Progressive rock

by / on July 19, 2012 at 10:33 am / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Canadian prog-rockers Saga reunite with Michael Sadler, set release date for new album

Saga is on the loose again. The Canadian prog rockers have reunited with original lead singer Michael Sadler, and will release their 20th studio project on August 28, 2012

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by / on July 19, 2012 at 10:11 am / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

'Yes should certainly be in there': Squackett project underscores Rock and Rock Hall of Fame snub

The well-received recent Squackett collaboration between Yes co-founder Chris Squire and Genesis alum Steve Hackett brought together two of prog rock’s most recognizable musical figures.

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by / on July 18, 2012 at 8:33 am / in Progressive rock, Rock Music, Something Else! Interviews, Uncategorized

'He just owns that role': Chris Squire on Yes' new singer Jon Davison, and what's next

As Chris Squire and Yes retake to the road for another round of North American tour dates, the co-founding bass-playing leader of the band reflects on a season of change.

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by / on July 17, 2012 at 5:06 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Something Else! sneak peek: Marillion, "Power" (2012)

Even as Marillion puts the finishing touches on their forthcoming 2012 studio album, the prog rockers have released a new song — called “Power.”

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by / on July 17, 2012 at 4:10 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Departed Yes frontman Benoit David set for return with former band Mystery

Wondering what’s happened to former Yes singer Benoit David? He’s rejoined his old band Mystery, which has now been bolstered by the addition of former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio.

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by / on July 17, 2012 at 8:13 am / in Desert Island Discs, Jazz, Pop Music, Progressive rock, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Desert Island Discs: Debut Album Edition

Occasionally, somebody gets it completely right on the very first try. This focuses on those times. But hold on, Gilligan: With no rules about era or genre, our 13-member list of desert island debut discs runs an amazing gamut

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by / on July 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Neal Morse makes bold return to prog rock with second release of 2012

Neal Morse returns once again to mainstream progressive rock with the September 11 release Momentum, to be followed by a North American tour.

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by / on July 16, 2012 at 1:56 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Cancer claims co-founding Deep Purple keyboard legend Jon Lord

Keyboardist Jon Lord, a key element of the Deep Purple sound and co-writer of their signature track “Smoke on the Water,” has died at 71. He had battled pancreatic cancer since a diagnosis last August.

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by / on July 10, 2012 at 2:56 pm / in Concerts, Progressive rock, Rock Music

Renaissance returns with new live album, concert dates and planned studio effort

Prog-rock vets Renaissance — led by vocalist/lyricist Annie Haslam and guitarist/composer Michael Dunford — have returned with a new live album, a series of fall concert dates and a planned studio project.

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by / on July 5, 2012 at 2:44 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

Jon Anderson, Peter Gabriel, Rick Wakeman, Roger Waters newly nominated as 'Prog Gods'

Ian Anderson, Jon Anderson, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hillage, Rick Wakeman and Roger Waters will vie for the title of ‘Prog God’ in the first annual Progressive Music Awards, to be held this September in London.

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