Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
King CrimsonNot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eligible since: 1995First Recording: 1969Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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Inducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 1997 (ranked #145) .
| Essential Albums (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
| In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| In The Wake Of Poseidon (1970) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Lizard (1970) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Islands (1971) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Lark's Tongues in Aspic (1973) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Red (1974) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Starless and Bible Black (1974) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Discipline (1981) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Beat (1982) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| THRAK (1995) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| The Power to Believe (2003) | ☆ | ☊ |
| Essential Songs (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
| 21st Century Schizoid Man (1969) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| The Court of the Crimson King (1969) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Epitaph (1969) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| I Talk to the Wind (1969) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| In the Wake of Poseidon (1970) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Pts. 1 & 2 (1973) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Starless (1974) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Red (1974) | ☆ | ☊ | |
| Fallen Angel (1974) | ☆ | ☊ |
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154 comments so far (post your own)The chances of King Crimson being nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, in the not too distant future, has just increased exponentially with the induction of Rush. Oh and by the way John York, just how much of Rush's catalogue have you actually heard? I am definitely not "dumb," nor a "metal head," but I have supported Rush's induction since 1998. As far as King Crimson is concerned: "In The Court Of The Crimson King," "Larks Tongues In Aspic," " Red," "Discipline" and "Beat" are all brilliant albums. I also like 'Sleepless' and 'Three Of A Perfect Pair' from "Three Of A Perfect Pair." As to which members should be inducted, I would suggest the following: Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Tony Levin, Peter Sinfield and John Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 02/3/2013 @ 20:52pm |
The Court of the Crimson King is a great album. Posted by astrodog on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 03:17am |
Astrodog, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 08:50am |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/23/2013 @ 10:16am |
I am hoping that soon, "A Young Person's Guide To King Crimson," "The Compact King Crimson" and "The Concise King Crimson" will eventually be released as remastered expanded CDs with the blessing of Robert Fripp and the assistance of Steven Wilson. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 11/15/2013 @ 04:33am |
As I had said before, I have enjoyed several albums by King Crimson. "In The Court Of The Crimson King," "Lark's Tongues In Aspic," "Red," "Discipline," "Beat" and "Thrak" are all brilliant albums. I also like several songs from "Three Of A Perfect Pair" and I would really like to see Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp release a re-issue of "A Young Person's Guide To King Crimson" on remastered cd, as well. Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/2/2014 @ 01:10am |
Two of this year's inductees: Peter Gabriel and Daryl Hall (of H&O) have worked with Crimson King Robert Fripp. Peter Gabriel's second eponymously-titled solo album from 1978, had both guitar and production work by Fripp. Also, Daryl Hall recorded an album with Robert Fripp called "Sacred Songs" Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Thursday, 01/2/2014 @ 01:25am |
why are we arguing about who's better! King Crimson and Rush both are great prog bands, so is yes,genesis gabriel era,dream theater,tull,porcupine tree,ELP, and so on! LONG LIVE PROG! Posted by eric on Tuesday, 01/21/2014 @ 22:53pm |
"LONG LIVE PROG," indeed! Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 08:35am |
"LONG LIVE PROG," indeed! Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 08:49am |
By the way, King Crimson is the cover artist for this month's issue of PROG magazine. Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/21/2014 @ 00:54am |
