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King Crimson · 1969

King Crimson

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 10, 1969Album⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

King Crimson released their debut album In the Court of the Crimson King. The recording combined jazz and classical elements with rock and had a major influence on progressive rock. The album reached number 5 in the UK and number 28 on the U.S. album chart and later received RIAA gold certification in the U.S. It contains the songs “21st Century Schizoid Man,” “Epitaph” and “The Court of the Crimson King.”

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