King Crimson are an English progressive rock band formed in London in
1968. King Crimson have been influential both on the early 1970s
progressive rock movement and numerous contemporary artists. The band
has undergone numerous formations throughout its history, in the
course of which 22 musicians have been members; since October 2017 it
has consisted of Robert Fripp, Jakko Jakszyk, Tony Levin, Mel Collins,
Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, Jeremy Stacey and Bill Rieflin. Fripp
is the only consistent member of the group and is considered the
band's leader and driving force. The band has earned a large cult
following. They were ranked No. 87 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of
Hard Rock. Although considered to be a seminal progressive rock band,
they have often distanced themselves from the genre: as well as
influencing several generations of progressive and psychedelic rock
bands, they have also been an influence on subsequent alternative
metal, hardcore and experimental/noise musicians.