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Michael Giles the first drummer of King Crimson, never agreed to the name King Crimson. But then, if youd knew Michael,
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"Michael Giles the first drummer of King Crimson, never agreed to the name King Crimson. But then, if you'd knew Michael, you would know he didn't agree to the album cover either. So maybe Michael didn't agree to the point of definition with many things"

- Robert Fripp

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In this quote, Robert Fripp, the guitarist and creator of the progressive rock band King Crimson, is discussing the band's first drummer, Michael Giles. He mentions that Giles never ever consented to the name King Crimson, which was picked by Fripp himself. This recommends that Giles may have had a various vision for the band or did not feel connected to the name. Fripp then goes on to say that Giles likewise did not agree to the album cover, indicating that he might have had disputes with the band's creative direction. Fripp concludes by saying that Giles might not have agreed with numerous aspects of the band's identity, suggesting a potential tension or disconnect between Giles and the rest of the band.

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Robert Fripp This quote is written / told by Robert Fripp somewhere between April 11, 1945 and today. He was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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