Each member looks like a slightly different kind of Bond villain

I am 86 years old .y first experience listening to this type of music. Great. Thanks

Мне 60.Слушаю уже 42 года.Это Музыка с большой буквы.Все участники группы гениальны!!!!!!

My 30y/o cousin had never heard KC. “They sound like evil Talking Heads….” I had no argument. Speechless.

Tony levin has looked like that for 50 years. He’s made a massive wardrobe change, though. From white jacket to white T shirt.

Little known fact that Robert Fripp was born wearing a bow tie.

I really miss the Belew version of King Crimson. He brought a warmth and humor to the sound.

The Beato interview with Adrian, Tony, and Danny brought me here and all i can say is wow! I had heard the name before but never researched, and this is one of the best rock/jazz/progressive fusions i've ever heard! I wish i wouldn't have been a baby in the 80s, the sounds and rhythms these guys are making are stellar!

9:07 the fact that the band employed 2 roadies/drum techs who could easily pass as Bill Bruford and Adrian Belew's body doubles to remove Bruford and Belew's percussion kits off stage is just so Crimsonesque

I was there, at this very concert, an innocent 18 year old drummer of four years. This show blew the top right off my head and is a pivotal point in my music journey. Thank you for this.

Adrian Belew is the man. Every time he adds his craziness to bands its even more worth to watch and listen.

When I heard "THIS" for the first time in the 80s I was like "WTF?? is this??? This is BRILLIANT!!!" 40 years later its still ahead of its time.

Adrian Belew is the world's greatest experimental whammy twang bar, czar rhino and stunt guitarist extraordinaire.

Tonight is my first exposure to King Crimson. This is music from the soul.

I went to a King Crimson concert at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, California during the Discipline Tour. I'd never heard any music by King Crimson, but I had seen the Discipline album jacket in the stores. Bill Bruford's name on a sticker on the cellophane wrapping made me buy a concert ticket. I didn't have any friends that were interested, so I went alone. I was majoring in classical guitar performance in college, already a veteran of local rock bands, intrigued by innovative, artistic music. King Crimson was astonishing, the perfect way to get acquainted. Most people want to know the songs before they go to a concert, but not me. The best way to experience music the first time is live. My seat was fairly close to the stage, and I was aghast that Bruford was playing a little bell instead of a hi-hat, and playing busy patterns on little tomtoms. I'd never experienced the Chapman stick before, and Adrian Belew's rhythms, noises and singing were a revelation. The sound and look of this band was beyond unique. I became a fan instantly. God Bless the Krim!

Levin is a machine. The ultimate chameleon. Belew is precise and unpredictable. Fripp, the perfect poker face and Bruford…. say no more - simply SPECTACULAR! ❤

Adrian Belew has an incredible voice. And his guitar skills compliment Robert’s. What a great lineup of musicians.

"The Sheltering Sky" - wow. This is lineup of Crimson that I would call the perfect band, all playing their part to create a whole sound that is superb.

This brings me joy. Adrian just radiates hilarity and brilliance.

The Mighty.......Beat, Discipline and Three of a perfect Pair were genius albums that will never be fully appreciated.

0:00 Waiting Man 9:22 Matte Kudasai 13:07 The Sheltering Sky 23:42 Neal and Jack and Me 29:34 Indiscipline 36:48 Heartbeat

The big smile on the singer's face throughout the whole thing makes it so much better

Saying someone is “the best” at something is entirely a subjective thing, but you can easily make the argument that each of these guys is, if not “the best” at their respective instruments, are certainly “among the best.” What an incredible collection of virtuoso musical talent.

No label can properly define these superior pieces of contemporary music. Nothing alike was being played in 81/83 neither came anywhere near to these geniuses' vision. This KC incarnation is simply NECESSARY to music: it fills a space that was created from nothing. The perfect 4 are creating a new world as if gods using a golem-like matter. It's the discipline of higher minds at work, based on Space rythms, sacred geometries, numerical series. Thanks Mr Bruford: it's earthly gods' master work

Just remembered when my friend brought a copy of “Beat” to my dorm room. When I heard the Chapman Stick kicking into overdrive in “Neal and Jack and Me”, I jumped out of my seat because I recognized that it was the same instrument from Peter Gabriel’s track “I Don’t Remember”. My friend said to me “this is what ‘80’s music’ should sound like”. Thanks for making this available.

I love Adrian's voice 🥰

I saw this band at Hammersmith Palais in 1982/83. It was, quite simply, the best gig I've ever been to in my life and I felt that I was witnessing a great human artistic achievement.They were an astonishing band.

Adrian Belew seems like such a joyful guy. I bet a lot of people who had no idea what they were getting into were very glad he was there, smiling and dancing.

I just subbed, and this feeling I have is surreal... Almost unbelievable. You mean to tell me I'm subscribed to the youtube channel of Bill Bruford? THE Bill Bruford!? I'm flabbergasted, honored & grateful in the most musical way all at once. Magical Concert to boot! Think I pour myself a drink & enjoy, before it all goes poof! like some holographic illusion..lol...