King Crimson were not a band. They were the one of the greatest orchestras of the 20ith Century. Robert Fripp was of course the conductor and first chair. His complete discography lists more than seven hundred releases over four decades. Truly one of the greatest composers of our era. In a thousand years, He will be remembered for his contributions to music theory. Posted by Mikhail on Thursday, 10/23/2014 @ 22:12pm |
King Crimson are now reformed, probably for the last time. The deserve to be inducted. Now or never! Posted by Markco on Friday, 02/13/2015 @ 04:04am |
I do think that King Crimson will be nominated next year for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/9/2015 @ 19:31pm |
Prior to Rush's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the members of Rush had mentioned four bands who should have already been inducted into the Rock Hall: Yes, Deep Purple, The Moody Blues and King Crimson. All of these bands were hugely influential. Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 11/23/2015 @ 02:07am |
I do not understand the aversion of the Hall to induct Prog bands, or, bands like Little Feat. Posted by mrmusic248 on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 03:37am |
mrmusic248, Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 08:56am |
I think that the nomination of King Crimson will be much sooner than later. Of course, the complicated logistics of inducting various members may be the chief reason why King Crimson has not been inducted yet. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/17/2016 @ 16:54pm |
King Crimson is seventh on my list of greatest progressive rock bands, slightly below Gentle Giant and slightly above, Duran Duran. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 10/15/2016 @ 11:55am |
I was hoping to write more about King Crimson, but I suppose that will have to wait until later. Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 10/24/2016 @ 18:55pm |
Finally, the newly remastered and expanded versions of "Beat," "Three Of A Different Pair" and "Thrak" are available; I have been waiting several years for this to occur. Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 11/2/2016 @ 10:22am |
RIP Greg Lake here too! Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/9/2016 @ 22:36pm |
I am very saddened to hear about the recent passing of Greg Lake, co-founder, former bassist and vocalist for King Crimson. As far as members of the King Crimson alumni who have already passed on, Greg Lake was indeed a giant. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 12/10/2016 @ 13:48pm |
My prediction that the members they will induct are Posted by Nicky Joe on Friday, 12/16/2016 @ 07:07am |
Nicky Joe, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/8/2017 @ 06:31am |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/8/2017 @ 17:54pm |
Nicky Joe and Enigmaticus Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/8/2017 @ 18:01pm |
Roy, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 01/10/2017 @ 01:24am |
Roy, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 01/10/2017 @ 01:35am |
Peter Sinfield on keyboards and synthesizers as well. The Rock Hall might give him the Nick Simper (Deep Purple), Peter Banks (Yes) treatment! Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/10/2017 @ 04:37am |
It is a very sad day indeed. Former bassist and vocalist for King Crimson, U.K. and Asia had passed away today. This means that two of King Crimson's former members (Greg Lake and John Wetton) have both passed away fairly recently. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Wetton. :-( Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 02/1/2017 @ 00:56am |
It is a very sad day indeed. Former bassist and vocalist for King Crimson, U.K. and Asia, John Wetton, had passed away today. This means that two of King Crimson's former members (Greg Lake and John Wetton) have both passed away fairly recently. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Wetton. :-( Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 02/2/2017 @ 03:24am |
If the Rock Hall really is capping the inductees at 8 Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/21/2017 @ 06:19am |
I'm not sure if it's an oversight on your part, Roy, but there's no way the late John Wetton will get excluded from a King Crimson induction. He's a core member of his era of the band, and his trilogy of albums are some of the greatest the band has ever released. Posted by Joseph on Monday, 03/13/2017 @ 06:53am |
Yes, you are right, and that would mean Ian McDonald won't be a two-time inductee (Foreigner). Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/13/2017 @ 19:22pm |
Roy and Joseph, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 03/14/2017 @ 10:52am |
Yes, Enigmaticus and Roy, I do believe 9 (or even 10) is the ideal inductee list for a band like King Crimson. By adding Ian McDonald in, all the original members get enshrined. Plus, you can make a case for Mel Collins or David Cross, who were official members on multiple albums. Posted by Joseph on Tuesday, 03/14/2017 @ 22:19pm |
