🎸 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.
