Michael Giles | |
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Birth name | Michael Rex Giles |
Born | Waterlooville, Hampshire, England | 1 March 1942
Genres | Jazz fusion, progressive rock |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, vocals |
Years active | 1960–2011 |
Michael Rex Giles (born 1 March 1942) is an English drummer, percussionist, and vocalist, best known as one of the co-founders of King Crimson in 1968. Prior to the formation of King Crimson, he was part of the eccentric pop trio Giles, Giles and Fripp along with his brother, bassist Peter, and guitarist Robert Fripp. They were active between 1967–1968.