King Crimson : Seattle Oct 6
I am looking forward to this evening’s performance by King Crimson. The band produces intense, adventuresome rock music that defies categorization. One of the things I’ve long admired about them is their stylistic diversity and restlessness. It’s difficult to pin them down, and the band’s lineup changes every few albums. At the helm throughout the band’s existence has been Robert Fripp, one of the most individually unique guitarists in the world, who has collaborated with many other high influential musicians that I love (Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Brian Eno, etc).
Starting in the 1980s, the band has also included my favorite musician: Tony Levin. To quote the Wikipedia page:
A prolific session musician since the 1970s, Levin has played on 500 albums, including those of Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon,Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Buddy Rich, The Roches, Todd Rundgren, Seal, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Warren Zevon, Kevin Parent, Laurie Anderson, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Gibonni, and Jean-Pierre Ferland. Additionally, he has toured with artists including Paul Simon (with whom Levin appeared in Simon’s 1980 film One Trick Pony), Gary Burton, James Taylor, Herbie Mann, Judy Collins, Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Tim Finn, Richie Sambora, and Claudio Baglioni.
Tony’s bass playing inspired me to pick up bass and to learn fretless. He always adds the perfect groove to every context. I’m really looking forward to hearing this new lineup of the band. It will be a challenging and inspiring night of music!