I did quite a lot of the arranging, fitting different sections together, tempo changes, all sorts of things like that. I actually acted as a bridge between Robert and Ian. Not so much composing, rather presenting musical ideas at each rehearsal.

Prior to the formation of Crimson he also co-founded the short-lived Giles Giles & Fripp with his brother Peter and Robert Fripp the previous year. He continues to work as a session musician; most recently he contributed to Ian McDonald's 1999 solo album Driver's Eyes. [1] A release and live shows are planned for 2009.

Prior to the formation of Crimson he also co-founded the short-lived Giles Giles & Fripp with his brother Peter and Robert Fripp the previous year. Michael Giles (born Michael Rex Giles 1 March 1942 Waterlooville Hampshire) is an English drummer best known as a co-founder of King Crimson in 1969.