Peter Sinfield, King Crimson's original lyricist, art director, and general jack-of-all-trades, has died at the age of 80.

Peter Sinfield, a versatile lyricist who cofounded prog-rock icons King Crimson and contributed to songs by Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Cher, has died.

King Crimson and stalwart leader Robert Fripp both confirmed Sinfield’s death. No cause was given but Sinfield was said to have been in declining health. Sinfield was a do-anyth

The famed lyricist of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Peter Sinfield has died aged 80. Robert Fripp confirmed the news.