Prog Rock Cover Songs You Like

Squonk19 wrote: It need not necessarily eclipse the original (although it might) but it might take it in a different and interesting direction.

Do you have a favourite prog rock cover song? Has another prog band (without any members or connection with the prog band being covered) come up with a strong version of a song by them? It need not necessarily eclipse the original (although it might) but it might take it in a different and interesting direction. No purely tribute bands or former members doing their own thing? I know some members think the current line ups of classic bands are more tribute bands themselves, but that's for any thread perhaps?

There have been many 'tribute' albums over the years and many bonus tracks on albums (often live) by more modern prog bands celebrating their influences. Any views? I'm not sure myself. Always liked Peter Gabriel's version of Strawberry Fields Forever, and Annie Haslam's more uptempo version of Ripples. Dream Theater seem to specialise with live tributes to classic rock or prog-related bands as well - although do they add anything to the originals?

Edited by Squonk19 - August 27 2018 at 13:07