Michael Giles

English drummer; founding member of King Crimson and drummer on their 1969 debut. Collaborated with Ian McDonald on McDonald & Giles (1970). Solo album Progress was recorded in 1978 and released in 2002.

Founding member of King Crimson; played drums on In the Court of the Crimson King (1969).

The reviews praise Michael Giles's solo album Progress as a progressive/Canterbury-influenced gem recorded in 1978 and released in 2002. Reviewers highlight strong musicianship, notable collaborators, evocative concept and high sound quality. Major criticism concerns the album's limited availability, making it a collectors' item.

For:Fans of progressive rock, the Canterbury scene, King Crimson followers and collectors of rare progressive albums.