Robert Fripp instills confidence in the folks he works with.
He trains them too, technically, and aesthetically, but
I've just figured out that an equally important role of his
in contributing to culture is encouraging worthwhile artists.
Levin, Belew, Bruford. Many others. And through them,
Chapman Stick promotion, and their drummers too (who I am
too drunk to remember, ---no wait, youtube to the rescue
Pat Mastelotto
is awesome)

Fripp is a drug. A performance enhancing drug.

Deal with it, Bob.