King Crimson’s Heavy 1973 Riff Kick-In | "Easy Money" Live

Bill Bruford counts off four clicks on his snare, launching John Wetton’s heavily distorted Fender Precision bass into the iconic opening groove of "Easy Money." Captured live in mid-1973, this excerpt highlights the legendary line-up's ability to blend raw hard-rock weight with intricate avant-garde timing. Wetton handles both the driving bassline and the gritty lead vocal, anchored by Bruford’s crisp snare accents and Robert Fripp’s understated, angular rhythm guitar chops. Recorded live at Central Park's Wollman Rink in New York City on September 28, 1973, during the tour supporting Larks' Tongues in Aspic. The performance captures the short-lived, critically celebrated quintet line-up featuring Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, David Cross, and wild percussionist Jamie Muir. This concert footage stands as one of the definitive filmed documents of King Crimson’s most improvisational and influential 1970s era. #KingCrimson #EasyMoney #ProgRock #LiveMusic #70sRock #JohnWetton #RobertFripp #BillBruford