Place of Birth: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 16 May, 1946
Ethnicity: English, Welsh
Robert Fripp is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, and author. He was the guitarist, founder, and longest-lasting member, of progressive rock band King Crimson. He has worked considerably as a session musician and collaborator, including with David Bowie, Blondie, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall, Midge Ure, Talking Heads, and David Sylvian.
Robert is the second child of a working-class family, the son of Edith and Arthur Henry Fripp. His mother was from a Welsh mining family, and worked at the Bournemouth Records Office. His father used his mother’s earnings to start a business as an estate agent.
Robert’s paternal grandfather was Austin Henry Fripp (the son of Abraham Fripp and Elizabeth Gilbert). Abraham was born in Witchampton, Dorset. Elizabeth was born in Crichel, Dorsetshire.
Robert’s paternal grandmother was named Emily Bennett.
Robert’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph Henry Green.
Robert’s maternal grandmother was named Gladys Louise Lewis.
Source: Genealogy of Robert Fripp – https://www.familysearch.org
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