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In 1976, Fripp relocated to the Big In Apple and embraced its experimental creative scene with some unexpected collaborations that led to his solo debut.

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Released in 1979, Exposure (right) was Robert Fripp’s first solo album. A surprisingly eclectic mix of razor-edged rock and gnarly complex instrumentals, as well as some touching, tender moments, it featured an array of guest contributions including Mahavishnu Orchestra’s Narada Michael Walden, Phil Collins, Tony Levin and stunning vocals courtesy of Daryl Hall, Terre Roche, Peter Hammill and Peter Gabriel. With much of it recorded in New York, the album and its subject matter is essentially an autobiography rendered onto magnetic tape and remains one of Fripp’s most deeply personal releases to date. It was the culmination of a time when Fripp said yes to almost everything that he was asked to do and typified the kind of ‘can-do’ energy that accompanied his relocation from the UK to New York…

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