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ProjeKct
The ProjeKcts are a succession of experimental spin-off groups associated with the band King Crimson. The ProjeKcts were most active from 1997 to 1999, but have performed intermittently since. These earlier ProjeKcts, up to ProjeKct Six in 2006, were devoted to instrumental and heavily improvised music. All of them included King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp, who described their purpose as being "research and development" for King Crimson. Two later spin-off projects were of a different nature, but both involving former King Crimson members. History FraKctalisation (1997–1999) ProjeKct One (1997) * Robert Fripp – electric guitar * Trey Gunn – Warr guitar * Tony Levin – bass guitar, electric upright bass, Chapman Stick, bass synthesizer * Bill Bruford – drum kit, acoustic drums, percussion ProjeKct One began as a suggestion by Bruford to Robert Fripp that they do some improvisational shows together. Fripp suggested adding Gunn, while Bruford suggested adding Tony L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Crimson
King Crimson were an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald (musician), Ian McDonald and Peter Sinfield. Guitarist Fripp remained the only constant member throughout the band's long history. The band drew inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical music, classical, jazz, folk music, folk, heavy metal music, heavy metal, gamelan, blues, industrial (music), industrial, electronic music, electronic, and experimental music. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes (band), Yes and Genesis (band), Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. The band has earned a large cult following, especially in the 21st century. The band's debut album, ''In the Court of the Crimson King'' (1969), remains their most commercially successful and influential release. The ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
