Gordon Haskell, former King Crimson singer and bassist, dies at age 74
King Crimson singer and bassist Gordon Haskell has died at the age of 74.News of the musician’s passing was announced on his official Facebook page late last night (October 18).“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon, a great musician and a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by so many,” reads the post.No cause of death has been announced yet.It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon, a great musician and a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by so many.Posted by Gordon Haskell on Sunday, October 18, 2020Haskell began his music career in the late ‘60s, playing bass in psychedelic pop outfit The Fleur de Lys, before becoming a session musician for Atlantic Records.