Título: King Crimson
Seção: 1970-1971: the "interregnum" - In the Wake of Poseidon and Lizard
Background: King Crimson are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. King Crimson have been influential both on the early 1970s progressive rock movement and numerous contemporary artists. The band has undergone numerous formations throughout its history of which 21 musicians have been members; since October 2017 it has consisted of Robert Fripp, Jakko Jakszyk, Tony Levin, Mel Collins, Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, Jeremy Stacey and Bill Rieflin. Fripp is the only consistent member of the group and is considered the band's leader and driving force.

Conteúdo: After their first US tour, King Crimson was in a state of flux with various line-up changes, thwarted tour plans, and difficulties in finding a satisfactory musical direction. This period has subsequently been referred to as the "interregnum" - a nickname implying that the "King" (King Crimson) was not properly in place during this time. Fripp became the only remaining musician in the band, with Sinfield expanding his creative role to playing synthesizers.  Fripp and Sinfield recorded the second King Crimson album, In the Wake of Poseidon, in 1970 with the Giles brothers hired back as the session rhythm section, and with jazz pianist Keith Tippett and Circus saxophonist Mel Collins as guest musicians. The group considered hiring Elton John to be the singer, but decided against the idea. Lake then agreed to sing on the album in exchange for receiving King Crimson's PA equipment, except on "Cadence and Cascade", which is sung by Fripp's friend Gordon Haskell. Though Tippett was offered band membership, he preferred to remain as a studio collaborator, performing with the band for a single gig. Upon its release in May 1970, In the Wake of Poseidon reached No. 4 in the UK and No. 31 in the US. It received some criticism from those who thought it sounded too similar to their first album. With no musicians to perform material from their new album, Fripp and Sinfield persuaded Haskell to join as singer and bassist and recruited Andy McCulloch as drummer, retaining Collins as saxophon

user: What is the "interregnum"?

assistant: This period has subsequently been referred to as the "interregnum" - a nickname implying that the "King" (King Crimson) was not properly in place during this time.

user: What is In The Wake of Poseidon?

assistant: Fripp and Sinfield recorded the second King Crimson album, In the Wake of Poseidon, in 1970

user: Was the album a success?

assistant: In the Wake of Poseidon reached No. 4 in the UK and No. 31 in the US.

user: Was Lizard another album?

assistant: the third album, Lizard,

user: Was that album successful?

assistant: Lizard reached No. 29 in the UK and No. 113 in the US.

user: What genre is the band's music?

assistant: Lizard was certainly not to the taste of the more rhythm-and-blues-oriented Haskell and McCulloch,

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: The group considered hiring Elton John to be the singer, but decided against the idea.

user: Why did they decide against it?

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