Father Calls Son to Express Love for King Crimson Band
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The Onion Staff
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
A father in Brockton, Massachusetts called his son just to express his love for the progressive rock band King Crimson, acknowledging that while he has been critical of certain periods in the band's history, his affection for them remains strong.
Key quotes
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Acknowledging that he doesn't get the chance to say it that often, but emphasizing that it doesn't make it any less true
adding that while he has sometimes been hard on the legendary progressive rock band, particularly during their Double Trio period and the release of their Thrakattak live album, he loves King Crimson
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