King's X

The Profile

King’s X is an American rock trio formed in 1979, featuring Doug Pinnick (bass, vocals), Ty Tabor (guitars, vocals) and Jerry Gaskill (drums, vocals). Known for three‑part harmonies and a fusion of heavy riffing with soul, funk, prog and Beatles‑influenced melodicism, they rose to acclaim with late‑’80s/early‑’90s albums and have maintained the same core lineup.

Frequently described as a Houston, Texas trio, King’s X blends heavy guitars with soul vocals and Beatles‑style harmonies. The lineup—Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor and Jerry Gaskill—has remained stable since their 1988 debut. Reviews highlight Pinnick’s deep multi‑string bass and voice, Tabor’s tone and arpeggios, and Gaskill’s creative drumming. After a 14‑year studio gap, the band returned with Three Sides of One; Gaskill had survived two heart attacks during the hiatus.

Nine DeBaser reviews map King’s X from late-’80s breakthroughs to their 2022 return. Writers praise Ty Tabor’s luminous arpeggios and tone, Doug Pinnick’s powerful soul voice and deep bass, and Jerry Gaskill’s inventive, groovy drumming. Gretchen Goes to Nebraska and Faith, Hope & Love earn special acclaim; Dogman marks the heavier turn. Three Sides of One is a solid comeback after a 14‑year gap.