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Peter Giles (musician)

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For the 16th-century humanist and friend of Thomas More, see Pieter Gillis.

Peter A. Giles (born 17 June 1944, in Havant, Hampshire, England) is a bass player and vocalist.

Life

With his brother Michael Giles and Robert Fripp, he formed Giles, Giles and Fripp. Peter was replaced by Greg Lake when Fripp and Mike Giles formed King Crimson. Peter later made a guest appearance on King Crimson's second album In the Wake of Poseidon, and in 2002-2007, he united with other Crimson alumni in 21st Century Schizoid Band. The band toured to critical acclaim.

Peter also appeared with brother Michael Giles and Ian McDonald on the eponymous McDonald and Giles Island Records (ILPS 9126) in the U.K. and in the U.S. as Cotillion Records (SD 9042),

As of 2009 Peter is producing an album of original material with his wife Yasmine, under the banner of Aluna. This slated for worldwide release later this year.

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