Alex ‘Stormy’ Mundy has made two additions to the online archives from King Crimson’s two consecutive performances at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in 1984. Detailed information and download at dgmlive.com via link in bio, and direct link in stories. #kingcrimson #kingcrimson1984
When the moody slo-mo burn of Frippertronics meets the bright and brittle guitar chords of Sunday All Over The World’s Blood Bruise Tattoo, it’s a brand new example of Applied Frippetronics courtesy of Alex ‘Stormy’ Mundy’s Monday Selection, newly added to the online archive today. Download at dgmlive.com (link in bio). The track, from the underrated self-titled album by Sunday All Over The World (which featured Toyah Willcox and Trey Gunn), when combined with what is a completely different musical event almost a decade later, creates new and intriguing associations and resonances, one gently and sympathetically complementing the other. The Frippertronics were performed at a benefit concert for WXPN FM, the radio station of the University of Pennsylvania. The show (all of which is downloadable from DGMLive) was a significant event for Fripp as he related to journalist Vic Garbarini. “I was listening and I heard the next note I had to play. And I played it. Then I heard the next note, and I played that one. I’d been waiting 23 years for that to happen…and it was the first time it ever happened to me. And I started to cry while I was playing.” An excerpt from this track is also now available on YouTube (link in stories). Photo collage from two photos by Michael Tedesco. #frippertronics #robertfripp
King Crimson’s 9th studio album, Beat, was released 42 years ago today in 1982. Following 1981’s dazzling reinvention of King Crimson with the release of Discipline, the band found themselves in New York’s garment district in early February 1982 working on material that would be included on the follow-up album. When it was released in 1982, Beat had the honour to be the first Crimson record recorded by the same line-up for the first time in its long career. More about the making of the album at dgmlive.com (and via link in stories) #kingcrimson #kingcrimsonbeat #adrianbelew #billbruford #tonylevin #robertfripp
Exposure was released 45 years ago this week! The Exposures 32-disc boxed set is now available at 45% off! (link in bio and stories). This 2022 set features many previously unreleased tracks, outtakes and rarities as well as a number of tracks appearing on CD for the first time. #robertfripp #exposure #exposurerobertfripp
Exposure was released 45 years ago this week! The Exposures 32-disc boxed set is now available at 45% off! (link in bio and stories). This 2022 set features many previously unreleased tracks, outtakes and rarities as well as a number of tracks appearing on CD for the first time. #robertfripp #exposure #exposurerobertfripp
On this day in 1980, RF was onstage at Slide Inn in Syracuse. The first night of the League Of Gentlemen’s dates in the USA. Excerpts and download via link in stories (and on the Music page at dgmlive.com). “This tour is being played in contravention of a number of principles I laid down,” explains Robert to a lively crowd at the beginning the performance. “At one point I cancelled this tour because the way it was being conducted was simply not in accordance with how an intelligent, small, mobile person handles life. But if the tour had been cancelled then an awful lot of people who’d bought tickets would have dipped out. So the compromise was that, for me, this is the end of an era in touring. This is the last time I tour according to other people who I don’t really support their values…” #RobertFripp #BarryAndrews #SaraLee #JohnnyToobad #leagueofgentlemen
Toyah & Robert, and Fab Band, and Wonderful Audience at Field Of Avalon – Glastonbury! Join the T&R’s summer Rock Party! (dates & tickets link in bio) Photos courtesy of @markpickthall
The 50th Anniversary Ltd Edition coloured vinyl of USA (2013 mix) hot off the press (2 x 200 gram coloured vinyl), getting ready for release on 28th June! – Detailed information & preorder at dgmlive.com (link in bio and stories). #kingcrimson #kingcrimsonusa
On this day in 1982, RF was performing (Frippertronics) at the very first WOMAD festival organised by Peter Gabriel. More information, excerpts, and download on the Music page at dgmlive.com and via link in stories. This was the second of only two Frippertronics performances that year and the last one where RF used his classic Les Paul / Twin Revox set-up. #robertfripp #womad1982 #petergabriel #frippertronics
Toyah & Robert’s Upbeat Moments this week ‘all directly linked to the power and strength of friends and family’ (including relocated flora- and local fauna-friends! Today, Saturday July 20th, in 5′! Link in stories. #toyahwillcox #toyah #toyahandrobert #robertfripp
Toyah & Robert’s Upbeat Moments this week ‘all directly linked to the power and strength of friends and family’ (including relocated flora- and local fauna-friends! Today, Saturday July 20th, in 5′! Link in stories. #toyahwillcox #toyah #toyahandrobert #robertfripp
On this day in 1979, Frippertronics at Caper’s Corner Records, Kansas City. #robertfripp #frippertronics
Toyah & Robert’s Upbeat Moments (as they get ready to hit the road next week!) premieres today at 19:00 CET. And tomorrow at 13:00 CET, a vintage Sunday Lunch: Girls Girls Girls. T&R’s Rock Party – Summer 2024 tickets via link in bio. #toyahwillcox #robertfripp #toyahandrobert #upbeatmoments #sundaylunch