I have LOVED this music, these songs, since I was a teenager. This is my first chance to see it performed. I am so happy to see this! Thank you so very much for this opportunity.

Damn this is an absolute banger

Can't. Stop. Watching. This. Only recently been turned on to KC and this is, WITHOUT DOUBT, my favourite line up. Must have watched it 10 times already. I would've been 7 years old.

AN OFFICIAL VERSION OF THIS UPLOADED TO KZfaq! Massive thanks Buford!

To me, this was the freshest and most innovative KC line-up by far. The time was very interesting, with new wave coming in and Adrian Belew reinventing progressive songwriting with his Bowie influence. This was incredibly advanced music and artistic vision, especially in 1982. They brought together the minimalism of new wave and the complexity of prog in an amazing way.

When you left Yes after recording Close To The Edge, to join King Crimson, I thought you were mad. After hearing Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, I quickly changed my mind. Yes and Close To The Edge will always be in my top three albums and bands of all time, but no matter where you play, I’ll always listen. Thanks Bill, for everything.

Saw them Nov. 16, 1981. Discipline tour. I was glued to my chair. I couldn't move. I didn't want to

40 years today, this incredible manifestation of beauty...

What an incredibly passionate band

The weirdness of all things King Crimson is just beautiful. ANYTHING with Tony Levin's fingerprints on it is well worthy of whatever time invested is required and all hail Bill for everything you've ever touched. Hard to find such virtuosity in music these days. Thanks for sharing this, Bill! Freaking awesome!

Unbelievable concert. How Robert Fripp kept this band going is a miracle. Too much talent, the days of the formation of super groups(King Crimson was a super groups) but still what a concert

Hi Bill I've been a fan of yours from 1973, I was eleven then when listened Close to the Edge for the first time in my country, Argentina. I was lucky to see you in Buenos Aires with KC in 1994 when the B'Boom gig. Let me say I`ve always been an admirer of your drumming and remember the early 90's when I got One of a Kind and Gradually going Tornado, 2 superb jazz rock albums with marvellous musicians such as Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Berlin and Dave Stewart and yourself. I think it's a real pity you finally retired from drumming, undoubtedly you are one of the best frummers of rock history and would still have so much to give to the world of music! Greetings from Mar del Plata, Argentina!

first time listening to king crimson, what a performance! the bassist is incredible

Incredible that this was in 1982 - the sounds and tones are way ahead of their time. You wouldn't hear this kind of bass and drum sound become more popular until the 90's.

I was 26 the year of this concert. Now 66, But I still listen to them with pleasure.

Possibly the finest performance I've seen on the internet. This is a gift.

Aside from the fact that this line up from King Crimson was stellar I love the juxtapose of the cool and precise appearance of Robert against the more emotional and swinging stance of Adrian.

This is fucking amazing. I've never heard of them before. So unique, and they're so good at it. It's the different I need in a sea of the same.

That snare sound on Waiting Man... 11/10!

This incarnation on Crimson has always held a special place within my heart, Discipline Is the first Crimson récord i bought and It has been with me in good and bad times.

The one band I regret not having the chance of seeing live. Especially this line up. Huge influence on me. Discipline is one of my 10 desert island picks. Thanks for posting this, Bill!

One of my favorite KC lineups! These guys were so very good together!!!

I discovered King Crimson during this incarnation. After that, I learned to follow musicians rather than bands, and new musical worlds opened up to me.

Always wished I could have been aware of this incarnation of the mighty Crim. when it was alive and well. But alas... being born in ‘74 was just a little too late. Still... the Discipline album is a masterpiece in my humble opinion.

My favorite band...

50 years of impeccable drum-work. 🌿 Thank you bill 🌿

WOW this performance of Indiscipline is crazy dramatic it's amazing

King Crimson - музыка как гипноз, можно слушать бесконечно!!!

These guys were amazing. The synergy and musicality is awesome. They are all forces of nature in their own ways, but together.... wow

Love it, Bill. Not to mention that you and Adrian are also rockin' the Miami Vice look!

I was introduced to The Mighty Crim , , with a red record called "Discipline" , my life was never the same after that - now played the Stick for 33 years ... and STILL learning !

Man, I was about 24 when this came out - great memories. Belew and Levin were a perfect add for this band in the early 80s. About 5 minutes into Waiting Man, I thought, "this is the most amazing cacophony of perfection and madness" and it was. Thanks to my favorite drummer ever for sharing!

This is my favorite KC-era. As much as I love the 70s era - Adrian, Bill and Tony bring such wonderful timbres to the sound of KC. I'd give a lot to have seen one of those concerns in those days.

The way this show opened, and right into a mind blowing version of Waiting Man was amazing! Hard to believe this is only a little less than a decade after Bruford’s superhuman run with Yes:

Awsome! The best Band in the world!

