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Dr. Prog 
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 12:54 |
what band (or solo artist) FIRST got you into the world of progressive rock? This is not what is your favorite or who do you think is best poll, this is purely, what band did you really first listen to which led you to explore progressive rock further? So you may have heard a prog band and it didn't register----not interested in what you first heard; what you first heard that led you to delve deeper and explore further is the key.
Thus, I listed the seminal generally recognized bands of the late 60s/early 70s, along with choices for later bands----ie 80s neoprog bands such as Marillion, IQ, Pallas would fall under that choice; 90s bands such as Anglagaard, Flower Kings, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater would be the "prog revival" examples. No not every band in the world is listed here, so don't beotch about that (you didn't list X, Y or Z)---then vote for other. And be honest, don't list some obscure band because you think that makes you cool. Just tell us, what prog band got you into prog rock. (ie, a bunch of us could all say the Beatles with Sgt Pepper or some influential nonprog band----that's for another poll. This is your first PROG band that got you to delve deeper.
For me, I have to go back to the Moody Blues----Days of Future Passed. That album led me to King Crimson In The Court of the Crimson King and led me to early Yes and ELP. So I have to give credit to the Moody Blues for getting me into prog roughly 34 years ago.
Edited by Dr. Prog - May 09 2008 at 17:38
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 12:57 |
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I'll vote other (Rush), but really discovered both Rush and Yes at about the same time, it was those bands that served as my gateway to prog.
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Dr. Prog
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:01 |
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nuts, I probably should have listed Rush as a choice, since I know that's how a lot of people got into prog, but we will count em up.
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:01 |
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Mike Oldfield. (he's a band by himself)
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:02 |
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ELP, through Works Live and the Fanfare Collection.
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Padraic
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:05 |
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Magma is an interesting choice. If this applies to anyone, please post with an explanation - it would be interesting how having this particular band as your gateway would color your experience getting into other progressive bands/genres.
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StyLaZyn
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:06 |
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The Canadian trio called Rush. Back in 1980.
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Philéas
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:14 |
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Rush.
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Luke. J
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:15 |
Dream Theater with Octavarium in 2005. If you speak of progressive rock in particular, it is Genesis.
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zvinki
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:18 |
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Rush in 1976 with 2112.
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tuxon
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:28 |
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I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT
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Chris S
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:33 |
 tuxon wrote:
Elton John, listening to songs like Funeral For A Friend, Song For Guy and Someone Saved My Life Tonight (a staggering 6:45 minute hitsingle) made me appreciate symphonic rock music, which led me into Queen, and Supertramp, and eventually into Marillion.
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You know your comments re Elton John are very valid, and I do feel his very early work did have some progressive leanings ( nuances) like Madman Across the Water. His early work is most enjoyable!
I voted Floyd, but Caravan and In The Land Of Grey and Pink kick started my prog love affair too.
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:35 |
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Kansas for me. Introduced by my father, but I never liked them until I borrowed a compilation and then tried out Masque. Which I incidentally bough today (LP). Will look good on my wall.
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Avantgardehead
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 13:55 |
Genesis - Nursery Cryme It was love at first listen. 
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Logan
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 14:05 |
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Hard for me to say, but I would say that Frank Zappa's "Peaches en Regalia" is what got me into seriously exploring progressive rock.
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unclemeat69
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 14:19 |
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in the 80's I knew Kate Bush, 80s KC, VDGG, some Schulze and 80's Yes,
somewhere in the 90s I discovered classic Yes, at some point i got more
and more into prog, so for me the discovery trip started with classic
Yes (as that built up my appetite)
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Follow your bliss
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Karbo
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 14:42 |
My vote goes to Pink Floyd.
It all started with the song «The Trial» on The Wall. I was at at friend's house , and his father had a huge CD collection of 2 albums, «The Wall» and Tears for Fears' greatest hits. We listened to «The Trial» and to «Shout» over an over again, to his parents' despair.
And I went home and asked my parents to buy me these albums. And I worn out two tapes of each. I know they are not prog, but TFF played an important part in me becoming a prog-rock enthusiast.
And not long after that, I found out about Rush, Yes, Genesis and the all the usual suspects.
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 14:56 |
I'm surprised you didn't include Rush as I've run into many people (including myself) who were introduced to prog through them. They definitely started my love of music. 
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 15:16 |
It all started with ATOM HEART MOTHER  from PINK FLOYD during spring 1971
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Jared
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 15:20 |
Genesis - Rush - Yes....in that order.... 
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