Michael Giles

Michael Giles is a British drummer, best known as the co-founder of King Crimson, drumming in the band's first lineup in 1969.

His playing is free and flowing, owing heavily to the

Michael Giles is a British drummer, best known as the co-founder of King Crimson, drumming in the band's first lineup in 1969.

His playing is free and flowing, owing heavily to the jazz tradition while also drawing from rock players such as Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker. His playing often had a very orchestral feel as well, as seen on many of the songs of the first King Crimson album, In the Court of the Crimson King. In concert, he was a monster player, creating a huge sound upon which guitarist Robert Fripp, bassist Greg Lake and saxophonist Ian McDonald played their symphonic jazz-rock.