King Crimson
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Band Formation
King Crimson formed in London.
Original Lineup
Original lineup included Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, and Peter Sinfield.
Greg Lake Joins
Greg Lake joins King Crimson on bass and vocals (1968-1970).
Ian McDonald Joins
Ian McDonald joins King Crimson on woodwinds and keyboards (1968-1969).
Michael Giles Joins
Michael Giles joins King Crimson on drums and vocals (1968-1969).
Debut Album Release
Released *In the Court of the Crimson King*.
McDonald and Giles Depart
McDonald and Giles depart shortly after the album's release.
In the Court of the Crimson King Release
Debut Album. A cornerstone of progressive rock.
Mel Collins Joins
Mel Collins joins King Crimson on saxophone and flute (1969-1972, 2013-2021).
In the Wake of Poseidon Release
Released *In the Wake of Poseidon*.
Lizard Release
Released *Lizard*.
Greg Lake Departs
Greg Lake departure (1968-1970).
Islands Release
Released *Islands*.
New Lineup
New lineup featuring Bill Bruford, John Wetton, David Cross, and Jamie Muir.
Bill Bruford Joins
Bill Bruford joins King Crimson on drums (1972-1997).
John Wetton Joins
John Wetton joins King Crimson on bass and vocals (1972-1974).
Larks' Tongues in Aspic Release
Released *Larks' Tongues in Aspic*.
Larks' Tongues in Aspic Release
A heavier, more experimental album showcasing a new lineup.
Starless and Bible Black Release
Released *Starless and Bible Black*.
Red Release
Released *Red*.
Band Disbands
Fripp disbanded the group.
Red Release
A dark and intense album, often considered one of their best.
King Crimson Returns
King Crimson returned with a new lineup of Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin.
Discipline Release
Released *Discipline*.
Adrian Belew Joins
Adrian Belew joins King Crimson on guitar and vocals (1981-2008).
Tony Levin Joins
Tony Levin joins King Crimson on bass and Chapman Stick (1981-1984, 1994-2008, 2013-2021).
Discipline Release
A new sound for the band, influenced by new wave and gamelan.
Beat Release
Released *Beat*.
Three of a Perfect Pair Release
Released *Three of a Perfect Pair*.
Band Disbands
King Crimson disbanded.
THRAK Release
Released the album *THRAK*.
THRAK Release
A complex and powerful album from the Double Trio era.
Bill Bruford Departs
Bill Bruford departure (1972-1997).
Adrian Belew Departs
Adrian Belew departure (1981-2008).
King Crimson active until
King Crimson continued to tour and record until 2021.