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The Skinny
Progressive rock's heyday in the 1970s featured lengthy and complex compositions that (depending on your perspective) either had a theatrical quality or exhibited pretentious wankery. Thirty-year veterans of the genre, King Crimson has garnered a large cult following on both counts. A little too out-there for widespread appeal, Crimson favors lengthy compositions, using unconventional instruments like the stick, mellotron, "touch guitar" and (more recently) V drums. While rock-oriented, they borrow from jazz and classical and even venture into ethereal soundscapes. If risk-taking, virtuoso improvising/noodling and quirky epic songwriting are your cup of tea, fill 'er up.
The Crowd
White male guitarists, superfans and record collectors.
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Schedule
| Date | Times | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2008 |
7:30 pm |
322 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614-4711 |
