Sid Smith

Praise for the expanded and revised edition of In The Court Of King Crimson - An Observation Over Fifty Years.

“Vivid and incisive.” Mojo

"It’s a beautifully written and engaging dive into one of rock’s most consistently, inexplicable, bewildering and brilliant bands."

Classic Rock

“Authoritative, revealing, and just a damn good read.” - Prog

“Properly indispensable.” - Record Collector

"The most compendious, exhaustive history of the band that anyone could want." Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 6.

About the author:

A freelance music journalist, Sid Smith's reviews and feature articles have appeared in regional and national press and online including Prog magazine, Uncut, Classic Rock, Record Collector, BBC Music, and many others.

Sid is a prolific author of sleeve notes and essays for major and independent record labels with over 200 titles to his credit, including 2018 British Jazz Awards nominee, Where Fortune Smiles featuring John McLaughlin, John Surman, Dave Holland, and 2019 Prog Awards nominee, the deluxe reissue of Van Der Graaf Generator’s 1969 debut.