I happened to be at their very first gig in London. It was 1981 and I was 18. From Italy. I just could not believe when I saw: King Crimson in concert at the Venue. King what???? They splitted after RED. So what... I could'nt believe it...💓💓💓

Having seen the NYC Show on the pier a month or so earlier, I recall marveling at the brightness of all the new technology that these four brought to the music with their newfangled v drums, synth guitars and sticks. It all felt so innovative. It still does.

Fu&%n A. Seen these guys 3-4 times in the 80's. Back to back nights at the Hard Rock, Hollywood Blvd California... 3rd row front and center. Tripping balls. Goosebumps on Goosebumps... un real. All the guys were having a blast playing. I rarely see that with many bands. I see it as if it was yesterday.

Always have a good time at King crimson, I think I saw every combination of the band since Islands

I immediately though of Steve Reich's minimalist pieces when heard the opening song and then I read the description and I couldn't believe that was written by the drummer himself! :-)

Almost 40 years... can you believe it??? Love it!!!

it's cool to seem enjoying playing together

Группа, как была интересна во время моей юности, так и сегодня слушается отлично! Спасибо за публикацию.

Adrian Belew is such a talented, original and underrated chap. Love this show and this line up.

This was an amazing tour. A few years later I was a still a kid and I interviewed Bill for my radio show. He politely tolerated my complete lack of undeveloped interview skills:)

Life blessed me with being introduced to King Crimson as early as 1976. Ever since their music has filled my life with joy and bliss.

I saw them 3 times! No other rock band had such an ensemble of talented artists, top players, personalities. A magical mix that only KC is able to create. Indiscipline is a masterpiece

Saw this tour when it came to the Greek Theater in L.A. The combined musicianship on display on that stage has never been equaled in my concert-going life. Incredible memories of that night.

Just saw In The Court of the Crimson King last weekend, and I was hungry to see the band I saw in 84.

I remember when I was younger and saw footage from this tour and it flipped me out. I thought G. Gordon Liddy was onstage coming to get me with his incipient bass stick!

I turned 23 in Sept. 1982... what a incredible difference 40 years can make...👋😐🤙

THAT BASS!!! 😲

Великолепно! Спасибо и Андрею и Фриппу и Тони, а так же Биллу! Это заоблачно... Невозможно оторваться... Это сказка... Все мастера, но 😃 маэстро. Мы все знаем, кто Он!

Light Years Away From the Maddening Crowd, King Crimson Flies Alone, Without Wings.

Love the drums. And yes, Belew is mad in the best way. Absolute genius, that concert.

Ah, to hear another record made by this crew... :(

82, 82, 82. 82! EIGHTY FUCKING TWO? Advanced, advancers, advancing the world. How incredibly undateable is this band? Awesome collaboration, intellect and repertoire of gentlemen. Respect Fripp, follow Belew, internalize Bruford and intimate Levin within. Seriously not taking themselves too seriously and creating some serious content to inspire forever. Cheers to you guys. It's been a great period of the world while you're on it. Good health and happiness to you all. rock.

Oh my! Fripp smiled for half a second!

This band is quite special. I feel privileged to have seen them live.

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

I arrived in Germany in June of that year, stationed at a radar site with the US Air Force. Already was a long time King Crimson fan but discovered the album Beat there and Neil, Jack and Me meant a lot to me. That and Heartbeat were part of my courtship with my wife whom I met there and still am with today. :)

I had the opportunity to speak with Tony Levin when he played with Peter Frampton the last year the Playpen in Wildwood ,NJ was in operation. I went up to him and we spoke for about 10 minutes. What a nice and intelligent man. Handsome too.

Usually it’s just one person, but all FOUR are being so inventive at the same time.

First time i ever heard of King Crimson i saw this Lineup as opener for Genesis ( Hamburg open Air ) and after the Shows i thought King Crimson was the main Act for me. opend my mind musically. love this music. cheers from Germany.

As close to perfection as you can get in a live performance.

Even after 40 years, this concert is still in my heart! I still feel it!

40 years ago today and still an incredible performance

The absolute dog's bollocks of a band. KC were utterly brilliant.

I absolutely love this footage! I saw a similar show in March of 82 which King Crimson played in support of Discipline. I attended the March 1, 1982 show at the Fine Arts Center in Amherst, MA where I was attending the University of Massachusetts at the time. This footage re-awakened memories I didn't even know were still rolling around in my brain. I also remember the opening act, The Suburban Lawns, both because I actually liked them at them time and I thought it was one of the most unusual opening act pairings I'd seen. Oh gee, that also reminds me I was wearing an Adam and the Ants pin on my jacket and I noticed it was missing after the opening act. While milling around in the corridor with friends before the main show, I noticed some other dude wearing the same pin I had lost. I asked him about it and he went on telling me about how he got it at their show. Well, little did he know that I know that they had never played live in the area as I demanded the pin back and he obliged this "Waiting Man" in the most cowering and defeated way!

Обалденный концерт! Гениальные композиции!!!! Вне времени🤝👍👍👍🔥

C'est presque cérémonial... La simplicilté, l'élégance, on dirait une forme d'innocence musicale qui s'apprend en progressant... C'est vraiment scotchant; superbe