Members Bucksstudent Posted October 5, 2013 Members Share Posted October 5, 2013 kayd_mon wrote: I agree with bucks, here. What did Fripp do to you? I never met him, but I've read stories of him being a difficult person. I'm not an important person. I record my music, put it online, and write a blog. I'm small potatoes. There is no reason for Robert Fripp to know who I am or speak to me, yet it happened, and in a very bizarre way. The bizarre part is not out of the question for Fripp, since I've read stories of him acting that way in public outside of his music.I called him a hypocrite for retiring after making a big fuss about music piracy, and just announced that he is going on tour with a seven piece version of King Crimson. He didn't like that, and didn't like my stance on music piracy. He was less than kind in his rebuttal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted October 5, 2013 Members Share Posted October 5, 2013 Ah. Was it on your blog, and he read it? On one hand, even showing up on Fripp's radar like that is totally an honor. On the other hand, well that's the type of stories that follow the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted October 5, 2013 Members Share Posted October 5, 2013 Btw, do you have a link to your blog? I'd be interested. (if it's in your sig line, I always post from my phone and therefore see no sigs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted October 5, 2013 Members Share Posted October 5, 2013 kayd_mon wrote: Btw, do you have a link to your blog? I'd be interested. (if it's in your sig line, I always post from my phone and therefore see no sigs) http://nostalgiamusicreviews.blogspot.com/ I have a lot of respect for Fripp as a player, and he is a huge influence on me. However, I always regret getting to know more about people I admire on a personal level. I try to keep my focus on the music rather than reading anything about musicians as people. Some musicians are incredibly nice and humble, and it's always a pleasure to speak to them or learn about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeanoBoy Posted October 6, 2013 Members Share Posted October 6, 2013 I remember watching the PBS Documentary on Roy Buchanan that gave Roy some badly needed exposure. Great guitarist that unfortunately, had major issues. I digress, also featured in that documentary was an unknow musician/guitarist, Nils Lofgren. I was impressed with Nils' playing so I bought his group Grins' first album. VERY tasty. I bought every album afterwards. Glad Nils found a lucratrive gig with Bruce Springsteen. Nils is a major talent who never got his due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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