Rush was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013. Yes will be inducted into the Rock Hall in 2017. Will King Crimson be next? Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 03/25/2017 @ 06:34am |
I have also written about King Crimson, although somewhat less extensively. Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 12:53pm |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/6/2018 @ 13:27pm |
I think the Rock Hall will put Jethro Tull and King Crimson on the same ballot. Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/19/2018 @ 10:03am |
What's King Crimson's anthem? Posted by Oozzies on Wednesday, 02/28/2018 @ 23:02pm |
21st Century Schizoid Man, of course. Posted by The_Claw on Thursday, 03/1/2018 @ 00:11am |
Bill Bruford was interviewed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year! Therefore, King Crimson will be nominated for the 2019 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and Bill Bruford will get his second induction. Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 09:07am |
Roy, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 09:40am |
Roy, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 10:02am |
Very unlikely that King Crimson will receive a nomination in 2019 or immediate future. Posted by Mark on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 10:48am |
The other holy trinity will all be inducted by 2021: Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 11:32am |
Here’s how I really see the prog-rock train in the next few years. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 11:48am |
*Kansas Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 11:50am |
Asia has no shot of EVER making it, and ELP is almost as unlikely at this point... Posted by EDS on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 12:12pm |
C’mon - You know you want Steve Howe, Greg Lake, John Wetton, and Carl Palmer to be multi-inductees. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 12:23pm |
Asia is 80s! Go read their reviews and album ratings in the Rolling Stone Album Guides, 2nd, 3rd, 4th editions, all albums had 1 or 2 stars out of 5. Asia is out! Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 14:16pm |
Very unlikely the ELP will receive a nomination. Posted by Mark on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 14:26pm |
I don't see how ELP's chances are so slim. They're VERY well respected by their peers and the musicians that have followed them and "Karn Evil 9" still gets regular radio play, which means that they're at least somewhat recognizable to the public. Posted by Steve Z on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 16:32pm |
Roy, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 04/24/2018 @ 01:37am |
Since, the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) have finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, it is now possible for King Crimson to finally receive a nomination. I do not expect King Crimson to receive an immediate induction, however, unless of course, Jethro Tull does not receive a nomination later this year, but that is highly unlikely. Progressive rock enthusiasts will definitely want to see King Crimson inducted, but may have to deal with the induction of two other major “progressive rock” bands first. Both Jethro Tull and Duran Duran are now on the Rock Hall’s Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 05/10/2018 @ 10:32am |
I had initially been introduced to the music of King Crimson via “Discipline” 34 years ago while living near Chicago, Illinois. However with many things prog, I did not initially get into their music. I would later rediscover the music of King Crimson nearly 32 years ago, while stationed onboard an aircraft carrier homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. One of my favorite record stores in Tokyo is Wave in Roppongi. While at Wave, I had discovered a cd compilation titled “The Compact King Crimson.” This discovery would further spur my interest in discovering several more King Crimson recordings, including the studio albums: “In The Court Of The Crimson King,” “Red,” the aforementioned “Discipline,” “Beat” and “Three Of A Different Pair” and purchasing them on cd. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 06/9/2018 @ 11:59am |
I had initially been introduced to the music of King Crimson via “Discipline” 34 years ago while living near Chicago, Illinois. However as it tends to happen with many things progressive, I did not initially get into their music. I would later rediscover the music of King Crimson nearly 32 years ago, while stationed onboard an aircraft carrier homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. One of my favorite record stores in Tokyo is Wave in Roppongi. While at Wave, I had discovered a cd compilation titled “The Compact King Crimson.” This discovery would further spur my interest in discovering several more King Crimson recordings, including the studio albums: “In The Court Of The Crimson King,” “Red,” the aforementioned “Discipline,” “Beat” and “Three Of A Different Pair” and purchasing them on cd. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 06/9/2018 @ 22:01pm |
