King Crimson

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Members
Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, David Cross, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Jakko Jakszyk, Mel Collins, Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto, Trey Gunn, Boz Burrell, Gordon Haskell, Keith Tippett
Genre
progressive rock, art rock, experimental rock, jazz fusion
Formed
1968
Hometown
London, England
Top Tracks
'21st Century Schizoid Man', 'Epitaph', 'Starless', 'Red', 'The Court of the Crimson King'
Top Albums
'In the Court of the Crimson King', 'Red', 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic', 'Discipline', 'Starless and Bible Black'
Records Sold
More than 10 million
Fun Facts
'In the Court of the Crimson King' is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential progressive rock albums ever made. ### Guitarist Robert Fripp remained the band's only constant member throughout its many line-up changes and evolving musical styles. ### King Crimson's innovative approach influenced artists across progressive rock, heavy metal, alternative rock and experimental music, including Tool, Opeth, Rush and Porcupine Tree.
Related Artists
Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Van der Graaf Generator

King Crimson are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by Robert Fripp and Michael Giles.

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands in rock history, King Crimson helped define progressive rock with their ambitious compositions, virtuosic musicianship and constant musical reinvention. Their groundbreaking debut album, ‘In the Court of the Crimson King’, is considered one of the foundational works of progressive rock, while later albums such as ‘Red’, ‘Larks’ Tongues in Aspic’, ‘Discipline’ and ‘Starless and Bible Black’ expanded the boundaries of rock through influences from jazz, classical music, heavy metal and new wave.

Despite frequent line-up changes, King Crimson have remained one of the most adventurous and critically acclaimed bands in modern music.

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King Crimson are an English progressive rock band formed in 1968, best known for pioneering the progressive rock genre with albums including 'In the Court of the Crimson King', 'Red' and 'Discipline'.
'21st Century Schizoid Man' is King Crimson's signature song, while 'Epitaph', 'Starless', 'Red' and 'The Court of the Crimson King' are also among their most celebrated recordings.
King Crimson revolutionised progressive rock through complex compositions, technical virtuosity and constant experimentation, influencing generations of artists across progressive rock, metal, alternative and experimental music.
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