King Crimson

King Crimson was a psychedelic rock band most popular in the sixties. They are widely regarded as one of the first metal bands. They only had two successful albums in the US, being much more successful in their native Britain. Their debut album went gold in the US. They are well-known for their Medieval theme. The song The Court of the Crimson King has become a classic rock staple despite not being a hit. They were a part of the British Invasion. Member Ian Anderson would go on to form hard rock band Foreigner.