Although I really like quite a few of ELP’s albums, I think that the Rock Hall Nominating Committee might be somewhat unlikely to nominate them. In my honest opinion, King Crimson is definitely a much more likely nominee, however they may not have the cachet that either Jethro Tull, or Duran Duran possess. So, in accordance with those thought patterns in mind, I believe that Duran Duran and Jethro Tull will be the next most likely “prog” inductees. Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 08/20/2018 @ 02:05am |
Although I really like quite a few of ELP’s albums, I think that the Rock Hall Nominating Committee might be somewhat unlikely to nominate them. In my honest opinion, King Crimson is definitely a much more likely nominee, however they may not have the cachet that either Jethro Tull, or Duran Duran possess. So, in accordance with those thought patterns in mind, I believe that Duran Duran and Jethro Tull will be the next most likely “prog” inductees. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 14:28pm |
So far, we have two past members from the Crims who are in the Hall with two different bands: Bill Bruford (Yes) and the late John Wetton (Roxy Music). Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 12/19/2018 @ 14:17pm |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/19/2018 @ 22:51pm |
Do you think they will actually induct John Wetton with King Crimson? Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/19/2018 @ 22:54pm |
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/king-crimson-breakup-robert-fripp/ Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 04/9/2019 @ 11:19am |
Since King Crimson had been recently recognized by Ultimate Classic Rock for being among their list of major Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame snubs, I thought that it might be important to discuss their overall importance. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 04/19/2019 @ 12:11pm |
I'd say the most likely list of inducted members is Posted by FHD on Thursday, 05/2/2019 @ 21:25pm |
More than 4000 votes, 76 percent said yes, and the Crims will get in after Jethro Tull, ELP and Procol Harum. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 07/1/2019 @ 10:57am |
Long overdue Posted by Pluto on Tuesday, 08/6/2019 @ 18:28pm |
https://heartodaygrowntomorrow.wordpress.com/2019/04/02/851-tues-apr-2-2019/ Posted by Pluto on Tuesday, 08/6/2019 @ 18:53pm |
https://chartmasters.org/spotify-streaming-numbers-tool/?artist_name=king+crimson&artist_id=&qAlbum=1&qSingle=1&qCompilation=1 Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/7/2019 @ 14:03pm |
Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the release of "In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)," the debut album by King Crimson. Unfortunately, Troy Smith has once again maligned The Moody Blues by saying that King Crimson should have been inducted instead and by calling their music boring. One should never criticize any member of the "holy trinity" of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues). Troy seems to conveniently forget that without The Moody Blues, there would not be Rush, nor Yes, nor Genesis, nor King Crimson. The Moody Blues had created the first "prog" album almost two years prior to King Crimson's debut and the environment which had allowed for experimentation; for some reason, the critics tend to forget this. Critical revisionism, indeed! Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/11/2019 @ 11:07am |
Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the release of "In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson)," the debut album by King Crimson. Unfortunately, Troy Smith has once again maligned The Moody Blues by saying that King Crimson should have been inducted instead and by calling their music boring. One should never criticize any member of the "holy trinity" of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues). Troy seems to conveniently forget that without The Moody Blues, there would not have been a Rush, nor Yes, nor Genesis, nor King Crimson, nor a "you fill in the blank." Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/11/2019 @ 11:22am |
Hello Enigmaticus, Ben and other Moody Blues fans, Posted by Sue on Saturday, 10/12/2019 @ 00:20am |
Any signs of a King Crimson nomination for 2020? Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/14/2019 @ 03:57am |
Hello Sue and The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/23/2019 @ 09:30am |
