Mel Collins

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Melvyn Desmond Collins (born 5 September 1947, Isle of Man) is a British saxophonist, flautist and session musician.

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Mel Collins playing with Kokomo live at Barnes, London on 17 May 2008.
Mel Collins playing with Kokomo live at Barnes, London on 17 May 2008.
Background information
Birth nameMelvyn Desmond Collins
Born (1947-09-05) 5 September 1947 (age 76)
OriginIsle of Man
GenresProgressive rock, jazz fusion, rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute, keyboards
Member ofKing Crimson
Kokomo
Formerly ofCamel
Alan Parsons Project
Dire Straits
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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.