I just received a copy of Spirit's self-titled first album, the first time I've heard it since the '70's. I couldn't help but draw a comparison between their jazz-style improvisations (e.g., at the end of Straight Arrow) and the guitar style of Randy California to that of KC and Robert Fripp, particularly on 21st Century Schizoid Man. Additionally, I hear a lot of things in the instrumental, Elijah, that bring to mind post-Lizard KC. Could this American band have served as an "inspiration" to Fripp? I have never heard Giles, Giles, & Fripp, so I don't know if the similarity is 'coincidental' or if Fripp had heard the Spirit album and perhaps been influenced by it.
Comments?
Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA
Comments?
Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA