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Topic: Most Rocking Band in Prog Posted: July 19 2009 at 16:25
Inspired by crimson87's poll about Genesis' most rocking album, I have decided to get an idea of who is the most rocking classic prog band. I have chosen these artists because of the popularity and classic status they have achieved. I would be glad to hear why a band I left out rocks the most. Out of the bands I have listed, I vote for Jethro Tull. They have many songs that are heavily blues inspired. Even their most progressive albums have moments of sheer rockingness. They also seem to have more rock type guitar riffs.
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 16:30
^
Yes, JT for me as well. The first cd of 'nightcap' is a prime example of their most rocking side.
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 16:32
Where's Rush? I would have said that. Out of these, Jethro Tull.
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 16:40
Another vote for JT
Evan
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 16:59
Camel by a hair over Jethro Tull. I can't think of a more inspired rock-out than the end of Lady Fantasy.
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 17:10
LOL, where is Rush? :)
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 17:43
MovingPictures07 wrote: Where's Rush? I would have said that. Out of these, Jethro Tull.
Apparently, they've been forgotten
Shame
Out of these, VDGG. Hey they DO have some really rocking moments! Don't they?
Edited by ProGR72 - July 19 2009 at 17:44
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 17:49
Tull. They were a blues rock band who morphed into a folk-influenced prog band, but they never lost their rock roots.
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Yorkie X
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 18:29
Kansas without any doubt
Scoppioingola
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 18:50
Out of those? Crimso. Don't believe me? Listen to Red , Larks' Tongues in Aspic part II or Fracture . ...Yeah, they're heavy. Edit : ...And they rock.
Edited by Scoppioingola - July 19 2009 at 18:51
harmonium.ro
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 18:53
^ You're right. Actually this whole thread can be reduced to the question "Who's rockier, Red or Aqualung ?"
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 19:16
I voted for KC, but were Rush here they would have gotten the vote without a doubt.
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 19:33
Cans and Brahms rocks out loud, even if its a bit too heavy for me
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 19:46
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 20:01
Am I the only one who votes for ELP?
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 21:00
Kansas and Rush And Jethro
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 21:06
yesman1972 wrote: Inspired by crimson87's poll about Genesis' most rocking album, I have decided to get an idea of who is the most rocking classic prog band.
isn't that a Whistler poll?
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 21:24
I'm surprised King Crimson isn't running away with this.They were very heavy in 1974 and their last album "Power To Belive" still rocks heavily.
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 21:26
^ they got my vote
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 21:27
Of those, King Crimson.
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