Born in Croydon, England, King's first musical studies were at the Royal School of Church Music at Addington Palace and later at the Royal College of Music he studied with Humphrey Searle, Justin Connolly and Alexander Goehr.
King's first musical studies were born in Croydon, England. King's first musical studies were at the Royal School of Church Music at Addington Palace. Later at the Royal College of Music he studied with Humphrey Searle. Later at the Royal College of Music he studied with Justin Connolly. Later at the Royal College of Music he studied with Alexander Goehr.