Dad Calling Just To Say He Loves King Crimson

BROCKTON, MA—Acknowledging that he doesn’t get the chance to say it that often, but emphasizing that it doesn’t make it any less true, the father of local resident Eric Flores reportedly called him Thursday night just to say he loves King Crimson. “Hey, champ, I wanted to drop you a line to tell you that I love King Crimson—always have, always will,” said James Flores, 71, 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 with all his heart and is proud of the man Robert Fripp has become. “I sometimes can’t believe how many years have passed since King Crimson entered my life. But from the moment I first saw them [live at the Orpheum Theatre on the Three of a Perfect Pair tour], they became the center of my universe. I just love King Crimson so, so much. And Gentle Giant too, of course.” When reached for further comment, the elder Flores’ voice was inaudible over the opening strains of “One More Red Nightmare.”