Mel Collins
Biography: Melvyn Desmond Collins (born 5 September 1947, Isle of Man) is a British saxophonist, flautist and session musician. Collins has played in several progressive rock groups, having been a member of King Crimson on two occasions (the first from 1970 to 1972 and the second from 2013 to 2021) and having played with Camel, the Alan Parsons Project, Roger Waters and Chris Squire. He has also worked in a wide variety of contexts ranging from R&B and blues rock to jazz.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 05, 1947
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Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1984-06-17
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Overview: Alchemy is a double live album originally released in 1984 with an accompanying VHS, now released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time. Recorded on 23rd July 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon, London.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-17
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In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
2022-10-19
In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
Overview: The film explores the “acute suffering” and transcendent glory experienced by current and former members of King Crimson, allowing the audience an intimate and sometimes uncomfortable insight into the musicians’ experience as they confront life and death head on in the world’s most demanding rock band.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-19
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Chris Rea - Rockpalast - Open-Air-Festival Loreley 1985
1985-08-17
Chris Rea - Rockpalast - Open-Air-Festival Loreley 1985
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Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1985-08-17
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King Crimson: Heaven & Earth
2019-06-07
King Crimson: Heaven & Earth
Overview: Heaven & Earth is the seventh box set in a series which will, when complete, cover all periods of King Crimson activity from 1969 to the present era. Blu-Ray video contains Europe 2000 - The Bootleg TV tour, which features around 10 hours of audio/video mostly never seen/heard since the concerts with versions of selected songs and improvs (usually two per night of each) from almost every show. Includes footage and music from 20 performances.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-07
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21 Century Schizoid Band live in Japan
2003-01-01
21 Century Schizoid Band live in Japan
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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King Crimson: Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind
2016-09-16
King Crimson: Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind
Overview: A comprehensive and immersive account of the 2015 live incarnation of the ever evolving entity that is the mighty King Crimson.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-16
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Camel: Moondances
2007-02-06
Camel: Moondances
Overview: DVD containing two concerts from the British Prog band, captured in 1976 and 1977. Camel Live in Concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, April 14, 1976: This long-lost recording was finally recovered in 2006. With the original lineup of Andrew Latimer, Doug Ferguson, the late Peter Bardens and Andy Ward, this recording was made during the promotion of Camel's 1976 album Moonmadness. Camel Live In Concert at the Hippodrome Golders Green, London, 22 September, 1977. Featuring Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward, Richard Sinclair and Mel Collins.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-06
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King Crimson: Meltdown - Live In Mexico City
2018-11-19
King Crimson: Meltdown - Live In Mexico City
Overview: Live performance during the King Crimson's five nights residency at Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City in July 2017. Robert Fripp: Guitar & keyboards Mel Collins: Saxes & flute Gavin Harrison: Drums, Jakko Jakszyk: Guitar & voice Tony Levin: Basses & stick Pat Mastelotto: Drums, Bill Rieflin: Keyboards Jeremy Stacey: Drums & keyboards
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-19
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