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My Take
To me, Peter Sinfield is proof that words can shape an entire genre. As King Crimson's co-founder and lyricist, he gave progressive rock its surreal, sea-soaked vocabulary, then quietly handed gems to ELP and Greg Lake too. I admire how he stayed off-stage, content to be the poet behind the curtain rather than the face in the spotlight. There is a generosity in writing dreams for other voices to sing. His passing in 2024 closed a chapter, but the imagery he conjured still lingers in every fan who first opened the Crimson King's court.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- ピート・シンフィールド
- Name (Japanese)
- ピート・シンフィールド
- Reading
- ぴーと・しんふぃーるど
- Born
- December 27, 1943 – November 14, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Fulham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- poet / singer-songwriter / guitarist / record producer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Karn Evil 9 | — | |
| Notable work | I Believe in Father Christmas | — | |
| Notable work | Tiger in a Spotlight | — | |
| Notable work | It's Your Dream | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was ピート・シンフィールド born?
December 27, 1943 – November 14, 2024.
Where is ピート・シンフィールド from?
ピート・シンフィールド is from Fulham, United Kingdom.
What does ピート・シンフィールド do?
ピート・シンフィールド works as poet, singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, musician.
What is ピート・シンフィールド known for?
Notable works include Karn Evil 9, I Believe in Father Christmas, Tiger in a Spotlight.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.