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England (1969 – 1974, 1981 – 1984, 1994 – present)
King Crimson is a progressive rock group from England formed in 1969 by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles. Originally an all-British musical group, later members have included a number of Americans, most notably Adrian Belew and Tony Levin.
The name King Crimson was coined by Peter Sinfield as a synonym for Beelzebub, prince of demons. According to Fripp, Beelzebub is an anglicised form of the Arabic phrase “B’il Sabab”, meaning “the man with an aim”. However, the original name is understood to be from ba’al zebul, “Lord of the Seat”.
King Crimson’s debut album In The Court Of The Crimson King is considered by some to be one of the most influential albums of progressive rock. The first major success of the new genre of progressive rock, many bands that would come to dominate prog in the 1970’s first sought to emulate In the Court of the Crimson King, including Genesis, The Alan Parsons Project, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and later Rush. King Crimson continues to have an influence on progressive rock today, bands such as Tool and The Mars Volta citing them as influences.
The lineup of King Crimson changed drastically from album to album. Original lead singer and bassist Greg Lake went on to fame with Emerson, Lake & Palmer in 1970 (as did lyricist Peter Sinfield), replaced by Gordon Haskell, Boz Burrell, and, briefly, Jon Anderson of Yes. Also from Yes came drummer Bill Bruford, who joined King Crimson in 1972 and became one of the more enduring members.
The name King Crimson was coined by Peter Sinfield as a synonym for Beelzebub, prince of demons. According to Fripp, Beelzebub is an anglicised form of the Arabic phrase “B’il Sabab”, meaning “the man with an aim”. However, the original name is understood to be from ba’al zebul, “Lord of the Seat”.
King Crimson’s debut album In The Court Of The Crimson King is considered by some to be one of the most influential albums of progressive rock. The first major success of the new genre of progressive rock, many bands that would come to dominate prog in the 1970’s first sought to emulate In the Court of the Crimson King, including Genesis, The Alan Parsons Project, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and later Rush. King Crimson continues to have an influence on progressive rock today, bands such as Tool and The Mars Volta citing them as influences.
The lineup of King Crimson changed drastically from album to album. Original lead singer and bassist Greg Lake went on to fame with Emerson, Lake & Palmer in 1970 (as did lyricist Peter Sinfield), replaced by Gordon Haskell, Boz Burrell, and, briefly, Jon Anderson of Yes. Also from Yes came drummer Bill Bruford, who joined King Crimson in 1972 and became one of the more enduring members.
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vmgg wrote:
I think Starless should be #1 in everything.
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rdx_TP wrote:
i think starless should be #1 in http://www.last.fm/charts too...
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anny-dreaminess wrote:
they're great..
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iamserge wrote:
wonderful progrock
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uncom37 wrote:
Ahhhhhhh, ahhhhhahah In the Court of the Crimson King!!!!!
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Kalatsch wrote:
FW [Falsehood Wrong]
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Julian-Thome wrote:
Hi, check out
Kingsize Jones, Never give up blues
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DemonCashew wrote:
I could definitely agree with Starless being # 1.
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baucham wrote:
You all should listen more Beat and The Power to Believe. NOW!!
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Brutha2 wrote:
I hope they play live at some point, it'd be interesting to see them.
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mattCrimson wrote:
in the wake of poseidon.(the song) it should be up there.
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marcinrr wrote:
yeah u are right "Lizard" is a great piece of music and should be a least on the list.
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adrian602 wrote:
No, "Lizard" [eventually "Islands"] should be first.
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captain_shiner wrote:
sure, it should
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baltech22 wrote:
Starless should be #1
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drumbum16 wrote:
I love how "I Talk to the Wind" has hit the top of the charts :) it's such a relaxing and inherently beautiful track! Probably my favourite from The court of the crimson king.
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hollabackitsobi wrote:
The only worthwhile progressive rock band. All of the others are too...poppy.
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rdx_TP wrote:
'09 is the 40th anniversary of the birth of King Crimson..i expect something intresting actually...
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mellors- wrote:
I havent heard anything about it unfortunately. Unless they're keeping very quiet about putting together new material Im not expecting it in '09, but it'll be a very plesant suprise if it does show up.
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northern_lumi wrote:
Any news from the KC next album? I can't wait anymore...
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