Looking at the nominees, it seems like the nom com wants to take a break with 70's Prog for a while, so they could get smaller rock bands in like T.Rex, Thin Lizzy and Blue Oyster Cult a few years from now. The next chairman of the Rock Hall Foundation wants a second ceremony annually for the 50's and 60's, so there is hope for Procol Harum. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 11/23/2019 @ 13:00pm |
I don't think King Crimson, my all time favorite band, will be inducted in my lifetime. Based upon what the Hall of Fame considers to be "rock and roll" I cannot see how they could fit in. Certainly some rockstars have been influenced by Frank Sinatra, the Weavers (well at least they inducted Pete Seeger, and during his lifetime!!), the Mills Brothers, or Patsy Cline but they are beyond the scope of what rock and roll is commonly understood to be. It may be selfish of me, but I don't really want to see them inducted. I think it would diminish them somewhat in my eyes. For me King Crimson has always been exceptional and has transcended all categories and definitions. Most of the really great bands played 50 to 75% covers on their earliest albums. The Beatles and Stones were no exception. King Crimson never recorded covers in the studio, unless you consider "The Devil's Triangle" to be a cover of Holst's "Mars". They did Donovan's "Get Thy Bearings" and snippets of early 20th century pop tunes live, but I think mainly as a joke. I would say they were closer to Mingus or Coltrane than any other rock group. One spokesperson for the Hall of Fame has said that prog is too far removed from African American music which seems to suggest that black people can't play classical music, which is utter nonsense of course. Posted by Upson Downes on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 03:12am |
NOTE to 2018 posting Wetton was NOT inducted with Roxy Music. I know, it's too good to be true. If KC do get inducted, I hope David Cross gets in. His Indian/hillbilly playing was indispensable on such tunes as "Exiles". Posted by Upson Downes on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 03:33am |
Upson, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 10:15am |
Hi Enigmaticus, Posted by Upson Downes on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 06:03am |
RIP Bill Rieflin Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/25/2020 @ 05:43am |
You know, I was just thinking the other day that King Crimson needs better representation in the Important Songs category. The fact that King Crimson isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is rather sad...and I say that as a longtime King Crimson fan. Posted by John Mangee on Monday, 06/15/2020 @ 14:18pm |
@ John Mangee Posted by The Dude on Monday, 06/15/2020 @ 15:11pm |
John Mangee and The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 06/16/2020 @ 16:28pm |
Enigmaticus, you're absolutely right when it comes to what you said about Rush and King Crimson being great progressive rock bands. But here's my opinion about King Crimson: Posted by John Mangee on Tuesday, 06/16/2020 @ 18:38pm |
Enig, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 06/16/2020 @ 22:15pm |
John Mangee and Will N., Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 06/17/2020 @ 17:04pm |
Enig, dude, you don't know what you're missing. Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 06/17/2020 @ 17:45pm |
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yqyixwqiCag Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/17/2020 @ 19:11pm |
Dude.. Classic!.. lol. Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 06/17/2020 @ 21:42pm |
Thank you for sharing the link; "The Construkction of Light" was exquisite. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 06/19/2020 @ 00:11am |
Will N., Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 06/19/2020 @ 08:18am |
I still think that King Crimson will follow Jethro Tull, Duran Duran, Procol Harum and Supertramp into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 05:55am |
Jethro Tull * King Crimson * Emerson, Lake & Palmer Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 12:53pm |
There forgetting about the band Asia too there great too Posted by Brandon Bergfelt on Tuesday, 09/8/2020 @ 01:19am |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/9/2020 @ 22:24pm |
I get it, that king crim doesn't appeal to some.Not everything they do is good. But there are some works that are absolutely amazing. Put on "Frame by Frame" from the CD entitled DISCIPLINE !! Then tell me what you think !! Posted by ENZO SMITH on Wednesday, 10/7/2020 @ 20:08pm |
You know, Enzo, it just so happens that I've been a loyal King Crimson fan for the longest time. To me, King Crimson have always been one of the most creative, aggressive, innovative AND original rock bands of all time. I think King Crimson should've been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a long time ago. Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 10/7/2020 @ 20:28pm |
