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Boz Burrell Saved King Crimson | Music News
When King Crimson was on the verge of collapse in 1970, Robert Fripp thought it was over—until Boz Burrell walked in. Initially hired for vocals, Burrell’s raw talent and instinctive feel for the band’s sound turned the tide. After a bassist dropped out just days before recording, Burrell—who’d never played bass—picked up the instrument and played a few notes that convinced Fripp he was exactly what they needed. The result? A rebirth that birthed the groundbreaking album Islands, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected players can save a band from oblivion. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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