Very few bands have stuck together for decades with only their original members – U2 and Aerosmith are two that come to mind, but there are not many others.  Hey, we’ll save that for another list!  But, some bands seem to have gone to extremes to have as many people as possible cycle in and … Continue reading Top 12 Classic Rock Bands With the Most Total Members →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

This bad, old world gets exponentially better today, as Honey West releases Bad Old World (Readout Records), an explosive collection introducing a remarkable and unusual songwriting collaboration between unassuming British rock titan Ian McDonald, founding member of both Foreigner and King Crimson, and noted Shakespearean actor Ted Zurkowski, a pillar of New York’s theater community … Continue reading Foreigner & King Crimson Co-Founder Ian McDonald Releases New Album with ‘Odd Couple’ Songwriting Partner, Shakespeare Thespian Ted Zurkowski →

King Crimson will hit the road in summer 2017 with dates across North America.  While some of the dates are still ‘to be confirmed,’ the run of shows currently includes shows in 14 different cities, with additional dates to be announced for the fall. See complete list of summer shows below.     13th June … Continue reading King Crimson Announces 2017 Tour Dates →

John Wetton, best known as a member of both King Crimson and Asia, died Tuesday after a long battle with colon cancer. John rose to fame with King Crimson in the early 70s during the iconic Red era and later formed the band UK.  In the early 1980s he was a founder member of supergroup … Continue reading John Wetton, of King Crimson and Asia, Loses Battle to Cancer →

Greg Lake, best known as a member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died at the age of 69. Lake passed away Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. Lake was born November 10, 1947 in Poole, Dorset and began playing guitar at the age of 12. In school, he met and … Continue reading RIP Greg Lake (November 10, 1947 – December 7, 2016) →

The Beatles may have famously refused to join the world of music streaming for years, but fans of the Fab Four received an early Christmas gift last week when much of the band’s catalog became available on streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music for the first time. And while the Beatles are securing a … Continue reading 5 Great Albums You Still Can’t Stream →

King Crimson will release a 16-disc box set in October in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album, Thrak. The new edition features 12 CD, 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-rays discs containing studio and live recordings, many previously unreleased, unreleased concert footage from 1995, behind-the-scenes footage of the band on the road, and a … Continue reading King Crimson Reveal Details of ‘Thrak’ Anniversary Box Set →

When King Crimson hits the road next month for their first full U.K. tour in 33 years, the band won’t just be performing their back catalog. According to a tweet from the band’s official Twitter account, fans can expect to hear classic repertoire from 1969 onwards as well as new, previously unheard material. The U.K. … Continue reading King Crimson Will Perform New Music on Upcoming Tour →

King Crimson has announced a run of Canadian dates for November, the band’s first return to the country since 2003. The band originally formed in London in 1968. Its current lineup consists of Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, Jakko Jakszyk, and Bill Rieflin. Before heading to Canada, they’ll tour the … Continue reading King Crimson Announces First Canadian Tour in Over a Decade →

King Crimson will release three live albums for Record Store Day on April 18th. The recordings, which were previously only available to members of the King Crimson Collectors Club, were recorded between 1969 and 1972. Check out the track listings for the three albums below. Live at the Marquee, July 6, 1969 1. 21st Century … Continue reading King Crimson Releasing 3 Live Albums for Record Store Day →

Following a successful tour in the US in 2014, King Crimson have announced a series of dates in the UK for September 2015. The short tour will take them from Aylesbury on August 31st to Edinburgh on September 17th. Tickets for the tour go on sale February 6th. King Crimson released their first album, In … Continue reading King Crimson Announces UK Tour →