King Crimson All-Time Members (Chronological)

🎸 King Crimson All-Time Members (Chronological)

🟥 Founding Lineup (1968–1969)

• Robert Fripp – Guitar (1968–2021)
• Greg Lake – Bass, vocals (1968–1970)
• Ian McDonald – Woodwinds, keyboards, Mellotron (1968–1969)
• Michael Giles – Drums (1968–1969)
• Peter Sinfield – Lyrics, lighting, sound design (1968–1971)

🟧 Early Transitional Period (1970–1971)

• Mel Collins – Saxophone, flute (1970–1972, returned in 2013–2021)
• Gordon Haskell – Vocals, bass (1970)
• Andy McCulloch – Drums (1970)
• Boz Burrell – Vocals, bass (1971–1972)
• Ian Wallace – Drums (1971–1972)

🟨 Classic “Larks’ Tongues”/Wetton Era (1972–1974)

• John Wetton – Bass, vocals (1972–1974)
• Bill Bruford – Drums (1972–1974, 1981–1984, 1994–1997)
• David Cross – Violin, keyboards (1972–1974)
• Jamie Muir – Percussion (1972–1973)

🟩 Hiatus and One-Off Projects (1975–1980)

• No stable touring lineup — studio/solo work by Fripp.
• Notable collaborators: Brian Eno (on No Pussyfooting, Evening Star).

🟦 Discipline Era / New Wave Crimson (1981–1984)

• Adrian Belew – Guitar, vocals (1981–2009)
• Tony Levin – Bass, Chapman Stick (1981–2021)
• Robert Fripp
• Bill Bruford

🟪 Double Trio Lineup (1994–1997)

• Robert Fripp
• Adrian Belew
• Tony Levin
• Bill Bruford
• Pat Mastelotto – Drums (1994–2021)
• Trey Gunn – Warr guitar, touch guitar (1994–2003)

⬛ Double Duo / ProjeKcts Era (1999–2003)

• Fripp, Belew, Gunn, Mastelotto (as core members)
• Side projects: ProjeKct One to Four (experimental units with rotating members)

🟥 Final Active Lineup (2013–2021) – “Seven-Headed Beast”

• Robert Fripp
• Jakko Jakszyk – Guitar, vocals
• Mel Collins
• Tony Levin
• Pat Mastelotto
• Gavin Harrison – Drums (2014–2021)
• Bill Rieflin – Drums, keyboards (2013–2016, passed in 2020)
• Jeremy Stacey – Drums, keyboards (2016–2021)

🔁 Recurring or Session Contributors

• Peter Giles – Bass (session work, 1970s)
• Keith Tippett – Piano (guest on Lizard, Islands)
• Robin Miller – Oboe (guest)
• Marc Charig – Cornet (guest)
• Theo Travis – Saxophone, flute (live guest with related projects)

🧠 Notable Facts

• Robert Fripp is the only constant member in all versions.
• The band often “morphed” into different incarnations rather than breaking up.
• King Crimson’s live performances in later years often featured three drummers simultaneously.