“I don't think Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist. Eric Clapton is excessively tedious.” Robert Fripp on the shortcomings of his 1960s contemporaries — and the one guitarist he thought was fun

Guitar Player ^ | 7/10 | Phil Weller

[AppyPappy]

Chattanooga? Is that a suburb of Ringgold? I used to work for Salem Carpets

[P.O.E.]

“Lark’s Tongues in Aspic” is one of my top ten favorite albums. Not good party-tape material - but still ahead of its time 50 years on.

To go from the serenity of the “Islands” album to LTIA is a testament to Fripp’s self-reinvention over time.

That being said, “Lizard” is my most-played King Crimson album (especially “Prince Rupert Laments” with vocals by Jon Anderson)

[mad_as_he$$]

😁

[newfreep]

My favorite version of “Layla”...and with Steve Gadd on drums.

[LittleBillyInfidel]

. I saw Cream live once and I thought they were quite awful. Clapton's work since, I think, has been excessively tedious.

Back in the early 90's, my cousin got me a two year gig being Ginger Baker's private videographer for his jazz band. I had no idea who Cream was, but this old effete Denglish cat was one hell of a drummer.

[Vaduz]

You know what’s next someone will make a AI a guitar tune to end the question.

Tech has spoiles a lot of things.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

You’re very welcome. They may not be your cup of tea, but I can listen to them on repeat.

I apologize for not posting links, but I was short on time whilst posting.

[1Old Pro]

KC Blocked Rick Beato’s analysis of one of their songs.

https://www.youtube.com/live/RqvuEal2P2E?feature=shared

[pepsi_junkie]

I was a huge Clapton in high school/college and saw him live in the early 90s. Layla was my favorite song over that stretch. But this is the stuff that got him labeled "God" in 1966. The tone, the aggressive attack, the phrasing.... so good.

Youtube: John Mayall's Bluesbeakers with Eric Clapton, Steppin Out

John Mayall's Bluesbeakers with Eric Clapton, Hideaway

[Nervous Tick]

Starless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfR6_V91fG8

Epitaph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jir4GXxUJao

and of course there are many others to choose from :-)

Both are musically and poetically excellent; epitaph sounds vaguely familiar, but not starless. My own rock-n-roll period ran from about ‘72 to early 80’s, after that more folk and country. King Crimson perhaps was at their peak a few years earlier?

Funny thing is, I appreciate that sound and style now, more than I would have in my teens and twenties!

Thanks and FRegards

[wardaddy]

I think I’ll shrimp tonite lol

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Glad you liked them:)

I was born in December of 1970, so I was late to the party, lol.

Growing up in the late 70’s and 80’s (mostly 80’s), I missed the best era of Rock. A few years ago, I discovered King Crimson and Prog Rock and I have enjoyed discovering music that I missed. I enjoy 80’a music but, IMO, the seventies were the best.

I’m similar to you in that as I get older, my tastes have shifted a bit.

I have always loved Supertramp, ELO, Queen and the Alan Parsons Project. I also loved Pop bands such as ABBA and The Bee Gees. My older sister introduced me to much of 70’s music.

A few years ago, I discovered Deep Purple and fell in love. What I wouldn’t give to go back in time and attend a Deep Purple or Supertramp show.

Thanks and FRegards to you. Have a great weekend.

[Svartalfiar]

Meh. None of them come close to Roy Clark