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Heat of the Moment
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English supergroup featuring members of King Crimson, Yes, ELP and The Buggles.
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Asia
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The Snow Goose
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Desert themed UK band led by guitarist Andrew Latimer, famous for this instrumental album.
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Camel
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Dancing Madly Backwards
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US supergroup featuring Rod Evans, original vocalist of Deep Purple, and members of Johnny Winter & Iron Butterfly.
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Captain Beyond
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In the Land of Grey and Pink
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Canterbury scene cult favorite, formied out of the ashes of psychedelic band The Wilde Flowers.
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Caravan
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Images and Words
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American prog-metal pioneers led by John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy, known for virtuosic playing & long, technical compositions.
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Dream Theater
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Pictures at an Exhibition
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Supergroup consisting of keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, Greg Lake of King Crimson, and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Moving Waves
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Dutch prog band led by Thijs van Leer, famous for flute solos and the yodeling rock hit “Hocus Pocus.”
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Focus
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We're Only in It for the Money
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Experimental musician who led The Mothers of Invention before later embarking on a solo career.
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Frank Zappa
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Invisible Touch
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Band originally fronted by Peter Gabriel, that would take a more pop oriented approach once drummer Phil Collins assumed vocal duties.
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Genesis
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Octopus
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Cult band featuring brothers Derek, Phil & Ray Shulman, born out of the ashes of R&B outfit Simon Dupree & the Big Sound.
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Gentle Giant
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Radio Gnome Invisible
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Franco-British collective led by Daevid Allen, known for whimsical space-rock sagas about Pot Head Pixies.
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Gong
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Warrior on the Edge of Time
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"Space rock" band fronted by Dave Brock & once featuring Lemmy, later of Motorhead fame, on bass.
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Hawkwind
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Aqualung
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British band led by Ian Anderson, known for his flute playing and theatrical stage presence.
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Jethro Tull
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Leftoverture
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American group who blend heartland rock with prog; their hit “Carry On Wayward Son” became a classic rock staple.
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Kansas
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In the Court of the Crimson King
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Robert Fripp’s pioneering prog outfit, their 1969 debut is often considered the very first prog rock album.
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King Crimson
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Misplaced Childhood
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Neo-prog band fronted by Fish, known for dramatic lyrics and theatrical delivery. Their most well known song is "Kayleigh."
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Marillion
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Tubular Bells
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Multi-instrumentalist whose 1973 debut album became a surprise hit, famously used in The Exorcist.
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Mike Oldfield
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Frances the Mute
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21st century experimental prog band formed from the ashes of At the Drive-In, fusing Latin rhythms with chaotic prog-punk energy.
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The Mars Volta
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Nights In White Satin
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One of the earliest symphonic rock bands, fusing rock with orchestral arrangements in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed.
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The Moody Blues
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The Dark Side of the Moon
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Psychedelic turned prog icons, famous for concept albums exploring madness, time, and alienation.
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Pink Floyd
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In Absentia
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Steven Wilson’s band who mix prog with metal and ambient textures, widely regarded as carrying the prog torch into the 2000s.
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Porcupine Tree
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A Whiter Shade of Pale
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British band blending classical influences with rock; their baroque-tinged 1967 hit became a Summer of Love anthem.
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Procol Harum
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Ashes Are Burning
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Led by singer Annie Haslam, their brand of prog emphasized symphonic arrangements and soaring soprano vocals.
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Renaissance
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2112
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Canadian power trio of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart; their blend of virtuosity and sci-fi lyrics earned them cult status.
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Rush
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Third
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Canterbury Scene pioneers, blending jazz fusion with avant-garde rock; early home to Robert Wyatt and Kevin Ayers.
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Soft Machine
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Lateralus
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Prog-metal titans known for complex time signatures, dark visuals, and Maynard James Keenan’s enigmatic lyrics.
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Tool
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Pawn Hearts
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Dark, intense prog outfit led by Peter Hammill, known for saxophone and brooding vocals
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Van der Graaf Generator
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Roundabout
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British prog giants led by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, and Chris Squire; renowned for their virtuosic playing, Roger Dean artwork, and epic side-long suites.
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Yes
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