Originating Location: US/UK

Originating Era: 1970s

Key ArtistsEdit

• Emerson, Lake & Palmer
• Genesis
• Gentle Giant
• Jethro Tull
• King Crimson
• Mike Oldfield
• Pink Floyd
• Return To Forever
• Rush
• Yes

Key AlbumsEdit

• Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
• Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick
• King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
• Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells
• Pink Floyd - The Wall
• Yes - Fragile

Genre DescriptionEdit

Prog is typically known for its artiness (some would say pretentiousness) and combining of many other genres, including Classical and Jazz. Prog is often closely related with Metal as well, though it tends to be a bit lighter and experimental. Prog compositions tend to be complex and long (some would say noodly), and typically performed on standard rock instruments, though often with much in the way of studio experimentation.

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Further ReadingEdit

• Wikipedia Page