Person · Male

Michael Giles

From: Waterlooville, United Kingdom
Since: 1942–present
Releases: 3

rock

About

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 and freakbeat trio Giles, Giles and Fripp along with his brother, bassist Peter, and guitarist Robert Fripp. They were active between 1967–1968.

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Member of

Giles, Giles & Fripp 1967–1969 lead vocals, background vocals, spoken vocals, drums (drum set)
King Crimson 1968–1969 drums (drum set), percussion, background vocals
21st Century Schizoid Band 2002–2003
Jackson Heights now
McDonald & Giles now

Discography

Albums 3

Links

Reference

Sibling

Peter Giles now

Identifiers

MusicBrainz: df54c3d8-9f86-47d9-8891-4d17d4bd7949
ISNI: 0000000035896688
IPI: 00011876002

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 6 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.