Michael Giles

Michael Giles
Birth nameMichael Rex Giles
Born (1942-03-01) 1 March 1942 (age 82)
Waterlooville, Hampshire, England
GenresJazz fusion, progressive rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, vocals
Years active1960–2011

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.