Rock and Roll was a black based pop culture born out of blues and pop jazz music in the 1950s. When this met The Beatles all of that changed. DooWap was replaced with everything from choral singers to discordant "Northern Song" harmonies. Out of this massive transformation came Revolver and Srgt Peppers and The Moody Blues and Yes and King Crimson, all of them changing the rules so that rules no longer applied. Rock and Roll = No Rules. After the British invasion, Rock and Roll was no longer an American thing. It became a great cultural union. All musics, all genres are welcomed here because that's the one thing that makes rock and roll unlike all other music forms. It embraces all creations and transforms them into this new "rock" butterfly. If jazz fusion is jazz adopting rock I'd say listen to Mahavishnu Orchestra again. I wonder what Jimi would have thought of them? In this regard, I find it deplorable that King Crimson has not been inducted because no band reflects the continual growth and creation and bending of the rules the way Fripp and Company have done over the many, many year. I get it. Fripp is not "Mr. Personality" and the music isn't always "git up and swing your booty" ( Elephant Talk and Sleepless sure as H are). However the inspiration that comes out of the stewing pot known as King Crimson has inspired a lot, a lot of musicians and directions. Punksters and Metal Heads refer to "Red" The "progressive" crowd just love their courtly "schizoid man." And for those who missed the later disciplined train, you may have missed out on the wildest and most inventive rides: dance music (discipline), electro (Three of a Perfect pair), and even a taste Buddy Holly in 5/4 (Beat). Simple but sublimely intelligent " Happy to be happy with what you have to be happy with" pretty much nails why King Crimson hasn't been inducted, I suspect. Give it a listen - Punk? Metal? Electro? Verses and a chorus. Yes you have to have a chorus. This rock and roll after all. This year you are inducting Trent R and NiN. I wonder if such a thing could have existed without the influence of King Crimson on rock? Posted by DazzBeez on Monday, 11/2/2020 @ 09:28am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo and The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 11/3/2020 @ 08:56am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick and The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 12/29/2020 @ 12:34pm |
Enig, I appreciate your effort on your King Crimson post. However, I'd like to add a couple of albums for you to please check out: Posted by John Mangee on Tuesday, 12/29/2020 @ 13:17pm |
Alabama has 40 #1 Songs in their legendary career. I wonder how many #1 songs King Crimson has in their career. I think ELP will be inducted before King Crimson. Greg Lake is 1 of my FAV musicians. Here's who I would nominate and induct before King Crimson. Posted by KING on Tuesday, 12/29/2020 @ 17:46pm |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 12/30/2020 @ 11:20am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 12/31/2020 @ 11:43am |
STUDIO ALBUMS Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/24/2021 @ 13:59pm |
King Crimson was there @ the beginning of prog. Yeah moodies 67...yeah...yeah. Posted by Enzo on Sunday, 05/9/2021 @ 18:01pm |
There's no doubt that King Crimson is one of progressive rock's greatest bands. I'm so proud to have been a fan of this great group for the longest time. Robert Fripp is such an innovative guitarist. I love the stuff he's played over the years. Posted by Johnny on Sunday, 05/9/2021 @ 18:16pm |
(Totally real) Rock Halk 2022 inductees leak: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pMow8IZ2NB0 Posted by ThatRandomRaichu on Tuesday, 06/15/2021 @ 07:42am |
It is shameful that this band is not in the HOF. Gross and sick. We got Rush, Kiss in. But not King Crimson or Alice in Chains. So irritating that they along with Alice in Chains are not is sick. Sick I say. Posted by Johnny Macalvee on Thursday, 08/26/2021 @ 23:42pm |
Of course, I would have been remiss if I had not mentioned that "Discipline" had celebrated it's 40th anniversary on September 22, 2021. Many apologies to my fellow Crimsonans. I had been very busy at that time. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/27/2021 @ 10:30am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick, John Macalvee and Johnny, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/27/2021 @ 11:11am |
this band fell off; giles, giles and fripp better Posted by on Saturday, 11/27/2021 @ 18:28pm |
King Crimson is an incredible progressive rock band. They are just as good if not better than Yes which is in. Posted by Carl Hardy on Wednesday, 01/5/2022 @ 11:15am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick, John Macalvee, Carl Hardy and Johnny, Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/6/2022 @ 01:56am |
