CRIMSON TECHNICIAN: ROBERT FRIPP

In the world of rock guitar heroes it’s often hard to separate the musician from the myths that have grown up around him. In the case of Robert Fripp the problem reaches new extremes. Among fans of British art rock, Fripp is legendary for his work with the original King Crimson, Brian Eno, Talking Heads, David Bowie, and others. Recently, though, he’s been the object of scorn as much as reverence, doubly unfortunate as it obscures the fact that despite all of the words written about him, the man remains a unique and extraordinary guitarist.