King Crimson founder Robert Fripp simply wrapped up his talking tour of North America on Sunday in Chicago. Cheekily titled “That Terrible Man & His Supervisor,” these occasions had Fripp and supervisor/DGM Ltd label associate David Singleton presenting “our work to the world in a method that doesn’t fairly get throughout in social media, in the identical method that efficiency, for me, is de facto the one place the place you join with music,” Fripp instructed The New York Occasions. “Once you meet somebody nose to nose, you may have interaction. And a key a part of the so-called talking tour is more likely to be the Q&A.”
Viewers Q&As can have an actual wildcard factor, however Fripp & Singleton have mentioned that the individuals with questions at these reveals have been (largely) well-considered and fascinating. They’ve shared a number of video clips to Robert’s YouTube channel, together with dialogue on such topics as recommendation for younger musicians in a streaming world, dealing with tools/expertise failures, time signatures, and “How can an abnormal particular person do little issues to change into extraordinary?” Watch Robert give humorous, considerate solutions on these under.
Robert has additionally been submitting video experiences on the highway as a part of his “Robert at Residence” collection that embody resort opinions, behind-the-scenes entry, tour bus woes and different perception into “the lifetime of a working musician.” Watch these under as properly.
With Fripp again at house, we are able to hope his and spouse Toyah’s enjoyable, foolish “Sunday Lunch” covers collection will resume to regular. They’re taking Sunday Lunch on tour in 2023.
