Ian McDonald was a British multi-instrumentalist who co-founded King Crimson and Foreigner.After serving in the British Army as a bandsman, McDonald helped form the classic prog-rock band King Crimson.
He played saxophone, flute, keyboards, and other instruments on their influential first album, 1969’s “In the Court of the Crimson King,” before leaving the band.
He played with fellow King Crimson alum Michael Giles for a time, then briefly rejoined King Crimson before co-founding Foreigner in 1976.
McDonald played guitar, keyboards, saxophone, and flute with Foreigner, as well as singing backing vocals. He stayed with the band through their first three albums, cowriting songs and playing on popular singles including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” and “Head Games” before being fired as the band reworked its lineup.
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