On December 10, 1970, “Island” label released “Lizard”, the third King Crimson studio album. It was recorded August – September 1970, at the “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield.
Personnel:
- Robert Fripp – guitar, mellotron, synthesizer, organ, devices
- Mel Collins– saxophone, flute
- Gordon Haskell– vocals, bass guitar
- Andy McCulloch– drums
- Keith Tippett– acoustic and electric pianos
- Robin Miller – oboe, cor anglais
- Mark Charig– cornet
- Nick Evans– trombone
- Jon Anderson– vocals
- Tony Levin- bass guitar
- Peter Sinfield – pictures, sleeve conception
- Gini Barris – outside painting
- Koraz Wallpapers – inside marbling
- C.S. – typography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Peter Sinfield, all music by Robert Fripp.
- Cirkus (including Entry of the Chameleons)
- Indoor Games
- Happy Family
- Lady of the Dancing Water
- Lizard
- Prince Rupert Awakes
- Bolero – The Peacock’s Tale
- The Battle of Glass Tears
- Dawn Song
- Last Skirmish
- Prince Rupert’s Lament
- Big Top