King Crimson, their 50+ Year history with author Sid Smith

Hosted by Sal Cataldi

Guest: Sid Smith, Author of In the Court of King Crimson: An Observation over 50 Years

Sid Smith is a British journalist best known for In the Court of King Crimson: An Observation over Fifty Year, the definitive history of Robert Fripp and his band, King Crimson, the primary architects of progressive rock. Smith has penned hundreds of features and reviews on rock and jazz for publications including Prog Magazine, Record Collector, Mojo, Uncut, and Q, and has also written liner notes for albums by numerous notable artists and record labels. His award-winning King Crimson book was originally issued in 1999, with an expanded edition released for the band’s 50th anniversary.

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