by Ben Hogwood

On Friday the sad news of the death of Peter Sinfield was announced, at the age of 80. Sinfield was a member of King Crimson, the legendary progressive rock band, from their founding in the late 1960s. A detailed obituary can be read at the Guardian website.

He would go on to write the number one ballad Think Twice for Céline Dion, an illustration of his versatility, but here at Arcana we wanted to remember him for his part on one of the 1960s’ most dramatic songs, King Crimson’s 21st Century Schizoid Man:

Published post no.2,366 – Monday 18 November 2024