Top of the Flops : 22. King Crimson

[Neil Barker]

22. KING CRIMSON



First and only TOTP studio appearance : "Cat Food", 26/3/70

Progressive rock band formed in 1969 from the ashes of Giles, Giles & Fripp.

The line-up at the time of this performance was : Greg Lake (vocals/bass), Robert Fripp (guitar), Pete Giles (bass), Michael Giles (drums) and Keith Tippet (piano).

Had 11 UK chart albums, but no hit singles.

[Wright Blan]

I'm not quite sure if King Crimson can truly be considered as a member of this series, as they did have some notable success.

Now if there was a series called "Top of the Slops", however...

[Neil Barker]

I know what you mean. I wasn't going to include them, but as they never had a hit single I thought I'd put them in there.