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Rank your favorite late 60s/early 70s progressive rock bands
Posted on 5/31/17 at 12:06 am
Posted on 5/31/17 at 12:06 am
Mine:
Yes/Pink Floyd (tie)
ELO
Jethro Tull
King Crimson
ELP
Strawbs
Genesis
Yes/Pink Floyd (tie)
ELO
Jethro Tull
King Crimson
ELP
Strawbs
Genesis
This post was edited on 5/31/17 at 12:07 am
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Posted on 5/31/17 at 12:26 am to lammo
Cream
Posted on 5/31/17 at 12:42 am to lammo
maybe switch ELO with Genesis that is pretty much my top 5 too
Posted on 5/31/17 at 5:43 am to lammo
Tull
Zappa
ELP
ELO
Rush
Strawbs (good to see them getting a mention)
But I think Tull and Zappa are both marginal for "Progressive".
Zappa
ELP
ELO
Rush
Strawbs (good to see them getting a mention)
But I think Tull and Zappa are both marginal for "Progressive".
Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:30 am to lammo
I must confess I find pretty much all of the 'progressive' rock era stuff unlistenable these days. Simply heard it too much at the time. I've tried, I eject after a few minutes. Oh, well.
I do still listen to Crack the Sky occasionally. They've aged fairly well, imo. They're more of a mid '70's band, though.
I do still listen to Crack the Sky occasionally. They've aged fairly well, imo. They're more of a mid '70's band, though.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:13 am to lammo
Pink Floyd
Moody Blues
Jethro Tull
Yes
Procol Harum
Moody Blues
Jethro Tull
Yes
Procol Harum
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:11 pm to Lou Pai
Damn, I forgot The Moody Blues. Also Traffic, Deep Purple, and wishbone Ash.
This post was edited on 5/31/17 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:25 pm to lammo
What is your definition of progressive ? Because Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles were clearly the most innovative and experimental artists of that era.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 9:38 pm to OldTigahFot
Yeah, if we're just naming really good bands from the 60s/70s then I'll add Steely Dan, Chicago and Toto.
If Deep Purple is a progressive band then how about Iron Butterfly.
To add to the poster above: Progressive in what sense? Black Sabbath was progressive to the metal explosion in the 80s. Elton John was progressive to 80s pop music. And the Beatles progressed rock music in general for generations.
Not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, because we all love music, what is the definition of a 60s/70s progressive band?
If Deep Purple is a progressive band then how about Iron Butterfly.
To add to the poster above: Progressive in what sense? Black Sabbath was progressive to the metal explosion in the 80s. Elton John was progressive to 80s pop music. And the Beatles progressed rock music in general for generations.
Not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, because we all love music, what is the definition of a 60s/70s progressive band?
Posted on 6/1/17 at 2:03 am to lammo
There is a severe lack of Camel in this thread.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 9:04 am to lammo
"Atomic Rooster"...most underrated "progressive" group. Giant, Soft Machine, FZ and the Mothers... And yes "progressive" can be applied to many genres but I think "Prog-Rock" has been fairly well established. I would not include Purple, Cream, etc., but music, being a subjective art form, is first a personal experience and interpretation for each listener. One man's "blues rock" is another man's "progressive"??
This post was edited on 6/1/17 at 9:09 am
Posted on 6/1/17 at 10:57 pm to lammo
King Crimson
ELP
Pink Floyd
ELP
Pink Floyd
Posted on 6/2/17 at 12:50 am to RantardoMontalbon
Progressive rock in the late 60s/early to mid 70s means to me bands that incorporated in their music classical influences, fantasy/sci fi themes, spacey elements, and superb musicianship.
Cream I think is not, although I love Cream.
Deep Purple I think is, borderline. Rush, yes, somewhat. Sabbath no, too heavy. Same for Iron Butterfly. I like very much all those bands, however.
Cream I think is not, although I love Cream.
Deep Purple I think is, borderline. Rush, yes, somewhat. Sabbath no, too heavy. Same for Iron Butterfly. I like very much all those bands, however.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 1:08 am to lammo
I grew up with my Mom and found albums such as "Meet the Beatles", "Getz/Gilberto" and Santana "Abraxas" in her very small collection.
Some would not be considered true prog rock but that's OK.
Yes
Iron Butterfly
Deep Purple
Not really Genesis
Camel
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Gong
Focus
Crack the Sky
Happy the Man
Some would not be considered true prog rock but that's OK.
Yes
Iron Butterfly
Deep Purple
Not really Genesis
Camel
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Gong
Focus
Crack the Sky
Happy the Man
Posted on 6/3/17 at 7:15 am to lammo
Black Sabbath
Allman Brothers
Aerosmith
Allman Brothers
Aerosmith
Posted on 6/3/17 at 1:18 pm to Telecaster
quote:
I must confess I find pretty much all of the .'progressive' rock era stuff unlistenable these days. Simply heard it too much at the time. I've tried, I eject after a few minutes. Oh, well.
Please do not take this as an attack but I cannot understand this sentiment and I hear it a lot. I mean I am 49 and many bands I grew up listening to I still love and never tire of them. I understand that one song played over and over may get old but whole bands and genres are what I just don't get.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 2:04 pm to Tackle74
That's why I like KC. Fripp copies the jazz tradition and forms a new lineup every few years.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 2:34 pm to Telecaster
quote:
Crack the Sky
Listened to Safety In Numbers last night.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:06 pm to lammo
King Crimson
Everyone else.
Everyone else.
Posted on 6/5/17 at 6:51 pm to bleeng
Pink Floyd
Silver Apples
Yes
Bloodrock
Deep Purple
Silver Apples
Yes
Bloodrock
Deep Purple
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