Tune of the Week: King Crimson in the Red

After forming King Crimson in 1968 Robert Fripp had gone through multiple line-ups of varying size. By 1974 Fripp had settled on a quartet. While diminutive in size, the 1972-75 incarnation of the band was one of the most intense musically. Featuring bassist and singer John Wetton, Bill Bruford on drums and multi-instrumentalist David Cross the streamlined King Crimson was able to enter into heavy metal/jazz territory in their infamous live performances. The title of their final studio recording, “Red”, is suggestive of over-driven audio signal, but also appropriate for the level and intensity of the musicianship. Buckle up for this one!