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Guitarists · b. 1946

Robert Fripp

English guitarist, composer and record producer

Born: 16 May 1946
Wimborne Minster
Country: United Kingdom
Active: 1966–
Record labels: E.G. Records, Discipline Global Mobile
Discography: 52 albums

Biography

Robert Fripp is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Robert Fripp was born on 16 May 1946 in Wimborne Minster. The music is usually filed under rock music and progressive rock. Record labels: E.G. Records and Discipline Global Mobile. The discography here lists 52 albums, from “Exposure” (1979) to “Washington Square Church” (2022).

Robert Fripp (born 16 May 1946) is an English musician, composer, record producer, and author, best known as the guitarist, founder and only constant member of the progressive rock band King Crimson. He has worked extensively as a session musician and collaborator, notably with David Bowie, Blondie, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Peter Hammill, Daryl Hall, the Roches, Talking Heads, and David Sylvian. He also composed the startup sound of Windows Vista, in collaboration with Tucker Martine and Steve Ball. His discography includes contributions to more than 700 official releases. His compositions often feature unusual asymmetric rhythms, influenced by classical and folk traditions. His innovations include a tape delay system known as "Frippertronics" (superseded in the 1990s by a more sophisticated digital system called "Soundscapes") and New Standard Tuning. Fripp is married to English singer and actress Toyah Willcox.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Exposure 1979

Record Revolution, Cleveland, USA 1979 · Live

God Save the Queen / Under Heavy Manners 1980

Let The Power Fall 1981

The League of Gentlemen 1981

God Save the King 1985

Live! 1986 · Live

The Lady or the Tiger 1986

Live II 1991 · Live

Show of Hands 1991

The First Day 1993

1993-10-06: A New Dream: Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1994 · Live

1999: Soundscapes: Live in Argentina 1994 · Live

A New Dream 1994

Damage 1994 · Live

Kings - Second Chapter 1994 · Live

A Blessing of Tears: 1995 Soundscapes, Volume 2: Live in California 1995 · Live

Intergalactic Boogie Express: Live in Europe 1991 1995 · Live

Radiophonics: 1995 Soundscapes, Volume 1: Live in Argentina 1996 · Live

That Which Passes: 1995 Soundscapes, Volume 3 1996 · Live

Jun 21, 1997 - Holmdel - PAC Art Centre 1997 · Live

Jun 5, 1997 - Salisbury - Salisbury Cathedral 1997 · Live

November Suite 1997 · Live

The Gates of Paradise 1997

January 12, 1998, Park West, Chicago, IL, USA 1998 · Live

Nov 22, 1998 - Philadelphia - The Painted Bride 1998 · Live

A Temple in the Clouds 2000

Love Cannot Bear: Soundscapes: Live in the USA 2005 · Live

2006-02-25: Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA, USA 2006 · Live

2006-03-01: Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN, USA 2006 · Live

2006-03-04: Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, MO, USA 2006 · Live

2006-06-13: St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK 2006 · Live

2006-06-14: Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK 2006 · Live

Aug 25, 2006 - Viljandi - Jaani kirik 2006 · Live

2006-08-26: Jaani kirik, Tartu, Estonia 2007 · Live

At the End of Time: Churchscapes: Live in England & Estonia, 2006 2007 · Live

Glass and Breath 2007

Jun 2, 2007 - Mendoza - Teatro Independencia 2007 · Live

Windows Vista Soundscapes 2007

Live IV – Argentina 2007 2012 · Live

The Wine of Silence 2012

Starless Starlight 2015

Leviathan 2021

The Last of the Great New York Heartthrobs 2022

Washington Square Church 2022 · Live

1993-09-02: Live at Red Door Cafe, Allentown, PA, USA · Live

Kings

Kings · Live

MDH · Live

May 26, 1979 - Paris - Theatre Le Palace · Live

Sound Sculpture Buenos Aires, Argentina 6-10-2007 · Live

Wulfren Civic Hall · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Robert Fripp play?

Robert Fripp is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Robert Fripp born?

Robert Fripp was born 16 May 1946 in Wimborne Minster.

What are Robert Fripp's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Exposure (1979), Record Revolution, Cleveland, USA (1979), God Save the Queen / Under Heavy Manners (1980), Let The Power Fall (1981) and The League of Gentlemen (1981).

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