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A Strange Chimera: The Prog/Wave Hybrid pt. 2 – Robert Fripp

Yesterday I discussed how Peter Gabriel made a transition from Prog Rock to New Wave in the late 70s. Crucial to his path were the contributions of Robert Fripp, both as sideman and producer. Fripp was the lead guitarist in … Continue reading

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Talking Heads Funk Arc

This week I did something that I don’t remember ever doing, but now that it’s done, I have a richer appreciation of the work involved. Talking Heads had worked with producer Brian Eno from the point of their second album, … Continue reading

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