Prog Rock

New Van Der Graaf Generator album, Do Not Disturb

Esoteric Recordings today announced a new Van Der Graaf Generator album, Do Not Disturb, anticipated on September 30th, 2016. Always good news...

Submitted by Charles Snider on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 16:07

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Niemen, Czesław

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Perhaps the most important singer in Poland's rock history, Czesław Niemen released three English language albums of world-class progressive rock in the early 70s, most featuring SBB as backing group.

Founded: 1939

Location: Stare Wasiliszki, Poland (now Belarus)

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Novalis

One of Germany's first rock bands to sing exclusively in their native language. Albums were produced by Achim Reichel.

Founded: 1971

Location: Hamburg, Germany

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Oldfield, Mike

Multi-Instrumentalist, Mike.

Founded: 1953

Location: Reading, England

Website: http://www.mikeoldfield.org/

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Omega

The crown jewel of Hungary, Omega have sustained a stable lineup since 1971, recording several albums with Peter Hauke for the Bacillius label aimed towards international release.

Founded: 1968

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Website: Omega Rock

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Opeth

From heavy metal prodigies to prog rockers, Opeth are peerless among current rock bands.

Founded: 1990

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Website: Opeth - Official Website - Home

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Paul Williams, RIP

Bassist for Zoot Money, singer for Tempest, Alan Holdsworth, Ansley Dunbar, Juicy Lucy and more,
Paul Williams (née Yarlett) passed away at age 78. RIP, my condolences to his family and friends.

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Paul Williams

Submitted by Charles Snider on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 01:00

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Pete Banks, R.I.P.

[[bands/banks-peter|Peter Banks]], one of the first "progressive" guitarists, passed away in his London home on March 7th, at age 65.

On the web:

R.I.P. Peter Banks (1947-2013) | Psychosync, the Flash homepage

Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 06:00

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Phillips, Anthony

Founding member and early guitarist of Genesis, Anthony Phillips began a solo career in the mid-70s. Latter work concentrated on library music and soundtracks.

Founded: 1951

Location: Putney, England

Website: The Official Anthony Phillips Website

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Pinhas, Richard

Pinhas' contribution to the Parisian progressive music scene cannot be underrated. Also, a professor of philosophy at Sorbonne.

Founded: 1951

Location: Paris, France

Website: Richard Pinhas > Accueil

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