Robert Fripp
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Summary
Robert Fripp was born on May 16, 1946[1], in Wimborne Minster[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], motivational speaker[5], record producer[6], and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,245 views/month, #5,327 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Toyah Willcox[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Occupation: jazz guitarist[11], recording artist[12], musician[13]
- Member of: Fripp & Eno[14], King Crimson[15], Giles, Giles and Fripp[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: progressive rock[18], rock music[19]
- Record label: E.G. Records[20], Discipline Global Mobile[21]
- Discography: Robert Fripp discography[22]
- Commons category: Robert Fripp[23]
- Family name: Fripp[24]
- Given name: Robert[25]
- Official website: https://www.dgmlive.com/robert-fripp[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Fripp[27]
- Instrument: guitar[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Robert Fripp[30]
- Start of work period: 1966[31]
Why It Matters
Robert Fripp has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by The Police[34], a rock band[35], founded in 1977[36] and The Roches[37], a musical group[38], founded in 1973[39].
He is credited with the discovery of Frippertronics[40], a musical technique[41].
FAQs
Where was Robert Fripp born?
Robert Fripp was born in Wimborne Minster[2].
Who was Robert Fripp married to?
Robert Fripp's spouses include Toyah Willcox[9].
What did Robert Fripp do for work?
Robert Fripp worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], motivational speaker[5], record producer[6], and songwriter[7].
Who did Robert Fripp influence?
Robert Fripp has been cited as an influence by The Police[34] and The Roches[37].
What did Robert Fripp discover?
Robert Fripp is credited as discoverer of Frippertronics[40].