Peter Sinfield

1943 - 2024

Peter Sinfield obituary, 1943-2024

Peter Sinfield

1943 - 2024

BORN

1943

DIED

2024

Peter Sinfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2024.

Peter Sinfield was a poet and songwriter best known as co-founder and lyricist for influential progressive rock band King Crimson, penning the lyrics on their acclaimed debut LP, "In the Court of the Crimson King."

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December 22, 2024

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November 24, 2024

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Nick Butt.

December 22, 2024

Meeting him in the restaurant at The Royal Garden Hotel the morning after
KC had signed a record deal in 1969, they had been celebrating all night.

Elizabeth Bell

November 24, 2024

RIP Peter

Bethan Davis

November 23, 2024

Beautiful songwriter, fabulous cook, generous to a fault and good fun. Will miss you uncle Pete

Mr. Jr.

November 23, 2024

My condolences.

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