KC is simply the best band touring today!! Posted by dsr on Thursday, 02/3/2022 @ 17:19pm |
Rest in Peace Ian McDonald, multi-instrumentalist (mostly saxophone), 1946-2022. He also played on Foreigner's first album, and with T Rex (though not in their Hall of Fame lineup). Posted by Joe S. on Thursday, 02/10/2022 @ 22:35pm |
RIP Ian McDonald Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/11/2022 @ 03:28am |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/11/2022 @ 03:36am |
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ian McDonald on his recent unexpected passing. Ian McDonald had been both a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner. As a multi-instrumentalist (saxophonist, flutist , keyboardist and guitarist) Ian MacDonald had been extremely important and hugely indispensable to the sound of both seminal bands. I am certain that he will be missed. With the passing of Ian McDonald, only Robert Fripp and Michael Giles remain as the still living original founding members of King Crimson. Rest In Peace, Ian. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 02/11/2022 @ 03:51am |
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ian McDonald on his recent unexpected passing. Ian McDonald had been both a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner. As a multi-instrumentalist (saxophonist, flutist, keyboardist and guitarist) Ian MacDonald had been extremely important and hugely indispensable to the sound of both seminal bands. I am certain that he will be missed. With the passing of Ian McDonald, only Robert Fripp and Michael Giles remain as the still living original founding members of King Crimson. Rest In Peace, Ian. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 02/11/2022 @ 03:59am |
Ian McDonald, King Crimson and Foreigner Co-Founder, Dead at 75 Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/11/2022 @ 07:38am |
King Crimson needs 100 more votes to hit 5000 on FRL. Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/21/2022 @ 06:27am |
The Smiths and King Crimson will be entering the Top 10 in voting on Future Rock Legends when Devo, Duran Duran, and Eminem are inducted. Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/23/2022 @ 07:48am |
On Easter Sunday afternoon while driving northward on I-19 to North Tucson, I had listened to "Avalon" (1982) by Roxy Music. On the way southward down Campbell Avenue after visiting Williams-Sonoma, AJ's and Ra in La Encatada Shopping Center, I had exchanged "Avalon" (1982), in favor of "The Compact King Crimson" (1986). Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 04/19/2022 @ 15:41pm |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick, John Macalvee, Carl Hardy, Paul in KY, far, Joe S. and Johnny, amongst others: Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 04/22/2022 @ 06:26am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick, John Macalvee, Carl Hardy, Paul in KY, far, Joe S. and Johnny, amongst others: Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 04/22/2022 @ 06:35am |
John Mangee, Will N., DazzBeez, Enzo, Ben, Nick, John Macalvee, Carl Hardy, Paul in KY, far, Joe S. and Johnny, amongst others: Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 04/29/2022 @ 04:47am |
Jethro Tull * King Crimson * Emerson, Lake & Palmer Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/13/2022 @ 05:21am |
With Duran Duran's upcoming induction and the release of the new documentary, "In The Court of The Crimson King: King Crimson at 50" by Toby Amies (which had appeared at SXSW earlier this year) on almost every prog aficionado's mind, I think that it is once again time to discuss the overall importance of King Crimson. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 05/15/2022 @ 11:17am |
King Crimson hits 5000 votes! Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/17/2022 @ 16:28pm |
King Crimson checks off all the boxes in the old RRHOF mission statement! If you read the statement NOBODY can compare! Evolution is mentioned? Practically every new album! Influance? Hold their beer! There's possibly 100 KNOWN bands that they influanced. Accomplished Musicians? I would argue they're a Supergroup as many other groups are made of past and present members, and some come back! They have never been about hit records. That's what's holding them back. Posted by Pat McConnell on Monday, 06/6/2022 @ 16:43pm |
