King Crimson

About

King Crimson are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by guitarist Robert Fripp, who remained the sole constant member across more than two decades of activity, multiple hiatuses, and over 20 musicians passing through the ranks. Their debut album In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) is widely regarded as one of the defining records of the progressive rock genre, and the band went on to release 13 studio albums drawing on jazz, classical, folk, heavy metal, and experimental music. Robert Fripp declared the 2014-2021 octet lineup the band's final incarnation, though in July 2025 vocalist Jakko Jakszyk confirmed that a new studio album - their first since The Power to Believe (2003) - is currently in progress.

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studio albums released (1969-2003)

BEAT North America tour dates in 2024 (performing 1980s King Crimson repertoire)

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musicians who have been official members over the band's history

What's new

2025-07
Vocalist Jakko Jakszyk confirmed in a Goldmine magazine interview that King Crimson are actively recording a new studio album, their first since The Power to Believe (2003).
2025-12
The BEAT supergroup - featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside Steve Vai and Danny Carey - announced an extensive European summer 2026 tour.
2025-09
BEAT released their live album BEAT Live via InsideOut Music, recorded at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles.
2024-03
The BEAT supergroup was announced in March 2024, with Robert Fripp giving his blessing and suggesting the project's name after the 1982 King Crimson album.
2024-11
In a November 2024 interview with Louder Sound, Jakszyk discussed the possibility of new King Crimson studio recordings, noting that live material had been used as a recording template.