@recordcollectormag has announced their latest issue, available for pre-order now and on sale in shops on August 1st (link in stories): Record Collector Presents… King Crimson It’s 55 years since progressive rock’s first family took shape in a basement in southwest London, launching a sonic assault like no other on the release of their jaw-dropping debut LP later that year, In The Court Of The Crimson King. Record Collector Presents… King Crimson looks back on a remarkable career that’s gone from psychedelic rock and raunchy jazz to avant-garde improv and heavily metallic thwak with new interviews from head royal Robert Fripp, plus cardinal Court members Bill Bruford, Tony Levin, Mel Collins, David Cross, Pat Mastelotto, Trey Gunn and many more. Elsewhere, the doors to the Crimson Archive are unlocked, and we have Robert’s guide to Crimson’s Dorset Hotspots, an archive interview with Ian McDonald, origin notes from Peter Giles and Judy Dyble, a select UK discography and solo Frippography, plus collectors, collaborators, and 26 cut-out-and-keep cosmic Guitar Craft Oracle Cards, taken from Robert’s Aphorism series. What larks, indeed! It’s A Crimson Kcornucopia like no other. #kingcrimson #recordcollector #recordcollectormagazine
Toyah & Robert’s Upbeat Moments, featuring wonderful life stories about Robin Trower & Robert, about Roses In Chains (soon to be released!), and the Rock Party tour (that began yesterday!), today at 19:00 CET. And tomorrow at 13:00 CET, a vintage Sunday Lunch: Black Dog! #robertfripp #toyahwillcox #toyahandrobert #upbeatmoments #sundaylunch
Toyah & Robert are thrilled to be No.1 in The Heritage Charts with Roses In Chains. We look forward to playing it live this weekend. Thank You everyone who has made this possible. Toyah xxxxxxxxx #rosesinchains #toyahwillcox #toyahandrobert #robertfripp
Roses In Chains, Toyah’s new single feat. RF and Simon Darlow, is out now in time for Toyah & Robert’s second consecutive year of appearing on the bills of the legendary Isle of Wight Festival & Field Of Avalon – Glastonbury. Stream/download via link in stories. Video premieres on Toyah’s Facebook / YouTube at 12:00 CET, tomorrow Saturday 23rd. #toyahwillcox #robertfripp #simondarlow #rosesinchains
A Visual Essay by @pablo.f.mandel (preceded by his words), and a large gallery of photos, which include a collaborative section at the end, has been uploaded today to the the recently completed The World Needs Us Right Now course’s page on guitarcraft.com (visit “calendar” or link in stories). This is the first time life at a course has been photographed to this extent. #guitarcraft #theguitarcircle #guitarcircle #robertfripp #theorchestraofcraftyguitarists
Centres And Energy, taken from RF’s notes for the PRS John Lennon Memorial Lecture, presented in Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, revised and edited this month as a standalone writing, published today on guitarcraft.com (link in bio and stories). Artwork: ‘Giappone’ by Maria Luisa Giuliani #robertfripp #theguitarcirclebook #marialuisagiuliani #theguitarcircle #guitarcraft
Toyah & Robert’s ongoing Rock Party tour continues with five more dates scheduled through August 30th! 26 July – Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 27 July – Coronation Hall, Ulverston 11 Aug – Deva Fest 17 Aug – Beautiful Days Festival SOLD OUT 30 Aug – Parr Hall, Warrington Tickets via link in bio! #toyahwillcox #robertfripp #toyahandrobert
There are seven previously unreleased Soundscape performances now available for downloading at dgmlive.com (link in bio & stories) -They are taken from RF’s tour of Italy in 2006 with The League Of Crafty Guitarists. June 20th – Parco della Musica, Auditorium Santa Cecilia, Rome June 21st – Centro Ottava, Rome June 23rd – Mundus Festival, Piazza Prampolini, Reggio Emilia June 24th – Teatro Palamostre, Udine June 26th – Forte Belvedere, Firenze June 28th – Pop Eye Festival, Piazza Mentana, La Spezia June 29th – Vila Alcornati, Milan #robertfripp #soundscapes
The Introduction To The Guitar Circle & The Orchestra Of Crafty Guitarists with Robert Fripp, to be held in Italy next year, became fully subscribed on June 3rd. We anticipate some places may become available in the next two months and beyond, so we are still welcoming applications for the course. Those who apply now, will be placed on the waiting list and will receive updated information about the availability of places in August. Detailed information on the calendar at guitarcraft.com (link in bio) and via link in stories. Course poster by @roberto_duse / obliquestudio.it #guitarcraft #theguitarcircle #guitarcircle #theorchestraofcraftyguitarists #robertfripp #robertoduse
The Introduction To The Guitar Circle & The Orchestra Of Crafty Guitarists with Robert Fripp, to be held in Italy next year, became fully subscribed on June 3rd. We anticipate some places may become available in the next two months and beyond, so we are still welcoming applications for the course. Those who apply now, will be placed on the waiting list and will receive updated information about the availability of places in August. Detailed information on the calendar at guitarcraft.com (link in bio) and via link in stories. Course poster by @roberto_duse / obliquestudio.it #guitarcraft #theguitarcircle #guitarcircle #theorchestraofcraftyguitarists #robertfripp #robertoduse