There seems to be some question about whether the Moody Blues are "prog". I think the way Mike Pinder plays the mellotron, by itself puts them squarely in that category. But I can understand why others don't think so. Their music is very "kid friendly", almost like children's music. Not frightening like "Schizoid Man" or "The Devil's Triangle". I grew up on Oahu and I was probably one of about 25 King Crimson fans there, all haole or Japanese-American stoners. We'd unavoidably run into each other a few times a year, such as at a hole-in-the wall theatre when they were playing "Yessongs" or "Pictures at an Exhibition". In contrast the Moody Blues were enormously popular in Hawaii because their music was very similar to some Hawaiian music that had been symphonically arranged. Also popular among young listeners were Roger Whittaker, John Rowles, and Matt Monro. Hawaii has always been a sort of outlier when it comes to pop music. Alex Keenan had a hit there in 1970 but NO hits in the UK nor anywhere else!! Posted by Upson Downes on Sunday, 10/16/2022 @ 06:56am |
I will be watching the livestream presentation of the King Crimson Documentary "In The Court of the King Crimson: King Crimson at 50" by Toby Abies later today. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 10/22/2022 @ 04:20am |
I have been watching the livestream presentation of the King Crimson Documentary "In The Court of the King Crimson: King Crimson at 50" by Toby Amies today. By the way, I have also pre-ordered 3 copies on BluRay from Discipline Global Mobile Live. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 10/22/2022 @ 20:51pm |
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has lost total credibility by pretty much skipping tye progressive period of the 1970s, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer should all be inducted. Posted by Alejandro Anderson on Monday, 11/7/2022 @ 08:37am |
Just think: if KC and ELP get in, Greg Lake gets in twice! ;) Posted by Jill Robinson on Tuesday, 11/8/2022 @ 23:07pm |
Jill: Posted by Upson Downes on Thursday, 11/17/2022 @ 07:19am |
I have a feeling King Crimson and Kool & The Gang will be on the same ballot! Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/26/2022 @ 15:04pm |
Virtual Interview with Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/30/2022 @ 16:00pm |
You can't tell the story of rock n roll without mentioning King Crimson, it's impossible. They kickstarted Prog with in the court and kept evolving to remain progressive with the times, only Frippy remaining through every line up. Artists from Zeppelin to Blondie, Nirvana to Bad Company, Talking Heads to Bowie, and ofc his frequent collaborators, Daryll Hall Brian Eno and Peter Gabriel. King Crimson are essential to rock history, and made excellent music along the way Posted by Will M on Tuesday, 01/10/2023 @ 22:01pm |
Should be in based on innovation and influence but probably lack the commercial success. Fripp was one of the greatest guitarists of all time and worked with Bowie, Talking Heads, and others as well in addition to the incredible work of this band from the 60s-80s Posted by Rich on Sunday, 01/15/2023 @ 23:43pm |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/1/2023 @ 02:25am |
Enigmaticus, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/12/2023 @ 06:36am |
King Crimson Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/12/2023 @ 06:15am |
Never gonna happen. The Hall of Fame already inducted all of the most successful prog groups of the 60s and 70s and have called it a day after The Moody Blues. You all gotta accept that Prog is a small, irrelevant subgenre in rock and that King Crimson doesn't have the popularity or stability to be inducted. Yes they were influential but so were Yes and Genesis who more bands cite as an influence than King Crimson. Pink Floyd had 10 times the influence in popular music. Pink Floyd, Rush, Genesis, Yes, and The Moody Blues are the only prog groups that deserve to be in the HOF. King Crimson is irrelevant. Stop pretending In the Court of the Crimson King is one of the most important and influential albums of all time when it's not even one of the 500 greatest albums of all time according to Rolling Stone. They consistently lost out to Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, Rush, Tool, Jethro Tull, etc. Posted by Jeff on Friday, 02/2/2024 @ 17:03pm |
Foreigner has been nominated for 2024. If they are inducted, then Ian McDonald will surely be included as a founding member, as well as having been in the group during an enormously successful period. He would be only the second member/ex-member of King Crimson to be so "honored". King Crimson seems finally to be no more today. Old age has caught up to them and Fripp has said that the muse only speaks to him. Posted by Upson Downes on Tuesday, 03/5/2024 @ 05:59am |
Bill bruford and Robert fripp are the only two members before the 80s to last more than 2 years in this band. Posted by Mikhail on Sunday, 03/17/2024 @ 16:48pm |
Foreigner is in, King Crimson and Jethro Tull are next! Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/28/2024 @ 06:27am |
Oh God I hope so. Posted by Upson Downes on Thursday, 10/31/2024 @ 06:54am |
Rest in Peace Peter Sinfield, lyricist and keyboardist, 1943-2024. Posted by Joe S. on Monday, 11/18/2024 @ 02:13am |
RIP Peter Sinfield. Posted by J.W. on Tuesday, 11/19/2024 @ 11:34am |
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