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John Wetton, David Cross, Robert Fripp, and Bill Bruford of King Crimson pose together in a studio in 1974, with musical equipment and coffee cups in the foreground.
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Bill Bruford

British musician
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John Wetton, David Cross, Robert Fripp, and Bill Bruford of King Crimson pose together in a studio in 1974, with musical equipment and coffee cups in the foreground.
King Crimson English rock band King Crimson, shown in 1974 with members (from left) John Wetton, David Cross, Robert Fripp, and Bill Bruford.

Bill Bruford was a British musician, primarily known as a drummer. He was a member of the progressive rock band Yes and played on albums such as Fragile and Close to the Edge. Bruford also contributed to other influential progressive rock bands, including King Crimson, and was part of the group U.K. Art rock, a genre that often overlaps with progressive rock, is characterized by complex compositions, virtuoso musicianship, and conceptual approaches. Bruford's drumming style was a significant element in the intricate soundscapes of these bands.123

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