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What is Elephant Talk?

Elephant Talk, also affectionately known as ET, was originally a digest-format newsletter distributed by electronic mail, and available on the WWW. It was started in August 1991 by its editor and moderator, Toby Howard. The Elephant Talk Web site got its own domain name in December 1997, and is maintained by Daniel Kirkdorffer. The newsletter allowed readers and contributors to swap information, write reviews, answer queries, collaborate on discographies, transcribe music, or just chat about frippery in general. The Web site serves as an archive of content from the newsletter, as well as additional content sent in by enthusiasts. Robert Fripp read the Elephant Talk newsletter, and occasionally contributed. The newsletter was discontinued after 1251 issues, and over 15 years of chit-chat, but the complete archives can be found at the searchable archives.

What is ETWiki?

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So ETWiki is exactly what you'd expect it to be: the number one site for information about King Crimson and Robert Fripp. The difference now is everyone can contribute directly. All you need to do is establish an account and login to be able to edit unprotected content.

We'll still have folks around to maintain a little order, but if you are familiar with Wikipedia and other similar wiki sites, you will hopefully feel comfortable here.

Donations Always Welcome

Although both ETWiki is a completely free resource, and will always remain so, it inevitably has running costs, such as hosting and domain name fees. If you'd care to make a donation, however small, towards the upkeep of ETWiki, we'd be very grateful.

Another way you can help out is by occasionally visiting the links in the Google Ads we're running in the sidebar. We hope these are unobtrusive to the eye, but they might actually help pay for this site if we get a decent click through rate.

ETWiki News

October 14, 2009

Nov 3rd: An Evening With BILL BRUFORD

Details on the Announcements page.

October 6, 2009

Make Your Own Announcements

I occasionally receive emails from people asking for me to post something about something on the wiki. Since this is a wiki, may I alternatively suggest you do so yourself on a page for just that purpose?

Introducing the new Announcements page!

While you can create any page you like here, this one will be linked to in the navigation menu to the left.

This is your space to use as you wish. Keep it tidy and organized and more people can benefit from it.

Daniel K 01:09, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

July 25, 2009

Just a reminder: ETWiki is a public wiki that any King Crimson and Robert Fripp enthusiast can edit. All you need is a free account to login and edit. The content here has been contributed by enthusiasts over the past couple of decades. Please help us keep it accurate and up to date.

Thanks!

Daniel K 22:37, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

July 15, 2009

DGM has announced the upcoming releases of three King Crimson 40th Anniversary Edition CD/DVD-A packages:

• Red: September 21st 2009
• In The Court Of The Crimson King: October 12th 2009
• Lizard: October 26th 2009

Read all the details on the DGM News page.

May 21, 2009

Bill Bruford has written a wonderful autobiography all of his fans should buy and read. It is a frank look at every aspect of his career, the highs and lows, the sublime and the suffering memories. The book bounces around topics, so it reads less like a chronological account, and more like an analysis and discourse of a varied and unique forty year career in music. And happy belated 60th birthday Bill!