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    Posted: July 17 2012 at 15:37
Of all the prog bands across all genres and sub genres which band do you think has the most dedicated and passionate fan base?

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It would help, old chap, if you gave us a few options on a pollWink

To answer your question, I would plump for Yes. We all, really, should have given up years ago.
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Dream Theater is the only logical answer.
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Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Dream Theater is the only logical answer.

But Andy, in terms of lineup changes and general shenanigans, including a couple of real bum albums, DT are pure amateurs in comparison.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Dream Theater is the only logical answer.

But Andy, in terms of lineup changes and general shenanigans, including a couple of real bum albums, DT are pure amateurs in comparison.

True, but in terms of fanatically obsessed fans, I think they win. I can count myself among them. Wink

I mean, they had Falling into Infinity and the departure of Mike Portnoy. Tongue
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DT and Tool have had some pretty rabid fans frequent PA. 
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Van Der Graaf Generator.
 
I think every fan they have is on this site and their loyalty is astonishing; VDGG NEVER feature much in other prog groups I'm involved in.
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DT and Magma. 
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Yeah, I'd say Rush, Dream Theater and Magma have some the biggest fanbases in rock music. I would think The Mars Volta have a very large cult following as well, even from the very start of their career. A lot of fans were pulled over from the At The Drive In days, prior, plus Deloused was a huge album with tons of commercial success and critical reception.
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Originally posted by Hercules Hercules wrote:

Van Der Graaf Generator.
 
I think every fan they have is on this site and their loyalty is astonishing; VDGG NEVER feature much in other prog groups I'm involved in.

You're wrong. Not about the loyalty, but VdGG feature outside your prog groups, and are among the few that I've get (positive) attention in different music magazines from Mojo & Uncut to The Wire. Something that could never happen to bands like Camel, Gentle Giant or ELP. They're one of the few UK progbands (along with Henry Cow , King Crimson and Soft Machine... basically all the ones you dislike the most) that's got crossover potential, and has music interested fans coming from all over the musical map. 
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Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Originally posted by Hercules Hercules wrote:

Van Der Graaf Generator.
 
I think every fan they have is on this site and their loyalty is astonishing; VDGG NEVER feature much in other prog groups I'm involved in.

You're wrong. Not about the loyalty, . Something that could never happen to bands like Camel, Gentle Giant or ELP. They're one of the few UK progbands (along with Henry Cow , King Crimson and Soft Machine... basically all the ones you dislike the most) that's got crossover potential, and has music interested fans coming from all over the musical map. 

 
Firstly, I like Soft Machine; I've never said otherwise.
 
"but VdGG feature outside your prog groups, and are among the few that I've get (positive) attention in different music magazines from Mojo & Uncut to The Wire"
 
Given that all the other three bands are defunct or only perform sporadically whilst VDGG are an active band, that is hardly surprising. And I certainly don't consider those magazines to be of any merit whatsoever. However, in the 70s all three bands you quote were considerably more prominent and featured much more in the music press (NME, Melody Maker, Sounds) than VDGG ever did (except in Italy, perhaps); in ELP's case, vastly so.
 
In my local prog group (150 active members and rising), we have only played about 3 VDGG tracks in all the time I've been attending; all three of the bands you quote feature practically every time.
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Oh, well. I feel there's one huge band, with a huge and dedicated fan-base, that hasn't been mentioned yet. Pink Floyd. Within and outside of prog, they have one of the biggest fan-bases.
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I would think a poll actually requires the presence of a poll.  Dream Theater and Rush seem to have the most rabidly dedicated fans around her.  I don't share their enthusiasm and no disrespect.


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 17 2012 at 19:16
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I was thinking Rush no. 1, Floyd no. 2, and maybe even Crimson no. 3.

Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Oh, well. I feel there's one huge band, with a huge and dedicated fan-base, that hasn't been mentioned yet. Pink Floyd. Within and outside of prog, they have one of the biggest fan-bases.

OK, I'm changing it: 

Floyd - no. 1
Rush - no. 2
Crimson - no. 3


Edited by Dayvenkirq - July 17 2012 at 19:43
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Zappa's fanbase is pretty solid I would think. And Pink Floyd!
 
DT and Tool are obvious ones,  and we had much fun with it a while backLOL
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Judging by the recent NA tour and the Montreal Weekend I attended, then Marillion has a rabid fanbase!!
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Marillion's online support that allows them the freedom to make records on their own terms is a good argument for the current Marillion fans. They even have like a marillion convention every 2 years or something. (i don't know so much myself as I am mostly interested in the fish era stuff)
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I've always been impressed by the King-Crimson-forever fanbase's lust.
 
Of course, I do not mean King Crimson is overrated.


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