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I think 2 really revolutionary bands are King Crimson and Watchtower! What's your opinion?

King Crimson and Watchtower were just an example.

Do you know any other revolutionary bands?

Edited by W.Chuck

Some may not class them as prog but the first Roxy Music album was totally revolutionary and has influenced millions in the years since

check Kayo Dot here:
http://www.hxcmp3.com/bands/21740/index.php

Just to be nit-picky and pedantic....definition of 'revolutionary'????

"Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

Black Sabbath have influenced virtually every Metal band since. The Beatles influenced the rest (just an opinion, not trying to open up that can of worms again)

The Beatles

Pink Floyd

King Crimson

ELP

There are so many...

Most obviously the Beatles. Whether or not they owe a huge debt of thanks to the people whose ideas they used, the way they presented the ideas led the entire popular music world for a few critical years in the development of rock and pop music.

Less obviously, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Bob Dylan, Grace Slick and the Byrds.

More obviously in the late 1960s - early 1970s, Pink Floyd, Zappa, The Who, Hendrix, Blue Cheer (who influenced Black Sabbath), The Nice/ELP and King Crimson.

I'd also include Savoy Brown (who also influenced Black Sabbath), Kraftwerk, Queen and Deep Purple around the early 1970s with King Crimson - and I'm tempted to include Gentle Giant, just because they were so different.

In the late 1970s, the Sex Pistols and Motorhead.

Late 1970s - early 1980s Gary Numan, John Foxx, Twelfth Night and Marillion.

Mid 1980s - Metallica, Megadeth and Metal Church (virtually inseparable, although it was Metallica who contributed the most lasting changes in metal).

Early 1990s - The Prodigy and The Orb.

Late 1990s - Radiohead.

...and everything I forgot...

King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Stevie Wonder were all very influential artists in my mind...though I'm not so sure if I'd call them revolutionary...Pink Floyd just has too many "ok" aalbums, the same goes for King Crimson (although their good stuff never fails to be extremely good). Stevie Wonder is the same way...he has really great "fucnky" songs, and not so great "R&B-ish" songs...I much prefer his upbeat style (if you happen to be a fan for some reason, check out his new album...it's not as dissapointing as I thought it would be!)

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W.Chuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 27 2005 Status: Offline Points: 606	Topic: Most revolutionary bands? Posted: November 26 2005 at 05:24
	I think 2 really revolutionary bands are King Crimson and Watchtower! What's your opinion?


Figglesnout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1455	Posted: November 26 2005 at 05:27
	King Crimson is pretty amazing, as is Watchower but not on near as many occasions as King Crimson. You have my opinion.
	I'm a reasonable man, get off my case

W.Chuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 27 2005 Status: Offline Points: 606	Posted: November 26 2005 at 05:30
	King Crimson and Watchtower were just an example. Do you know any other revolutionary bands? Edited by W.Chuck


TheProgtologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802	Posted: November 26 2005 at 05:32
	Watchtower was definitely a huge influence on prog metal.I would also grant that distinction to Voivod and Psychotic Waltz and definitely Iron Maiden,who I think played a large part in influencing alot of current prog metal musicians.


Topographic Oce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 25 2005 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 76	Posted: November 26 2005 at 05:46
	Some may not class them as prog but the first Roxy Music album was totally revolutionary and has influenced millions in the years since

Dick Heath Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Jazz-Rock Specialist Joined: April 19 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 12818	Posted: November 26 2005 at 06:26
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silentman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 11 2004 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 113	Posted: November 26 2005 at 06:40
	check Kayo Dot here: http://www.hxcmp3.com/bands/21740/index.php


Losendos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 03 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 571	Posted: November 26 2005 at 06:47
	King Crimson and The Nice most revolutionary that I know of
	How wonderful to be so profound

alatas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 15 2005 Location: Malaysia Status: Offline Points: 18	Posted: November 26 2005 at 07:19
	Just to be nit-picky and pedantic....definition of 'revolutionary'????
	"Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24429	Posted: November 26 2005 at 07:20
	Definitely King Crimson - if ITCOTCK is not revolutionary, then nothing is!

cobb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 10 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1149	Posted: November 26 2005 at 07:39
	Black Sabbath have influenced virtually every Metal band since. The Beatles influenced the rest (just an opinion, not trying to open up that can of worms again)

edible_buddha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 16 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 195	Posted: November 26 2005 at 07:46
	Its hard to find out who was revolutionary, as with each band that would be nominated, there would be influences in their sound to which even they would find as 'revolutionary'... Im sure even the Beatles felt that way, that to be TOTALLY original would have worked as a snob to some bands that came before them. ...Just throwing a spanner...
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Jeremy Bender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 29 2005 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 531	Posted: November 26 2005 at 08:27
	The Beatles Pink Floyd King Crimson ELP

goose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4097	Posted: November 26 2005 at 09:10
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Certif1ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 08 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 7559	Posted: November 26 2005 at 09:35
	There are so many... Most obviously the Beatles. Whether or not they owe a huge debt of thanks to the people whose ideas they used, the way they presented the ideas led the entire popular music world for a few critical years in the development of rock and pop music. Less obviously, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Bob Dylan, Grace Slick and the Byrds. More obviously in the late 1960s - early 1970s, Pink Floyd, Zappa, The Who, Hendrix, Blue Cheer (who influenced Black Sabbath), The Nice/ELP and King Crimson. I'd also include Savoy Brown (who also influenced Black Sabbath), Kraftwerk, Queen and Deep Purple around the early 1970s with King Crimson - and I'm tempted to include Gentle Giant, just because they were so different. In the late 1970s, the Sex Pistols and Motorhead. Late 1970s - early 1980s Gary Numan, John Foxx, Twelfth Night and Marillion. Mid 1980s - Metallica, Megadeth and Metal Church (virtually inseparable, although it was Metallica who contributed the most lasting changes in metal). Early 1990s - The Prodigy and The Orb. Late 1990s - Radiohead. ...and everything I forgot...

krusty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 27 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1777	Posted: November 26 2005 at 09:54
	karl heinz stockhausen, Edgar Varese, Miles Davis, John Coletrane, Thelonious Monk, Velvet Underground, Early Pink Floyd, Captain Beefhart, Zappa, Hendrix, Iggy & the Stooges, MC5, New York Dolls, Faust, Neu!, Kraftwerk, Can I suppose these are the artists that influncened most of the music I've listened to in the past and influenced, if indirectly, music I continue to listen to. (There's loads more I've forgot as well)
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Figglesnout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1455	Posted: November 26 2005 at 10:23
	King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Stevie Wonder were all very influential artists in my mind...though I'm not so sure if I'd call them revolutionary...Pink Floyd just has too many "ok" aalbums, the same goes for King Crimson (although their good stuff never fails to be extremely good). Stevie Wonder is the same way...he has really great "fucnky" songs, and not so great "R&B-ish" songs...I much prefer his upbeat style (if you happen to be a fan for some reason, check out his new album...it's not as dissapointing as I thought it would be!)
	I'm a reasonable man, get off my case

Figglesnout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1455	Posted: November 26 2005 at 10:31
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Rosescar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 07 2005 Status: Offline Points: 715	Posted: November 26 2005 at 10:37
	Dire Straits, revolting against the new punk regime!1

Figglesnout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1455	Posted: November 26 2005 at 10:41
	Oh and Led Zeppelin...they are not exactly prog so I wouldn't hope to find them on this website (unless they were somewhere in like Prog-related or something on those lines), but they were very revolutionary.
	I'm a reasonable man, get off my case