Test Your King Crimson Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which of the following albums marked King Crimson's return in 1981 with a new musical direction?
Discipline | |
Thrak | |
The Power to Believe | |
The Construkction of Light | |
Islands |
Question 1 Explanation:
"Discipline" was the first album of King Crimson's 1981 incarnation, which included influences from post-punk and New York minimalism.
Question 2 |
What was the inspiration behind the name "King Crimson"?
A reference to Beelzebub | |
A term symbolizing societal unrest | |
A historical figure | |
A literary reference | |
A random choice |
Question 2 Explanation:
Peter Sinfield intended "King Crimson" to represent any ruler during whose reign there were societal rumblings and dark forces at play
Question 3 |
According to Robert Fripp, what is "King Crimson" a synonym for?
Lucifer | |
Beelzebub | |
Satan | |
The Devil | |
None of the above |
Question 3 Explanation:
Robert Fripp has stated that "King Crimson" is a synonym for Beelzebub, which he relates to the Arabic phrase "B'il Sabab," meaning "the man with an aim." (
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Question 4 |
Which track on "Islands" was developed from an earlier Fripp instrumental?
Sailor’s Tale | |
Ladies of the Road | |
Song of the Gulls | |
Ladies of the Road | |
Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One |
Question 4 Explanation:
"Song of the Gulls" was developed from an earlier Fripp instrumental piece from his time with Giles, Giles & Fripp.
Question 5 |
Which member quit King Crimson to join a Buddhist monastery?
John Wetton | |
Boz Burrell | |
Jamie Muir | |
Bill Bruford | |
Rick Kemp |
Question 5 Explanation:
Jamie Muir left the music industry and joined a Scottish Buddhist monastery in 1973.
Question 6 |
What instrument did Tony Levin play that made him stand out during his audition for the band?
Guitar | |
Drums | |
Synthesizer | |
Bass clarinet | |
Chapman Stick |
Question 6 Explanation:
Levin impressed Fripp by playing the Chapman Stick, which he used innovatively.
Question 7 |
What was a key characteristic of Adrian Belew’s guitar playing in Discipline?
Minimalist arpeggios | |
Animal-like sound effects | |
Classical techniques | |
Heavy distortion | |
Jazz improvisation |
Question 7 Explanation:
Belew often used guitar effects to mimic animal noises.
Question 8 |
Which album inspired Robert Fripp during the writing of The Construkction of Light?
Undertow by Tool | |
Larks' Tongues in Aspic by King Crimson | |
Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd | |
OK Computer by Radiohead | |
Ten by Pearl Jam |
Question 8 Explanation:
Fripp was inspired by Tool's album Undertow during the writing of The Construkction of Light.
Question 9 |
In 2013, how many drummers did the reformed King Crimson feature?
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 | |
5 |
Question 9 Explanation:
In 2013, King Crimson reformed with seven members, including three drummers.
Question 10 |
What were the two Fripp/Jakszyk songs from the King Crimson sessions that appeared on Jakszyk’s solo album?
"The Power to Believe" and "Separation" | |
"Radical Action" and "The Errors" | |
"Indiscipline" and "Meltdown" | |
"Moonchild" and "21st Century Schizoid Man" | |
"Uncertain Times" and "Separation" |
Question 10 Explanation:
Both "Uncertain Times" and "Separation" were co-written by Fripp and Jakszyk and later appeared on Jakszyk's 2020 solo album Secrets and Lies.
Question 11 |
Which of the following genres did NOT heavily influence King Crimson's early music?
Acid rock | |
Classical music | |
Blues rock | |
Jazz | |
English folk music |
Question 11 Explanation:
King Crimson largely stripped away the blues-based foundations of rock music in favor of classical and jazz influences.
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