[progressive Rock] Ian Mcdonald (ex King Crimso... Instant

McDonald co-founded King Crimson in 1968, playing a primary role in crafting their 1969 debut, In the Court of the Crimson King . His contributions were essential to the "prog" aesthetic:

After relocating to New York in the mid-70s, McDonald co-founded the hard rock outfit Foreigner in 1976. While his Crimson work was experimental, his Foreigner years focused on streamlined, song-driven rock: [Progressive Rock] Ian McDonald (ex King Crimso...

: Despite the album's success, McDonald left the group in late 1969. He later cited emotional immaturity and discomfort with the band's darker musical direction as reasons for his "rash" exit. McDonald co-founded King Crimson in 1968, playing a

: He remained a respected member of the Crimson orbit, contributing session work to the 1974 masterpiece Red and later joining the 21st Century Schizoid Band in 2002. The Hitmaker (Foreigner) He later cited emotional immaturity and discomfort with