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Jegheist2009 
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 Topic: Genesis the most influential prog band?
Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:01 |
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There is more Peter Gabriel clones,then Jon Anderson clones.What do you think,there is more genesis clones then yes clones.imho,I think Genesis is most influential band,Some people think Yes are.
What do yall think,and explain why.It dont have to be Yes or Genesis,could be King Crimson ELP or whoever.
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lazland
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:16 |
 Hey - there is a simple reason why there are more Gabriel clones than Anderson clones - there aren't many blokes who can reach Jon's pitch, short of strapping themselves up in a very painful place  You could argue, seriously, that none of it would have been possible without The Beatles moving away from bland pop to thoughtful art rock - they really opened the door to the rest. Genesis were, to me, the architypal English prog band, but Yes also threw open new boundaries with the cosmic rock of Fragile & Close to the Edge. All, however, certainly looked up to King Crimson as the musical pioneers of the early seventies. Pink Floyd also brought the concept of the mass appeal concept album to the world. Difficult question, probably almost impossible to answer.
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himtroy
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:20 |
I'm not trying to insult the greatness of the band, but I definitely don't think they were the most influential of the prog bands, or even close. Even by their first album there was already The Moody Blues-Days of Future Passed AND In Search of the Lost Chord, as well as King Crimson's In the Court of the Crimson King.
Please don't start yelling at me because you like Genesis people, this has nothing to do with quality or appreciation of the band.
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Padraic
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:31 |
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Really can't choose Genesis here. If I had to pick one of the major prog outfits as "most influential" it would have to be King Crimson.
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Jegheist2009
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:34 |
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it ok everyone has there opinions,my question peter gabiel copied notheer guys voice he was form 60s i cant rember his name but it was on radio like 8 months ago,
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himtroy
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:47 |
He always said one of his biggest influences was Otis Redding if that's who you're talking about?
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 13:57 |
 NaturalScience wrote:
Really can't choose Genesis here. If I had to pick one of the major prog outfits as "most influential" it would have to be King Crimson.
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This.
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CPicard
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 14:11 |
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Oh, no. Here it goes again.
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The Miracle
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 14:44 |
Due to a complete lack of means to measure influence or any statistical data whatsoever, this statement really can't be disputed in any sort of a credible way. And the reason there are more Gabriel clones is because hardly anyone actually likes Anderson's voice, as much as we all tolerate it 
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Jegheist2009
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 14:59 |
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otis redding is it thank you.i thought theey were so influential,Since you have more genesis clones then yes clones.i love yes to death,Also i wondered why so many people imitate his voice easily..
Why is his voice most imitated in rock music and noone else how hell do people do this?Peter Gabriel is the mystery of it all.
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:20 |
CPicard wrote:
Oh, no. Here it goes again.
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Most valid statement in this thread 
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The Quiet One
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:22 |
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Can you please name me at least 2 Peter Gabriel clones?
Edited by cacho - February 02 2009 at 15:22
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:25 |
Fish Fish
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:35 |
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^ I know you're joking Mike, this is if the OP really considers Fish as a Gabriel clone. I listened to the entire Script tons of times, and I just can't find similarities. Fish? Hammill maybe...
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:40 |
General comment
We have a just for fun section elsewhere, please respect those seeking an informed discussion here.
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Atavachron
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:53 |
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Shaun Guerin (k2, Clearlight, etc.) has a very Gabrielesque tone and delivery ..as for who had more impact, I hear a Genesis influence more often in prog than Yes, though frankly I hear ELP most often
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:56 |
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As for my actual opinion:
Ive always thought that Pink Floyd would be the most "Important" prog band because of their combination of critical acclaim in the community and actual commercial success, but being that Genesis pretty much single handedly created the entire Neo-Prog genre with their off-shoots the title of "most influential" probably goes to them.
However, it's all a matter of PURE OPINION, so it's hard to have an actual discussion about this because people tend to be fairly assertive towards the bands that they feel are more influential.
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JLocke
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:57 |
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 15:58 |
So who is...?
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Posted: February 02 2009 at 16:06 |
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