movie. I hope Mr. Fripp decides to keep touring. I know he is in his 70’s. I never saw them live unfortunately. They are a huge influence on other bands. No one truly sounds like them though. A very original and timeless music.

twoleftears

Really liked the first four albums, before the personnel began to change.  If you like the lyrics, the main writer, Pete Sinfield, made a solo disc, which is worth seeking out.  At least one other of the original band members also made a (forgettable) solo disc.  And so it goes with groups.

Are you discounting Greg Lake? Or is he only for right ears?

Three of a perfect pair was my first exposure to King Crimson around 1985. Love Court too.

I was reading Mark Kelly's (Marillion) new book in which he makes a reference to running into Fripp sitting quietly by himself in a bar. Interesting conversation.

I'm on my third or fourth vinyl of In the Court since the 70's. I guess I play it too much?

Sadly, my original King Crimson album (from '69) was stolen from my dorm room at U of MT; such a loss.  Love "Moonchild".