Most important KC member besides Fripp?

It depends on the period...but overall, I guess Bruford followed by Sinfield

Mr. Bruford is a moth****ing musician 

Edited by Benjamin_Breeg - September 26 2006 at 17:19

I'd say Belew, at least for post-1980 KC. Wetton and Bruford would come immediately afterwards.

John Wetton is a fave, he did fantastic under Fripp's direction. On his own however, he wasn't that great unlike Bruford.

bruford and belew in the same level

I went with Bruford, because he is the most amazing drummer I've ever heard and I think he contributed to the KC sound in a way nobody else could have. I do, however, agree that Giles& Giles were integral to the formation of the band in the first place.

i actually think Belew [or Baloo, as me and a friend sometimes call him ], Levin and Bruford are all equally important in defining the Crimson spirit

voted for Levin as his contribution to the rename of KC is equally important in terms of rhythm section inovation [plus he's always underrated], but probably Bruford is most likely to get all the votes [and rightfully]

Either McDonald, or for later work Belew. I'm a big Bruford fan and I know he's been an integral part of KC for large chunks of its history but, he doesn't have the creative talent of either of the above gents.

    It depends on the period. In the beginning, Greg Lake was very important. Up to "Red" Bruford and Wetton were the focus. As the band is now, Adrian Belew would be the most important.

Adrian Belew on their later albums.