King Crimson Hits 40!

"Born" in 1969, King Crimson turned 40 this year!



Bassist extraordinaire, Tony Levin, is back in the current incarnation of the band as is Pat Mastelotto (Drummer). King Crimson is a dual drummer beast again with the addition of new recruit, Gavin Harrison (from Porcupine Tree). An excellent (and legal) live recording of the line-up can be found here. It is a complete concert and includes a very energetic rendition of The Talking Drum leading into the classic Larks' Tongues in Aspic Pt II. This performance also includes a very cool, funked out version of Thela Hun Ginjeet clocking in at nearly 9 minutes!

King Crimson is arguably the only band (let alone prog rock outfit) from the late 60's that is still a big influence for some of today's bands. There has yet to be an official announcement for a new album, but I'll bet that Crimson hits the studio before the end of the year. With a little luck, we might have new music from them by late fall or early winter. With Tony Levin back from touring with Peter Gabriel, I sure hope Fripp doesn't pass up on some new material!