Old Prog

[ShredManWalking]

I really like old progressive rock... Am I the only one? Many of my friends who listen to power or black metal don't like it because it's "too soft..." Maybe it's the same at this forum... If you haven't listened to much of it, I suggest listening to Focus, Rush, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, early Genesis (Before Peter Gabriel left,) King Crimson, Dixie Dreggs and Renaissance.

 

['Shuggah]

What about Jethro Tull?

Seriously, I've only heard Catfish Rising from them, but based on that album alone, they rock.

 

[ElPredicador]

Like a lot of old progressive, althoug I don't hear much (prefer to hear the newer stuff), but listen to marillion, pendragon, Pink floyd, rush too. Digging now into styx (havent heard much though, seems much like pop prog) and genesis and yes.

oops, forgot Spocks beard and jadis.

 

[Demonspell]

I listen to lots of old prog, King Crimson and Genesis being the big favorites...have you acquainted yoyrself with Camel, Gentle Giant, or Nektar yet?

 

[ElPredicador]

Have heard some camel, but not much to make a judgement

 

[Manga-San]

Kansas are the kings of old Prog...

\m/Carry On My Wayward Son\m/

 

[Luis]

Emerson, Lake and Palmer are the my favorite progressive group, but i like others such as: Jethro Tull, King Crimson and YES. I believe those groups were much better than heavy metal bands, also they were the first one that mixed classical music with rock.

 

[Macy]

If it wasn't for these old bands, I don't think I would be listening to heavy music at all. My dad listened to those bands and got me (sub-consciously) into it. It's in my blood!

 

[Pharaoh]

I've been very much into older prog for many years.

 

[progmetalgod]

Kansas, Genesis and the kings Rush.

 

[Liquid Tension]

You're missing out if you don't listen to ZAPPA!

Rush, Genesis, Yes, The Doors and Zepplin still get plenty of time in my players.

 

[Prismatic Sphere]

TONS!

I listen to:

Rush
Camel
Genesis
Van Der Graaf Generator
Renaissance
Utopia
Tangerine Dream
Goblin
Steve Hackett
Gentle Giant
Marillion
Alan Parsons Project
Saga

and many others

 

[Mr. Shred-ididle]

I haven't heard that much old prog. Its wasn't in my time (or my parents) and I've been to buissy getting new-prog. But I'm open-minded and I have allways meant to look into it.

 

[Pharaoh]

I haven't heard that much old prog. Its wasn't in my time (or my parents) and I've been to buissy getting new-prog. But I'm open-minded and I have allways meant to look into it.

Kansas - "Leftoverture" is a good one to start with IMO. There are obvious influeneces you'll notice in Mike Romeo's writing from this great 70's Prog band.

 

[Harp Heaven]

I love old prog. Bands lI like are:

Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Gentle Giant
Yes
Focus
King Crimson
Hatfield and the North
Genesis
Jethro Tull

 

[The Stormbringer]

Rush and Yes are great, and I also like 90s Retro Prog.

 

[Luis]

Kansas - "Leftoverture" is a good one to start with IMO. There are obvious influeneces you'll notice in Mike Romeo's writing from this great 70's Prog band.

Mr Shred-Ididle: I think you should begin with groups from England... In fact Kansas are great but not as great as Emerson, Lake and Palmer or YES.

Two suggestions: ELP "Tarkus" and YES "Fragile"

 

[Mr. Shred-ididle]

Ok then I'll download some songs form them and then ifI like it I'll buy it.

 

[Grom Hellscream]

I like Camel, Yes , King Crimson, ELP and a little Genesis, Rush and do not like Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd

 

[Yngvai X]

I used to really be into old prog (even before I was into metal) but in recent years my taste has dwindled. I still like the old Rush stuff tho, and older Genesis.