I just do NOT like them!!

I can appreciate the talent of Emerson and Palmer, as musicians, but don't think the music is up to scratch, for a three-piece they don't seem to be particularly together either. Sloppy may be a word I could use. Anderson (Jon) Anderson (Ian) Peter Gabriel, Steve Hogarth, Peter Nicholls, Roine Stolt, John Wetton, Dave Gilmour - all these singers have something memorable about their voices. They may not all be technically good singers, but their voices suit the bands they are in, and the songs they sing. And they are distinctive. Well, to me they are. I can recognise them anywhere!  Greg Lake sounds quite wimpish to me, and doesn't stand out at all. He could be one of a number of so-so singers. Of course, I know fans of the band love his voice, and, for them, maybe he is very distinctive. Not to me though. His voice to me is, well, weak, therefore inferior. Each to his or her own though. I think the band could have accomplished so much more if they had added at least one more musician. Maybe a singer/guitarist.

ELP = showmanship. But, showmanship does not necessarily = good music.

GENTLE GIANT (There are some good songs, but generally it's not for me)

STYX

yeah, i knew there was only one prog band i could absolutely not stand, but i forgot. thanks, chessman for jogging my memory.

ELP

don't stop by here much do you, chessman?

fandango wrote: Ayreon, Ayreon and ooh er, Ayreon...

...and don't forget Echolyn and Salem Hill!

Gentle Giant

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