Peter Sinfield
English poet and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter John Sinfield (born 27 December 1943) is an English poet and songwriter. He is best known as a co-founder and former lyricist of King Crimson. Their debut album In the Court of the Crimson King is considered one of the first and most influential progressive rock albums ever released.[1]
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Birth name | Peter John Sinfield |
Born | (1943-12-27) 27 December 1943 (age 80) Fulham, London, England |
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Years active | 1960s–present |
Labels | Manticore Records, E.G. Records, EMI, Imagem |
Formerly of | King Crimson |
Website | songsouponsea |
Sinfield's lyrics are known for their surreal imagery, often involving common fantasy concepts, nature, or the sea. They often also deal with emotional concepts and, sometimes, storyline concepts. Later in his career, he adapted his songwriting to better suit pop music, and wrote a number of successful songs for artists such as Celine Dion, Cher, Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Five Star, and Bucks Fizz.
In 2005, Sinfield was referred to as a "prog rock hero" in Q magazine for his lyrical work and influence in the music industry.[2]