Robert Fripp Still Unclear Why Hospital Shaved His Balls After Heart Attack
Robert Fripp, the 80-year-old guitarist of King Crimson, is recovering well after a heart attack last year. He recently performed live for the first time since the incident but remains puzzled about why hospital staff shaved his genitals during treatment. Despite his recovery, the mystery of the shaving incident continues to perplex him.
- ▪Robert Fripp turned 80 last week and is recovering from a heart attack he suffered last year.
- ▪He performed live for the first time since his heart attack at a church in Italy last month.
- ▪Fripp is confused about why he was shaved while in the hospital, as no explanation was provided to him.
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