Originally Posted by mgvsmith:
“Yes, that's better put. There probably weren't many prog to punk converts (although I was one, a 70s Yes fan). My friends seemed to embrace Rush and then Marillion I remember. I must admit to occasionally listening to Rush.”
“Yes, that's better put. There probably weren't many prog to punk converts (although I was one, a 70s Yes fan). My friends seemed to embrace Rush and then Marillion I remember. I must admit to occasionally listening to Rush.”
I think you'd be surprised. Contrary to popular perception most Prog fans have, in general, a very wide and eclectic taste in music, one certainly not limited to Prog. Because Prog covers such a vast palate of music, from folk, jazz, thrash metal, orchestral, etc, there is a lot of cross-over between many genres as far as many prog fans are concerned. So where a Prog fan might initially like Van Der Graaf Generator, it is very likely they will also be open to the wider jazz catalogue.
Originally Posted by mgvsmith:
“I would suggest that Genesis did repackage the sound writing shorter, more pop oriented songs to complement the longer works. But it did work for them. I think Yes did the same but less successfully.
Pink Floyd's music has its roots in psychedelic and prog rock but they transcend both genres for me. However, I wouldn't argue if they were described as a prog rock band who were successful throughout their career.”
“I would suggest that Genesis did repackage the sound writing shorter, more pop oriented songs to complement the longer works. But it did work for them. I think Yes did the same but less successfully.
Pink Floyd's music has its roots in psychedelic and prog rock but they transcend both genres for me. However, I wouldn't argue if they were described as a prog rock band who were successful throughout their career.”
Most Prog bands cover across various genres, Pink Floyd are one example.
Whilst there might not be the "pure" Prog bands around today, there are a lot who have a large Prog influence, the obvious ones being the likes of Muse, Radiohead, Elbow, etc.






