Help me with my paper on prog

You can quote me on this:  "I used to believe that the only real progressive music was from 1968-1978 (too many bands in that ten-year period to quote).  But, I must admit that many bands that came up in the 1980s (Marillion, for one) and the 1990s (The Flower Kings) have restored my faith in the genre perpetuating at least until I pass on from this earth (I am 55 years old now), if not well into the end of the 21st century."

Nogbad_The_Bad wrote: When I listen to the prog I love I wonder about what I have in common with the neo loving symph weenies who are looking for bombastic keyboards with meaningful lyrics where I'm looking for dissonant noise with vocals in a made up language.

Gully Foyle wrote: Prog can often prevent the spread of venereal disease

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Prog was to music as muscle cars were to the 60's. A moment in time which will be revered but not repeated.

Being in the restaurant industry, John, let me put it this way: Yup, disposable pop music is a McDonald whilst prog is a 12 course tasting menu with wine pairings. 

Edited by tszirmay - October 17 2014 at 17:13

It isn't all about appearance. 

Hey guys, first post in quite some time. I’m writing a paper for my Non-Fiction Writing class. We’re allowed to write about any medium in arts and entertainment. I've decided to write mine on the cultural reception and influence of progressive rock. I have the majority of the paper written but I’d love to post some brief thoughts from several music aficionados (fans or otherwise) to give my readers a cheeky sense of the divisiveness that comes with this genre. I already have all the disparaging comments I need, but I’m asking you guys for a concise sentence or two on why you love prog rock. Be as flashy as you’d like. Humor is encouraged. Oh, and be aware that I’ll be using these comments anonymously for copyright purposes and such.