King Crimson

Leader reflects on band's “way of doing things” on 50th anniversary year.

Listen to first retrospective audio track as current lineup prepares to celebrate milestone with documentary, archive releases and rarities.

Adrian Belew was told he could play “Break Like the Wind” – if he knew an E chord.

Singer, guitarist and flautist says there’s enough material but no decision over studio project.

Robert Fripp abandons plans for 50th anniversary tour of Europe and turns his attention to “other places in the world.”

King Crimson have announced the release of a three-disc concert album, 'Live in Vienna 2016.'

King Crimson have never not been interesting.

'Sailors' Tales' expands on the period between King Crimson's genre-defining 1969 debut and their John Wetton-era reinvention.

King Crimson leader Robert Fripp has settled his differences with former member Adrian Belew, and listed the guitarist as the “Ninth Man” in the current lineup.

Bill Bruford's exit from Yes remains a central talking point. After all, they were at the peak of their considerable progressive-rock powers.