Ian McDonald ‘Foreigner’ co-founder dies at 75, Netizens Pay Tribute on Twitter
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A multi-instrumentalist named Ian McDonald died on February 9. As the co-founder of King Crimson and Foreigner, he was best known for those roles.
Earlier this week, a press release reported that Ian died peacefully at home in New York City on Wednesday surrounded by family members. The cause of McDonald’s death is still unknown, and no further details have been released.
The Complete Story About Ian Mcdonald
He served with the British Army for five years as a bandsman after being born on June 25, 1946. In 1969, Ian was a founding member of the rock band King Crimson. He was an expert in everything from classical orchestras to dance bands.
McDonald and Giles was a group formed by Ian and drummer Michael Giles after they left the band.
Since another founding member, Robert Fripp, decided to separate the band. He did not rejoin King Crimson as a full member in 1974.
In 1946, Donald joined the rock band Foreigner as a guitar, woodwind, and keyboard player. His work as a session musician led to his being featured on the T Rex single Get It On. And on other recordings by artists such as Linda Lewis and Christine Harwood.
After releasing a solo recording in 1999 called Drivers Eyes, he released his second studio album in 2008. On songs like Judy Dyble’s Talking With Strangers, Ian played saxophone and flute. He accompanied Asia during their opening performance for Yes at Upper Darby’s Tower Theater in July 2009.
Following the appearance on Keith Emerson’s An Intimate Evening with Greg Lake, the Osterley, Middlesex, native also contributed flute to Greg Talk’s I Talk to the Wind. He shared lead vocals with him.
My heart is broken.
— Helen Karn Page (@HelenPage971) February 11, 2022
Ian McDonald, Founding Member of King Crimson and Foreigner, Dies at 75.
R.I.P. dear Ian. pic.twitter.com/ETVgxqzI75
Twitter Users Pay Tribute
Among his many fan followings was the fact that he was an expert in playing various musical instruments. After learning of his death, the public and other well-known figures posted their grief on social media.
One user said imagine creating an entire musical genre out of thin air. Leaving behind probably the most important recording of mellotron ever made. Ian McDonald did it, right man.
Another said, “#Now Playing” RIP Ian McDonald. Another user that it is a huge loss in the prog community. “RIP Ian McDonald”
#RIP Ian McDonald pic.twitter.com/E4kEaKxYbM
— Mirror Man (@mirror_man69) February 11, 2022
Maxwell McDonald is the son of a late musician. No details about his personal life have been released.
R.I.P.
— キングダイアモンド (@kingdyamond) February 11, 2022
Ian McDonald#nowplaying Hot Blooded 96kHz/24bit by Foreigner on #onkyo #hfplayer pic.twitter.com/54avS8dOtn
💔💔💔
— Sërch (@serch25) February 11, 2022
R.I.P. Ian McDonald pic.twitter.com/XJ4LEnufPV
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
