Add Buckethead?

Ivan_Melgar_M wrote: 1.- The Who: Are the fathers of Rock Opera (There was a Rock opera before them, but the term was coined for Tommy), they were one of the first bands top break with the 2:30 minutes per song limit and whoever says that QUADROPHENIA is not a Conceptual Prog Album, doesn't know a word about Prog. 2.- Led Zeppelin: If it was only for John Paul Jones arrangements, they would deserve to be here, but they created a new sound that evolved from Blues Based Rock to everywhere. They were the main influence for bands like Rush and that alone makes them deserve a place here. 3.- Uriah Heep: Wow pal, if you don't consider July Morning, Tears in My Eyes, Look at Yourself, The Magicians Birthday (whole album) plus Demons & Wizards (Whole album) Prog.....You must be the only guy in the Prog listening universe. The blend of Hammond, wah wah guitars and Thain's bass created a thick atmosphere that can be compared with Genesis. 4.- Queen...A Day at the Races and A Night at the Opera don't ring a bell for you? 5.- Bowie: If it wasn't for him and Arthur Brown, all the theatric Prog would had hardly existed. 6.- IMO Iron Maiden should be in Prog Metal, that's how influential they are. 7.- Mettalica; I was against their inclusion, but I'm a big boy, when they were accepted, I shut up. (...)

Edited by Svetonio - December 23 2013 at 21:46

Hey Dean, thanks for the clear, concise and profound summary of how everything works here and for understanding that i wasn't TRYING to be arrogant or anything of the sort. I vote you put that explanation where everyone can read it BEFORE they suggest bands. I, myself, have suggested a couple that i would reconsider now after chatting in this forum section for a while. Buckethead i will continue to defend as not prog-related but actual prog. I'm over with that on this forum and if the times comes up again i will lend a hand (or an ear) to the process.

However, why aren't the MAMAS AND THE PAPAS here? Just kidding! I swear

I know English isn't your first language.  It's the only way I can fathom such a complete failure of reading comprehension.

Padraic wrote: Svetonio wrote:  Buckethead's albums can be found in many PA members' collections. That's the valid reason for add him to PA as Prog Related act as well. This is probably one of the silliest things I've read on this website.  And you can check my join date to see how long I've been around.

Svetonio wrote: So, my opinion is based solely on what this poll showed to me - Buckethead's albums can be found in many PA members' collections. That's the valid reason for add him to PA as Prog Related act as well.

Edited by Ivan_Melgar_M - December 23 2013 at 09:41

^Very eloquently put Dean

Dean wrote:  I said your attitude irritates ... I did not mention your opinion, or express an opinion on your opinion,

attitude (n.) ~ An arrogant or hostile state of mind or disposition.

opinion (n.) ~ A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

This thread should come with buttered popcorn and a soda.

Andy Webb wrote: The main reason he wouldn't get in to prog related is he has no connection to or influence on other prog artists, an essential qualifier for the genre.

I have no reason to not believe in what you said, Andy. Also, I know the criteria for an addition to PR section.
Though, my opinion is based on the votes at this poll.
The poll is clearly demonstrated that Buckethead is no stranger to PA members.
By the way, I personally am not a fan of Buckethead.
So, my opinion is based solely on what this poll showed to me - Buckethead's albums can be found in many PA members' collections. That's the valid reason for add him to PA as Prog Related act as well.




Edited by Svetonio - December 22 2013 at 22:53