Phil Collins For Addition as Prog-Related

 

Probably entirely true.  But there are kids out there whose first exposure to Phil Collins would be that very same Tarzan II movie that Philippe posted.  Probably remote, but maybe there is hope to convert someone while they are still young and convertible. 

 

Maybe even more remote, but just maybe, Phil would happen to google himself (instead of his usual googling his prog fans) and come across the site and see his name on a prog site and remember that he is a prog musician and decide to record some more prog music.    Probably never happen in this time continuum but what the heck I thought I would throw it out there.

 

Absolutely, and I fully respect your opinion.

 I like the way you're thinking Scott. I still think those same fans would still find their way here through the Genesis connection without the need to add (or upset ) Phill.

 

It depends did Tony crack a smile upon the release of his postman's album?

 

Obviously, M@x and the admins perogative would take precedence to any inclusions in these type cases and based on the limited number included in this category my guess is they would continue to keep it limited.

 

My thought would be keeping it to major artists.  As with anything though there are only so few admins and so little time for adding real progressive rock artists and as always that would take priority over the prog-related artists.  And if there are offers to add information for lesser known artists such as Laura Meade then these could be added as well.

 

I've been expecting you.

 

You won't get any arguments from me on your points, as I did preface my points with the comments that the odds of these happening were remote.  I think that fans of the Tarzan movies are probably under the age of 20 (if not under the age of 10) but even so you are most likely correct that listening to that soundtrack is not going to turn them into prog rock fans.  I have two cousins that are in their early teens whose first exposure to Phil Collins was the Tarzan soundtrack, and they now at least like him as a solo artist.  That being said I doubt that they will ever become prog fans because they are into the pop of their generation.

 

My hope would be that including a biography similar to what was included in my first post would appease those such as yourself who do not want him included.  Such a biography would leave no doubt that PA is not saying that his solo career is progressive, but that he is an important but controversial figure in the prog music scene.  I would like to be hopeful that his inclusion under those circumstances would not cause seasoned members to leave the forum.  I think the first few weeks would consist of members either ignoring his existence on the forum or reviews giving him 1 or 2 stars that say that it is poor or for fans only.  I would hope that these reviews would be kept civil, but I imagine that Easy Livin' could be busy cleaning up some language in a few reviews.  The inclusion of these type of reviews would only enforce your position in regards to his solo career. 

 

Thank you for your attention to this thread.

 

 

So was I.  He had to sharpen his knives first though. 

 

Why would anyone consider leaving this site over the addition of an admittedly controversial figure in the prog world.  Sure, debate his inclusion, yell about it if you must, but leave?    That makes no sense to me.

 

Besides, where are they gonna go?  Back to the real world?