Biography
Robert Fripp, born on May 16, 1946, in Wimborne Minster, England, is a distinguished guitarist, composer, and recording artist known for his pivotal role in the progressive rock movement. Trained in the fundamentals of classical music, Fripp's early fascination with the guitar was inspired by a desire to explore the instrument's potential beyond conventional boundaries. His formal education at the prestigious Bournemouth School of Art laid the groundwork for what would become a revolutionary approach to music and guitar playing, emphasizing both technical proficiency and artistic expression. Fripp's journey in music began in the 1960s, steadily evolving and setting the stage for his groundbreaking contributions to the genre.
Roles
Guitarist, Composer
Band History
King Crimson, Fripp Fripp, G3, ProjeKct One, ProjeKct Two, The League of Gentlemen, Centipede, The Robert Fripp String Quintet, FFWD, Sunday All Over the World, Giles, Giles & Fripp, Camilla’s Little Secret, ProjeKct Six, ProjeKct Three, ProjeKct Four, Slow Music, The Human Experimente, Toyah and Robert
Signature Gear
Guitars: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, PRS Custom 24
Amps: Mesa/Boogie Mark I, Marshall JCM800
Pedals: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb
Basses: Fender Precision Bass
Microphones: Shure SM58
Cabinets: Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet
Strings: D'Addario XL 10-46
Picks: Dunlop Tortex .73mm
Keys: Roland Juno-106
Electronic: Lexicon PCM-70
Bandmates & Collaborators
John Petrucci, Tony Levin, Joseph Satriani, kenny-wayne-shepherd, steve-morse, guthrie-govan, Steve Lukather, Paul Gilbert