Ian McDonald , co-founder of the bands King Crimson and Foreigner , died last Wednesday, February 9th, at the age of 75, from cancer. The information was released by the musician's son, Max, and confirmed by a representative of the artist.
“I am extremely sad to report that my father passed away yesterday (09) from cancer. He was incredibly brave and never lost his kindness or sense of humor, even when the road was tough,” wrote Max (via DMG Live ). “My father was a brilliant and intuitive musician, a kind soul and a wonderful father. He will live on forever through his musical legacy and the love of his fans.”
As Rolling Stone , the composer and multi-instrumentalist's work on the 's debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King Red (1975), although he was no longer a member of the band at that time.
In Foreigner, founded in 1976 alongside Lou Gramm and Mick Jones , Ian McDonald was a guitarist, keyboardist, saxophonist, flautist, and also a backing vocalist on the band's first three albums: Foreigner (1977), Double Vision (1978), and Head Games (1979), leaving the group in 1980. Since then, the musician has pursued a career with various collaborations with other artists and solo projects.
Rest in peace, Ian!
