Mel Collins

Person · Male

Mel Collins

From
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Since
1947–present
Releases
3
  • rock

About

Melvyn Desmond Collins (born 5 September 1947) is a British saxophonist, flautist and session musician.

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Collins has played in several progressive rock groups, most notably being a member of King Crimson on two occasions (the first from 1970 to 1972 and the second from 2013 to 2021) and Camel (from 1976 to 1979). He has also worked with the Rolling Stones, Alan Parsons Project, Dire Straits, Roger Waters and Chris Squire. He has played in a wide variety of contexts ranging from R&B and blues rock to jazz and progressive rock.

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Discography

Albums 2
Live 1

Links

Instrumental supporting musician

Tags

  • session

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000055175052
IPI
00046633969

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