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Bruce, Jack

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One of the original English progressive artists, Jack Bruce's voice and bass came to prominence as a member of Cream.

Founded: 1943

Location: Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Website: Welcome to Jack Bruce.com

Bruford

Led by its namesake, Bill Bruford of course, the band was his post-U.K. fusion outfit.

Founded: 1976

Location: London, England

Website: Bill Bruford

Calvert, Robert

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Best known for his role in Hawkwind, the mercurial Robert Newton Calvert also recorded a pair of solo albums in the mid 70s with producer Brian Eno. Upon his departure in 1979 and up until his death in 1988, his work comprised mainly on stage plays and poetry, but his moody, electronic work was certainly of its time.

Founded: 1945

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Website: Robert Calvert - the spirit of the p/age

Camel

Founded: 1971

Location: London, England

Website: Welcome to the Official Camel Website

Caravan

Along with Soft Machine, one of the original British rock bands from Canterbury.

Founded: 1967

Location: Canterbury, England

Website: Caravan :: Official Website

Centipede

Founded by Keith Tippet, Centipede were a large ensemble, purpose built for success!

Founded: 1970

Location: London, England

Chris Squire

Instrument(s): 
bass, voice

Circus

Originally the Stormsville Shakers, the band morphed into Circus when leader Phillip Goodhand-Tait left the band in 1969. They earned their stripes with a residency at the Marquee Club in Soho and providing a start for Mel Collins, undoubtedly the one of the star instrumentalists of the progressive era.

Founded: 1968

Location: London, England

Clouds

Formed in 1966 and known as 1-2-3, the members of Clouds were one of the first proponents of organ-driven rock and their residency at the Marquee Club influenced many would-be prog rockers. Their set included a cover of Paul Simon's "America", the arrangement Yes nicked for their version. Bassist Ian Ellis, keyboardist Billy Ritchie and drummer Harry Hughes changed their name to Clouds when they signed to Island Records in 1967.

Founded: 1966

Location: Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Website: Clouds

Colosseum

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Led by Jon Hiseman, one of Britian's first jazz-rock bands. The core lineup came together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers #89, for the Bare Wires album.

Founded: 1968

Location: London, England

Website: Welcome to Temple-Music