# Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One guitar solo

> Robert Fripp's guitar solo on Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One by King Crimson (1973). From the album Larks' Tongues in Aspic.

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King Crimson, 1973, from *Larks' Tongues in Aspic*. Solo by *Robert Fripp*.

Moves from gamelan-like percussion to heavy guitar eruptions and a tense, clipped riff, showcasing Fripp's dynamics.

Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One by King Crimson is #10 in our ranking of the best King Crimson guitar solos. The solo is played by Robert Fripp and the song was released in 1973.

## In our lists

- [The Best King Crimson Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/king-crimson-guitar-solos/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One?

Robert Fripp played the solo on King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One (1973).

### What guitar was used on the Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One solo?

A gibson les paul custom, according to widely reported accounts.

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