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Most sources document that Ian leftCrimson because he was deeply missing his girlfriend while on that famous 1969tour of the US (where I saw them at the West Palm Beach Festival). Ian and Michael Giles werealso tired of playing “gloomy” songs. So while driving up the westcoast on their way to their last gig at the Fillmore, they told Fripp that theywere quitting. Fripp was very quiet in the front seat. (Ian documents all thisin his diary).
It was also interesting that The Nice wereplaying with King Crimson during their Fillmore appearance. This is where Greg Lake met Keith Emerson… The rest is history…
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Rick Blechta
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 200711:41 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup]Second thoughts
I asked Ian McDonald why he left King Crimson and he couldn't give mean answer that really meant anything. It was sort of sad. I wonder where theywould have gone if the band had stayed intact for a few more albums.
Rick