Yes, there was a sort of underground cult following, which came from nowhere, and grew, and grew. It was quite surprising to us all, because all of us had spent probably the previous five to ten years without it. So it was quite overwhelming. Overwhelming and humbling.

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.