WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE ROCK ?
“Progressive rock was largely a European movement, and drew most of its influences from classical music and jazz fusion, in contrast to American rock, which was historically influenced by rhythm & blues and country. Over the years various sub-genres of progressive rock – or prog – have emerged, such as symphonic rock, art rock, neo progressive and progressive metal.” How would you like having a trustworthy companion to guide you on a journey to discover the music you dream about? That’s exactly our goal with the following: Through this “mini guide” of the “progressive music”, it is intended that you discover the kind of music via four sections – – each covering one “wave” of the progressive movement. They are: the late Sixties (prehistory); the Seventies (the golden age); the Eighties (the silver age & the birth of neo progressive rock); and the Nineties to the present (rebirth and new progressive metal). For certain groups, one will find a selection of their best albums. The intereste
