Signed by Greg Lake to Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Manticore Records, PFM collaborated with lyricist Peter Sinfield (King Crimson) to translate their albums into English. This move solidified their place alongside titans like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull. 2. The Jazz-Fusion Evolution in PFM's Discography
By the mid-1970s, the global progressive rock scene was splintering. Many bands turned toward the burning intensity of jazz fusion, pioneered by Return to Forever, Weather Report, and Mahavishnu Orchestra. PFM followed suit, recruiting legendary violinist Mauro Pagani and later, keyboardist/violinist Lucio Fabbri, alongside powerhouse drummer Franz Di Cioccio. Chocolate Kings (1975) Signed by Greg Lake to Emerson, Lake &