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BroSpence 
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 Posted: May 11 2008 at 00:22 |
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Its hard to say which group really did it because I think it all came about in one blur. I know I listened to Dream Theater, Yes, and Rush before Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Genesis, King Crimson, and ELP.
However, when I got ITCOTCK and Selling England by the Pound, I took a much bigger interest in prog.
Edited by BroSpence - May 11 2008 at 00:23
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sleeper
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Posted: May 11 2008 at 05:40 |
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Pink Floyds The Wall and Dream Theaters Images and Words were the first prog albums I heard.
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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MusicalSalmacis
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Posted: May 11 2008 at 18:48 |
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First to vote for Magma!! *proud*
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Dr. Prog
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Posted: May 11 2008 at 19:58 |
 MusicalSalmacis wrote:
First to vote for Magma!! *proud* |
I knew if I threw Magma in there, someone would bite.  Surprised it took this long.
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Atkingani
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Posted: May 11 2008 at 20:18 |
Late 60s - I heard and liked some songs from Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd. I was 11-12 then and had no idea it was art-rock, space-rock, whatever.
1970 - I went with friends and cousins to a music festival and heard O Terço here:
Yes, I was there that day and remember quite well the impression it left on me. Someone, older than I, whispered in my ears that it was "symphonic rock" -it got me immediately... later that year I got their first album and a bit later "Atom Heart Mother" and "Meddle" from Pink Floyd.
I don't know the good soul who posted those 37 seconds from 1970, but it still gives me chills when hearing/seeing, having passed almost 40 years.
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kenmartree
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 01:03 |
As many people have said, we didn't know what Prog was in the 70's. A lot of what we consider prog was played on the radio, but I credit my uncle who was 11 years older than me for introducing me to prog when I was a preteen. In his collection were ELP (Tarkus my fav then and now), Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and Porcol Harem. In 75 I started my own collection and added Genesis, Rush, Roxy and KC, only Roxy was my personal find, all the others I found out because of friends. but I knew noone who had Roxy, I walked into the record store one day, saw the cover of Siren and took a chance, a good one. 
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crimhead
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 02:18 |
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ELP followed by KC then Yes,Genesis,PF.........
I have grown fond of Zappa and Beefheart. Very eclectic music from these guys.
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cesar polo
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 03:40 |
It was Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here". At that time (1976) it was the opening music for a disco club I used to go. I liked very much, I buy the record and then "Dark side of the moon", and then Genesis's "Wind & Wuthering"...
Recently I'm working as a DJ in a disco club when they organize some "retro party", and I always start the session with some Pink Floyd song...just as a reminder of those glorious times   (mixed emotions). |
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b_olariu
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 03:41 |
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Jethro Tull and their Songs from the wood album from 1977. It was back in 1992, the first prog album i heard.
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cosmic_owl
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 08:58 |
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I've been listening to Tull and Rush since birth I think. I found the Moody Blues because of the Beatles, and I've always loved Floyd. But I always thought of them as more psychedelic rock than prog rock. Yes made me aware of the genre, so I voted Yes.
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Okocha
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 09:48 |
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Yes
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 10:08 |
Dr. Prog wrote:
MusicalSalmacis wrote:
First to vote for Magma!! *proud* |
I knew if I threw Magma in there, someone would bite. Surprised it took this long. |
Well, your question wasn't about preference, it was about who got you into prog, which would:
a) explain why it took this long and
b) make your use of the :rolleyes somewhat odd... presumably MS did get into prog via Magma, and presumably, he would've voted other if you hadn't included them.
Also, do you have a vendetta against Magma? Just curious...
I love Magma (as I'm sure you well know; you've called me out on it several times), but I wouldn't pick them for this poll because it would be a downright lie.
Edited by Pnoom! - May 12 2008 at 10:09
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 12:45 |
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There really was no single entryway for me. I'd have to start with the top seven selections and add a few more.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Dr. Prog
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 12:55 |
response below
Edited by Dr. Prog - May 12 2008 at 13:00
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 12:55 |
I'm glad we agree
Also keep in mind that my post is light-hearted and curious, not attacking you (the one you quoted).
Edited by Pnoom! - May 12 2008 at 12:56
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Dr. Prog
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 12:59 |
Pnoom! wrote:
Dr. Prog wrote:
MusicalSalmacis wrote:
First to vote for Magma!! *proud* |
I knew if I threw Magma in there, someone would bite. Surprised it took this long. |
Well, your question wasn't about preference, it was about who got you into prog, which would:
a) explain why it took this long and
b) make your use of the :rolleyes somewhat odd... presumably MS did get into prog via Magma, and presumably, he would've voted other if you hadn't included them.
Also, do you have a vendetta against Magma? Just curious...
I love Magma (as I'm sure you well know; you've called me out on it several times), but I wouldn't pick them for this poll because it would be a downright lie. |
Absolutely no vendetta. I have seen Magma twice live, have a DVD and several albums. I threw Magma in there because I get a kick out of some of you Magma fanboys, whom there are quite a few here. I just wanted to see who would say, yeah, I got into prog via Magma. While its possible I suppose, its just not very likely, given their relative obscurity as an avante garde French band (in comparison to the Big 5) and due to the complexity of their music. Its not likely that someone would initially get into prog via Magma, but discover Magma after getting into prog via other groups.
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 13:10 |
| Absolutely no vendetta. I have seen Magma twice live, have a DVD and several albums. |
Alright, fair enough.
| I threw Magma in there because I get a kick out of some of you Magma fanboys, whom there are quite a few here. |
I would protest, but I am guilty as charged. That said, I get a kick out of some of your fanboyisms as well, so I don't feel too bad 
| While its possible I suppose, its just not very likely |
I would say the poll results reflect that... of 101 votes, Magma has garnered all of 1.
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manray
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 19:03 |
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Mine was 'Focus'
AMAZING GROUP
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cosmic_owl
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 19:45 |
manray wrote:
Mine was 'Focus'
AMAZING GROUP
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I was thinking about buying Hamburger Concerto today online, but I bought Relayer by Yes instead. But Focus is definitely next. 
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Shakespeare
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Posted: May 12 2008 at 19:51 |
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All of the above.
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