King Crimson

Innovative British Progressive Rock Band

King Crimson is a pioneering progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. The group was founded by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles, along with multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, bassist and vocalist Greg Lake, and lyricist Peter Sinfield. King Crimson's debut album, "In The Court Of The Crimson King," released in 1969, is widely regarded as a seminal work in the progressive rock genre, featuring the iconic track "21st Century Schizoid Man." The band's early work is characterized by complex song structures, intricate instrumental passages, and a blend of classical, jazz, and rock influences.