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Progressive rock (sometimes shortened to "prog rock" or "prog", also called "art rock") is a form of rock music that evolved in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility".

Progressive rock bands pushed "rock's technical and compositional boundaries" by going beyond the standard rock or popular verse-chorus based song structures. As well, the arrangements often incorporate elements drawn from classical, jazz and avant-garde music. Songs with lyrics are sometimes conceptual, abstract, or based in fantasy. Progressive rock bands used "concept albums that made unified statements, usually telling an epic story or tackling a grand overarching theme".

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Dream Theater

Progressive metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. Some progressive metal bands are also influenced by jazz fusion and classical music. Like progressive rock songs, progressive metal songs are usually much longer than standard metal songs, and they are often thematically linked in concept albums. As a result, progressive metal is rarely heard on mainstream radio and video programs.

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Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic or space rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. They are known for philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative cover art, and elaborate live shows. One of rock music's most successful acts, the group have sold over 200 million albums worldwide[1][2] including 74.5 million albums in the United States alone.[3]

Pink Floyd had moderate mainstream success and were one of the most popular bands in the London underground music scene in the late 1960s as a psychedelic band led by Syd Barrett; however, Barrett's erratic behaviour eventually forced his colleagues to replace him with guitarist and singer David Gilmour. After Barrett's departure, singer and bass player Roger Waters gradually became the dominant and driving force in the mid-1970s, until his eventual departure from the group in 1985. The band recorded several albums, achieving worldwide success with The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), and The Wall (1979). In 1985, Waters declared Pink Floyd "a spent force", but the remaining members, led by Gilmour, continued recording and touring under the name Pink Floyd. Although they were unsuccessfully sued by Waters for rights to the name, they again enjoyed worldwide success with A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994). Eventually they reached a settlement out of court with Waters allowing them use of the name.

Waters performed with the band for the first time in 24 years on July 2, 2005 at the London Live 8 concert.

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Tago Mago's cover

Tago Mago is the second studio album by the German experimental rock band Can, and was originally released as a double LP in 1971 by United Artists. It was the band's first studio album to feature Kenji "Damo" Suzuki after their previous vocalist, Malcolm Mooney, quit the band in 1970 due to a nervous breakdown. The album was remastered and released as a SACD in September 2004, and included commentary from former Melody Maker journalist David Stubbs and Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream.

Tago Mago has been described as Can's most extreme record in terms of sound and structure.[4] The album has received much critical acclaim since its release and has been cited as an influence by various artists. There have been attempts by several artists to play cover versions of songs from Tago Mago. Remix versions of several tracks by various artists are included on the album Sacrilege.

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Neil Peartin concert with Rush. Milan, Italy, 2004. Archives edit

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Progressive rock news

May 2008: Uriah Heep To Tour In Support Of New CD.
May 2008: Queensryche will Perform the full album Operation: Mindcrime in their concert in Oklahoma.
March 2008: Liquid Tension Experiment's 10th Anniversary Tour
March 2008: Asia Sign To EMI America and release a new album: Phoenix
January-February 2008: Dream Theater Announce Australian Tour Dates.
January 2008: Release of seventh Ayreon studio album, 01011001.
January 2008: Asia Announce New Album, European Tour Dates, And More...
January 2008: CD/DVD Releases: Genesis - Remember Knebworth 1978: A Midsummer Night's Dream
December 12, 2007: Rush will extend their "Snakes & Arrows" World Tour into 2008.

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Rick Wakeman (Yes): "I always say that it’s about breaking the rules. But the secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place".
Mike Oldfield: "HEALTH WARNING - This record could be hazardous to the health of cloth-eared nincompoops. If you suffer from this condition, consult your Doctor immediately" (A warning on his album Amarock).
Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant): "Occasionally I get the urge (to perform again) but I'm an old fart. Who wants to see an old fart on stage? That's like Las Vegas. The old bands are tired, go see the new ones. If Giant got back together and toured, it might burst your bubble. It wouldn't be the same. The chapter's closed. Leave it alone".

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Did you know...

"Money" by Pink Floyd was edited to 3 minutes and censored to remove the word "shit" from the U.S promo single. This has become commonly known as the "bull-blank" version.
If you play Milliontown's Hyperventilate and press the rewind button, you could note that it starts counting minus. After about -1:40 press play again. The little snippet you'll hear is called "Is Your Name Derek?" and features several bandmembers of Godfrey's earlier band "Freefall" talking with higher pitched voices. This is not available on the iTunes download.

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